In memoriam 2025

Remembering those who have passed this year.  Through your passion and spirit you have helped shape the magic community in Canada and around the world.  Thank you.

 

• Chan, Dennis "Bulldog"  (1942.09.29 - 2025.05.01)  
  Read the tributes to Dennis at the website of the Vancouver Magic Circle
• McKim, Warren  (1927.03.05 - 2025.02.21) 
• Olsen, Richard  (1950 - 2025.02.21) 

 

 Please notify us about additions or corrections in the comments. 

 

 

 

 

Top 5 (er, 3) posts in December 2025

There were 36 posts at Canada's Magic this month.  The 2025 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase (ICMS) swept the top 10 board!  Consolidating the ICMS posts into one entry, the top 3 posts in the previous 30 days were:

3. Toronto: A very merry magic show [Dec 20 - 22] - It looked like a merry time was had by all!

2. Ontario: Dogs do Magic -- A Canine Christmas [Dec 6 - 30] - Congratulations Chris, Ahmed, et al on a fantastic entry for the 48 hour film contest!

 

and the most viewed post this month  ...

1. 2025 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase - review this year's submissions:

• Alain Choquette
• Chris Gowen
• Connie Boyd
• Dean Gunnarson 
• Ed Fernandez 
• Ian Stewart 
• Matt DiSero 
• Ryan Joyce 
• Stéphane Bourgoin
  
  

 

 

 

 

Thank you for your support in 2025!

 

We couldn't have done it without you!

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A peek behind the curtain with Frances Morgan from Champions of Magic

We recently reported our random thoughts about "Champions of Magic -- Holiday Spectacular" in Toronto.  Frances Morgan, whose official role in the production is "Magic and Props Assistant," kindly agreed to do an interview with us.

 

Read our random thoughts about 
"Champions of Magic -- Holiday Spectacular"

Tickets at Ticketmaster.ca 

 

 

 

 

 

Based in Spokane, Frances:

• performed as a Magician’s Assistant at Silverwood Theme Park in 2022
  
  Read more (click to show | hide)

  At the theme park we did grand scale illusions as well as a few smaller illusions and routines. My favorite was our opening act that the magician and I created together (about a week before opening day!) I got hired quite unexpectedly, and had to jump in quickly. I was hired at the end of May and the full season started the first week in June. Before that, I had never been involved in a magic show in any capacity. So it was quite the adventure having to learn everything in such a short amount of time. That lasted a season before I moved on to starting my own show and forming my company, Inland Northwest Magic [INWmagic.com].
  
  
• debuted her first show as a magician in 2023, 
  
  
• won First Place in the Spokane Magic Club's Close-Up competition, 
  Read more (click to show | hide)

  For my first local competition, I did some simple card routines, but what I have always stood behind is even the most simple magic can be amazing with the right presentation. I had music playing in the background, chose my setup carefully and rehearsed until the last moment to make sure it was ready. It was my first competition and I had just debuted my first solo show a few weeks prior, so that October was a fun and busy month! Some of the card moves in the routine I performed were taught to me by the magicians I met through the magic club     
      
  
• and competed in the 2024 IBM Stage Competition.
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  At the annual IBM International Championship, I competed in the Stage Magic category. I had just joined the IBM as I had been elected Vice President of my local magic club and needed to join the IBM in order to do so. When I joined, I saw they had a convention coming a few hours away from me in Washington and knew I had to go. Magic conventions rarely, if ever, come to Washington or Idaho so I took hold of the opportunity and it was one of the best decisions I have ever made. When I joined, I saw they also had a competition and figured I had nothing to lose so I sent in a video on the last day available for submissions. I had only been performing as a magician for a short while, so I looked at the show I had, took the routines I got the best reactions from and created a new sequence to make a roughly 8 minute routine. I went to a local park with my friend, we filmed it, went to a restaurant and uploaded it. 
  
  I never actually expected to hear anything back, but about a month later, I saw an email in my inbox from IBM. The headline was simple “I.B.M. Contest”; the opening, polite “Thank you for sending your submission for the 2024 Tacoma I.B.M. Convention Competition.” Reading this, I fully expected it to be a polite ‘thanks but try again later’ kind of email, but to my surprise I read and re-read and for good measure read again the next line. “Congratulations, we are pleased to inform you that you have earned a spot in the finals of the Gold Medal Competition and will appear on the International Stage Championship”. I began to jump and run around the house in complete shock and happiness. That competition was my turning point as a magician. 
  
  Competing at IBM, I truly felt like I was a magician. This was not just friends and family, this was a panel of judges who looked at my performance and said ‘yes,  she can compete at this convention’. It truly is and was an honor to be there.
  
  I did a linking ring routine (which I started to perform at the request of my mom who has always loved the linking rings and which has since become a staple in my shows), a dream bag production, where I make flower boxes appeared; and a torn and transformed paper to kabuki effect.
  
  

 

I learned so much from performing at IBM, including the simple fact of taking a chance, because even if unlikely, you just might get the opportunity you were looking for. This same lesson led me to Champions of Magic! By asking, I was able to connect with the producer, who very kindly took time to answer questions I had about the business side of magic and eventually led to me being asked to come on tour.

 

 

 

What is your first memory of magic?

When I was about 3 I went to a theme park and there, I experienced my first magic show. My favorite routine was when the magician made a table float on stage and to my astonishment, proceeded to walk down the stairs into the audience with the table! Ever since then, the floating table has been one of my favorite illusions to perform. When I went to my first magic convention, I had the honor to meet the builder of the illusion, and have been performing it ever since. 

 

 

What genre of magic has your focus currently?

Everything! Different circumstances allow for different magic. My love of magic stems from my love of connecting people and bringing stories to life. I am working on a Valentine's theme show using both stage and close-up magic. The theme is a love letter to magic and wonder, and will be performed in a movie [theatre] that was first owned by a magician. I have the honor of being the first magician to perform magic there since him in the past 50 years! A show that gets to play with a history like that is such a thrill and an honor. 

I love the theatrics of stage magic and helping the audience get lost in the wonder and story of it. Theatre is my first love, having grown up performing since I was about 3 years old. Close-up magic is a new adventure and for me, the appeal lies in connecting with the audience in an up close manner. Having magic happen in your hands as an audience member is one of the most amazing things you can experience. I also love doing walk-around magic for events. I usually start with just conversing with people. Many people have at least some small connection with magic, and often I can utilize that when I perform magic for them. I get to have fun weaving their stories into the magic to create something personal for them and unique for me. 

 

 

Why did you want to become part of the Champions of Magic behind-the-scenes family?

I saw Champions for the first time in 2022. It was my first time seeing a magic show of that magnitude and I absolutely fell in love with it! My favorite part was the ensemble aspect of it. Magic usually features the solo magician but growing up in theatre, nearly every show I saw had an ensemble of actors working together to build a story. The ensemble aspect of Champions felt more natural and exciting to me. One of my favorite parts of theatre is getting to play off the other actors in a scene, and I got to see that same playful creativity with Champions. 

Magic has this amazing ability to bring the audience into its space. Unlike other forms of theatre, magic breaks the 4th wall and gets to incorporate the audience unlike anything else. Magic has all the wonderful qualities that I love about theatre and then some. It is more spontaneous and can connect with an audience in a unique way; Champions shows that in a wonderful and grand display. 



 

What are your roles on this tour?

I get to do a little bit of everything! My official title is Magic and Props Assistant. I work primarily with the props team and between the three of us we take care of over 200 props in the show, from sunglasses to a sparkly, metal moon. We build, repair, improve, set, strike and pack all the props every new show day. I also get the chance to be onstage as an Assistant for a few of the acts. For one routine, I get to wear the dress I wore as an Assistant in the theme park, so a fun personal call back, and I also wear a necklace of a snowflake that my family gave me for Christmas a few years ago. For me, it is a way to bridge my past experiences with this new chapter. 
 

 

 

 

What surprised you most about touring with this ensemble of magicians?

This is my first tour and I have an immense amount of respect for the stamina of this group! Especially the crew and the producer. Every person works incredibly hard and will jump in to help when needed. If one of us is sick or injured, or simply let something slip in the rush of the moment, we all try to pull together to help one another and give the best experience possible to the audience, while supporting each other as a team. 


 

 

Tell us about a highlight from this tour.

One highlight was at one of the shows, we invited a kid onstage and he had the best time! I got to interact with him and his mom off stage and his whole face lit up at being a part of the show. Getting to inspire people of all ages is just spectacular!


 

What compelling reasons are there to come see "Champions of Magic:  Holiday Spectacular"?

Theatre is magic when seen live, and a live magic show is theatre on another level. This show has something for everyone of all ages. One of my favorite aspects is the different genres that come into play. 

 

Some examples: we have a callback to old Hollywood detective mysteries, a sit-com holiday party, and a tribute to grand scale Las Vegas magic shows. We also get to bring a few people up on stage to witness the magic up close!

 

  Frances' connection to Canadian magic  

There is a podcast called Discourse in Magic that talks about the business side of magic as well as interviews with magicians, and it is run by Jonah Babins from the Toronto Magic Company! I have listened to many episodes of that podcast.

 

 

 

Is there anything else you’d like to share with the readers of Canada’s Magic?

Happiness is magic. Keep sharing the magic. Join the email list of Champions of Magic and come follow along on the adventure! 




 

Thank you Frances, for making the time to answer our questions and congratulations on your recent achievements!
 

 

Learn more about Frances at her website INWmagic.com and sign-up to her email list.

 

 

  Champions of Magic Holiday Spectacular  

• In Toronto until January 4
  
  Tickets:  Ticketmaster.ca 

 

Read our previous interviews with the cast:

• Liberty Larsen  (2024)   
  
• Sam Strange  (2023) 
  
• Fernando Velasco (2023), and
• Richard Young  (2024)      

 
Learn more about Champions of Magic at ChampionsOfMagicTour.com and follow them on Facebook, and Instagram. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Toronto: An adults-only kids’ magic show by Phil Pivnick [Jan 23]

Tickets and more information at Eventbrite. 

 

From the December 18th Facebook post by WonderPhil:

It’s finally happening! Tell your inner-child there’s a magic show just for them!
January 23rd, an adults-only kids’ magic show. Yeah. It can work 😇 

 

 

Previously shared on Facebook December 18. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Random thoughts about "Champions of Magic -- Holiday Spectacular" 2025

Catch them in Toronto until January 4.  Tickets at Ticketmaster.ca  

 

Yesterday, we made the trek to the Bluma Appel Theatre in Toronto.

• Regular readers may remember that Champions of Magic made their Toronto debut at this theatre in 2018.
• It is an intimate theatre with one balcony and a seating capacity of just over 800.
• The show is approximately 2 hours in length, including a 16 minute intermission.
• As always with this show we are genuinely afraid of posting spoilers.  The less you know going in, the more you'll enjoy it!

 

 Bluma Appel Theatre at the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts

On with the show...

Note to parents of young children:  The music can be very loud at times throughout the show.  There are also smoke and fog machines involved.  Forewarned is forearmed.

There's a videographer on hand to capture close-up miracles and project them on a big screen so everyone can see!

We're always excited to see
Champions of Magic!

Pre-show vibes

• There were plenty of families with young children in the audience.  The audience was definitely in the holiday spirit and well primed to be entertained.  
  
  
• Liberty Larsen, Fernando Velasco, Richard Young and Sam Strange all do what they do very well!  All of the performers showed us a side of their characters that we'd not previously seen.
    
  
• This show introduced us to Frances Morgan from Spokane who participates as crew as well as having her moment in the spotlight.  Frances kindly agreed to do an interview with us that we hope to share with you soon.
  
  
• The show is very different from the ones we've seen previously*.  There are significant changes in both the cast, and the structure of the production. 
  *Toronto 2018, Oshawa 2019, Kitchener 2022, Toronto 2023, and Hamilton in 2025.
    
• If memory serves, there are only 2-3 bits carried over from 2018, 3-4 repeats from 2023, and maybe 6 duplicates from earlier this year. Which works out to roughly 75 - 80% of the show being new from its most recent interation.  That's a lot of new magic!
  
  

They made some bold choices, that served them well!

• Every incarnation of the show offers imaginative narrative brought to life through full ensemble numbers.
  
  
• There are also plenty of moments for each of the acts to shine on their own.
  
  
• There was LOTS audience participation with both children and adults!  By our count, 14 volunteers were involved.  Many of the volunteers were able to do so from the comfort of their seats.  A lucky few were brought on stage for a fully immersive show experience!
  
  
• We were lucky to experience young volunteer Jamie who held the audience in rapt attention, as well as the tremendously delightful Emmy who instantaneously won the hearts of those in attendance.
  
  
  
• The lighting design for this show is visually stunning!
  
  

Whether you're new to magic or are a professional magician, there's something for everyone!

• Larsen has a very creative style that delivers personal and refreshing takes on some classics of magic.  As an added bonus for magicians, she spent a little bit of time talking about her magical family!  
   
  
• Velasco pivoted from his signature heart-stopping stunts.  Not to worry, he still performs escapes, albeit at a smaller scale.  He showcased a wider variety of his talents and had the audience eating from the palm of his hand.
  
  
• Young and Strange are always tremendously entertaining!  Both individually, and together as a double act, they consistently deliver impressive sleight of hand, laugh out loud comedy, and a truly exhilarating exhibition of grand illusion.  They get bonus points for mentioning Canadian born magician Dai Vernon.  (And a minor demerit for not mentioning Doug Henning when Doug appears in a video clip.)  We're sad to report that Young's homage to David Copperfield Easter egg is no longer in the show.

Larsen and Strange each did a particularly good job of staying in the moment and working with the unique 'gifts' this audience provided.

• A special shout-out to the videographer, whose quick thinking salvaged an effect when cards were scattered to the floor!
  
    

We highly recommend it!
(Even if you've seen it before.)

 

 

 

Post-show vibes

 

Disclosure:  We were guests at this show. The opinions expressed above are entirely our own. We did not receive compensation for the writing or the publishing of this article.

With thanks to Champions of Magic for the tickets.

 

 

  Champions of Magic Holiday Spectacular  

• In Toronto until January 4
  
  Tickets:  Ticketmaster.ca 

 

Read our interviews with the cast:

• Liberty Larsen  (2024)   
  
• Sam Strange  (2023) 
  
• Fernando Velasco (2023), and
• Richard Young  (2024)      

 
Learn more about Champions of Magic at ChampionsOfMagicTour.com and follow them on Facebook, and Instagram. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gabriella Lester interviewed by Ellen at The Fame Reporter

From the article "Gabriella Lester || Now You See Me LIVE" by Ellen at The Fame Reporter:

At 14, you became one of the youngest performers to execute Houdini’s suspended straitjacket escape. What do you remember most vividly from that moment?

The straitjacket escape was my first career “child.” It was something I decided I wanted to do when I was around 13 years old. Not one person in the industry wanted to help. I was encouraged to stay “young and cute” and focus on smaller things – but it didn’t matter. 

This was one of the first times in my life that I learned to put blinders on and not care about the background noise. It taught me that success comes from a balance of caring deeply and not caring at all. 

Read more. 

 

Found at the December 24th post of Shawn Farquhar's Facebook feed. 

 

 

 

 

ICYMI: David Acer hosts the Happy Pawlidays Virtual Show

Previously shared December 25, 2021 and every year thereafter.  

 

This has come to be a holiday tradition at the blog.   Enjoy!

 

From the December 19, 2020 upload on the Official SuperDogs YouTube channel:

Join The President's Choice SuperDogs for their magical, musical holiday celebration, "Happy Pawlidays."

 

 

 

 

 

 

ICYMI: Happy Holidays from Lucy Darling, Miranda Allen, and Richard Lee

Previously shared December 25, 2024.  

 

From the December 21, 2020 Facebook post by Carisa Hendrix:

Happy Holidays Everyone!

Written and performed by
Carisa HendrixCo-staring Miranda Allen and Richard Lee
Special thanks to Jim Millan
Dedicated to the memory of Martin Gardner
Custom Music by Esin Aydingoz & Adam Traister

 

 

 

 

 

ICYMI: Wes Barker's Backwards Hallmark Movie

Previously shared December 25, 2024.

 

Nothing says Christmas like a good old fashioned Hallmark Christmas Movie!

From the December 4, 2024 Facebook post by Wes Barker:

 

 

 

 

 

 

ICYMI: Magical traditions from Tips & Tricks for Magicians

Previously shared December 24, 2024. 

 

From the December 4, 2024 Facebook post by Tips & Tricks for Magicians:

 

There's also this one from the December 22, 2022 Facebook post by Tips & Tricks for Magicians:

 

 

 

And last but not least, our favourite from the December 22, 2022 Facebook post by Tips & Tricks for Magicians:

 

 

 

 

 

 

ICYMI: A magical song to get you into the holiday spirit!

Previously shared December 24, 2024. 

As performed by by Bernard & Elizabeth at the December 13, 2024 Magic Circle of Saint John Christmas party.    

Reprinted with permission.

Magical Bells
(To the tune of “Jingle Bells”)

🎵 Chorus:
Magic spells, magic spells, tricks are on display,
Oh, what fun it is to cast illusions all the way, hey!
Magic spells, magic spells, rabbits jump away,
Abracadabra! Cards appear, the crowd shouts out, “Hooray!” 🎵

Verse 1:
Dashing through the stage,
With wands held high in hand,
Conjuring amaze,
A show that’s truly grand!
Top hats full of cheer,
With scarves that never end,
The crowd is full of wonder here,
And laughter we will send!

🎵 Chorus

Verse 2:
Pulling coins from air,
And flowers from a hat,
Rings that float and fly,
Imagine all of that!
The deck begins to move,
Your card is guessed just right,
A little wave, a little smile,
And magic fills the night!

🎵 Chorus

 

 

 

 

ICYMI: The Professor and His Student by Shawn McMaster in Genii

Read the October 20th article "The Professor and His Student" by Shawn McMaster at Genii.  (Excerpt available for free, full article for Genii subscribers.)

 

From the November 6th Facebook post by Genii magazine:

Read Shawn McMaster's lovely reminiscence of two of the biggest names in magic and their magical encounter at The Magic Castle in the 1970s. 

 

 

Previously shared on Facebook November 6.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2025 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase summary

This concludes the 2025 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase (ICMS)! 

We hope you enjoyed reading about many of the talented magicians across the country.  Thank you for joining us on the journey.

A huge shout out to everyone who submitted names and supporting text to us last month.  Thank you for generously making the time to celebrate your peers!

   

We couldn't have done this without the help of:

• Alex Boyer  
• Chanelle Munroe  
• Ken McCreedy  
• Marc Trudel  
• Ryan Michael 
• Sean Watson 
• Tabraze Sheikh
  
• Mystery Magician, and
• Mystery Magician II!
  

Thank you for the thought and time involved in sending us your submissions.

 

Congratulations again to everyone featured.  Keep up the great work!

Be sure to click on the links below to find out what makes each magician inspirational in their own right.  The story isn't just about who was selected.  Of equal, or perhaps greater importance, is why they were selected!

2025 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase featuring (alphabetical by first name):

Alain Choquette
Chris Gowen
Connie Boyd
 Dean Gunnarson
Ed Fernandez
Ian Stewart
Matt DiSero
Ryan Joyce
Stéphane Bourgoin

       

Ian Stewart: Inspirational Canadian Magician

Last, but certainly not least in this year's Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase, is Ian Stewart!

 

Ian Stewart: Inspirational Canadian Magician.
 

 

 

Canadian magician, hypnotist and multiple record holder Ian Stewart is an inspiration because despite his multiple achievements his pure love of magic is demonstrated by his unwavering support and mentorship of up and coming magicians. 

In his home of Nova Scotia he has been a constant source of help in supporting the local magic community. All the while asking for nothing in return -- just because of his love of magic. Ian also is constantly a source of encouragement for local magicians to push their own boundaries.

Submitted by Tabraze Sheikh 

Congratulations Ian!  Keep up the great work!

To learn more about Ian Stewart visit his website at WorldRecordMagician.com and follow him on Facebook and Instagram.

Thank you to Tabraze, for your excellent submission!  

To learn more about Tabraze Sheikh, follow him on Facebook and Instagram.

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

Matt DiSero
Dean Gunnarson
Connie Boyd
Alain Choquette
Ed Fernandez
Stéphane Bourgoin
Ryan Joyce
Chris Gowen
Ian Stewart
       

Los Angeles: Bill Abbott presents Magic Hideaway [Jan 7]

For more information or to reserve your spot, call TheMagicApple.com.
 

 

 From the December 18th Facebook post by Bill Abbott:

Looking forward sharing my exclusive working routines from my four-year residency at the Casa Monica Resort & Spa at this lecture on Wednesday January 7th. Call The Magic Apple (818) 508-9921 to reserve. 

Previously shared on Instagram December 17.

Chris Gowen: Inspirational Canadian Magician

Next in this year's Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase, is Chris Gowen!

 

Chris Gowen: Inspirational Canadian Magician.
 

 

 

Chris has been consistently increasing the quality, variety, and strength of his shows. He's been performing multiple times per week at the Rec Room in Edmonton, and selling out many of them. His dedication to creating original effects, always looking to improve, and constantly learning and putting on multiple shows per week is an incredible inspiration.

Submitted by Ryan Michael 

Congratulations Chris!  Keep up the great work!

To learn more about Chris Gowen, visit his website at ChrisGowen.ca and follow him on Facebook, and Instagram.  

Thank you to Ryan, for your excellent submission!  

To learn more about Ryan Michael, visit RyanMichaelMagic.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
Ed Fernandez
Stéphane Bourgoin
Ryan Joyce
Chris Gowen
Ian Stewart
     

Kelowna: Mind Games and Prophecy [Jan 4, 11, 18, & 25]

For tickets and more information visit CrownThieves.com  

 

From the December 16th Instagram post by Ryan Michael:

✨January dates are now on the website and are already flying!

✨January 4th - Mind Games (sold out) 
✨January 11th - Mind Games 
✨January 18th - NEW SHOW Prophecy 
✨January 25th - NEW SHOW Prophecy  

 

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A post shared by Crown & Thieves (@crownthieves)

 

 

 

Previously shared on Instagram December 16. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Montreal: Winter Jam / Jam D'Hiver 2026 [Jan 5]

From MontrealMagicJam.com:

To celebrate the New Year, in collaboration with le Club de magie de Montréal, we're hosting a gathering that includes a number of mini-lectures from special guests AND great company. Speakers include Rico Weeland from the Netherlands, our very own Slim Card, and many more.  

Read more and buy tickets.

 

From the Montreal Magic Jam Facebook Event "Winter Jam / Jam D'Hiver 2026":
 

 

 

Previously shared on Facebook December 15. 

 

 

 

 

 

Ryan Joyce: Inspirational Canadian Magician

Next in this year's Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase, is Ryan Joyce!

 

Ryan Joyce: Inspirational Canadian Magician.
 

 

 

Ryan Joyce for his continued leadership of the Canadian Association of Magicians.  Notably in 2025, Ryan championed the the launch of the "Canada Proud" deck of playing cards, which features his artwork on the backs.

Submitted by Mystery Magician II 

Congratulations Ryan!  Keep up the great work!

To learn more about Ryan Joyce, visit his website at RyanJoyce.com or follow him on Facebook and Instagram.

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

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

Matt DiSero
Dean Gunnarson
Connie Boyd
Alain Choquette
Ed Fernandez
Stéphane Bourgoin
Ryan Joyce
Chris Gowen
Ian Stewart

Billy Hsueh and Eric Leclerc at the Magic Castle [Dec 15 - 21]

From the December 15th Facebook post by The Magic Castle:

NOW PERFORMING! 🪄
Monday, December 15th,  2025 through Sunday, December 21st, 2025 at the world-famous Magic Castle: 

 

 

Previously shared on Facebook December 15. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stéphane Bourgoin: Inspirational Canadian Magician

Next in this year's Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase, is Stéphane Bourgoin!

 

Stéphane Bourgoin: Inspirational Canadian Magician.
 

 

 

Stéphane has been a driving force in the Montreal magic community for years. 

He has been creating relentlessly and consulting on some of the biggest projects out there — from collaborations with Cirque du Soleil to theatre productions and television.

Just this year, he created the magic for Luc Langevin’s new stage show and consulted on the theatre adaptations of Dracula and Peter Pan, just to name a few of his projects. 

Always generous with his time and advice, he continues to be a vital part of our community.

Submitted by Marc Trudel 

Congratulations Stéphane!  Keep up the great work!

To learn more about Stéphane Bourgoin, visit his website at StephaneBourgoin.com or follow him on Facebook and Instagram.

Thank you Marc for your excellent submission!

To learn more about Marc Trudel, visit MarcTrudelMagicien.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
Ed Fernandez
Stéphane Bourgoin
Ryan Joyce
Chris Gowen
Ian Stewart
     

Toronto: Mikey V’s Skool 4 Fools [weekly Jan 6th - Feb 4]

For more information or to register, visit ComedyBar.ca 

 

From the December 4th Instagram post by eyedoomagk: 

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A post shared by Mikey Valladares (@eyedoomagk)

 

Previously shared on Facebook December 4.