19 January 2025

Vancouver: The Parlour Magic Show [Jan 22]

Tickets at Eventbrite.

 

From the January 17th Instagram post by The Parlour Magic Show:

The Parlour Show celebrates the start of our 5th year! Join us on Wednesday, Jan 22nd

 

 

 

 

 

Mississauga: Aaron Matthews and Ken Pham [Jan 25]

Tickets at Eventbrite


Facebook event "Magic Magic Show: Featuring Aaron Matthews and Ken Pham!"


From Eventbrite:

Join us at the Rec Room in Mississauga for not one, but two amazing magic acts! This show contains amazing illusions, incredidle mind reading, and a whole lot of fun and cheering!

Your featured magicians are:

Aaron Matthews: He is one of Toronto's most accomplished magicians, and has toured all over North America with his show! He's headlined at large festivals such as the Calgary Stampede and CNE Toronto, and made it to the semi finals on Canada's Got Talent! His show is high energy, so get ready to be amazed!

Ken Pham: He's a viral social media magician, and has amazed audiences all across Canada, and even at a sold out Las Vegas show. His act is fun and interactive, so get ready to participate and be a part of the show!

Seats are limited at this venue, so don't delay!

 

 

 

18 January 2025

Magicians Only -- a podcast by Steve Valentine

Magicians Only is available everywhere including Apple, Spotify, and YouTube

 

Steve started with a two part piece on Oswald Williams. 

 

From the January 15th Instagram post by Steve Valentine:

In case you missed it! Here is the Podcast! 😍🤪
Two episodes up already, new ones every Monday... yikes!

 

 

 

 

 

New Westminster: SAM Magic Dinner [Feb 5]

Tickets at SAM95


From SAM95:

Our Magic Dinner will be held on Wednesday, February 5th at Stefanos Restaurant, located at 315 Columbia Street, New Westminster. The Doors open at 5:00 PM / Dinner at 6:00 PM / Stage Show at 7:00 PM. 

We expect to sell out quickly due to the limited space and the excellent choice of food.


From the January 7th Facebook post by Chris Yuill:

This is always a fun event and a nice night out for you and friends.
Awesome food, close up magic at your table, and a awesome Magic show with local talent!! Don't hesitate, book your tickets NOW before it sold out!!! 

16 January 2025

Calgary: Ryan Pilling's Wit & Wizardry [Jan 22]

Get your Magic Tickets.

January Special Guest - Comedian Ben Cannon.

 

From the January 15th Facebook post by Ryan Pilling:

Big announcement, by popular demand! Here's some of the places I will not be this month!

I've had to postpone one of my stay-at-home days to attend Wit & Wizardry - Comedy Magic Cabaret on Jan 22nd. Maybe you should ALSO leave the house and come hang out with me.

 

 

 

 

Winnipeg: Speakeasy Magic 2 [Jan 25]

Tickets at The Basement.

 

From the December 6th Instagram post by Patrick Gregoire:

After a sellout show last fall, Brett Oddly and I are back on January 25th with a new show full of magic, mind-reading, and danger at 'The Basement' in Winnipeg!

Get your tickets now (link in bio!)

 

 

 

15 January 2025

Wolfville: Vincenzo Ravina, Actual Wizard [Jan 25]

Tickets at ActualWizard.ca.

 

From the January 7th Instagram post by Vincenzo Ravina:

🐺 WOLFVILLE! 🌕 ACTUAL WIZARD, a weird magic show, will be visiting Acadia Cinema’s @alwhittletheatre on Saturday, January 25! There will be: Potions! Ghosts! Playing cards! Murder! Tickets and info at ActualWizard.ca!

 

 

 

 

14 January 2025

Sleightly Sketchy: First three words

Another in an occasional series of sleightly sketchy thoughts.

 

Sleightly Sketchy: First three words

 

 

 

Thank you to our personal sponsors for January 2025!

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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13 January 2025

Toronto: Magic Guys at Work -- A Night of Magic and Misdirection [Feb 16]

Catch Magic Ian and Fish the Magish atJohn Candy Box Theatre!  Tickets at The Second City.

 

From the January 13th Instagram post by Magic Ian:

Bucket List show! Performing at the legendary John Candy Bix Theatre on York St in Toronto on February 16! Are YOU coming?

 

 

 

Ajax & Toronto: The Magic Mel Show [Jan 18, Jan 25]

Tickets at Eventbrite.

 

From the December 29th Instagram post by Magic Mel:

✨ THE MAGIC MEL SHOW IS COMING TO AJAX! ✨

📍 Location: St. Francis Centre, Ajax
🕑 Showtime: 2 PM
🎟️ Tickets: Available now! Click the link in my bio to grab yours before they disappear!

Join Magic Mel, for an unforgettable afternoon filled with magic, laughter, and wonder. Perfect for the whole family!

🌟 Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic live! 🌟

 

 

 

From the January 2nd Instagram post by Magic Mel:  

🎭✨ I am excited to announce- My Show is Coming to Wychwood Theatre in Toronto this January!!! 🎩✨. @tyttheatre

Get ready for an unforgettable experience as Magic Mel brings the magic to life in an upbeat, hilarious, and interactive show that’s fun for the whole family! 🎭🪄

📅 Date: January 25, 2025
🕥 Showtimes: 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 2:30 PM
📍 Venue: Wychwood Theatre, 76 Wychwood Avenue, Toronto

🎟️ Tickets: Available now! Grab yours through the link in my bio.

This self-empowering show is packed with wonder, laughter, and magical moments for all ages. Don’t miss out on the chance to create incredible memories with your loved ones! 🌟🎩👨‍👩‍👧‍👦




 

Toronto: Sleightly Insane with Mikey Valladares [Jan 19]

Updated January 15th to correct the date in the title.

 

Tickets at Eventbrite.

 

From the December 27th Instagram post by Mikey Valladares:

🎟️ Ever seen a magician who’s funny, edgy, AND slightly unhinged? That’s Mikey V. His one-man show Sleightly Insane is 60 minutes of mind-blowing magic, hilarious comedy, and one silent act so good, it might make you cry (or at least pretend not to). 🎭✨

Get your tickets now at the link in bio and prepare to laugh, gasp, and wonder what just happened. Seriously, it’s that good. Don’t miss it! 🔥🃏

 

 

 

12 January 2025

Gabriella Lester -- She made her choice to live -- on the DEAD Talks podcast

This episode is also available on Spotify and other podcast hosts.

 

From the Episode 182 of the DEAD Talks podcast, "She made her choice to live | Gabriella Lester" at Apple podcasts:

In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Gabriella Lester, a renowned magician and escape artist, to discuss a crucial and delicate topic: mental health and coping with loss. Gabriella shares her harrowing experience of losing her boyfriend to suicide, just weeks after their breakup, and the subsequent emotional turmoil she faced. She also bravely opens up about her own past suicide attempt at the age of 16, offering a unique dual perspective on both losing someone and surviving after a suicidal attempt. Gabriella reflects on the importance of living and grieving, the impact of one's decisions on loved ones, and finding balance amidst the chaos. This episode delves into life, loss, resilience, and the critical conversations we must have around mental health. Gabriella Lester is a well known Magician x Escape Artist.

For more on Gabriella Lester: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thegabriellalester/?hl=en⁠

Read more and listen.

 

 From the November 11th Instagram post by DEAD Talks podcast:

 

 

From the December 4th Instagram post by Gabriella Lester:

 

 

 

 

Carisa Hendrix and Erik Tait intervied by Dr. Todd on The Magician's Workshop podcast

From the January 6th upload "Magician's Workshop Ep.2 Carisa Hendrix AKA Lucy Darling talks Magic, Life, and Trends" at The Magician's Workshop Podcast YouTube channel:

In this engaging conversation, magician Carisa Hendrix shares her journey from an introverted child to a celebrated performer known for her character Lucy Darling. She discusses her early inspirations, the challenges she faced, and the pivotal moments that shaped her career, including her world record for fire eating. Carisa reflects on the evolution of her performance style, the importance of character work, and the impact of social media on her success. She also delves into the current zeitgeist of entertainment, exploring the concept of meta-modernity and how it influences her art. The conversation concludes with Carisa's future plans and her commitment to creating meaningful connections through her performances.

 

 

From the December 28th upload "Episode 1. Erik Tait's Magical journey with Penguin Magic" at The Magician's Workshop Podcast YouTube channel:  

In this engaging conversation, Dr. Todd interviews Eric Tate, an award-winning magician and comedian, who shares his journey into the world of magic, his experiences performing at various venues, and the impact of television on his career. Eric discusses his role at Penguin Magic, the process of creating and producing magic products, and the importance of teaching magic effectively. He also highlights memorable moments from Penguin Live and shares exciting upcoming projects, including a new book and a unique magic effect.

 

 Be sure to check out the bonus video as well!