Top 5 posts in September 2025

There were 23 posts at Canada's Magic this month!  Here are the five, er, six, most viewed posts in the past 30 days:   

5.  Toronto: Browser's Den of Magic 50th anniversary party!  [Nov 16] - Celebrating 50 years in magic!  Not to be missed!


4. Toronto: No Secrets with Scott Hammell [Oct 14 - 19] - A rare chance to see Scott!

3.  New York: Mark Clearview's One New Hour [Sep 22] - Who has seen the new show?


2.  Ottawa: Magi-Comedy with Chris Pilsworth, Mark Montreuil, and Tavis Maplesden   [Sep 25] - A great show by all accounts!

 

 

and the most viewed posts this month  ...

1.  Eric Bedard interviewed by Matthew St. Amand - Eric has the completed magazine article in a Facebook post!
      

 

 

 

 

London: Magic Cabaret [Oct 26]

Tickets at LondonMagicCabaret.eventbrite.ca  

 

From the September 27th Facebook post by Peter Mennie:

🎩✨ The London Magic Cabaret is back!
📅 Sunday, Oct 26 • 2:00 PM
📍 Peppermoon Restaurant & Bar, London ON
🎟️ Tickets: https://londonmagiccabaret.eventbrite.ca 

 

 

 

 

 

Toronto: Sleight of Hand with no Hands [Oct 23]

From Willowdale Rotary: 

Oct 23, 2025

Mahdi Gilbert the Magician (@ Grand Luxe)

Mahdi has fooled Penn & Teller, lived in a magic library and performs regularly at The Magic Castle in Hollywood.

The US government records him as an alien of extraordinary ability; he’s won an Allan Slaight Award and has been honoured by Canada. 

Read more.

 

 

 

 

Gabriella Lester interviewed on The Magicians' Podcast Network about her role in Now You See Me LIVE opening in Sydney

Listen to Richard Young and Alan Hudson interview Gabriella Lester on the What's Going On? channel of the Magicians' Podcast Network (also available on Apple Podcasts (listen for free on a 3 day trial)).  

 

From the September 26th Instagram post by The Magicians' Podcast Network: 

OUT NOW! Joining Young & Hudson today is Canada’s Gabriella Lester, the insanely talented 21 year old already carving a path for herself on the highest level.

Topics Discussed:
- Gabriella talks about how she landed the job of associate producer on Fool Us.
- She also talks about her latest role in the upcoming Now You See Me Live show.
- And the hosts discuss Penn & Teller finally being allowed into the Magic Circle.
PLUS: Gabriella answers 20 Magic Questions.

 

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Previously shared on Facebook August 25th. 

From the August 25th Instagram post by Gabriella Lester:

 

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Magic Festivals and Conventions in Canada through the years

What are we missing?  Leave your knowledge in the comments!

 

Magic Festivals

• Magic and Film event, Calgary, 1970s?  [submitted by Ryan Pilling]
• Stouffville Magic Festival, Stouffville, 1982 - 1986  [submitted by Ken McCreedy]
• Magical Arts Festival, Toronto, ~2001 - 2002
• The Capital Magic Festival (Ottawa) August 2008  
  Talent included Harry Anderson, Jeff McBride, The Pendragons, Kreskin, James Biss, Mitch and Mike Hrycan, and Eric Buss.  [submitted by Adam Goldberg]
• The Magic Festival, Vancouver, ~2013 - ???
• WOWFest, Calgary, 2012 - 2019  (organized by Gywn Auger and Ryan Pilling)
• Festival de magie de Québec, Quebec City, 2011 - present
• ReginaCadabra, Regina, 2016
• Ontario Week of Wonder (OWOW) now Ontario Magic Festival, Fergus, 2019 - present
• Magic and Shenanigans, Waterloo, 2025 - present

 

Magic Conventions

• Passport to Magic, Inn on the Park Hotel, Toronto (organized by Norm Wyvern and Larry Silverman.  Attendees included Doug Henning and Dai Vernon.) [submitted by Chris Pilsworth and Ken McCreedy]
• Magie Montreal (organized by Phil and Evelyn Matlin)  [submitted by Chris Pilsworth] 
• Comedy Magic conference (organized by Anthony Lindan) [submitted by Chris Pilsworth]
• NYCAN  
• PCAM  
• CAMaradarie (organized by the Canadian Association of Magicians), 2021 - 2022)
• The Browser's Bash (organized by The Browser's Den of Magic, Jeff Pinsky, Jeff Hinchliffe, and John Talbot), 2015 - 2019, 2024)
• Montreal Magic Jams (organized by Marc Trudel and Derrick Chung)   [submitted by Chris Pilsworth] 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Winnipeg: Magician and the Muse Millennium Centre fundraiser [Oct 3]

Tickets at TheMillenniumCenter.ca 

 

From the September 24th Instagram post by Magician and the Muse:

✨In collaboration with @heritagewpg, we’re thrilled to present a special Magic Show Fundraiser in support of preserving one of Winnipeg’s most beautiful heritage treasures—the Millennium Centre! 

 

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Kitchener & Waterloo: Jack Wise [Dec 10] and Magic & Shenanigans [May 29 - 31, 2026]

Save the dates folks!  Magic & Shenanigans is set to return return May 29-31, 2026.  (See our photos from the 2025 Magic and Shenanigans on Facebook.)

Tickets for Jack Wise at MagicAndShenanigans.com.

 

From the September 18th Instagram post by Magic and Shenanagins: 

We are happy to present Irish magician Jack Wise back for ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Only a limited number of tickets. Don't miss out.

 

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The Canadian Association of Magicians launches new deck!

This is possibly the first Canada-themed magic deck launch since Phil DaCosta's Can-eh-diana deck (which featured 9 Canadian magicians including Julie Eng, Jason Palter, and Bill Abbott) circa 2014.

 

From the Canadian Association of Magicians (CAM): 

A Design That Celebrates Canada

The back design, illustrated by CAM President Ryan Joyce, is packed with hidden nods to our home and native land. 

Look closely and you’ll spot tributes to iconic Canadian wildlife — the moose, goose, puffin, and polar bear — along with imagery that celebrates our vast landscapes and rich culture.

The faces and layout were created by Casey’s Playing Cards, ensuring every detail is perfectly balanced for performance, flourish, and collection. 

Read more to learn about the embedded "performance extras" and how to purchase the deck.

 

Recently CAM has been highlighting the benefits of becoming a member which include:

• a 20% discount on performers insurance,
• a 50% discount on a VANISH Magic Magazine subscription,  
• a 10% discount at The Vanishing Rabbit Magic Shop,  
• a subscription to Northern Peeks, and 
• virtual lectures, debuting with Ekaterina on October 19th.  

 

Visit CAMmagic.org to learn more about their new deck, the benefits of membership, and to join. 

 

From the September 11th Instagram post by the Canadian Association of Magicians: 

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Alliston, Ajax, Richmond Hill, Lacombe: Chris Funk the Wonderist [Oct 16, 18, 19, & Nov 8]

Tickets and additional dates in Florida, California, Arizona, and Michigan at Chris Funk's website.

 

Canadian dates include:

• Oct 16 - The Gibson Cultural Centre - Honda Performance Hall
  Alliston 
• Oct 18 - St. Francis Centre, Ajax 
• Oct 19 - Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts,
  Richmond Hill 
• Nov 8 - Lacombe Performing Arts Centre - Shunda Theatre, 
  Lacombe 

 

From the September 10th Instagram post by the Richmond Hill Centre:

Chris Funk’s REDEFINING WONDER is an engaging multimedia experience that leaves audiences mind-blown. 🪄

 

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Aurora: Destination Unknown [Oct 4]

Tickets at Eventbrite.

 

From the September 17th Facebook post by Jordan Mindbender:

One of Houdini’s most famous and death-defying feats was the suspended straightjacket escape. Invented in the early 1920s, Houdini would be strapped into a reinforced straightjacket and hoisted high into the air, often upside down, sometimes 50 feet above the stage or street. He had only minutes to free himself before gravity and the constraints took their toll. This stunt wasn’t just about strength—it required precision, flexibility, and incredible timing. Houdini performed it in front of thousands, thrilling audiences worldwide, and it became one of his signature public feats.

On October 4th, I’ll be attempting this legendary escape live in Destination Unknown, hanging by my feet above the stage as I race against the clock to break free.  

 

 

 

 

McLean: McLean Medical First Responders Supper and Show [Sep 20]

Tickets from any McLean Medical First Responder.

 

From the September 15th Facebook post by Double Vision:

McLean Medical First Responders ... Get your tickets today from any first responder. This Saturday, Sept. 20th! Twin Magic and Comedy Show! 

 

 

 

 

Honey Harbour: Ian Crawford at the Honey Bee Festival [Oct 4]

For more information visit HoneyBeeFestival.ca 

 

From the September 12th Facebook post by Ian Crawford:

Please join me as I return to the Honey Bee Festval in beautiful Honey Harbour On Oct 4 and support the Georgian Bay Bioshere Reserve.  I’ll be doing some strolling magic and then performing at the Gala Dinner. A sweet day! 

 

 

 

 

 

Ryan Pilling's Magic Library project

Those of you who subscribe to Ryan Pilling's Tips & Tricks for Magicians newsletter have already read about his Magic Library project.  (If you don't subscribe, do so now at Tips & Tricks for Magicians.  It's full of great content, written with heart, and it's FREE.  There are no ads.  Go ahead, we'll wait.)

 

What is Ryan's Magic Library project?  Quoting from his July 31st Tips & Tricks for Magicians newsletter [emphasis added]:

The short summary: A public database to catlogue magic books and their contents. The distinction between this and other archives is that it is interactive, allowing you to add your collection and notes.

I've opened the doors, with the disclaimer that this is still a work in progress. It will feel a bit like walking into a giant empty building with a few books scattered here and there.

Take a look at MagicLibrary.org.

If you want to create an account, you can start adding things to your personal collection, and keeping track of your own magic homework. 

 

Ryan's been noodling the idea for over a decade and it's taking shape beautifully! 

 

From the June 12th Tips & Tricks for Magicians newsletter: 

Too, I wish to emphasize I have no desire to compete with any other archive. I hope to collaborate with and support those existing resources. Actually, my personal project within the project is to create an in-depth research tool for The Linking Ring magazine (back to 1922) to solve that Marlo problem I mentioned. There's nothing like that anywhere.

 

Help Ryan build magic's biggest INTERACTIVE magic book indexing resource.  It's free to join, free to participate, and ad free to boot!

 

Visit MagicLibrary.org to see it in action. 

 

 

Drumheller: The Business of Showbiz with Lothar Malmberg [Sep 21]

From the September 10th Facebook post by Caleb Gordon:

Lothar the Magician is proud to share his Business of Showbiz Workshop: how to avoid the path of the starving artist!

Negotiation and Contracts: what should be in your contracts, and how does one write it?

Manage expectations and keep your bargaining power!

Expenses, taxes and bookkeeping:

What's covered when doing your bookkeeping? What's a write-off, and what's worthwhile?
Are you a sole proprietor? How do you know? These questions (and many more) have answers that Lothar is proud to share with you. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Toronto: Browser's Den of Magic 50th anniversary party! [Nov 16]

Save the date! 

 

From the September 8th post the The Browser's Den of Magic Facebook group: 

Please Save the Date: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2025
That is the date of the 50th Anniversary Party for Browser's Den of Magic!
We will be celebrating fifty years of supplying hobbyist and professional magicians in Toronto and throughout Canada.
More details will follow but for now...PLEASE SAVE THE DATE. 

 

Previously shared on Facebook on September 8th. 

 

 

 

 

 

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Wolfville: Actual Sorcery with Vincenzo Ravina [Sep 20]

Tickets at Al Whittle Theatre. 

 

From the September 5th Instagram post by Vincenzo Ravina: 

There might be: Mind-reading!  A visit from the Tooth Fairy!  Playing cards!  Secret societies!  

 

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Burlington, Niagara Falls, London, & Cambridge: Ryan Edwards and Graemazing [Oct 17, 18, 30, & Nov 7]

Links to tickets at Graemazing's LinkTree. 

 

From the September 6th Instagram post by Graemazing:

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Montreal: Magiestrale Grand Reopening [Sep 22]

The event is FREE but please RSVP at TicketTailor. 

 

From TicketTailor  (English translation (by Google) at follows the original French):

Lundi 22 septembre 2025 – Réouverture officielle de l’école Magiestrale

Pour célébrer la réouverture de l’école de Yannick Lacroix, nous organisons le premier événement conjoint organisé par Magiestrale, le Club de magie de Montréal et le Montreal Magic Jam! 

Au programme :

• Découverture du nouveau local et du tout nouveau coin boutique.
• Rabais de 10 % sur le matériel régulier (étiquettes blanches)
• Rabais de 20 % sur le matériel usagé (étiquettes de couleur)
• Des démos des nouveautés disponibles
• Une mini-conférence surprise offerte par l’équipe du Montreal Magic Jam
• Des prix de présence
• Un mini encan
• Une ambiance magique et de belles rencontres
• Des boissons et quelques collations seront disponibles sur place. 

Read more and RSVP. 

 

 

From TicketTailor  (English translation (by Google) at follows the original French):

Monday, September 22, 2025 – Official Reopening of Magiestrale School

To celebrate the reopening of Yannick Lacroix's school, we are organizing the first joint event organized by Magiestrale, the Montreal Magic Club, and the Montreal Magic Jam!

On the program:

• Discovery of the new premises and the brand-new boutique area.
• 10% discount on regular equipment (white labels)
• 20% discount on used equipment (colored labels)
• Demos of new products available
• A surprise mini-conference offered by the Montreal Magic Jam team
• Door prizes
• A mini-auction
• A magical atmosphere and wonderful encounters
• Drinks and snacks will be available on site.

Read more and RSVP. 

 

See the Montreal Magic Jam's Facebook event Réouverture officielle de l’école Magiestrale 

 

 

 

Ottawa: Magi-Comedy with Chris Pilsworth, Mark Montreuil, and Tavis Maplesden [Sep 25]

Tickets at Eventbrite. 

From the August 25th Facebook post by Chris Pilsworth:

It's not too often that I perform at an event that is open to the public, so I'm super excited to be a part of this great line-up! 

 

 

Previously shared on Facebook on August 25th.

 

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Eric Bedard interviewed by Matthew St. Amand

From the September 2nd post "Now You See It…" by Matthew St. Amand at The Kilominator Chronicles: 

Another one, Eric asked one of the kids pick a card and show it around. After some more hocus pocus, the card appeared in another kid’s hand. It was unreal.

After that one, we returned to our seats and to our conversation.

Eric told me about performing recently at the home of a wealthy business man somewhere in the U.S.

“Ahead of time, I asked them to supply the cards so they could be sure I wasn’t bringing ‘tricky’ magician’s cards with me,” he explained. “When I arrived, there were two sealed decks of cards. I opened them and began…” 

Read more. 

 

 

 

 

 

Toronto: No Secrets with Scott Hammell [Oct 14 - 19]

Tickets at Eventbrite. 

 

From the August 25th Instagram post by Scott Hammell:

Toronto! I'm going to be performing my new live shows at Red Sandcastle Theatre October 14 - October 19. Come say hello! 

 

 

 

 

 

New York: Mark Clearview's One New Hour [Sep 22]

Tickets at Eventbrite.

 

From the August 26th Instagram post by Mark Clearview:

I've been putting together an hour show I actually like 🪄
Would love to share it with you.
Sep 22. 7:30pm. The Triad.  

 

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