Hollywood: Billy Hsueh at The Magic Castle [Jun 15 - 21]

From the May 27 Instagram post by Billy Hsueh:

I’m excited to be back at @magiccastlehollywood June 15–21!  

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Previously shared on Facebook May 27. 

 

 

 

 

Toronto: Javi Benitez workshop [Jun 3]

From the May 31st Facebook post by James Alan at the Sid Lorraine Hat & Rabbit Club Facebook group: 

We're extending members a last minute invitation to a special workshop with Javi Benitez. (Javi has been on Fool Us twice and did a virtual lecture for the club during the pandemic.)

It's Wednesday, June 3 at 7pm, near Yonge and Eglinton.  

$100 per person.

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Top 5 posts in May 2026

There were 22 posts at Canada's Magic this month.  Here are the top 5 posts in the previous 30 days:

        

5.  Shawn Farquhar and Friends at TED2026 in Conjurly- Congratulations to everyone involved in creating a magical TED experience in 2026! 

4.  Winnipeg: Cabinet of Curiosities -- Masquerade [May 7] - Tell us all about it!

3.  Thank you to our personal sponsors for May 2026! - We appreciate each and every one of you!  Thank you!

2.  Regina: Marc Trudel lecture [May 27] - Were you there?  Tell us about your experience!

 

and the most viewed post this month  ...

1.  Ian Stewart's earned three Guinness World Records in 2026! - Well done Ian!  Congratulations!

 

 

 

 

ICYMI: New additions to the Screening Room at Magicana

Three videos have recently been added to the Screening Room at Magicana.

 

From the April 14th article "Back to the Screening Room" by James Alan at Magicana: 

So with these challenges in mind and wanting to adhere to Prof. Edwin Dawes’ motto (“Collect, Collate, Communicate!”) we want to share video from the collection on a regular a basis. Our working title for the series is “The Good, The Bad and the… You Decide”.  

We want to begin with this recording of Lewis Ganson. This is a short excerpt where he performs “The Diminishing Cards.” (Please note this clip has no audio.) 

Read more and watch video. 

 

 

From the May 5th article "Principles, Deceptions and a Phantasy" by James Alan at Magicana: 

Continuing our series of “The Good, The Bad and the… You Decide” we are pleased to share two clips from Arthur Buckley. (If you missed the previous release featuring Lewis Ganson, consider stopping there first.)

Read more and watch video.

 

 

 

 

Gabriella Lester in Forbes!

ICYMI, from the May 27 article "Why Hollywood And The Creator Economy Are Trading Places" by Taylor Reilly in Forbes:

Gabriella Lester, is no different. A touring magician, a Magic Castle headliner, and a Penn & Teller Fool Us alum, she joined the four Horsemen of Lionsgate's Now You See Me LIVE for its 2025 Sydney Opera House premiere. Her social channels alone are now pulling roughly 100 million views a month. 

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Found at the May 27 Facebook post by Gabriella Lester.

Previously shared on Facebook May 27.

 

Also ICYMI, the folks at the Canadian Association of Magicians named Gabriella their Canadian Magician of the Year for 2025! 

 

 

 

 

New Westminster: Lectures by Nathan Coe Marsh [Jun 1] and Ice McDonald [Jun 15]

Tickets and more information at the Vancouver Magic Circle website. 

 

From IBM Ring 92: 

Monday, June 1

Nathan is in Vancouver between headline performances on cruise ships. Because of baggage limitations he is only bringing and sharing actual material he is currently performing for real audiences on real world gigs. 

Read more and buy tickets. 

Previously shared on Facebook May 26.

 

From IBM Ring 92:  

Monday, June 15

When Kenrick was 10-years old he was given a used magic kit from a second-hand store that was incomplete and missing pieces. That magic kit was the key to revealing a passion and natural talent that would later becoming a life-long career, which would transform Kenrick into “ICE McDonald.” 

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Previously shared on Facebook May 25.

 

 

Regina: Marc Trudel lecture [May 27]

See Marc lecture in Regina while he's touring Saskatchewan with his French school assembly shows.  We saw him lecture in Toronto a couple of years ago and learned a lot!

 

From the May 26th Facebook post by Marc Trudel at SaskMagic:

Wednesday 27th at the Regent Family Restaurant  
3823 Sherwood Dr, Regina, SK S4R 4A8

Hope to see you there!

About Marc Trudel:

A two-time Canadian Magic Champion and the first recipient of the prestigious Grand Prix de Magie Michel Cailloux, Marc Trudel has built a reputation that goes far beyond the stage. With over 25 years of performing experience — from intimate close-up settings to full theatrical productions — he is recognized by his peers as a creator, consultant, lecturer, and educator of the highest calibre. 

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Previously shared on Facebook May 26.