Top 5 posts in July 2025

There were 26 posts at Canada's Magic this month!  Here are the five, er, six, most viewed posts in the past 30 days:   

5.  David Merry's first feature film, Switched at Death, now available to stream in Canada! - Congratulations David!


4. Winnipeg: Magic at the Winnipeg Fringe [Jul 16 - 27] - Lots of magic this year!

3.  Edmonton: Miranda Allen hosting group shows at Edmonton International Street Performers Festival [Jul 5, 6, 11, & 12] - It looked like an excellent festival this year!


2.  Toronto: Noah Nogueira lighting things up on the water [Jul 11] - Fantastic idea!

 

 

and the most viewed posts this month  ...

1.  Billy Hsueh and VANISH Magazine, winners at FISM 2025! - Congratulations Billy and Paul!
      

 

 

 

 

Vancouver: A night of magic with Jonah Babins & Kelvin Ng [Aug 10]

DM Kelvin on IG for the ticket link.

 

From the July 25th Instagram post by Kelvin Ng:

🪄🔥 2 cities. 1 stage. 50 seats.⁠
A Night of Magic is coming to Vancouver.⁠
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Toronto’s own Jonah Babins (yes, the Penn & Teller: Fool Us guy) teams up with Vancouver’s Kelvin Ng (that’s me 👋) for one exclusive, high-impact night of comedy, mystery & interactive magic.⁠
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This isn’t your uncle’s card trick show.⁠
This is 75 minutes of pro-level, story-driven magic in one of the city’s best-kept secrets:⁠
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The Show Cellar, the hidden speakeasy under Park Pub.⁠ 

 

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Toronto: There's magic at the Ex [Aug 15 - Sep 1]

Performers' dates vary and may not be present for the entire CNE.  For more information, visit The Ex. 

• Aaron Matthews: Grand Illusion Magic Show at Kids' World 
• Dogs Do Magic at Kids' World 
• Double Vision at Buskers' Circle 
• Steve Goodtime at Buskers' Circle  
• And of course, SuperDogs with Wild, Wild, Woof.  (Unfortunately David Acer will not be present for the Toronto run.)

 

From the June 24th Facebook post by Double Vision:

 

 

 

 

 

London: Magic at the London Fringe [Jul 12 - 16]

Catch The Grand Illusion: The Magic of Ryan Brown and Many Rooms: The House of Magic (Andrew Olmstead and Leonardo Martins) at the Palace Theatre Art Commons.  More information at the Palace Theatre. 

 

From the The grand illusion : The magic of Ryan Brown Facebook event created July 18th: 

 

 

 

From the July 25th Instagram post by Leonardo Martins:

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Toronto: Diego Vargas [Jul 27]

Tickets at the Comedy Bar. 

 

From the July 23rd Instagram post by Diego Vargas: 

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[With thanks to Gwyn Auger for letting us know!] 

 

 

 

 

New Westminster: Joe Turner at Cabaret of Wonders [Jul 29]

Tickets at CabaretOfWonders.com⁠ 

 

From the June 25th Facebook post by the Cabaret of Wonders:

 

 

 

 

Pintendre: Nicolas Gignac [Aug 5]

From the Festival de magie de Québec (translated by Google): 

This exceptional event enthusiastically marks the official launch of the Quebec Magic Festival Association's activities and its brand-new mission to offer social magic to organizations that support youth and seniors throughout Quebec. Join us in supporting this wonderful cause and experience a warm, friendly, and magical evening! 

Read more and buy tickets. 

 

 

 

 

Saskatoon: Dogs do Magic [Jul 31 - Aug 7]

For more information visit the Saskatoon EX. 

 

From the July 15th Facebook post by Saskatoon EX:

🎩🐾Calling all families, animal lovers, and magic enthusiasts!🎉✨
This summer from July 31 - August 7, prepare to be dazzled as the new "Dogs Do Magic" show rolls into the Saskatoon EX! 🐶🎩

✨This jaw-dropping mix of mind-blowing magic, massive illusions, and world-class stunt dogs will leave you on the edge of your seat! 🤩 Hosted by the acclaimed magician Aaron Matthews, this unforgettable show combines his signature illusions with an all-star cast of performing pups and mind-reading dogs! 🐕‍🦺 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edmonton: David Acer hosts Wild, Wild, Woof [Jul 20 - 27]

From the July 20th Facebook post by David Acer: 

I'll be here through Sunday July 27th with an amazing team of SuperDogs for a new show we developed called Wild Wild Woof. It's running at the Edmonton Expo Centre 

 

 

 

 

Billy Hsueh and VANISH Magazine, winners at FISM 2025!

Shout out to everyone who made it to the voting rounds at FISM 2025!

We're looking at you:

• Jonah Babins (Discourse in Magic) - nominee, best magic podcast 
• Vitaly Beckman - Top 20, online magic [ https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19LTjVnAjV/ ]  
• Alex Boyer - nominee, online magic [ https://www.facebook.com/share/v/15WGTQkRh2/ ]
• Eric Leclerc - nominee, online magic [ https://www.facebook.com/share/v/16Qpbf7QYr/ ]

    who were all entries in the Online Awards! 

 

Congratulations to Billy Hsueh, winner in "Category Invention"!

From the July 19th Facebook post by FISM International:

 

 

 

Congratulations to Paul Romhany of VANISH Magic Magazine for winner of Best Online Magazine!

From the July 19th Facebook post by Paul Romhany:

 

 

 

 

 

From the July 19th Facebook post by FISM NACM:

Congratulations to all our magicians! And bravo to our 2 winners! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ICYMI: London Jones awarded a Max Maven Voices of Tomorrow Scholarship

Congratulations London!

 

From the July 8th Instagram post by the Magic of London: 

This year I was awarded one of the first ever scholarships from the Max Maven’s voices of tomorrow organization. 

I cannot express how much this means to me. It has given me the opportunity of a lifetime to join Tannens Magic Camp this year and meet so many amazing people. 

Read more and see photos. 

 

 

 

 

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Montreal: Là où l’impossible prend vie (Where the Impossible Comes to Life) [Aug 27 - 31]

Tickets at Place des Arts. 

 

From the July 8th article "For his fourth show, illusionist Luc Langevin has pulled out all the stops: Where the Impossible Comes to Life is the culmination of 15 years of work, he tells us. A show of 'international caliber' that will tour Europe early next year. La Presse met him in his rehearsal space." by Jean Siag at La Press (translation from French by Google): 

"The challenge is to create a connection with the audience," he tells us. Hence the importance, according to him, of involving spectators, who are sometimes invited to come on stage, sometimes to participate in a performance from their seats. But they must be completely fooled for the magic to happen.

"For a good illusion to come to life, it's a choreography between the lighting, the music, the technicians, the staging, the video projection, and the magician. That's what makes it complex and requires rehearsal," explains Luc Langevin. "It's a lot of work and training." 

Read more.    

 

 

From the July 8th Instagram post by Luc Langevin: 

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Brisbane: Eric Leclerc [Jul 18]

From the June 27th Instagram post by the Brisbane Theatre of Magic:

SPECIAL GUEST - Eric Leclerc! 🇨🇦

This guy FOOLED Penn and Teller on “Fool Us”, and now he’s coming to Theatre of Magic for one night only! 

 

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Brantford, Belleville, & Fergus: Ryan Joyce [Sep 12 - 13, Oct 4]

From the July 14th Facebook post by Ryan Joyce:

📍 BRANTFORD | Sept 12
So excited to perform at the historic Brantford Sanderson Centre. This special evening is proudly presented in support of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Canada, Toronto & Central Ontario by my friends at Benefit Shows Live 

📍 BELLEVILLE | Sept 13
The magic continues at the Maranatha Church Auditorium! This show is presented by the Kiwanis Club of Belleville and supports all their incredible community efforts.

📣 SPECIAL DOUBLE-HEADER IN FERGUS! | Oct 4
Get ready, Fergus, because I'm bringing TWO completely different shows to the stunning Fergus Grand Theatre on the same day! 

 

 

 

 

 

ICYMI: Gabriella Lester announced as new director of the IBM Lance Burton Teen Seminar

Congratulations Gabriella! 

 

From the July 8th Facebook post by the International Brotherhood of Magicians:

What a special night at the Lance Burton Teen Seminar. Jeff and Larry passed the wand over to the new director of the program, Gabriella Lester. She will lead this amazing program into the future. Congratulations Gabriella❤️ 

 

 

From the July 11th Facebook post by Jeff McBride:

A LIVING LEGACY OF MAGIC! this week at the IBM convention in Houston, Lance Burton, Larry Hass and I, passed on the position of director of the Lance Burton Teen Seminar to the Gabriella Lester. Her vision and creativity will take the teen seminar into the future. Gabriella is a recipient of the Eugene Burger legacy award, a student of mystery school, she has appeared on 
FOOL US.  

 

 

 

 

 

Previously shared on Facebook July 9. 

 

 

 

 

Victoria, Vancouver, & Regina: Piff the Magic Dragon All-Star Vegas [Sep 15 - 16, Oct 24]

Our sources tell us Ontario dates will be added to this tour!  Visit Piff's website for tour updates.

• Sep 15 - Farquhar Auditorium, Victoria 
• Sep 16 - Vogue Theatre, Vancouver 
• Oct 24 - Casino Regina, Regina

 

This tour is different from previous tours and is also different from his Vegas show. 

 

From Casino Regina: 

All-Star Vegas is a world-class, high-energy entertainment extravaganza featuring sensational circus artists, hilarious comedians, impossible illusions & more, hosted by America’s Got Talent star and long-standing Las Vegas headliner Piff the Magic Dragon. 

Read more and buy tickets. 

 

 

From the July 8th Facebook post by The Farquhar at UVic: 

 

 

Of course, you can always see his other show in Vegas!

 

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Read our 2024 post "Random thoughts about Piff the Magic Dragon in Niagara Falls"

 

 

 

Montreal, Toronto, & Kitchener: Justin Willman - One for the Ages [Dec 4 - 7]

Dec 4:  Olympia Theatre, Montreal 
Dec 5 - 6:  Elgin Theatre, Toronto
Dec 7:  Centre in the Square, Kitchener

For more information and tickets visit Justin's website.

 

If you haven't already, check out Justin Willman: Magic Lover on Netflix.  Watch the preview at the May 15th upload Justin Willman: Magic Lover | Official Trailer | Netflix on Justin Willman's YouTube channel:

 

From the June 11th Facebook post by Justin Willman:

 

 

 

Previously shared on Facebook June 12. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Toronto: Mahdi the Magician at the Red Sandcastle Theatre [Aug 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30]

From Ticket Tailor: 

Growing up he felt everything was impossible for him so he became a magician. Mahdi was forced to reinvent magic for himself, literally redefining how a deck of cards can be handled. He performs wonders without hands, walks the Earth without feet, is a miracle to everyone he meets and is living proof that nothing is impossible.

Over 700 million people in 30 countries have heard Mahdi’s story and witnessed his magic. He has been featured on “Penn & Teller’s: Fool Us”, “The Amazing Magicians”, “Star King”, “IMPOSSÍVEL”, “The One Show”.

Mahdi is acknowledged by his peers as being one of the most remarkable magicians to ever live. He has been officially recognized by the Government of Canada for his work and he was awarded the Allan Slaight Award for being the first Canadian Rising Star in magic and the Jay Marshall Award by Magicana.

... 

Witness miracles unfold in front of your eyes & inside of your hands during Mahdi The Magician’s intimate, close-up magic show. You will believe in magic and in the impossible after an evening with one of the last real magicians in the entire world. 

Read more and buy tickets.  

 

From the July 8th Facebook post by Mahdi Gilbert:
 

 

 

 

 

Update about Michael Close auction at The Browser's Den of Magic [Jul 20]

In June we mentioned that Michael Close will be auctioning some of his collection at The Browser's Den of Magic later this month.

Here are some updates from Michael's website:

This isn’t a yard sale of worn-out props and library magic books. You’ll find first editions, out-of-print gems, rare lecture notes, props, tricks, and so much more.

Highlights include:

• Books and manuscripts you simply won’t see again.
• High-quality props.
• Vintage magic ephemera and hard-to-find lecture material. 

Come for the chance to own something that inspired me. Stay for the stories, magic,  and camaraderie. I hope these items bring you the same joy they brought me.

Read more.

 

To see some of the items for auction and for sale, download the PDFs from Michael's website. 

Item	Type
Eugene Burger Booklet (8)	Books
Genii Wenii and Majoke	Collectible Magazines
Box of Sponges/Ropes/20th Century Underwear	Prop
More Power to You/100% Sanky/Kurtz Unexplainable	Book
2-Pack Playing Card (Piff etc) 3-Pack Playing Card (Piff etc)	Cards Cards
Mini Chop Cup	Prop
Ackerman Books (4)	Book
Woody Aragon Set (2) Two Josh Jay Books (Overlap &Triptych) (2)	Book Book
Dean's Box - Original with Accessories	Prop
Escape Lot - Large Case/Mail Bag Escape + extras + books	Prop
Kid Show - Change Bag/Run Rabbit Run/ What's Next Stage Hypnosis Book	Props Book
Magic Live Souvenir Portfolios + ONE by Stan Allen (3) +Cover mania Ca	Collectibles
Joe Porper - Just in Case Ring Flight	Prop
School for Scoundrels Fast and Loose/ Magnetic Shells Bundle (4) Illustrated Story of Magic Comic	Prop Book
MAJ Magazines	Magazines
Sessions Aronson	Book
Eric Sharpe Children's Book UK Grant's Temple Stand (1960s)	Book Prop
Fraidy Cat Rabbit (1960s)	Prop
Shaken Not Stirred Trick - Chop Cup	Prop
Daryl's For Your Entertainment Farelli Card Books (3)	Book Book
Cy Enfield Card Magic Books (3)	Book
Jerry Andrus Manuscripts (6)	Book
Scotty York Color Changing Knives (4+ 2 extra)	Prop
Trap Door Three Book Set	Book
Paul Curry Presents/Special Effects (2)	Book
Magic of Ascanio Book Set (4) Tamariz Knife set	Book Prop
Leather Close-Up Carry Pouch	Accessories
Brainstorm in the Bahamas	Book
Children's Show Case Silver - 2 books + Props Wordsmyth - Francis Menotti	Prop Prop
Goldstein/Maven 14 Booklets	Book
Shoe Trick - Size 10 (come with link to PDF trick)	Prop
Murphy's Chest Watch and Wear by Bazar de Magia	Prop Prop
Dean Dill - The Revelation	Prop
The Pro-Folio	Prop
Four Steve Beam Booklets Four Robert Neale Manuscripts	Book Book
Four Gary Kurtz - Lecture Notes	Notes
Semi-Automatic Card Tricks - Beam (3) Vols 8,9,10	Book
Joe Mogar Knife Set Racherbaumer/Marlo Manuscripts/Magazines	Prop Magazines
Dan Harlan - The Minotaur Complete File	Magazines
Penn and Teller Book/Fool US Lanyard/Door Hanger Rio (4)	Books/Collectible
Bound to Please - Aronson (Bonus Birthday Books) The Aronson Approach/Simply Simon (2) + Bonus	Book Book
Try the Impossible/Art Deco	Book
Small Trick Grab Bag (5 Mystery Tricks)	Tricks
Paul Cummins Bundle FASDIU (4) Hollingworth Bundle (3) Quartet/Waiting for Inspo/Notes on Card Tricks	Book Book
Scotty York Bundle (7 manuscripts + 4 knife set)	Prop/Books
Trick Grab Bag #2 (Lot of	Tricks
The Unexpected Card Book - Marlo/Cardician (2)	Book
Bob Hummer's Collected Secrets	Book
Confessions of a Psychic (2) Uriah Fuller + Bonus book	Book

Title
A Magician Among the Spirits - Houdini Hardcover
The Book - Gene Anderson - Hardcover
Buffaloe'd - Jim Buffaloe Hardcover Tasselled Rope Trick & The Ramsey Legend (Two Manuscripts) Michael Ammar Encore III Harcover
Giacomo Bertini's System for Amazement Hardcover
Essential Stewart James Hardcover + Postcard 3 Vanni Bossi Lecture Notes & The Aretalogy of Vanni Bossi Jean-Pierre Vallarino by John Lovick Hardcover
Barrie Richardson - Act Two Hardcover
Barrie Richardson - Curtain Call - Hardcover Kidshow Matters - Jim Kleefeld Routines Matter - Trevor Lewis/Willmarth - Hardcover
Second Thoughts - Rioboo - Hardcover
Tamariz Bundle - Sonata/Pamphlet/New Mini Symbolic Method Teaching Magic by Eugene Burger Hardcover
Andrew Wimhurst Bundle (4) Booklets
Homage to Dai Vernon by Roberto Giobbi Rafael Benetar Bundle (4) Bob Farmer Tricks and Manuscript Bundle (10)
Dai Vernon Bundle - (4) Inner Secrets/More/Select/Cali Lecture Notes
Aaron Fisher Bundle (4) Routined Manipulation Vol 1&2 - Lewis Ganson Steve Bedwell Lecture Notes (2)
David Paar Manuscripts (2)
Ultimate Color Separation (2) Chesbro Stewart James Pamphlets (2) Marlo Manuscripts (7)
JK Hartman Bundle (4 Books)
Peter Duffie Bundle (7 Books/Manuscripts) Vintage Chop Cup Circa 1965
Fast and Loose Chain and Carry Bag
School for Scoundrels Brass Shells with glass and peas School for Scoundrels GOLD Shells with glass and peas

PLUS... Playing Cards, Rope, Wallets, other magic props. Come early to see it all.

 

 

 

Toronto: Noah Nogueira lighting things up on the water [Jul 11]

Tickets and more information at Resident Advisor. 

 

From the July 4th Instagram post by Noah Nogueira: 

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