Tickets at Jokers Comedy Club. Proceeds from the show will go to Crafting for a Cure, a registered charity benefiting children who have to go to the hospital.
Performers rumoured to include: Rob Driscoll, Ken Pham, Ian Crawford, Phil Pivnick, Aaron Matthews, and Donald Sutherland.
From the December 13th Facebook Event by Sin City Illusions:
Second in this year's
Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase, is Ken McCreedy!
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Ken McCreedy: Inspirational Canadian Magician. |
Submitted by Doug Hunt
Congratulations Ken! Keep up the great work!
Thank you Doug, for your excellent submission!
To learn more about Doug, visit his website at DougTheGreat.com and follow him on Facebook, and Instagram.
ICYMI, read Graeme Reed's guest post about Doug's 2023 Guinness World Record breaking stilt walk, for which Doug was honoured by the The City of Brantford which officially opened a new Guinness World Record Stilt Display at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre on Monday December 2nd, 2024.
From December 2nd media release by the City of Brantford:
New Stilt Walking Guinness World Record display is unveiled at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre
BRANTFORD, ON – Representatives from the City of Brantford and famous stilt walker Doug “The Great” Hunt and representatives from his 2023 Stilt Walking Support Team unveiled a new Stilt Walking Guinness World Record display this morning at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre at 254 North Park Street.
Visitors are invited to visit the new display that showcases the successful attempt in setting a new Guinness World Record for Tallest Stilts ever mastered. Doug took 14 unassisted steps on stilts measuring 55 feet in height at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre’s 10th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, October 21, 2023.
The stilts now on display, are made of carbon fibre and weigh 140 pounds combined. On the event day, two cranes were positioned side by side and extended approximately 60 feet into the air, connected by two safety cables. A third crane, equipped with an aerial lift was placed between them to serve as a safety platform and provide support for assisting personnel. Six people helped to move the stilts in place so that Doug could step into the boots from the platform before beginning his attempt.
The new display also features the Brantford Bulldogs jersey that Doug wore during his attempt, the Guinness World Record certificate he received for Tallest Stilts ever mastered in 2023, and his successful attempt for Tallest and Heaviest Stilts ever mastered in 2002 at the Brantford Tourism Centre that was previously located next to Lynden Park Mall.
Watch the video of Doug Hunt’s incredible achievement and learn more by visiting www.waynegretzkysportscentre.ca/StiltWalking.
“Our team had two goals in mind when we planned to attempt to break the World Record. One was to break the Guinness World Record, which we did, but more importantly, to help those who are unable to walk for themselves. Our main goal was to raise money for Brantford’s Participation Support Services who help provide support to adults with physical disabilities. I’m pleased to share that we raised $28,000 for Participation Support Services.”
- Doug “The Great” Hunt
“The City of Brantford is proud to commemorate Doug’s accomplishment at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre. We are grateful for the dedication and passion displayed by Doug and the Stilt Walking Team, whose efforts have helped raise funds to support those in need. This achievement truly demonstrates the power of community when we come together with a shared purpose.”
- City of Brantford Mayor Kevin Davis
From the December 2nd Facebook post by Mayor Kevin Davis:
First up in this year's Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase, is Matt Johnson!
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Matt Johnson: Inspirational Canadian Magician. |
Submitted by Leif David
Congratulations Matt! Keep up the great work!
Thank you Leif, for your excellent submission!
To learn more about Leif David visit BCMagician.com and follow him on Facebook and Instagram.
It's time for our second annual Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase (ICMS)!
Last month, we reached out to the magicians featured in last year's ICMS
and asked them to write two to four sentences about someone in the Canadian magic community who inspired them in 2024. (They were given the caveat that the magicians in last year's showcase were ineligible to be named in this year's showcase.)
Over the next couple of weeks, we'll be hosting a showcase of the submissions, in no particular order.
We hope you enjoy!
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Note: This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the inspirational things magicians are doing across Canada. Instead, think of it as highlighting a random sample of excellence at a single point in time.
From the December 2nd Facebook event by the Montreal Magic Jam:
Hey gang,
Marc here, taking over the Montreal Magic Jam mailing list to tell you about an event you absolutely don’t want to miss.
After a bit of friendly arm-twisting, I’ve convinced my good friends Steph Lac (of Slim Card Co.) and Chung (from the legendary duo McSorley & Chung) to bring their one-of-a-kind lecture to the Montreal Magic Jam! These two are not only top-notch magicians, but they also have impeccable taste in both magic and whiskey—I can personally vouch for that! They’ve already showcased their lecture for some of the brightest minds in the U.S., and I wasn’t about to let them skip over their hometown without sharing this with us!
Here’s the scoop:
📅 When: Monday, December 2
Steph and Chung have each been doing amazing work for years, and now they’re teaming up officially for the first time. Steph will show off his skills in crafting gaffs and the underground world of card and dice manipulation—he’s even worked with legends like Sal Piacente and the late Fast Jack Farrell.
And Chung? He’s been a key player in Montreal’s magic scene for over two decades, creating some serious magic behind the scenes. His tricks have even made it into The Nacho Card Notes, which has been getting rave reviews. Between the two of them, expect some deep insights and practical tips you can put into action.
Bonjour! Hi! This lecture will be fully bilingual, with Steph presenting in French and Chung in English. Very Montreal, right?
Bonus! They’ll also have an exclusive set of lecture notes (more like a mini-book!) created by Sophie-Anne Vachon from Conundrum Magazine, available only at this event.
With two incredible lectures for the price of one, seats won’t last long! Reserve your spot now. You can easily pay via PayPal.
Can’t wait to see you there!
Marc Trudel and the Montreal Magic Jam team
There were 24 posts at Canada's Magic
this month. Here are the five most viewed posts in the past 30
days:
5. Pentiction: Jingle and Mingle with Leif David [Dec 6] - Still time to grab tickets!
4. Montreal: Master X of Magic [Dec 26 - 31] - Lots of magic in Montreal!
3. [Guest post] Random thoughts about "Magic Show" with Ken McCreedy - Well done John Smithman and Ken McCreedy!
2. A peek behind the curtain with Liberty Larsen - Liberty is the 2nd, fourth generation magician we've interviewed!
Technically, here are 4th and 5th most viewed posts, but we're bundling them by subject matter:
- You can see Liberty in ON, QC, NB, NS, BC, & AB: Champions of Magic "Chasing the Unbelievable" [2024 - 2025].
- Read our thoughts on last year's Toronto show: Random thoughts about "Champions of Magic" 2023.
1. Broken wand: Mark Wicken - Our sincere condolences to Mark's family and friends.
Updated to add this from the November 28th Facebook post by Up Close Montreal:
Dear friends,
We wanted to let you know that while we had initially planned a show earlier in the day, due to unforeseen circumstances, tomorrow's magic show (November 29th) will now only take place at 8:00 PM.
If you had planned to attend earlier, we warmly invite you to join us at this rescheduled time instead. We promise an enchanting evening full of wonder and surprises!
For those who have already purchased tickets, your tickets will be valid for the 8:00 PM show. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to us at upclosemagicmtl@gmail.com
We truly value your support and hope to bring the magic back to you very soon! Stay tuned for updates.
Thank you for your patience and continued love for the art of magic. 🪄✨
- Up Close Montreal Team
From the November 22nd Instagram post by Up Close Montreal:
In case you are wondering, Up Close Montreal is not gone! We were very busy with our solo activities this year. However, each member is working very hard to bring the most unique magic to the table to enhance your Up Close Experience. Next time you come to our show, we will double your magic expectations.
Speaking of show…next week, November 29th 2024, Up Close Montreal will join forces with The Canadian Grenadier Guards (CGG) to raise funds for Centraide Charity. We will be performing two times in the evening (French at 6:30PM and English at 8:15PM). As mentioned previously, we will double your expectations. So, the show in French and English are completely DIFFERENT! You can double your Up Close Experience by attending both shows!
From the November 22nd Instagram post by DaCosta Magic:
Preparations for our holiday show on December 28th are well underway. We can't wait to see you at the show. Do you have your tickets? Head on over to www.dacostamagic.com and grab em!
More information at TEDxSurrey.ca
From the November 21st Instagram post by Gabriella Lester:
Honoured and excited to announce l’ll be doing my first TEDx talk this January.
This opportunity has been in the works for a while, and involves several important topics - some passion based, some heartbreaking - but all near and dear to my heart.
There is speculation that the guest magicians may include Ian Batterbury and Rob Fishbaum.
From the November 21st Instagram post by Mikey Valladares:
🎩✨ Holiday Magic Live! 🎄❄️
Get ready for a night of wonder and amazement as Holiday Magic Live! brings together Canada’s best magicians for a festive showcase like no other! 🌟 From jaw-dropping illusions to mind-bending sleight of hand, this magical extravaganza is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season. 🎁✨ Whether you’re with family, friends, or flying solo, prepare to be dazzled and delighted in an unforgettable evening of holiday cheer and spellbinding magic! 🎩🎅
🍽️ Dinner packages available!
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The 2024 - 2025 Canadian tour dates for Champions of Magic "Chasing the Unbelievable":
Check the Champions of Magic website for updates and more information.
Learn more about Champions of Magic at
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Congratulations to Mathieu Moreau, this year's recipient of the Len Cooper Memorial Award!
More photos from The Browser's Den of Magic's 49th Anniversary Party:
From the November 18th
Instagram post by the Penticton Chamber of Commerce:
🎄 Celebrate the Season at Jingle & Mingle! 🎄
Presented by @paradoxeventsco
📅 Friday, December 6, 2024 📍Penticton Lakeside Resort
Get ready for an evening of magic, laughter, and holiday cheer! This year’s Jingle & Mingle promises to be a sparkling night to remember.
Everyone’s welcome! Join us for an evening filled with FUN and CONNECTION!
🎟️ Jingle & Mingle Tickets $75 +GST
Purchase Online at PENTICTON.ORG
(attendees must be 16+ years of age and be prepared to provide ID)
🎩 Be amazed by Magician @alikzam and his incredible performance.
🎯 Compete in Minute to Win It games for some fun and exciting prizes.
📸 Capture memories in our photo-booth with friends and colleagues.
🍽️ Enjoy a festive dinner and stick around for the after-party to dance the night away!
