CAM Virtual Chapter meeting [Sep 24]

From the September 10th Instagram post by the Canadian Association of Magicians:

CAM Virtual Chapter: Why Every Magician Needs Insurance in Their Back Pocket!

https://www.cammagic.org/events

 

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Calgary: Wit & Wizardry with special guest Malcolm Russell [Sep 18]

From the September 10th Facebook post by Ryan Pilling:

Wit & Wizardry - Comedy Magic Cabaret is kicking off season two with special guest Malcolm Russell  -  magician. YOU WILL BE CHARMED AND AMUSED OR FACE THE CONSEQUENCES!

Calgary's only monthly amazing magic show is ready to chop... er... knock your socks off with jaw-dropping tricks, stunts, and laughs.

Try this coupon code for a special price on tickets:
https://magictickets.ca/event/wit-and-wizardry?promo=charm

 

 

 

Niagara Falls (NY): Judy Dawson's Farewell convention [Oct 4]

Register for the 2024 52 Plus Joker Playing Card Convention. 

From the September 8th Instagram post by 52 Plus Joker:

First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes The Hochman Encyclopedia of American Playing Cards 🙌😮😍

If you want to meet Judy Dawson in person, and show your appreciation for her and Tom’s significant contributions to shaping our community and club, our Niagara Falls convention is your chance. It’s the last convention Judy plans to attend, which means we’re hard at work making it absolutely, one hundred percent, UNFORGETTABLE.

Don’t miss out, register now, 52PlusJoker.org. 

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Thank you to our sponsors for their generous support. 

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Winnipeg: Patrick Gregoire and Brett Oddly [Sep 27]

From the August 29th Facebook post by Patrick Gregoire:

⚠️⚠️ 𝐑𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐎𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓! ⚠️⚠️
👀 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝐦𝐞:
“When’s your next magic show?” 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦 𝐢𝐬…
I mostly perform at private events - and very rarely for the public. 𝐒𝐨 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟕𝐭𝐡...
I’m teaming up with Winnipeg’s most dangerous performer, Brett Oddly, for a one-night-only public show at 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 (a super-secret, super-cool speakeasy club in Winnipeg).
𝟕𝟓 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝-𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 from two of Winnipeg’s top mystery artists!
🤯 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜
🧠 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠
💀 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫
This will be 𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐙𝐈𝐍𝐆, 𝐌𝐘𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐎𝐔𝐒, and 𝐅𝐔𝐍!
👉 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲: https://shorturl.at/QgMuG
Hope to see you there!

 

 

 

Campers Deck live on Kickstarter!

Show your support for  the Campers Deck at Kickstarter. 

From the September 5th Instagram post by Campers.Deck:

We’re LIVE ON KICKSTARTER!

We can’t do this without your support - so if you like the Campers this is the BEST time to get some.

We’ve got some early bird deals going on for a very limited time, so check the campaign out RIGHT NOW to scoop up your own packs!

Don’t forget to check out the AMAZING video Chris Mayhew made for the project, at the top of the Kickstarter page. 

 

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Granville Island: Really Definitely True Tour [Sep 5 - 15]

From the September 4th article "Coquitlam showman wants you to question Granville Island tour" by Janis Cleugh in Vancouver is Awesome:

With Mike Norden, an award-winning children’s magician from Mission who is also with the Fraser Magic Company, of which Teszka is president, Teszka scripted a narrative that takes visitors around Granville Island — home to the annual Vancouver Fringe Festival.

Titled the Really Definitely True Tour, the 90-minute walking excursion combines fake storytelling with magic that’s suitable for all ages; the capacity is 20 people per show, which opens Thursday, Sept. 5 and runs for the full length of the VFF with 14 iterations at various times, starting at the Alder Bay Dock.

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Peterborough and Hamilton: Greg Frewin's Wild Magic [Sep 22 - 23]

Tickets at TixHub (Peterborough) and TicketWeb (Hamilton).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Toronto: Bobby Motta Reborn [Oct 11]

From the September 1st Instagram post by Sensei Kunal:

Experience Bobby Motta: Reborn Live! (Mentalist)

*SHOW: Friday, October 11th @ 8PM
*LOCATION: Tee-Up Golf Lounge, Toronto

Get Your Early Bird Tix Today!
Use This Promo Code - Get 15% Off!
Expires Sept 8, 2024

https://BobbyMottaReborn.eventbrite.ca

Get ready to witness Bobby Motta's mind-blowing mentalist skills as he is reborn on stage, leaving you amazed and questioning reality!

 

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Top 5 posts in August 2024

There were 24 posts at Canada's Magic this month.  Here are the five most viewed posts in the past 30 days:   

5. Eric Leclerc at Kidvention 2025 - Looks like it's going to be a great convention!

4. David Peck interviews Shawn Farquhar on Toronto Threads - Two greats in the magic community!


3. Shawinigan and Montreal: Alex in Wonderland [Oct 10 - 12 & Oct 31 - Nov 2] - Go see Alex Boyer in action!

2. Toronto: Magic at the Red Sandcastle Theatre [Aug 18, Sep] - Magic month at the Red Sandcastle Theatre!

 

 

 

and the most viewed posts this month  ...

1.  Thank you to our personal sponsors for August 2024! - Truly and eternally grateful to our sponsors and personal sponsors!

 

 

 

 

Toronto: Magic on Bloor [Sep 25]

From the August 22nd Instagram post by the Toronto Magic Company:

They’ve appeared twice on “Penn and Teller: Fool Us” and sold out shows across Canada -

-now Ben and Jonah are bringing the magic, mind reading, and comedy where it belongs:

Bloor Street.

There's going to be drinks, laughs, and mind-blowing magic. Now all we need... is YOU! 

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Michael Kras: Magic & Illusion Lead for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (NA)

Congratulations Michael!

 

From the August 22nd Instagram post by Michael Kras:

Some exciting news: I’ve landed in New York because tomorrow, I begin my new job as the Magic & Illusion Lead for the North American Tour of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

This is my first-ever national tour and I’m so eager to get to return to this world after serving on the magic direction team for the Canadian premiere.

I’m only in NYC for a heartbeat before flying to Chicago for tech and previews, and then I’ll be looking after the show as it tours on to Los Angeles, Washington, and well beyond.

LET’S GO 🪄

 

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Ontario: Outerbridge Magic -- Mysteries of the Keyhole House [Oct - Mar]

From the August 23rd Facebook post by Outerbridge Magic:

We are delighted to share our 2024/25 tour dates for Outerbridge Magic | Mysteries of the Keyhole House and we hope that you will join us.

• October 4, 2024 - The Marble Arts Centre, Tweed, ON
• October 5, 2024 - Bancroft Village Playhouse, Bancroft, ON
• October 24, 2024 - First Ontario Performing Arts Centre, St. Catharines, ON
• October 25, 2024 - First Ontario Arts Centre Mattamy Theatre, Milton, ON
• October 26, 2024 - Flato Markham Theatre, Markham, ON
• November 8, 2024 - River Run Centre, Guelph, ON
• December 31, 2024 - Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, Oakville, ON
• February 22, 2025 – Showplace Peterborough, Peterborough, ON
• March 9, 10, 2025 - The Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Burlington, ON
• March 15, 2025 - New Roads Performing Arts Centre, Newmarket, ON

 

 

 

 

Toronto: Scott Hammell -- No Secret [Sep 7]

From the August 22nd Instagram post by Scott Hammell:

Step into a world where magic meets the unexpected. Join internationally renowned magician, stunt artist and storyteller Scott Hammell for a one-night-only experience that will leave you questioning the very nature of magic.

From enchanting a village in Kenya to mesmerizing royalty in Abu Dhabi, this four-time Guiness World Record holder has captivated audiences across the globe with his jaw-dropping feats and spellbinding stories. Now, he’s boldly reimagining classic magic like never before, offering you a rare glimpse behind the curtain where hidden insights ignite future revelations.

Once you uncover the secrets… what possibilities will unfold?

Don’t miss your chance to find out!

Featuring a special opening act with mentalist Mind Bender!

Produced by Kat Sandler and Victor Pokinko

TIX: https://www.factorytheatre.ca/shows/scott-hammell-no-secrets/

 

 

 

 

 

 

Toronto: Michel Huot lecture [Sep 19]

From the Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit club newsletter:

When: Thursday September 19th
Where: Agricola Lutheran Church - 25 Old York Mills Road
Admission: FREE for members and $20 for non-members

Michel Huot is a Canadian magician known for his exceptional skills in corporate magic and mentalism. Based in Montreal, Huot has made a name for himself through his innovative and entertaining performances that blend humour, psychological insight, and sleight of hand.

He has been a prominent figure in the magic community for over two decades, performing at high-profile events and creating original effects that are widely respected by fellow magicians. Michel’s original effects like Socks, Priceless, Nostalgia, Cardvertisement are enjoyed by audiences and used by magicians all over the world. His unique style and professional approach have earned him recognition in Canada and abroad.

Michel Huot will deliver a lecture to the Hat and Rabbit Club, offering an intimate opportunity to dive into his creative process and technique. The lecture will feature a blend of classic effects from his repertoire, refined over decades, alongside new material that showcases his evolving approach to magic.

Attendees can expect a hands-on experience, with Huot providing detailed explanations and step-by-step instruction on each effect, ensuring that magicians of all levels can grasp the subtleties of his work. Beyond the tricks themselves, Michel will share valuable insights into the psychology of performance, audience engagement, and the art of creating memorable magical moments.

Come and hang out with one of Canada's most respected magicians.

www.lemagiciencorporatif.com

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Niagara Falls: David DaVinci at the Greg Frewin Theatre [Aug 28 - Sep 1]

From the August 18th Instagram post by the Greg Frewin Theatre: 

✨ Get ready for an unforgettable experience at Niagara Falls! The renowned illusionist David Davinci is performing Magic Evolution. This is a must-see during your vacation. 🎩🌟 Niagara's Vegas-style spectacle will leave you breathless with its one-of-a-kind illusions and world-class performances.

📅 Don’t miss out on the fun – spend the last days of summer break with us! 💫 Book online at gregfrewintheatre.com or call our Box Office at 905-356-0777. Whether you're looking for jaw-dropping magic or family-friendly fun, this show is the ultimate entertainment destination! ✨🎟 

 

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A quick reminder of our earlier Mail as Medicine request for Katie Hunt.  If you have the time, Katie and Doug would both benefit from hearing from their friends!

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Eric Leclerc at Kidvention 2025

From the August 8th Facebook post by Eric Leclerc:

INSTRUCTOR ANNOUNCEMENT FOR KAPITAL KIDVENTION 2025!
We are so happy to introduce Eric Leclerc as one of our esteemed magic instructors for Kapital Kidvention 2025! With over 30 years of experience in performing for children and family audiences, Eric brings unparalleled expertise and a wealth of knowledge to our event. Not only will he be teaching, BUT, he will also be our Saturday night performer!

LECTURE: MASTERING AUDIENCE MANAGEMENT FOR MAGICIANS
Eric will delve into essential techniques and strategies to handle different audience types, ensuring a smooth and engaging performance. Learn how to keep every spectator engaged, increase your chances of being re-booked, and build a loyal following. This lecture is invaluable for magicians looking to elevate their career and ensure every spectator knows how to act during a show.

WHY THIS LECTURE IS ESSENTIAL FOR MAGICIANS:

1. Ensuring Audience Engagement: Learn how to keep every spectator engaged, making your performance memorable.
2. Enhancing Re-Booking Potential: Discover secrets to leave a lasting impression, increasing your chances of being re-booked.
3. Professional Growth: Gain confidence and knowledge to handle any situation, enhancing your reputation.
4. Building a Loyal Following: Create a positive and lasting connection with your audience.

EXCITING PERFORMANCE: 45-MINUTE ADULT SHOW

Leave the kids at home for this unforgettable experience! Eric Leclerc will present his electrifying 45-minute stage show, the same set he tours with all over the world. Witness as caricatures come to life, objects disappear and reappear in impossible places, and much more. Prepare for a healthy dose of laughter for your soul and mind-bending magic for your brain. Discover why this 2-time Canadian Magic Champion has starred in EIGHT of his own television shows!

Don’t miss this chance to see Eric Leclerc’s world-class magic in action—guaranteed to leave you amazed and entertained!

Join Eric Leclerc at Kapital Kidvention 2025 for an incredible learning experience and an unforgettable magic performance!

 

 

 

 

 

Ontario: Scott McClelland's Orville Doodles and his Terrible Imagination!

From the July 25th Facebook post by Scott McClelland:

We are getting closer to the Big Tour of my NEW Puppet Production Orville Doodles and his Terrible Imagination!
A Faustian Tale with Magic and Puppets!
The Show will be playing in Smiths Falls, Merrickville, Almonte, Spencerville, Toronto and Burrits Rapids, check out the TicketScene page to book your Tix Now! This is a great Show for families... anyone 9 to 99 is welcome (and of course immortals)
Get your Tickets HERE~
https://www.ticketscene.ca/list.php?q=orville+doodles
Don't Miss It!

 

 

 

 

 

Shawinigan and Montreal: Alex in Wonderland [Oct 10 - 12 & Oct 31 - Nov 2]

From the August 6th Instagram post by Alex Boyer (translated by Instagram):

🤩QUEBEC🤩 You'll never guess what Wolverine dreams about every night!
✨ALEX IN WONDERLAND is coming to Shawinigan and Montreal, and it's THE date not to be missed! 🔥 Get ready for a mind-blowing magic show, a 3-course dinner from a celebrity Chef that will blow your mind, and themed cocktails that will give you an incredible experience. 🍽️🍹 🎟️ SHOW DATES: 🎟️ 📍 Shawinigan: OCT 10-11-12 📍 Montreal: OCT 31 - NOV 1-2 This isn’t just a show, it’s a one-of-a-kind EXPERIENCE. You really don't want to miss it! 💥 Tag 3 friends you'd take on this EPIC adventure with in the comments below! 👇
(I might have a surprise for you) 😏 🔗 Book your tickets NOW! 🔗
Snow valley. If you don't show up, you have a really good excuse... like watching grass grow. #DiscoverShawinigan

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David Peck interviews Shawn Farquhar on Toronto Threads

David Peck interviews Shawn Farquhar about Lost in the Shuffle.  Listen at Toronto Threads.

Didn't make it to the premiere at the Toronto Hot Docs screening of the film?  Don't worry, it's coming to a theatre near you!   (Including Vancouver and Toronto later this month.)  Check the Lost in the Shuffle website for details.

Read our check-in with Shawn about Lost in the Shuffle from May 2023. 

 

 

 

 

Kickstarter: Campers Deck

Learn more about Campers Playing Cards at Kickstarter.

 

From the August 6th Instagram post by Campers Deck:

We’ve been teasing out photos of the Campers Deck for a few days now - but there’s a LOT of secrets left to share.

Like the back design, the rest of the custom art, and some special stuff JUST for magicians.

You won’t want to miss any of the details. And now you won’t have to!

Click the link in our bio and sign up to be notified when the Kickstarter goes live. It’s totally free!

Epic photos by @thesurrealmayhew

 

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Edmonton, Calgary, & London: Masters of Illusion live [Sep 29, Oct 2 & 30]

Tickets at Modo Live.

Check the Masters of Illusion Live website for information about the cast.

 

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