Toronto: Buster Canfield & His Industrious Fleas -- Yuletide Edition [Dec 20 - 21]

Tickets at Ticketscene.ca 

 

From the Eldritch Theatre Facebook event "Buster Canfield’s Circus of Industrious Fleas -- Yuletide Edition": 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Winnipeg: Darcy Oake [Oct 24, 2026]

Tickets at CentennialConcertHall.com.   For the pre-sale code click through Darcy's Facebook or Instagram posts.

 

From the December 10th Facebook post by Darcy Oake:

Winnipeg! It’s finally happening. I’m coming home for one epic night: October 24th, 2026 at the Centennial Concert Hall  and I’m bringing out all the bells and whistles for this one! 

 

 

[With thanks to Gwyn Auger for letting us know!] 

 

 

 

 

 

Ed Fernandez: Inspirational Canadian Magician

Fourth in this year's Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase, is Ed Fernandez!

 

Ed Fernandez: Inspirational Canadian Magician.
 

 

 

Ed has been an inspiration for me when I first met him in 1976 at a night club in St. Catharines. He was touring with Johnny Green and the Greenmen (the Jokers henchmen from the original Batman TV series).

He toured the world with his illusion show on premier cruise lines. He had the largest Illusion show of its kind in Santo Domingo. He was an act in Liberace's show in Las Vegas and appeared in many television talk shows. 

This past year he suffered a serious health scare and got through it with flying colours. We worked together in Quebec this past September. 

Ed performs Mentalism and Hypnosis these days. What an inspiration!

Submitted by Ken McCreedy 

Congratulations Ed!  Keep up the great work!

To learn more about Ed Fernandez, visit his website at FernandezHypnotist.com or follow him on Facebook.

Thank you Ken for your excellent submission!

To learn more about Ken McCreedy, visit KenMcCreedy.com and follow him on Facebook. 

2025 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase featuring (in order of publication):

Matt DiSero
Dean Gunnarson
Connie Boyd
Alain Choquette
Ed Fernandez
   

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Toronto: The Oy-llusionists -- Oy to the World [Dec 24]

Featuring Phil Pivnick, Artemus Syman, and Rob Fishbaum at Oria on King, 220 King Street West.

 

From Eventbrite:

Get ready to be mind-blown by The Oy-llusionists as they bring their magical tricks to life in a show you won't forget!

Get ready to laugh till your latkes fall over!

Join us this Christmas Eve for a one-of-a-kind Jewish Comedy Magic Show that blends classic shtick, mind-boggling miracles, and enough Yiddishkeit to make your bubbe kvell. 

Read more and buy tickets. 

 

 

From the December 2nd Facebook post by 15FirstDates 
[Note the text in the image below doesn't reflect the 2025 location of the show listed at Eventbrite]: 
 

 

 

 

 

Previously shared on Facebook December 3. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alain Choquette: Inspirational Canadian Magician

Fourth in this year's Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase, is Alain Choquette!

 

Alain Choquette: Inspirational Canadian Magician.
 

 

 

Alain Choquette embodies the spirit of Canadian magic with his unique blend of storytelling, wonder, and heartfelt connection to audiences. In 2025, his performances reminded me how magic can transcend language and culture, inspiring me to pursue creativity with authenticity and passion. He is truly one of the greatest entertainers to ever exist in the world of magic, and his career continues to show that true magic lies in touching people’s hearts. 

Submitted by Alex Boyer 

Congratulations Alain!  Keep up the great work!

To learn more about Alain Choquette, visit his website at AlainChoquette.ca or follow him on Facebook.

Thank you Alex for your excellent submission!

To learn more about Alex Boyer, visit his website at AlexBoyer.com, and follow him on Facebook and Instagram.

2025 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase featuring (in order of publication):

Matt DiSero
Dean Gunnarson
Connie Boyd
Alain Choquette
   

Toronto: A very merry magic show [Dec 20 - 22]

Tickets at Tickets.Ticketwise.com

 

From the December 1st Instagram post by Magic Mel:

✨🎄 Exciting Announcement! 🎄✨
@bentastic_magic and I are performing together this December at the Wychwood Theatre! 

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A post shared by Mel Jones | Magician | Toronto Area 🇨🇦✨🌈 (@magicmelmagician)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connie Boyd: Inspirational Canadian Magician

Third in this year's Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase, is Connie Boyd!

 

Connie Boyd: Inspirational Canadian Magician.
 

 

 

Connie Boyd is my inspiration because she has broken barriers and redefined what it means to be a woman in magic. Her groundbreaking book, The Power of Magical Women — the first ever written by a female magician — has made history and continues to empower performers around the world. Connie’s passion, talent, and advocacy for women in the art form inspire me to pursue my own magic with confidence, creativity, and purpose. 

Submitted by Chanelle Munroe 

Congratulations Connie!  Keep up the great work!

To learn more about Connie Boyd, visit her website ThePowerOfMagicalWomen.com or follow her on Facebook and Instagram.

Thank you Chanelle for your excellent submission!

To learn more about Chanelle Munroe, visit her website at ChanelleMunroe.com, and follow her on Facebook and Instagram.

2025 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase featuring (in order of publication):

Matt DiSero
Dean Gunnarson
Connie Boyd
   

Billy Hsueh makes his Magic Castle debut [Dec 15 - 21]

From the December 1st Facebook post by Billy Hsueh: 

Officially making my @magiccastlehollywood debut in the Parlor of Prestidigitation Dec 15th-21st! 

 

 

Previously shared on Facebook December 1.   

 

For a look at the rest of Billy's dates in December, check out is December 4th Facebook post:

December is PACKED!  

 

 

Previously shared on Facebook December 4. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Calgary: The fifth annual Born Brewing Co. Magic Show [Dec 11]

Tickets at BornBrewing.co

 

From the December 1st Facebook post by Ben Price:

December 11 - The fifth annual Born Brewing Co. Magic Show! Tickets are on sale now at bornbrewing.co
See you there! 

 

 

 

Previously shared on Facebook December 1st.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dean Gunnarson: Inspirational Canadian Magician

Second in this year's Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase, is Dean Gunnarson!

 

Dean Gunnarson: Inspirational Canadian Magician.
 

 

 

Dean Gunnarsson was an incredible inspiration and mentor to me. His fearless creativity and dedication to the art of escape taught me the power of perseverance and showmanship. Dean always encouraged me to push boundaries, stay authentic, and believe in my own unique magic. His guidance helped shape not only my performances but also my confidence as an entertainer. 

Submitted by Sean Watson 

Congratulations Dean!  Keep up the great work!

To learn more about Dean Gunnarson, visit his website AlwaysEscaping.com or follow him on Instagram.

Thank you Sean for your excellent submission!

To learn more about Sean Watson, visit his website at SeanWatsonMagician.com, and follow him on Facebook and Instagram.

2025 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase featuring (in order of publication):

Matt DiSero
Dean Gunnarson
  

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Thank you to our sponsors for their generous support. 

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Lac-Delage: Les Mercredis de la Magie au Manoir [Dec 17]

Tickets and more information at FestivalDeMagie.ca 

 

From the November 24th Facebook post by Pierre Hamon (translation by Facebook): 

I'll be performing at the Manoir du Lac Delage, on Wednesday, December 17th at 20:00. Tickets for sale on the website of the Quebec Magic Festival. You can also get the supper show. 

 

 

 

Previously shared on Facebook November 25th. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Matt DiSero: Inspirational Canadian Magician

First up in this year's Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase, is Matt DiSero!

 

Matt DiSero: Inspirational Canadian Magician.
 

 

 

He’s a working pro who not only excels at the best gigs but also at some of the hardest. Growing up in a comedy club environment Matt knows how to work a difficult crowd or room. He is comfortable in any environment. Matt knows how to construct a routine for maximum entertainment, and can squeeze a LOT out of very little. He was recently interviewed on a podcast about the secrets of cruise ship magic and he wasn’t afraid to drop the real dirt. His experience and knowledge can be very helpful to magicians of any level. 

Submitted by Mystery Magician

Congratulations Matt!  Keep up the great work!

To learn more about Matt DiSero, visit his website MattDiSero.com and follow him on Facebook and Instagram.

Thank you to our anonymous Mystery Magician, for your excellent submission!

2025 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase featuring (in order of publication):

Matt DiSero
 

2025 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase

It's time for our third annual Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase (ICMS)!

Back in 2023, we reached out to magicians across Canada to see who inspired them. And then in 2024 we reached out to the 2023 nominees and asked them to pay it forward by generating a list of their Inspirational Canadian Magicians for 2024.

In October, we touched base with 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 2025.  (They were given the caveat that the magicians in last year's showcase were ineligible to be named in this year's showcase.)  Not all of last year's nominees were able to contribute to 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!

2025 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase.
 

 

Note:  This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the inspirational things magicians are doing across Canada.  Instead, think of it as the community highlighting a random sample of excellence at a single point in time.

Top 5 posts in November 2025

There were 21 posts at Canada's Magic this month!  Here are the five, er, six, most viewed posts in the past 30 days:   

5. BC, AB, NS, PEI, NB, ON, NL: Savio Joseph's Wonder Struck [Nov 6 - Dec 6] - There's still time to catch Savio on tour!


4. Hamilton: Chris Campbell's Strange or Danger Thrillshow at Ring 49 [Nov 11] - We heard great things about this meeting!

3.  Toronto: Champions of Magic -- Holiday Spectacular [Dec 27 - 28]  - We've seen posters around town suggesting that the run may be expanded from Dec 26 to Jan 4.  (We see tickets on sale for a Dec 30 show already!)   Tickets at TicketMaster.ca


2.  Dimithri Silva: recipient of the 2025 Len Cooper Memorial Award & anniversary party pics - Congratulations Dimithri!  And congratulations to Jeff Pinsky and the Browser's Den of Magic on a fantastic 50th anniversary party!

 

 

and the most viewed posts this month  ...

1.  Random thoughts about “Explorer 1: Transform Your Magic" - We had a great experience taking this course!  For more information visit MichaelClose.com
      

 

 

 

 

Vancouver: Simply Darling [Feb 14]

Tickets at JFLVancouver.com 

 

From the November 26th Instagram post by Carisa Hendrix:

You wished for a presale code, wish granted.
Code: Vancouver

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Previously shared on Facebook November 25.

 

 

 

 

 

Ontario: Dogs do Magic -- A Canine Christmas [Dec 6 - 30]

Tickets and more information at CanineCircusShow.com 

• Dec 6 - Kiwanis Theatre, Chatham-Kent
• Dec 7 - Flato Academy Theatre, Lindsay
• Dec 13 - Redwood Theatre, Toronto
• Dec 14 - Festival Hall, Pembroke
• Dec 19 - Shenkman Arts Centre, Orleans
• Dec 20 - Meridian Centrepointe, Ottawa
• Dec 21 - Capitol Centre, North Bay
• Dec 27 - Brockville Arts Centre, Brockville
• Dec 28 - Meaford Hall, Meaford
• Dec 29 - River Run Centre, Guelph
• Dec 30 - Sault Community Centre, Sault Ste Marie
• Feb. 13, 2026 - The Rose, Brampton
• Feb. 21, 2026 - Fraser Auditorium, Greater Sudbury
• Mar. 14, 2026 - Orillia Opera House, Orillia
• Mar. 15, 2026 - Aultsville Theatre, Cornwall
• Mar. 20, 2026 - Winter Garden Theatre, Toronto
• Mar. 21, 2026 - Richmond Hill Centre For The Performing Arts, Richmond Hill
• Mar. 22, 2026 - Wingham Town Hall Theatre, North Huron
• Apr. 12, 2026 - Market Hall, Peterborough
• May 10, 2026 - Imperial Theatre, Saint John, NB
• May 23, 2026 - Sobey Family Theatre, Charlottetown, PEI
• May 24, 2026 - Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax, Nova Scotia

 

From the September 17th Facebook post by Canine Circus:

🎁✨ The holiday show your whole family will LOVE – dogs, magic & Christmas cheer! 🐾 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

For tickets and more information, visit MagicalCirqueChristmas.com. 

 

From the November 14th Instagram post by Mark Clearview:

Tour dates announced! 🎄

Very excited to return to a city near you with @amagicalcirquechristmas in 35 different places! 

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It's the 15th blogiversary of Canada's Magic!

Fifteen years ago today this blog was born!

 

 

Thanks to you wonderful people who have supported this project!

For free, we've published over 6,300 posts, and served well over 3,364,600 page loads.  Over eight hundred and fifty of you follow us on Facebook, more than 1500 of you follow us on Twitter, 624 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,  The Hermit Magazine by Scott Baird, and the Canadian Association of Magicians!
   
• 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, Ian Batterbury, Sonny Patel, and the Toronto Magic Company!
   
• 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 Ryan Pilling!
   
• And especially, my family for their support of this bloggy experiment.

 

Continued thanks to all of you! 

 

Brantford: Book launch event [Dec 11]

Proceeds from the sale of "55 The Book" will be donated to Participation Support Services.  

This book tells the story of Doug Hunt’s journey to breaking the Guinness World Record for Stilt Walking, told through the writing of Larry Brown and the artwork of Bernadine Van Renne.

 

From the November 23rd Facebook post by Rene Chouinard: 

Congratulations are due to our own Doug Hunt, Ring 49 Member and current President on the release of his new Book: 55, inspiring journey of chasing down a world record. Doug will be holding a Book Release Bash on Thursday December the 11th at 6:30 pm held in the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre in Brantford ON with prizes, pizza and refreshments. The event is free, and the book is only $25 with proceeds going to Participation Support Services in Brantford. Come on out and support on of our own.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blackpool: Jay Sankey lecture [Feb 2026]

Jay Sankey will be joining Richard Sanders and Eric Leclerc at the 2026 Blackpool Magic Convention! 

 

From the November 20th Facebook post by Blackpool Magic Convention:

 

 

 

Previously shared on Facebook November 20. 

 

 

 

 

 

Brent and Sarah interviewed on The D'Ascenzo Zone Podcast

Found at the November 13th Facebook post by Brent and Sarah: 

If you’d like to hear the noises our mouths make and are curious about what our faces look like when we make those noises, then check out this interview with Mike D'Ascenzo on The D'Ascenzo Zone Podcast! 

 

 

From the November 12th upload "The Art of Marriage and Magic: Husband & Wife Performers Reveal their Secrets" at the The D'Ascenzo Zone YouTube channel:

Brent and Sarah Nicholls are a husband and wife magic-comedy team who perform all over the world.  

 

 

Previously shared on Facebook November 13. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edmonton: An Evening of Mentalism with The Evasons [Dec 12 - 13]

Visit EdmontonChristmasParty.com for more information. 

 

From the November 10th Facebook post by The Evasons:

Edmonton teams — make your company’s holiday party one to remember! ✨ We’re thrilled to bring our interactive mentalism show to Edmonton this holiday season! 🎅🎁 Come celebrate with us at this incredible Christmas party — it’s going to be an amazing night! 

 

 

 

 

 

Dimithri Silva: recipient of the 2025 Len Cooper Memorial Award & anniversary party pics

Congratulations to Dimithri Silva, this year's recipient of the Len Cooper Memorial Award!    

 

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More photos from The Browser's Den of Magic's 50th Anniversary Party:  

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Thank you for the fantastic day Jeff Pinsky!