From Eventbrite:
The magic that has captivated audiences around the world is coming home! Experience Canadian Champion Nathaniel Rankin live.
Experience ASTONISHMENT with Nathaniel Rankin!On Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM, Canadian Champion of Magic Nathaniel Rankin brings his acclaimed show ASTONISHMENT to Lily Lake Pavilion for an unforgettable night of magic, mind reading, comedy and extraordinary circus artistry.
Found at the October 27 Facebook post by Bernard Cormier.
From the October 24th Facebook post by Gabriella Lester:
Check out the magic category… featuring my favorite clue about Shawn Farquhar🙂
Previously shared on Facebook October 23.
From the Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club (Ring 17) website:
An Evening with Dan Harlan
First, experience Dan where his magic is meant to be seen. In front of a live audience.
This will be an intimate evening of astonishing, inventive and wonderfully entertaining magic from a performer who has spent a lifetime turning ordinary objects and everyday moments into something impossible.
Open to the public
Read more and buy tickets.
Lecture for Magicians
On Wednesday evening, Dan shifts from performer to teacher.
Known as one of the most creative minds in modern magic, Dan brings an enormous depth of experience to both the creation and performance of magic. Expect strong practical material, clever methods and, perhaps most importantly, the thinking behind what makes an effect connect with an audience.
Read more.
Director’s Cut: Take Your Magic to the Next Level
What if you could have one of magic's most creative minds take a fresh look at your favourite routine and help make it even better?
In this unique, highly interactive workshop, legendary magician, creator and teacher Dan Harlan invites each participant to bring one prepared piece of magic to perform for him.
Drawing on more than four decades of experience, Dan will offer personalized feedback, creative insights and practical suggestions to help refine everything from technique and timing to presentation, structure and audience engagement.
Think of it as having your own personal magic director — someone who can help you see new possibilities in a routine you thought you already knew inside and out.
Read more and buy tickets.
From the October 22nd Instagram post by Murray Hatfield:
Don't miss a night of good food, great magic and a ton of fun - with AbracaDinner - A Magical Dinner Show for an Adult Audience. Featuring some of Vancouver Island's finest comedy magicians.
Back in September, we posted about the show "Houdini's Legacy -- Calgary's Masters of Magic." On Tuesday, it was covered in the Calgary Herald!
From the October 20th article "Calgary magicians to honour one of the greatest" by Louis B. Hobson at the Calgary Herald:
[Dayle] Krall is the only woman in the world currently performing Houdini’s Water Cell Escape in the original upside-down position. Her repertoire also includes the Milk Can, the canvas straightjacket and The Cube.
Krall is joined in this Houdini tribute by such Calgary magicians as Paul Alberstat, Michael Berends, James Jordan, Ryan Pilling, Malcolm Russell, Richard Sherry, Yeats Wong and Amilee Hagon.
For tickets and more information visit TheGrandYYC.ca/houdini.
With thanks to Yeatland Wong and Ryan Pilling for letting us know!
A new monthly show in Calgary!
Tickets for the Nov 22nd show at Eventbrite.
From The Royal Canadian Entertainment Company website:
REGALIA
Monthly at the Bank and Baron P.U.B.With:
- Chris Wonder - The Prince of Entertainment,
- Lok Holmes - The Count of Chaos, and
- Jason Circus - Alberta Juggling King of Comedy
With thanks to Gwyn Auger for letting us know!
Tickets at Eventbrite.
From the October 19th Instagram post by Ian Batterbury:
This Friday, October 23rd! Come to the beautiful Ocala Winery to experience this hit comedy mentalism show that’s been touring Ontario for the last year.
Previously shared on Facebook October 19.
For more information and to buy tickets to Sherlock, Dracula, & la Séance, visit Pierre Hamon's site at mentaliste.ca.
You can also see Pierre at The Magic Table.
Found at the October 16th Facebook post by Renne-Claude Auclair.
Previously shared on Facebook October 16.
From the October 14th Instagram post by Chris Gowen:
We're bringing something extraordinary to the stage at Le Grand Cirque on October 24! Magician Chris Gowen will be joining us for an evening of incredible illusions, clever tricks, and plenty of "How did he DO that?!" moments.
From Eventbrite:
The show will be emceed by Rob Teszka, President of the Fraser Valley Magic Company, who will perform his trademark charming and irreverent magic. When he’s not on tour, Rob produces and hosts the Parlour Magic Show, Vancouver’s very own long-running magic variety show.
Rob will be joined by magicians Jeff Christensen, Christopher Taylor, David Moses, and Mark (Marco) Scivier.
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From Government House - SK:
🦸 Dress up in your Halloween costumes and head to Government House for an afternoon of free, family fun!
🍬 Trick or treat throughout the many rooms within the former home of the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, restored to its 1905 charm.
🪄 Enjoy a family friendly Halloween magic show featuring one of Saskatchewan’s best family magic acts, Danny Kazam!
Found at the September 29th Facebook post by Government House - Saskatchewan.
From Eventbrite:
Join us for a magical brunch filled with fun, laughter, and delicious food! Leif David, an internationally award-winning magician with over 30 years of experience, will dazzle you with his incredible close-up and stage magic. Known for his family-friendly performances, Leif's show is packed with clean comedy and tons of audience participation, making volunteers the stars of the show!
From the September 29th Facebook post by Oxford Capitol Theatre:
Today, Abbott is the creator and star of The Magic Hideaway, an intimate theatrical experience presented inside the historic Casa Monica Resort & Spa in St. Augustine, Florida. The acclaimed show has become one of the city’s most sought-after entertainment experiences, combining astonishing close-up magic, psychological illusion, storytelling and Abbott’s signature wit.
Found at the September 29th Facebook post by Brian Hebert at the St. John Magic Circle.
"the finest location for up to date information on magic in Canada."Canada's Magic is offering, for the rest of October, a 40% discount on the listed price of any one year advertising package. Qualifying packages include the Platinum, Gold, and Silver annual rates. (This offer does not include Sponsored Posts or being Our Friend.)
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For more information and tickets visit ArtsAndCultureCentre.com/stjohns/Online/default.asp
From the October 6th Instagram post by Michael Conway:
Looking forward to Christmas shows at the Barbara Barrett Theatre!
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From Eventbrite [emphasis added]:
East Van legend Travis Bernhardt, who comedian Dino Archie once called the "hardest guy to follow in Vancouver," has been touring his award-winning magic shows (as well as multiple award-winning comedy shows) across Canada since 2008.
Step right up! One man, countless skills, and zero dull moments. James Jordan blends magic, juggling, music, and comedy into a fast-paced spectacle that’s wowed audiences from comedy clubs to festivals worldwide.
From ChanceGonzalez.com:
And for the first time Chance has enlisted a very special guest; prepare to be spellbound by a special performance from Miss Ellie. At just 10 years old, she has been perfecting her magic for over half her life, bringing a level of wonder and skill that will absolutely blow you away!
See the Facebook event for The Magic Way.
Jesse Campbell has 2 shows in Fredericton on October 24th.
Family show matinee information from the Fredericton Capital Region:
Inspired by the wonder and community spirit of New Brunswick magic legend Perley the Magician, Jesse Campbell brings his biggest family magic show ever to Delta Hotels by Marriott Fredericton!
Evening (mature audience) show information from Eventbrite:
A Night Out at the Delta with Jesse Campbell Magic (Adults Only)
Inspired by New Brunswick magic legend Perley the Magician, Jesse has performed more than 1,500 professional shows across Atlantic Canada, amassed over 100 million social media views, and was recognized as the 2024 Fredericton Community Votes Platinum Winner for both Entertainer and Entertainment.
There were 25 posts at Canada's Magic this month. Here are the top 5 posts in the previous 30
days:
5. Ottawa: Eric Bedard lecture [Sep 23] - By all accounts, a great time was had!
4. Broken wand: John "Melrick" Stenning- Our sincere condolences to John's family and friends at this difficult time.
3. Calgary: Houdini's Legacy -- Calgary's Masters of Magic [Oct 23] - This is sure to be a fabulous show!
2. 52 Plus Joker online auction [Oct 23] - Coming up soon!
1. [Guest post] Curtis - Vancouver's Golden Man of Magic - With thanks to The Magic Demon for this wonderful post about Curtis!
From AbraCanAda.ca:
All the fun of lectures, shows, sessions, and socializing without needing a passport. This event will celebrate and showcase the talent of our Canadian conjurors.
Planning to make magic in Spring 2027 in the Quebec-Windsor corridor.
Previously shared on Facebook September 27.
For tickets and more information about the public show, visit parlourmagic.ca
From the September 26th Facebook post by Bill Abbott:
Bill Abbott’s Opener Workshop: A One-On-One Hands On Experience
In Bill Abbott’s Opener Workshop, you’ll take a closer look at what makes an opener effective and how to apply those ideas to your own material. The goal is simple: help you build an opener that works reliably in real performance situations.
Read more and reserve your spot.
Previously shared on Facebook September 26.
From the September 26th Facebook post by Bill Abbott:
Secrets Of The Magic Hideaway The Architecture of Luxury Magic
For the first time, magician Bill Abbott shares the real-world material behind his weekly luxury magic experience at the Casa Monica Resort & Spa in historic St. Augustine, Florida.
This exclusive Toronto lecture goes beyond tricks and into working professional routines designed for discerning, high-end audiences. Bill will break down select effects exactly as they are performed—focusing on structure, pacing, audience management, scripting, and the subtle thinking that allows the magic to feel effortless, elegant, and deeply personal.Read more.
Previously shared on Facebook September 26.
From the September 24th Facebook post by Bill Abbott:
On Thursday, October 8, I’ll be taking the stage at Parlour Magic at Tranzac for a special solo evening in Toronto.
This one feels particularly special. Toronto is where I grew up, discovered magic, studied psychology and sociology, and began performing professionally. Since then, that journey has taken me through more than 5,000 performances in 11 countries, with my original magic appearing on America’s Got Talent, Netflix, NBC, FOX, Penn & Teller: Fool Us and more.
Read more.
Previously shared on Facebook September 24.
A reminder that October's Parlour Magic show features Bill Abbott! Tickets and more information at MagicParlour.ca
The following is a guest post from Ryan Pilling.
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Opening Night at Parlour Magic at TranzacWhen it was confirmed I'd be flying from Calgary to Toronto to facilitate a conference, the first thing I did was look up Canada's Magic blog, as the go-to source for Canadian magical goings-on, to see if my trip would align with any club meetings or lectures. It was there I heard about the launch of a new monthly show starting up in Toronto presenting magic in a cozy parlour setting. Lucky me!
Then I saw the line-up for the show; hosted by series producer Ian Crawford featuring acts from Rob Fishbaum, Jeff Hinchliffe, and Nick Wallace. I know them all, by reputation or personal experience, to be top notch presenters. Very lucky me!Finally the day had arrived. I made my way on a warm September night, walking three blocks from the subway station. Perhaps it was not being accustomed to the Toronto humidity, perhaps it was my excitement for the show, but I arrived moist.
The TRANZAC, which long ago stood for something-something New Zealand / Australia something¹, is now a home for Toronto's independent music community. Any night of the week you can drop in and find local musicians kicking off a new show every two hours. It's a lively space and I very nearly succumbed to the siren call of a banjo being tuned in the other room.
To the left, however, I heard the sounds of cheers and applause. Guests who had arrived early were already being dazzled, even a little razzled, with pre-show close-up magic. In the hallway I watched Fish the Magish (Rob) melt minds as easily as he melted rubber bands.
One music-fan passing by asked "What's going on here?" He was told "A magic show!" and he pulled an oddly curious expression. "Oh, I didn't know people still did that sorta thing." He turned right, into the Bluegrass room.
The show was in The Living Room at the TRANZAC, an aptly named space with a brick fireplace, a handful of well-worn upholstered chairs, and decorated exclusively with pictures of cats. The room was filled to capacity with folding chairs for a sold-out crowd to witness the inaugural edition of Parlour Magic.
Ian Crawford stepped up, as host for the evening, to welcome the enthusiastic crowd. He quickly kicked things off with one mindreading miracle before introducing the first of his trio of tricksters.
Ian Crawford warms up the crowd.
Photo credit: Ryan Pilling
Ian Crawford with a between-act treat!
Photo credit: Ryan Pilling
The laughter rarely ceased during Rob Fishbaum's turn thanks to a fast-paced delivery of jokes and visual gags. I have a hard time recalling the individual items amongst the fun-filled frenzy. A testament of personality being more important than tricks. At one point he had crowned himself king, and he smashed a world record for solving a Rubik's cube. All in a day's work. His friendly style pulls people in, and his smooth presentation of good magic assures everyone they are in for a great show. A perfect opening act to set the rest of the performers up for smooth sailing.
Rob Fishbaum with a wardrobe adjustment
Photo credit: Ryan Pilling
You can take the teacher out of the school,
but you can't take the school out of the teacher!
Photo credit: Ryan Pilling
A headdress worthy of royalty!
Photo credit: Ryan Pilling
Next Jeff Hinchliffe, introduced as an underground legend, surfaced with only two decks of cards. One red, one blue. That's all he needed to deal out straight miracles to this full house. If you're familiar with card magic, you may catch a hint of common plots but Jeff transforms them into something more. It would be dismissive to call it "a variation on Chicago Opener" when his clever restructuring has turned a bar trick into a parlour performance piece. Everything he did landed multiple hits of strong magic leaving the audience's brains well-pummelled and mushy. His closer, which may sound tedious on paper, had the whole audience fixed on the progressive reveals, murmuring "no way" as cards were counted out in perfect pairs.
Red? Or blue?
Photo credit: Ryan Pilling
The choice is yours!
Photo credit: Ryan Pilling
A quick lession in neurobiology.
Photo credit: Ryan Pilling
With no recovery time granted, Ian introduced the final act; "as seen on America's Got Talent" Nick Wallace. The audience immediately realizes this fella is a bit... different. He specializes in teasing maximum anticipation from long pauses in a delightfully unsettling way, like approaching a corner in a haunted house. I know Nick also puts a lot of effort into the visual look and staging of his act, which felt a bit cramped in the living room, wedged between the piano and drumset.
Looking for inspiration.
Photo credit: Ryan Pilling
Part of the show took place in a satellite location outside of the building.
Photo credit: Ryan Pilling
Nothing to see here!
Photo credit: Ryan Pilling
It did, however, add that much more tension for those finding themselves within arms reach of a serrated animal trap ready to snap. The huge round of applause was partly in appreciation of Nick's beautiful magic, which feels like more than just tricks, but also a celebration that nobody died.
This does not look easy!
Photo credit: Ryan Pilling
I was expecting to attend a little show with some local magicians. What I got was a top-notch evening which would be perfectly at home in the Magic Castle. I'm thankful that Ian is making a place where we can we can still 'do this sorta thing.'
A fantastic line-up for a fabulous opening night!
Photo credit: Ryan Pilling
Parlour Magic at TRANZAC is on once a month, with fresh acts, through to February 2027. See MagicParlour.ca for shows, guests, and tickets.
The incredible talent line-up for the first 6 months!
Photo credit: Ryan Pilling
Our generous guest post author relaxing after the show.
Thank you Ryan for guest posting at Canada's Magic!
For more information about Parlour Magic at Tranzac, visit their website at MagicParlour.ca and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
Here are some additional photos of the show from the September 13th Instagram posts at Canada's Magic:
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