Top 5 posts in November 2024

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.
  
  

 

and the most viewed posts this month  ...

1.  Broken wand: Mark Wicken - Our sincere condolences to Mark's family and friends.

 

 

 

 

Montreal: Up Close Montreal -- The Canadian Grenadier Guards (CGG) fundraiser [Nov 29]

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! 

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Barrie: Dear Santa, I can explain... [Dec 28]

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! 

 

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Surrey: TEDx with Gabriella Lester [Jan 18]

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.

 

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Toronto: Holiday Magic Live! [Dec 22]

Tickets.

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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It's the 14th blogiversary of Canada's Magic!

Fourteen years ago today this blog was born!

 

 

 

Thanks to you wonderful people who have supported this project!

For free, we've published over 5,890 posts, and served well over 2,005,600 page loads.  Over eight hundred  of you follow us on Facebook, 1585 of you follow us on Twitter, 557 of you have found us on Instagram, and a bunch of you have subscribed to this site's RSS feed or subscribed by email.  The bulk of you are Canadian, and we're delighted to see visitors from United States, the United Kingdom, India, France, and the list goes on.

There are so many of you doing a fabulous job of making magic a priority in this great country!

 

A special thanks to:

• All of my early supporters.  Special shout outs to Ariel, Doug, James, and John for your continued encouragement.
   
• All of you readers, Likers, RTers, submitters, guest posters, contest prize providers and all other manner of promoters of this site.
   
• All of my sponsors, past and present.  That means you: Magic Information Canada, Ryan Pilling, Clive Court, Perfect Magic, The Browser's Den of Magic, The Amazing Corbin,  Michael Close, Daniel Sugar, Ty Reveen, The Vanishing Rabbit Magic Shop, Tips and Tricks for Magicians, Magicians Talking Magic Podcast, the OWOW Magic Festival, Sid Lorraine Hat & Rabbit Club, and The Hermit Magazine by Scott Baird!
   
• All of the blog's official friends, past and present.  That's you:  John Smithman, John Harrison, Richard Lyn, Joan Caesar, Ted & Marion Outerbridge, Ian Crawford, Owen Anderson,  Ryan Pilling, Matt DiSero, James Renoire, Gwyn Auger, Jason Maiuri, Doug Hunt, David Johnson, Richard Hough, Robin Dawes, Eric Bedard, Loran, Cam Dix, Peter Mennie, Gordon Precious, Colin Geddes, Graeme Reed, Chris Gowen, Jokers, George Blott, Noah Nogueira, Ryan Edwards, Aaron Matthews, Colin Geddes, and Ian Batterbury!
   
• All of the fabulous people that have offered up contest prizes for our readers through the years: James Alan, Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival, Orca Book Publishers, The Bloor Cinema, Chris Westfall, Gwyn Auger, Sheldon Casavant, The Outerbridges,  Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, Champions of Magic, the Toronto Magic Company, the EldritchTheatre, Michael Close Magic,  Perfect Magic, and The Browser's Den of Magic.
    
• The wonderful wordsmiths that have guest posted here including: Ariel Frailich, The Magic Demon, Kidlet, Clive Court, James Alan, Killarney Sheffield, Ian Crawford, Erin Thomas, Ring 99, Dennis Schick, Phil Matlin, Gordon Precious, Brent Smith, Graeme Reed, and John Smithman.
   
• And especially, my family for their support of this bloggy experiment.

 

Continued thanks to all of you! 

 

ON, QC, NB, NS, BC, &AB: Champions of Magic "Chasing the Unbelievable" [2024 - 2025]

The 2024 - 2025 Canadian tour dates for Champions of Magic "Chasing the Unbelievable":

 

 

 

 

• Nov 13 - 16:  National Arts Centre, Ottawa ON
  
• Dec 4 - 6:  Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, Thunder Bay ON
  
• Dec 8:  Sudbury Community Arena, Sudbury ON
  
• Mar 19:  Slush Puppie Place, Kingston ON
  
• Mar 20:  Place des Arts, Montreal  QC
  
• Mar 22:  Avenir Centre, Moncton NB 
• Mar 23:  Scotiabank Centre, Halifax NS
  
• Mar 25:  FirstOntario Concert Hall, Hamilton ON 
• Mar 26:  Performance Stage at Canada Life Place, London ON 
• Mar 27-28:  Pickering Casino, Pickering ON 
• May 8-9:  Royal Theatre, Victoria BC
  
• May 11:  Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Calgary AB
  
• May 20-22:  Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver BC

Check the Champions of Magic website for updates and more information.

 

 

Read our thoughts about the 2023 Champions of Magic show in Toronto:

TLDR: So. Much. Fun!

Random thoughts about Champions of Magic 

 

 

Read our interviews with the cast:

Liberty Larsen 
Michelle Mazzarella
Sam Strange 
Fernando Velasco 

and
Richard Young   

 
Learn more about Champions of Magic at ChampionsOfMagic.co.uk and follow them on Facebook, and Instagram.  

 

 

 

 

Mathieu Moreau: recipient of the 2024 Len Cooper Memorial Award & anniversary party pics

Congratulations to Mathieu Moreau, this year's recipient of the Len Cooper Memorial Award!  

 

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More photos from The Browser's Den of Magic's 49th Anniversary Party:

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Pentiction: Jingle and Mingle with Leif David [Dec 6]

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!

 

 

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Halifax: The Actual Wizard’s Mystery Parlour [Nov 30]

With Vincenzo Ravina and Ian Stewart!

 

From the November 18th Instagram post by Vincenczo Ravina:

The Actual Wizard’s Mystery Parlour opens on Nov. 30 at the Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts at 7:30 pm with special guests @ianstewartandstuff, world record magician and juggler, and @theunderstudieshfx, award-winning improv trio! Advance tickets are 20% off at ActualWizard.ca! 

 

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Thank you to our personal sponsors for November 2024!

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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Thank you to John Harrison, Richard Lyn, Joan Caesar, Ian Crawford, Matt DiSero, Doug Hunt, John Smithman, Robin Dawes, Loran, Peter Mennie, George Blott, Noah Nogueira, Aaron Matthews, Cam Dix, Ian Batterbury, and Eric Bedard for being Friends of Canada's Magic!

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USA: Mark Clearview in A Magical Cirque Christmas [Nov 15 - Dec 30]

From the November 15th Instagram post by Mark Clearview:

I'm on tour! 🌎 Tonight we open A Magical Cirque Christmas! 🎄 I couldn't be more excited to play master of ceremonies and magician for this show. AND travel to some of the biggest theatres of my career thus far.

We've all worked very hard this week and we're coming to a theatre near you! The link is in my bio and I hope to see you there.

Are we coming to your hometown?

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