Have a listen this excerpt from most recent episode of the What's Going On? podcast which is part of the Magicians' Podcast Network (spotify link) (Apple Podcasts link), where nice things are said about Alexandra Burgio's performance on Britain's Got Talent!
Congratulations Alexandra!
From the April 18th Instagram reel on The Magician's Podcast Network:
Alexandra Burgio’s huge BGT YouTube numbers.
They are still posting videos, but these are the Canadians we've seen so far. Excellent entries from Chris Pilsworth (#49) and Alex Boyer (#73)!
Who have we missed?
There's still time to submit your entry. Fore more information visit:
https://www.fismitaly2025.com/online-magic/
From the March 31st
Instagram upload by the Online Magic World Championship:
#49 Chris Pilsworth -- "Without A Trace"
From the April 17th Instagram upload by the Online Magic World Championship:
#73 Alex Boyer -- "One Take MADNESS"
Previously shared on Facebook April 17.
A reminder that Chris Ramsay and Ekaterina part of the the Online Magic jury for FISM 2025.
Listen to their interviews at the Online Magic World Championship Instagram account:
The following is a guest post from Ryan Pilling.
Until the lathes stopped spinning in 2013 Morrissey Magic Ltd. was Canada’s top name in the manufacture of magic props. Known for their cups, pans, balls, and bowls finely crafted from Quebec aluminium, adorned with the red maple leaf sticker, and still found in prop cases around the world.
The Canadian magic industry is still alive and well, though more dispersed, with independent creators and makers working from kitchen tables and garages to make magic. Our aim here is to bring more awareness to magic being Made in Canada.
This list is a living document, and we’re hoping you can help us to track down any missing makers. To qualify, we’re using the “Made in Canada” definition of the Competition Bureau[1] that at least 51% of production costs are incurred in Canada, and the last substantial transformation occurred in Canada. For mail order, the product must be shipped from Canada. For digital products, the creative effort must come from a Canadian resident.
[1] https://competition-bureau.canada.ca/en/how-we-foster-competition/education-and-outreach/publications/product-canada-and-made-canada-claims#sec-3-2
Alberta
- Ian Pidgeon - Edmonton
TOXIC+ and iThump are apps for Apple devices to create amazing mentalism effects.
https://www.ToxicPlus.com- Ryan Pilling - Calgary
Tips & Tricks for Magicians offers original digital products and a book Finding the Funny now printed in Canada.
https://MagicTipsAndTricks.com
British Columbia
- Shawn Farquhar - Maple Ridge
Palmer Magic manufactures and sells original products such as the Omni Deck and Sheer Luck Comedy Book Test.
https://PalmerMagic.com
- Paul Romhany - Vancouver
VANISH International Magic Magazine which is nominated for an online FISM award in 2025!
https://DigitalVanishMagazine.com
Manitoba | New Brunswick | Newfoundland and Labrador | Nova Scotia
Ontario
- Michael Close - Mississauga
Ebooks and magic merch from the author of the new Paradigm Shift ebooks, the Workers series and more!
https://MichaelClose.com
- Gerry Frenette - Barrie
Magic Makers is known as a builder of illusions to the biggest stars. Now semi-retired, but still making magic.
https://MagicMakersIllusions.com
- Chris Philpott - Windsor
Creator of 100th Monkey and more brilliant mentalism and magic.
https://www.MagicaOnline.com- Chris Pilsworth - Ottawa
Creative consultant and maker of artisanal magic. You can order his PB&E (Paper Bag & Egg) and 2025 lecture book with an inquiry to
chris at borntoamaze dot com
- Jay Sankey - Toronto
Sankey Magic is home to Jay’s original and creative products.
https://SankeyMagic.com- Steve Valentine - Toronto
His Magic on the Go video library offers deep dive instruction for classic sleight of hand magic.
https://SteveValentine.SquareSpace.com/magic
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
- Normand Beauchamp - Saint-Jérôme
Original ideas and props from Normek Magic & Illusion.
https://www.NormekMagicIllusions.net- Michel Huot - Montreal
Order direct from the creator of SOCKS and Priceless.
https://MichelHuotMagic.com
- Steph Lac - Montreal
Slim Card Gaffs & Magic is creating gaff cards in a traditional, handcrafted way.
https://www.SlimCardco.com- Richard Sanders - Montreal
Sanders FX is the home of worldwide hits such as Fibre Optics and Extreme Burn. https://SandersFX.com- Marc Trudel and Sophie-Ann Vachon - Montreal
Conundrum Magazine is a unique publication in magic.
https://www.ConundrumMagazine.com
Saskatchewan
- Lisa Krol - Saskatoon
Magic By Lisa is handcrafting magical bags and other props to make things vanish or appear.
https://www.MagicByLisa.ca/basic-bags (password: Vernon)
Yukon | Nunavut | Northwest Territories
For corrections or additions please contact Ryan Pilling at
ryan at MagicTipsAndTricks dot com
Note: this list does not include retail magic dealers, but we strongly encourage you to also support our Canadian magic shops.
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Thank you Ryan for creating this valuable list and guest posting at Canada's Magic!
Sleightly Sketchy presents Tricky Sticky
Tricky Sticky is getting in on the Starter Pack meme!
Inspired by Vincenzo Ravina
and Sophie-Anne Vachon
Some Friday fun!
From the April 14th upload "Tape Face Leaves Us On The Edge Of Our Seats" at the
Canada's Got Talent YouTube channel:
Always a delightful to see Paul live. Europe, here's your chance!
From the February 27th Facebook post by Paul Romhany:
Tour in May 2025 … see all my European friends there.
Previously
shared on Facebook February 27.
Tickets at the Comedy Bar.
From the April 12th Instagram post by Chris Mayhew:
Magic. Mayhem. Mayhew.
Get ready for a different type of magic show. One where chaos and humour intertwine to give you an experience unlike any other.
Tickets for Perth [May 17] and Sudbury [May 18] on sale at Eventbrite.
Additional Ontario cities on the tour: London, St. Catharines, Windsor, Niagara Falls, Waterloo, and Aurora!
From the February 18th Facebook post by Jordan Mindbender:
I’m so excited to announce that I’M GOING ON TOUR! I’m bringing my hit show, The Experience, on the road to theatres in towns near you. 2025 is all about performing for new crowds and new venues! More dates to be announced soon!
Congratulations on a job well done Robin!
Learn more about Robin and her husband Tabraze their Facebook page and follow them on Instagram.
From the April 12th upload "Can Robin Fool Penn and Teller With A Goldfish?" on Tabraze & Robin's YouTube channel:
From the April 5th article "The magical Ian Stewart: from chainsaw juggling to fantastical upside down tricks" by Sarah Payne at Guinness World Records:
“I can still remember the streamers coming out of his mouth, and the rabbit coming out of his hat,” Ian said reflecting on watching a magic show at his pre-school when he was three years old. “I made the decision then that I would be a magician!”
Like so many record breakers before him, Ian found his love for his respective talent early in his youth and luckily for him, he had a solid support system around him that fostered his enjoyment of magic and interest in learning. For instance, his father learned some tricks to amuse Ian and his sibling and was able to convince his brother to give him some funds for his first magic kit, a Fisher Price one. Notably, Ian’s early skillset came in handy when it came to his fulfilling future with Guinness World Records, as his earliest tricks were mostly in the colourful-tied-ribbon trick subset and these very tricks were used in some of his record-breaking stunts.
From the April 8th Facebook post by Guinness World Records:
Previously
shared on Facebook April 8.
Congratulations to Connie and Steve on this well-deserved recognition!
From the The Milbourne Christopher Foundation website:
2025 Foundation Award Winners
- Illusionist Award - Leon Etienne & Chelsea
- Literary Award - Richard Hatch
- Rising Star Award - Alex Boyce
- Close-up Award - Daniel Garcia
- Ambassador of Magic - Terri Cook
- Masters Award - Steve Valentine
- Award of Excellence - Connie Boyd
- Lifetime Achievement Award - Alan Watson
Previously shared on Facebook April 7.
From the April 4th Facebook post by Spidey:
Reading minds nightly at The Venetian in Las Vegas in LIMITLESS, starring the incomparable Shin Lim! Come say hi!!! 🤗
A reminder that you can see Jeff's show, Stepping into the Impossible, at the Red Sandcastle Theatre on May 22nd. Tickets at Eventbrite.
From the Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club (IBM Ring 17):
I've been involved in magic for nearly 30 years, and yet in those 3 decades I had never put together a complete show. In the summer of 2024 that finally changed. With the encouragement of our own Mahdi Gilbert, I set out to create my first show. A show about how and why I became a magician.
In my lecture this month I'm going to dissect my show for you.
Do you think Jeff will explain the set he performed at the Browser's Bash this summer?
Tickets at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity.
From the Banff Centre:
From the moment you enter the theatre lobby, The Lost Things begins. The past lingers, memories shift, and unseen connections stir the senses in unexpected ways, pulling you deeper into its unfolding mystery.
Be among the first to experience this intimate preview, a rare chance to witness the evolution of The Lost Things before its grand world premiere at the iconic Sydney Opera House in June 2025.
[With thanks to Gwyn Auger for letting us know!]
From the Montreal Magic Jam (translation by Google):
Alain Iannone presents “Magic for the Real World”
You may not have heard of him, but audiences around the world certainly do. Alain Ianonne has been a featured performer at major events in Europe for 25 years, as well as at Hollywood's famous Magic Castle. His work has been published worldwide in various magic magazines, including Genii and a "One Man Parade" in The Linking Ring.
His lecture goes far beyond new tricks. Alain blends proven ideas from decades of successful live performances. He'll offer practical advice and theoretical insights on how magicians can make their magic more... magical.
From the Facebook event
Conférence Alain Iannone:
Read our interview, Canada's Got Talent: Getting to know Ben Kahan.
From the April 6th upload "Magician Ben Kahan Blows Our Mind With Crazy Technology" at the
Canada's Got Talent YouTube channel:
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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On March 4th we shared with you
that this season of
Canada's Got Talent
has quite a few Canadian magic acts.
Next in our series of short interviews with some
of the magical acts is Ben Kahan!
We're very pleased that Ben made time to answer our questions ahead of his appearance on the April 8th 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 Ben, for making the time to answer our
questions! Break a leg on CGT!
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) | - N/A. |
| 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) | - Norden & Gordon's magic shindig. |
| Vancouver, BC | Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle) | - N/A. |
| Vancouver, BC | SAM 95 (Carl Hemeon Assembly) | - N/A. |
| 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 | - Alain Iannone lecture |
| Montreal, QC | Ring 62 (20th Century Ring) | - N/A. |
| Hamilton, ON | Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club) | - Auction. - Members performing different magic themes |
| Hamilton / Burlington, ON |
Hamilton Burlington Magic Society |
- N/A. |
| London, ON | Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild) | - Closers. |
| 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. - lecture TBA. |
