Top 5 posts in August 2025

There were 22 posts at Canada's Magic this month!  Here are the five, er, six, most viewed posts in the past 30 days:   

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


4. London: Magic at the London Fringe [Jul 12 - 16] - Congratulations to all the fringe participants!

3.  Vancouver: A night of magic with Jonah Babins & Kelvin Ng [Aug 10] - Two great performers on the same bill!


2.  New Westminster: Magic Way lecture by G [Aug 16] - What a great opportunity!

 

 

and the most viewed posts this month  ...

1.  Edmonton: Magic at the Edmonton Fringe [Aug 14 – 24]  - Congratulations to all the fringe participants!
      

 

 

 

 

Hollywood: Chris Mayhew's Mystic Magic at The Magic Castle [Sep 15 - 21]

From the August 24th Instagram post by Chris Mayhew:

Super excited to announce I will be performing my close up magic show Mystic Magic in Hollywood California at the Magic Castle September 15th - 21st 😃 You can find me in the late close up room doing four shows a night for the whole week! This is a show I’ve spent the last few years developing in Toronto, performing regularly at the wonderful Speakeasy venue A-Toi 🙂 

 

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Toronto: Rob Fishbaum presents Fish Shticks at Second City [Sep 11 & 13]

Tickets at Second City. 

 

From the August 23rd Instagram post by Rob Fishbaum:

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Toronto: DaCosta Magic at the Toronto Halloween Show [Sep 27 - 28]

For more information and tickets, visit The Toronto Halloween Show. 

  

From the July 4th Instagram post by DaCosta Magic: 

Do you have your tickets yet? We are super pumped to be performing and providing close up magic at the @thetorontohalloweenshow ! 

 

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Billy Hsueh interviewed by Michael Dardant

From the August 19th Facebook post by the International Brotherhood of Magicians:

 

 

 

 

 

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

For more information visit MagicFestival.ca 

• Brantford:  tickets at the Sanderson Centre in support of Make-A-Wish Canada. 
• Belleville:  tickets at Ticket Hub. 
• Fergus:  tickets at the Fergus Grand Theatre.  The Ontario Magic Festival is back with a Magic Show matinee featuring 3 magicians + special guest Whiskey the Wonder Dog, and Comedy Hypnosis evening show. 

 

 

From the August 19th Facebook post by Benefit Shows Live: 

 

From the August 22nd Instagram post bye the Ontario Magic Festival:

🎩 The Ontario Magic Festival is back with TWO incredible events this October at the historic @fergusgrandtheatre!

1️⃣ Family Magic Show Matinee
📅 Saturday, Oct 4 • 2PM
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 75 minutes of fun for all ages, featuring 3 magicians + special guest Whiskey the Wonder Dog 🐾

2️⃣ Hilariously Hypnotic Comedy Show
📅 Saturday, Oct 4 • 7:30PM
🌙 A show that will make you laugh until it hurts... 

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From the August 20th Instagram post by the Ontario Magic Festival:

On Saturday, Oct 4 at 2PM, bring the whole family to the Fergus Grand Theatre for a 75-minute magic show filled with laughter, amazement, and fun for all ages.
 

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Leduc: Chris Funk at the Maclab Centre [Sep 14]

Tickets at the Maclab Centre. 

 

From the August 18th Instagram post by the Maclab Centre: 

 

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Edmonton: Munchkin Magic Mania [Sep 13]

From the August 19th Facebook post by Jordan Sabo at the Edmonton Magic Club: 

Mark your calendars for a special performance for younger audiences and the young at heart.

The Edmonton Magic Club Presents Munchkin Magic Mania!

This hit of a quarterly show is packed to the brim with mirth, mystery, and stunning talent. 
Hosted by professional performer Jordan Sabo, the Edmonton Magic Club seeks to connect with our local community and promote the delightful art of magic. 

From the strange to the puzzling, the mystical or downright hilarious, who knows what mysteries Edmonton’s favourites can pull from their hat! You won’t want to miss a moment of Magic Mania. Our previous edition was SOLD OUT so be sure to get your tickets now. 

 

 

 

New Westminster: Ryan Pilling at the Cabaret of Wonders [Sep 30]

Tickets and more information at CabaretOfWonders.com  

 

From the Cabaret of Wonders Facebook event:

September Special Guest: Ryan Pilling
Ryan Pilling is known for his creativity, quick wit, and original approach to magic. His hit show Wit & Wizardry has been a crowd favourite in Calgary AB, earning praise for its clever mix of comedy and illusion. Now he brings that same inventive energy to Cabaret of Wonders— Ryan is a longtime favourite of the Cabaret of Wonders and now you can find out why! 

 

 

 

 

Toronto: David Ben lecture [Sep 24]

 

 David Ben lecture

Thursday, September 24th, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Agricola Lutheran Church - 25 Old York Mills Road

We’re thrilled to welcome David Ben as our special guest for the launch of the 2025-2026 Hat and Rabbit Club season. David is a master magician, author, and co-founder of Magicana, a performing arts organization dedicated to the advancement of magic as a performing art.  

 

 

 

 

 

Ask a professional (on Reddit)

Do you have questions you want to ask a professional magician?  Ben Train has answers for you! 

 

From the August 2nd Reddit thread "Ask a Pro!" in r/Magic: 

Are you a hobbyist interested in getting paid to perform?

Or maybe a part-timer looking to take the jump to going full time?

If so you probably have questions. And if so, maybe I can help! 

Read more and ask a question.

 

 

From the August 3rd post by Ben Train on Bluesky:

Are you a hobbyist looking to start charging for your magic? Or maybe a part-timer looking to go pro? Check this thread out!

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— Ben Train (@trainben.bsky.social) Aug 3, 2025 at 11:30 AM

 

 

 

 

 

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Toronto: The Art of Magic at the Allied Music Centre [Sep 27]

Tickets at the Allied Music Centre.  Click through the Instagram post below for the code to get access to pre-sale tickets!

 

From the August 13th Instagram post by The Toronto Magic Company:

MASSEY HALL (Yes, that Massey hall) reached out to us about a special project.

They launched a new venue called the Allied Music Centre!

​They want Ben and I to be the very first event they’re producing in the Theatre! (I KNOWW)

It’s a beautiful 100 seat theatre. 

 

 

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Read our 2023 interview with Ben "Checking in with Ben Train and The Art of Magic"

 

 

 

 

Niagara Falls: Piff the Magic Dragon's All-Star Vegas [Jan 22 - 25]

Tickets at Fallsview Casino starting Friday, August 15 at 10AM. (Presale tickets start Thursday via code in IG reel below.)

 

Watch the August 12th Instagram reel by Piff the Magic Dragon for access to the PRESALE code for tickets starting Thursday at 10am (with thanks to Gwyn Auger for letting us know): 

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From the August 12th Facebook post by Fallsview Casino:

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.

With a cast featuring fellow America’s Got Talent stars, performers from Cirque Du Soleil, special guests and more than a few surprises… this interactive spectacular promises to entertain the entire family with an unforgettable and
jaw-dropping show.

January 22nd - 25th, 2026: Piff the Magic Dragon's All Star Vegas 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Toronto: Magic open mic [Aug 20]

Tickets at the door. 

 

From the August 3rd Instagram post by Ian Batterbury: 

🎩✨ Comedy. Magic. Chaos.
Join us Wednesday, August 20 at 7:30 PM (Doors at 6:30) at the Ace of Spades Lounge for a night of unpredictable fun! 

 

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Toronto: Campers Playing Cards release party and magic sale [Aug 17]

To RSVP, leave a comment on the Instagram post linked below.

 

From the July 30th Instagram post by Campers Deck:

To celebrate finally getting our Campers Playing Cards, we’re throwing an Official Release Party! 

There will be performances, magic tricks and props for sale, Campers Playing Cards, and so much more!  

 

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Halifax: Magic at the Halifax Fringe [Aug 27 - Sep 7]

Tickets and more information at the Halifax Fringe.

• Tricked! A Family Magic Show - Braden Carlisle:  Aug 28 
• Actual Sorcery – A Weird Magic Show - Vincenzo Ravina:  Aug 31 
• An Evening of Intimate Drawing Room Magic and Comedy with International Champion Magician Patrick Drake:  Sep 4, 6 - 7 

 

 

From the August 5th Facebook post by Patrick Drake: 

Halifax Fringe Festival. Drawing Room Magic from a bygone era and a tribute to the world's greatest mentalist...the one and only Kreskin!!   

 

 

 

 

New Westminster: Magic Way lecture by G [Aug 16]

Tickets at https://ibmring92.com/pay-for-stuff/ 

 

From the August 5th Facebook post by Shawn Farquhar:

Magic Way is not an ordinary magic lecture — it’s a brand new experience designed to remind magicians what magic truly is, and to rediscover our true mission as magicians. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you to our August 2025 sponsors!

Thank you to our sponsors for their generous support. 

This site would not be possible without their backing.

We're grateful to have the support of:

• Clive Court - Life Member, Canadian Public Relations Society,
• Jeff Pinsky, owner of The Browser's Den of Magic,
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• Toronto's IBM Ring 17, the Sid Lorraine Hat & Rabbit Club, and
• the Canadian Association of Magicians!

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Edmonton: Magic at the Edmonton Fringe [Aug 14 – 24]

For more information and to buy tickets, visit the Edmonton Fringe website.   

• 100% Wizard - Keith Brown 
• The Illusionary Magic of Sitruc James - Sitruc James
• Magic Dropout - Rob Teszka 
• Oz - Jordan Rooks 
  
  
• Outdoor performance - Jay Flair

 

From the August 3rd Facebook post by Jay Flair: