Congratulations on a job well done Vitaly!
Learn more about Vitaly at his website EveningOfWonders.com
A quick reminder that Billy Hsueh's episode will air April 4 and Robin Sheikh's episode will air April 11.
From the March 29th upload "Can VITALY fool Penn & Teller for the THIRD time?!" on Vitaly Beckman's YouTube channel:
There were 33 posts at Canada's Magic
this month. Here are the five most viewed posts in the past 30
days:
5. Toronto: Jeff Hinchliffe's Stepping into the Impossible [Apr 10 & May 22] - Get your tickets now to see Jeff at the Red Sandcastle Theatre!
4. Clark Payne on Penn and Teller's "Fool Us" S11 E08 - Congratulations Clark, on your fantastic showing on Fool Us!
3. Waterloo: Magic & Shenanigans -- a guided tour festival [May 23 - 25] - This festival is sure to be a tremendous success! Get your tickets now!
2. Blake Aleong on CBC Radio - Looking forward to watching Blake's appearance on Canada's Got Talent!
1. Canada's Got Talent: Getting to know the Montreal Trio - Thank you to Yannick Lacroix, Marc Trudel, and Michel Huot for answering our interview questions ahead of the airing of their Canada's Got Talent audition!
From the March 19th upload "The Magic of Pursuing Your Passion | Gabriella Lester | TEDxSurrey" at the TEDx Talk YouTube channel:
Gabriella’s talk explores the transformative power of pursuing your passion. She shares her journey of discovering a love for magic at age 10, a spark that ignited a lifelong pursuit, leading to performances on global stages and overcoming immense personal challenges. From inspiring joy in a terminally ill woman to finding resilience after trauma, Gabriella reveals how doing what you love can shape your identity and impact others. The talk urges viewers to chase their big or small passions despite risks or setbacks, as they are essential to happiness and personal growth. Viewers will learn how passion fuels purpose, offering a roadmap to living a fulfilling and unique Award Winning Magician.
Read more.
Previously
shared on Facebook March 21st.
Great opportunity to see Chanelle Munroe, Sean Watson, and Aaron Matthews!
From the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair:
Magician & The Muse
Prepare for an enchanting blend of magic, music, and storytelling with Magician & The Muse! This duo of illusion and artistry will transport audiences into a world of wonder and mystery, performing daily in the Manitoba Hydro KID ZONE.
Canine Circus – Presented by Fusion Credit Union
This one-of-a-kind canine performance is a thrilling showcase of agility, talent, and teamwork! Featuring some of the world’s most skilled trick dogs, the Canine Circus will leave you amazed with their jumps, flips, and playful antics in Westoba Place Main Arena.
Dogs Do Magic (Canine Circus)
The Canine Circus also brings Dogs Do Magic, a charming blend of trained dog tricks and magic! This heartwarming and hilarious performance highlights the amazing skills and intelligence of man’s best friend.
From the March 23rd Instagram post by Sean Watson:
From the March 12th
Instagram post by the Provincial Ex of Manitoba:
Tickets at Eventbrite.
From the March 6th Facebook post by Jeff Hinchliffe:
Bringing my one-man show back for 2 nights only... April 10 & May 22 at The Red Sandcastle Theatre.
Previously
shared on Facebook March 6.
Read our interview, Canada's Got Talent: Getting to know the Montreal Trio.
From the March 25th upload "Montreal Trio’s Level Of Talent Is Far From An Illusion" at the Canada's Got Talent YouTube channel:
Get ready to be WOW’d with Montreal Trio’s awe-inspiring performance!
Tickets at Show Pass
From the March 23rd Facebook post by Cory Cassel Productions:
Cory Cassel Productions is proud to sponsor exciting events & entertainment in the Fraser Valley! Check this out...
Norden & Gordon have teamed up with the Fraser Valley Magic Company (FVMC) again and are bringing back a new act for their THIRD Annual Comedy Magic Show!!
This one will star Magic Castle legend - Jon Armstrong!
On March 4th we shared with you
that this season of
Canada's Got Talent
has quite a few Canadian magic acts.
We are delighted to have the opportunity to do short interviews with some
of the acts again this year. Kicking off the series is the Montreal
Trio!
You may already know that:
We're very pleased that Yannick and Marc made time to answer our questions ahead of their appearance on the March 25th episode of Canada's Got Talent!
Who from the magic community inspires you?
Was there anyone or anything instrumental to you becoming a magician?
Thank you Yannick and Marc for making the time to answer our
questions! Break a leg on CGT!
Learn more about Yannick Lacroix at his website MagieStrale.com, and follow him on Facebook.
Congratulations on a job well done Clark!
Learn more about Ottawa based Clark at his website
ClarkPayne.com.
A quick reminder that Vitaly Beckman will be on Fool Us
March 28, and Billy Hsueh's episode will air April 4.
From the March 15th upload "Clark Payne This and That - Penn and Teller Fool Us: Season 11" on Clarkc Payne's YouTube channel:
Tickets at Eventbrite.
Talent reported to include:
From the March 12th Facebook post by Canada Magic Arts Centre:
Experience spectacular magic shows, hands-on workshops, fun science experiments, and a lively market with 20+ stalls! A perfect event for families and magic lovers! 👨👩👧👦✨
Tickets at Well Attended.
From the March 17th
Facebook post by Jason Verners:
Cowichan Valley, BC! I am excited to bring two intimate performances to the Maple Bay Rowing Club next Saturday (March 29, 2025).
Previously
shared on Facebook March 18.
From Theatre One:
Celebrate April Fools Day with some of the British Columbia magicians that have performed on the hit TV series Penn and Teller Fools Us.
Performers include Two-Time World Champion of Magic, Shawn Farquhar, Damien James and Mr. Cuddles the Evil Octopus – Future Ruler of the World (Britain’s Got Talent, America’s Got Talent, Canada’s Got Talent), Off-Broadway star Vitaly Beckman for whom the art of magic meets the magic of art, Murray Hatfield who produced the Magic ‘n Miracles tour fundraising tour for 20+ years, and more.
Read more and buy tickets.
From the March 18th Instagram post by Vitaly Beckman:
Looking forward to be part of this amazing show!
Tickets at Arts and Culture Centre.
From the February 25th Facebook post by Michael Conway:
Touring across Newfoundland from April 4th - 13th with one of Canadas very best Magicians. This will be an all new show featuring master magician Chris Pilsworth! Ticket link in the comments🪄NL friends please share 🙂
Previously shared on Facebook February 25th.
Tickets at Simpli Events.
From the March 12th Facebook post by Graeme Reed:
MISDIRECTION – An Unbelievable Night of Comedy & Magic! Grab your tickets now!!
Get ready for a mind-bending night of magic, mentalism, and laughter with MISDIRECTION—a show where reality bends, thoughts are stolen, and the impossible becomes possible!
This 19+ event, produced by FunnyPeople.ca, brings together two of Canada’s most mesmerizing and hilarious performers for an unforgettable evening that will leave you amazed, entertained, and questioning everything you thought you knew.
Featuring the magic and mentalism of:
- Canada's top Mentalist, Ryan Edwards @mentalism.ca
- Level 7 Wizard, @Graemazing (Totally real)
Previously shared on Facebook March 13.
Updated March 18 to add:
Rumoured lecture by Mike Norden in Calgary on March 31.
From the March 12th Facebook post by Ron Pearson:
MAGIC LECTURE APRIL 1!! Award winning family entertainer Mike Norden will be presenting his acclaimed lecture for the Edmonton Magic Club. Considered one of Canada's best family magicians, Mike will share with you the REAL SECRETS of performing for family audiences.
Previously
shared on Facebook March 13.
Regular readers may remember that we
teased this event back in February.
Magic talent includes:
From the Magic & Shenanigans website:
This brand new event combines 12 of the greatest magicians from 6 different countries along with professional comedians, actors, and improv specialists chosen as our guides to help you navigate the secrets of Uptown Waterloo.
In conjunction with the limited ticketed tours, you can come and find the best outdoor street magicians, characters and other interactive shenanigans, all free to the public.
From the March 13th Instagram post by Magic & Shenanigans:
Tickets on sale Saturday!
Congratulations and good luck to all of the nominees!!!
Cast your vote at the FISM website* (look for the green "Start Voting" button):
https://www.fismitaly2025.com/online-magic-special-awards/
* it looks like there is an option to add a name to a category should you wish, from the site "For each category, you can vote for one of the nominated artists or suggest a new name for consideration. Every suggestion will be reviewed by our panel of judges."
From the March 12th Facebook post by Discourse in Magic:
The news is out! I’ve been nominated to win an award at FISM for BEST MAGIC PODCASTER. There was a going to be a way to vote, and as soon as I know how it works I’ll share it with you. But already it’s a big honor.
It’s also a great move for FISM to start thinking about other categories online that impact magic.
Anyways. I’m super pumped for this. And I’ll let you all know how to vote as soon as I know. But for now just wanted to celebrate the nomination!
From the March 12th Facebook post by Paul Romhany:
BIG NEWS - - Woke up to this amazing news. VANISH - International Magic Magazine has been nominated for a FISM award for top digital magic magazine. I'm still trying to take this all in. We've certainly changed the way a digital magazine is published and now the audio version adds another element never done before.
Tickets at WesBarker.ca
From the February 27th Facebook post by Wes Barker:
Previously shared on Facebook March 2
From the March 10 episode of "BC Today with Michelle Eliot" on CBC Radio:
Ahead of competing on Canada's Got Talent, teen magician Blake Aleong shows off his routine.
[With thanks to The Magic Demon for passing this along!]
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, Loran, Peter Mennie, Noah Nogueira, Aaron Matthews, Cam Dix, and Ian Batterbury for being Friends of Canada's Magic!
It's good to have friends like you.
You too can Be Our Friend for only $20 per year!
Donations of any size are always welcome.
Tickets at Showpass.
From the Norden & Gordon's Magic Shindig Facebook event:
A ONE day event! Starring Jon Armstrong!
TWO lectures!
TWO shows!
Masterclass option!
Flea Market!
Bombs Away Contest!
Rob Teszka Fringe Show!
Norden & Gordon!
Bingo and Prizes!
Public show!
Strolling magicians in the restaurant!
And MORE!
[via the
Fraser Valley Magic Company]
Updated March 16 to add:
Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each
club's website.
| City | Club | Event(s) |
| Calgary, AB | Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring) | - Tricks with the theme "luck". - Lecture by Steve Warburton. - Lecture by Mike Norden |
| Edmonton, AB | Edmonton Magic Club | - N/A. |
| Winnipeg, MB | The Magic Club of Winnipeg | - SYM. |
| Fraser Valley, BC | IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring) | - N/A. |
| Vancouver, BC | Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle) | - N/A. |
| Vancouver, BC | SAM 95 (Carl Hemeon Assembly) | - The Magic Festival including the Mystery Magic Dinner and the Children's Magician of the Year competition. |
| Victoria, BC | Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle) | - N/A |
Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.
| Montreal, QC | Montreal Magic Jam | - Alex Linian lecture. - Yoan Tanuji lecture. |
| Montreal, QC | Ring 62 (20th Century Ring) | - N/A. |
| Hamilton, ON | Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club) | - Doug Hunt High Hopes lecture. |
| Hamilton / Burlington, ON |
Hamilton Burlington Magic Society |
- N/A. |
| London, ON | Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild) | - Scott Hood: Floating Hank levitation, and - Christopher Campbell lecturing on escapes. |
| Kitchener, ON | Ring 235 (KW Magic Society) | - N/A. |
| Ottawa, ON | Ring 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians) | - N/A. |
| Ottawa, ON | Ottawa / Gatineau magicians | - N/A |
| Toronto, ON | Ring 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club) |
- Club social. - Alex Linian lecture |
Updated March 17th to add:
Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.
| Halifax, NS | Ring 316 (Conjourer's Court) | - Visit their Facebook page. |
| St. John, NB | Magic Circle of St. John | - Things that aren't quite performance ready. |
Tickets at Family Service Thames Valley.
From the February 7th Instagram post by
Family Service Thames Valley:
Don’t miss out on Keith Brown & Friends - an evening of mind-blowing magic for a great cause!✨
