19 April 2025

[Guest post] Magic Made In Canada

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
  • Micky Hades - Calgary
    Run by Micky's son Brian, PDF copies of Micky's lectures notes and books, among other offerings. 
    http://www.mickyhades.com 
  • 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 


Manitoba | New Brunswick | Newfoundland and Labrador | Nova Scotia


Ontario
  • 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


Saskatchewan

 

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!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Posted by Canada's Magic at 12:02 AM
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