Hollywood: Billy Hsueh at The Magic Castle [Jun 15 - 21]

From the May 27 Instagram post by Billy Hsueh:

I’m excited to be back at @magiccastlehollywood June 15–21!  

Read more. 

 

Previously shared on Facebook May 27. 

 

 

 

 

Toronto: Javi Benitez workshop [Jun 3]

From the May 31st Facebook post by James Alan at the Sid Lorraine Hat & Rabbit Club Facebook group: 

We're extending members a last minute invitation to a special workshop with Javi Benitez. (Javi has been on Fool Us twice and did a virtual lecture for the club during the pandemic.)

It's Wednesday, June 3 at 7pm, near Yonge and Eglinton.  

$100 per person.

Read more. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Top 5 posts in May 2026

There were 22 posts at Canada's Magic this month.  Here are the top 5 posts in the previous 30 days:

        

5.  Shawn Farquhar and Friends at TED2026 in Conjurly- Congratulations to everyone involved in creating a magical TED experience in 2026! 

4.  Winnipeg: Cabinet of Curiosities -- Masquerade [May 7] - Tell us all about it!

3.  Thank you to our personal sponsors for May 2026! - We appreciate each and every one of you!  Thank you!

2.  Regina: Marc Trudel lecture [May 27] - Were you there?  Tell us about your experience!

 

and the most viewed post this month  ...

1.  Ian Stewart's earned three Guinness World Records in 2026! - Well done Ian!  Congratulations!

 

 

 

 

ICYMI: New additions to the Screening Room at Magicana

Three videos have recently been added to the Screening Room at Magicana.

 

From the April 14th article "Back to the Screening Room" by James Alan at Magicana: 

So with these challenges in mind and wanting to adhere to Prof. Edwin Dawes’ motto (“Collect, Collate, Communicate!”) we want to share video from the collection on a regular a basis. Our working title for the series is “The Good, The Bad and the… You Decide”.  

We want to begin with this recording of Lewis Ganson. This is a short excerpt where he performs “The Diminishing Cards.” (Please note this clip has no audio.) 

Read more and watch video. 

 

 

From the May 5th article "Principles, Deceptions and a Phantasy" by James Alan at Magicana: 

Continuing our series of “The Good, The Bad and the… You Decide” we are pleased to share two clips from Arthur Buckley. (If you missed the previous release featuring Lewis Ganson, consider stopping there first.)

Read more and watch video.

 

 

 

 

Gabriella Lester in Forbes!

ICYMI, from the May 27 article "Why Hollywood And The Creator Economy Are Trading Places" by Taylor Reilly in Forbes:

Gabriella Lester, is no different. A touring magician, a Magic Castle headliner, and a Penn & Teller Fool Us alum, she joined the four Horsemen of Lionsgate's Now You See Me LIVE for its 2025 Sydney Opera House premiere. Her social channels alone are now pulling roughly 100 million views a month. 

Read more.

Found at the May 27 Facebook post by Gabriella Lester.

Previously shared on Facebook May 27.

 

Also ICYMI, the folks at the Canadian Association of Magicians named Gabriella their Canadian Magician of the Year for 2025! 

 

 

 

 

New Westminster: Lectures by Nathan Coe Marsh [Jun 1] and Ice McDonald [Jun 15]

Tickets and more information at the Vancouver Magic Circle website. 

 

From IBM Ring 92: 

Monday, June 1

Nathan is in Vancouver between headline performances on cruise ships. Because of baggage limitations he is only bringing and sharing actual material he is currently performing for real audiences on real world gigs. 

Read more and buy tickets. 

Previously shared on Facebook May 26.

 

From IBM Ring 92:  

Monday, June 15

When Kenrick was 10-years old he was given a used magic kit from a second-hand store that was incomplete and missing pieces. That magic kit was the key to revealing a passion and natural talent that would later becoming a life-long career, which would transform Kenrick into “ICE McDonald.” 

Read more and buy tickets. 


Previously shared on Facebook May 25.

 

 

Regina: Marc Trudel lecture [May 27]

See Marc lecture in Regina while he's touring Saskatchewan with his French school assembly shows.  We saw him lecture in Toronto a couple of years ago and learned a lot!

 

From the May 26th Facebook post by Marc Trudel at SaskMagic:

Wednesday 27th at the Regent Family Restaurant  
3823 Sherwood Dr, Regina, SK S4R 4A8

Hope to see you there!

About Marc Trudel:

A two-time Canadian Magic Champion and the first recipient of the prestigious Grand Prix de Magie Michel Cailloux, Marc Trudel has built a reputation that goes far beyond the stage. With over 25 years of performing experience — from intimate close-up settings to full theatrical productions — he is recognized by his peers as a creator, consultant, lecturer, and educator of the highest calibre. 

Read more. 

 

 

Previously shared on Facebook May 26. 

 

 

 

 

 

How did four magicians fair as fares on Cash Cab Canada S10E08?

How do Ian Batterbury, Rob Fishbaum, Gambit, and Jason Lam fair as fares on Cash Cab Canada S10E08?  Stream on Crave and find out!

 

Found at the May 14th Facebook post by Ian Batterbury. 

 

Previously shared on Facebook May 14.

 

 

Winnipeg: Defy Reality [Jun 6]

Tickets at https://www.bloomtickets.ca/event/1217?DaredevilsofDeception-DefyReality 

 

From at the May 22nd Instagram post by Patrick Gregoire: 

🔥 Brand new show at the Rec Room Seasons of Tuxedo in Winnipeg - just 2 weekends away! 

Read more. 

 

 

 

 

Ian Stewart's earned three Guinness World Records in 2026!

Ian's done it again!  Earlier this year we reported that he reclaimed the Guinness World Record for "The most stage illusion tricks performed in three minutes (27), January 14." 

He's also earned:

• The most magic tricks performed blindfolded in one minute is (46) on January 14, and
• The longest duration juggling three flaming torches (5 min, 33.82 sec) on March 14 

 

Congratulations Ian! 

 

Found at the May 19th Instagram post by Ian Stewart. 

 

A reminder that the number of Canadian World Record holding magicians is eighteen! 

• Doug The Great:  Heaviest Stilts Mastered.  [Guinness World Record - 2002], Tallest Stilts Mastered [Guinness World Record - 2023]. 
• Scott Hammell:  Highest Suspension Straitjacket Escape. [Guinness World Record]
• Lucas Wilson:  Fastest Suspension Straitjacket Escape. [Guinness World Record - 2011]
• Carisa Hendrix:  Longest duration fire torch teething. [Guinness World Record - 2012]
• Michael Francis:  Most one-handed coin rolls in a minute. [Guinness World Record - 2013], and The farthest distance to "walk the dog" with a yo-yo. [Guinness World Record - 2023]
  
• Mark Correia:  Longest Amount of Time Wearing a Straitjacket. [World Record - 2014] 
• The Sentimentalists:  (Chris Mysterion and Steffi Kay) Most items transferred from one mentalist to another.  [World Record - 2017] 
• Gordon Precious:  Oldest heli-skier [World Record - 2019]
• Big Trick Energy: (Led by Chris Ramsay, Eric Leclerc, Wes Barker, and Alex Boyer) The largest online video chain of people performing a magic trick.  [Guinness World Record - 2021]
  
• Rod Chow:  Owner of the World's Narrowest Commercial Building  [Guinness World Record - 2021]
• Aaron Matthews and Christoper Campbell: First Danger and Thrill Show performed within the Metaverse.  [Online World Record - 2021]
• Anastasia Synn:  The most technological implants in the body (female) is 52 and was achieved by Anastasia Synn [Guinness World Record - 2023]
• Ian Stewart: Greatest distance travelled whilst juggling three chainsaws [Guinness World Record - 2017], Farthest distance travelled while juggling a chainsaw and two balls [Guinness World Record - 2018], Most consecutive chainsaw juggling catches [Guinness World Record - 2019],
  Most consecutive juggling catches (chainsaw and two balls) [Guinness World Record - 2020],
  Most consecutive juggling catches (chainsaw and 2 balls) on a balance board [Guinness World Record - 2021], Most consecutive juggling catches (3 mauls) [Guinness World Record - 2021], Most jellyfish fire extinguishes in one minute [Guinness World Record - 2021], Most magic tricks performed in one minute [Guinness World Record - 2024], Most magic tricks performed blindfolded in one minute [Guinness World Record - 2024, 2026], The most stage illusion tricks performed in three minutes [Guinness World Record - 2026], The longest duration juggling three flaming torches (5 min, 33.82 sec) on [Guinness World Record - 2026]

 

 

Windsor: Magic Box -- An Evening of Wonder [May 23]

Tickets at Eventbrite. 

 

From the May 13th Facebook post by Chris Philpott:

4 magicians. 2 countries. 1 unforgettable night. Windsor, May 23. 

Eric Bedard, Dreygon, Johnny New York and I return to the Shadowbox Theatre for an outstanding and awe-inspiring evening of magic and mentalism that will leave you wide-eyed and thirsty for more! 

Read more. 

 

Previously shared on Facebook May 15. 

 

 

 

 

 

New Westminster: Eric Buss at Hidden Wonders [Oct 15 - 18]

Tickets and more information at TicketTailor.com/events/hiddenwonders.

 

From the May 17th Facebook post by Hidden Wonders: 

Hidden Wonders is hosting a very special weekend and tickets are already selling fast for this experience in October! 

Read more. 

 

 

Previously shared on Facebook May 17. 

 

 

 

 

 

Brandon: Magic at the Manitoba Summer Fair [Jun 3 - 7]

Visit ProvincialExhibition.com: 

Entertainment by:

• Doodles the Clown,
• Bella Magic,  and
• The Magician and the Muse (Chanelle Munroe and Sean Watson)

For more information and tickets, visit ProvincialExhibition.com. 

 

From the May 17th Facebook post by Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba:

🎭 Back by popular demand, Wayne Lee is returning to the Manitoba Summer Fair!
Wayne Lee brings a high-energy hypnosis experience packed with huge laughs, jaw-dropping moments, and unforgettable audience participation. Fast-paced, family-friendly, and wildly entertaining, this crowd-favourite show turns everyday volunteers into the stars of the stage in the most hilarious ways imaginable. 

Read more. 

 

Found at the May 17th Facebook post by Sean Watson. 

 

 

 

 

Halifax: Anmol Magic -- Out of This World [May 23]

Tickets and more information at BellaRoseArtsCentre.com

 

From the May 13th Instagram post by the Bella Rose Arts Centre: 

For the first time ever, the sensational magician and mentalist Anmol Magic brings his spectacular “Out of This World” Canada Tour 2026 to the stage at Bella Rose Arts Centre, Halifax — welcoming audiences from across the region. 

Read more. 

 

 

Found at the May 17th Facebook post by Bernard Cormier at the Magic Circle of St. John. 

 

 

 

 

 

Edmonton: Magic Mania -- Puttin' On The Hits! [Jun 12]

Tickets and more information at ShowPass.com 

 

From the May 6th Facebook post by Jordan Sabo: 

Magic Mania returns on Friday, June 12th 

Read more. 

 

Updated Facebook post from May 12. 

 

Previously shared on Facebook May 7. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shawn Farquhar and Friends at TED2026 in Conjurly

From the May 6th article "Shawn Farquhar and Friends Bring Wonder to TED2026" by James Lauffer at Conjurly: 

Attendees at the TED2026 conference had a unique opportunity beyond the signature talks that share paradigm-shifting ideas and the chance to interact with some of the world’s brightest and most influential thinkers. Thanks to Shawn Farquhar and a select group of five additional magicians, they were able to experience wonder even beyond the typical awe-inspiring experience TED is known for. 

Read more. 

 

Found at the May 6th Facebook post by Alyx Hilshey.

Previously shared on Facebook May 6. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you to our personal sponsors for May 2026!

A quick reminder of our earlier Mail as Medicine request for Katie Hunt.  If you have the time, Katie and Doug would both benefit from hearing from their friends!

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UPDATE about season 12 Fool Us applications

From Michael Close's May 6th Facebook post:

The cutoff date for submissions has been moved to June 30, 2026 

Read more.

 

Previously shared on Facebook May 6. 

 

 

 

 

Congratulations to the 2026 winners of the Milbourne Christopher Award!

We're excited to see the names Paul Romhany (VANISH Magic Magazine) and Juliana Chen on the list!   Congratulations to all of the winners!

 

From the TheChristopherFoundation.com: 

2026 Foundation Award Winners

• Literary Award - Paul Romhany
• Rising Star Award - TJ Salta
• Close-up Award - Jim Sisti
• Ambassador of Magic - Scott Wells
• Masters Award - Peter Samelson
• Award of Excellence - Juliana Chen
• Lifetime Achievement Award - Paul Fidler
• Magic History Preservationist - Dr. Bruce Averbook

Read more. 

​ 

Previously shared on Facebook May 8. 

 

 

 

 

 

Toronto and Montreal: Gianarlo Scalia shows, lectures, and workshops [TO: May 18 - 20; Mtl: May 27 - 30]

Toronto (hosted by the Sid Lorraine Hat & Rabbit Club, IBM Ring 17):

• workshop May 18 - details and tickets 
• show:  Chaos  - May 19  - details and tickets  
• lecture May 20 - details and tickets  

 

Montreal (hosted by the Montreal Magic Jam):

• show:  Strange Things Happen  - May 27 - details and tickets
• lecture May 28  [details TBA]
• workshop May 29 /30  [tentative, details TBA] 

 

 For tickets and more information visit MontrealMagicJam.com

 

 

Woonsocket: Vitaly -- An Evening of Wonders [May 16]

From the April 23rd Facebook post by the Stadium Theatre Performing Arts Centre: 

After stumping Penn & Teller THREE times on their hit TV show Fool Us, VITALY brings his latest and most ambitious production to the stage with An Evening of Wonders.
Combining breathtaking visuals with Vitaly’s captivating style, An Evening of Wonders is an interactive theatrical experience that takes the audience on a magical journey. 

Read more and buy tickets. 

 

Previously shared on Facebook April 23. 

 

 

 

 

 

Canadiana in the May issue of VANISH (#142)

Lots of Canadiana in this month's issue of VANISH (#142):

• Gracing the cover is Wes Barker, with accompanying 9 page feature,
• Connie Boyd writes about Josephine Lee and Femme,
• The first of a three part behind the scenes series with Champions of Magic in Toronto, and
• Our thoughts about Michael Close's class Explorer 2: Build Your Skills

Read about these and much more in the May issue of VANISH Magic Magazine!

 

Catch a sneak peek into the issue in the May 1st Instagram post by VANISH.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you to our May 2026 sponsors!

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This site would not be possible without their backing.

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Winnipeg: Cabinet of Curiosities -- Masquerade [May 7]

For tickets and more information, visit MyParkTheatre.com.

 

From the May 3rd Instagram post by Patrick Gregoire: 

Variety circus show featuring mind-reading, comedy, circus, burlesque, and dance.

Read more.

 

Montreal: Jaana Felicitas & Nikolai Striebel Lecture [May 11]

Early bird discount until May 5! 

 

From The Montreal Magic Jam: 

Magic doesn’t only happen in the hands. It happens in the body.

In this lecture we explore the connection between magic and movement. How timing, posture, rhythm, and direction shape what an audience sees— and what they don’t see. Sometimes a small shift of the body is stronger than the most complicated sleight of hand.

Using pieces from our own work, we share ideas, techniques, and practical thinking about staging magic physically. How do you guide attention without words? How can movement create meaning, tension, and surprise?

Read more and buy tickets. 

 

 

 

 

Top 5 posts in April 2026

There were 24 posts at Canada's Magic this month.  Here are the top 5 posts in the previous 30 days:

        

5.  BC, AB, SK, & MB: Darcy Oake [Oct 9 - 24] - Catch Darcy on his Canadian tour in the fall! 

4.  Toronto: Chaos with Giancarlo Scalia [May 19] - We just found out Giancarlo will be in Montreal.  As with Toronto, there will be a show, a lecture, and a workshop!

3.  Request: Nominate Dale Harney for the Alberta Award of Excellence - Have you made your submission in support of Dale?

2.  Toronto: 52 Secrets [Apr 30 debut] - Opening night's tonight!  Who is the masked magician?

 

and the most viewed post this month  ...

1.  Broken wand: Glenn Ottaway - Our condolences to Glenn's family and friends.  We will post more information as it becomes available.

 

 

 

 

Chris Mayhew interviewed by Randy Ai

From the April 26th upload "Toronto Magician Chris Mayhew Full Interview - The Randy Ai Show Episode 4" at the Randy Ai YouTube channel:

From the smoky philosophy of "What is magic?" to a hands-on demonstration of mind-bending illusions, Chris Mayhew shares the secrets of his craft and his unique professional journey. 

Read more and watch interview. 

 

Found at the April 28th Facebook post by Chris Mayhew. 

 

 

 

 

Halifax: Actual Sorcery with Vincenzo Ravina [May 23]

For tickets and more information, visit ActualWizard.ca. 

 

From the April 27th Instagram post by Vincenzo Ravina: 

On Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 7:30 pm, actual wizard and Halifax magician Vincenzo Ravina returns to the illustrious and mysterious Bus Stop Theatre with his newest weird magic show! This show is for you, specifically and in particular. 

Read more. 

 

 

 

 

 

Mirrors vs video camera for practise -- a false dichotomy?

Last September we had the pleasure of listening to two well respected master card magicians speak.  Both of them touched on the topic of practise.  

• Magician A suggested that reviewing video recording of one's performance was optimal because among other things, magicians are unlikely to catch a poorly performed sleight in the mirror.*  
• Magician B suggested that performing in front of a mirror was the way to go, because you need to learn how to adjust in real time, if something goes wrong in the execution of a move.        

They both raised valid points.  We got to wondering how you, dear readers, practise?

In October, we asked the following on Facebook and Instagram:

What do you do when you practise?  Do you:
A. Use a mirror 
B. Video record the session 
C. Both of the above 
D. None of the above 
E. I don’t practise 

 

Seven people replied.  Two were 3-way mirror responses, two were video responses, we had two responses from those who do neither, and one of you have a very thoughtful practise involving both mirrors and video.  

The practise preference was divided along social media platforms. 

• Facebook preferred video,

• Instagram favours mirrors or neither. 

 (With N=7 it's difficult to draw meaningful inferences.  We found it interesting nonetheless.) 

From the April 27th Instagram post @CanadasMagicDotCom: 

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A thought from the pro-video camp:

• Chris Yuill wrote: 
  " If you use a mirror but look down to look at the props you miss seeing what happened at that moment. Just my opinion.
  
  "PS if you video yourself to post on social media, watch the video first before posting. See too many crappy videos of crappy done magic on FB and the gram." 
  
  

 

A very thorough and insightful answer from Eric Bedard, who kindly took the time on October 2nd to write [emphasis added]:

"Mirror at home when first learning a new sleight or routine (3 mirrors one head on, two at 45 degrees on each side), also practice facing the mirror, then turn right angle to one side so you can see what people see over your shoulder or looking behind you, then repeat on the other side - when you are satisfied that you do not flash, then record at home several times while tweaking, adjusting blocking, checking script and timing, etc. and then definitely record the first time if it is a stand up routine. Close-up if you do all of the above, you should be bullet proof when you perform. However, you will continue to make adjustments and improvements once you have performed the first 100 times - in Martial arts it is said that you must do a move 10,000 times before you can start to really learn it - in Magic it is not 10,00 but definitely after you have field tested a routine, trick or sleight a minimum of 100 times, you can start to really understand the subtleties involved. Real world practice is best, just make sure you are bullet proof before you perform out in the world or you make us all look bad. Carry on......" 

 

We have nothing to add to Eric's excellent answer.  It seems that the method of practise is often presented as a false dichotomy.  One or the other.  In reality, a blend of both may be the recipe for optimal results.

In the comments, let us know whether you use mirrors or video or both in your practise!

-- 

* We have heard it said that when practising in front of a mirror, magicians are more likely to blink while performing the sleight, and therefore will be unable to see themselves flash or make a mistake.  We wondered if there was any literature to back this claim.  This is what we found: 

• From a 2022 paper by Anthony Barnhart [emphasis added]:
  "Indeed, magicians were more likely to blink when engaging in deceptive action than when not, and blinking was more prevalent when performing more difficult sleights. However, this tactical blinking was only evident in the performance setting." [1] 
  
  
• A quote from Anthony from a September 2022 article [emphasis added]:
  "'While my magician participants were more likely to blink their eyes when carrying out deceptive action than when not, this tendency was increased in a performance setting without a mirror compared to a rehearsal setting with a mirror,' Barnhart explained to PsyPost. 'This was surprising and didn’t match the predictions from the world of magic.'" [2]

 
Other thoughts about practising in front of a mirror:

• "Do not watch yourself in a mirror as you practise. You cannot perform the action naturally if you divide your attention between what you do and how it looks. Moreover, mirror watching has a tendency to cause the eyes to widen; this is not attractive and can become a fixed habit." [3]

References: 

1. Barnhart, A. S., Richardson, K., & Eric, S. (2022). Tactical blinking in magicians: A tool for self-and other-deception. Psychology of Consciousness: Theory, Research, and Practice, 9(3), 257. DOI:10.1037/cns0000321
   
   
2. Ellwood, B. (2022). Study suggests magicians unconsciously blink their eyes to manipulate the audience during difficult tricks.  PsyPost.
   https://www.psypost.org/study-suggests-magicians-unconsciously-blink-their-eyes-to-manipulate-the-audience-during-difficult-tricks/
   
   
3. Hugard, J, Braue, F. (1948). The Royal Road to Card Magic. pg 358

 

 

 

 

 

Broken wand: Glenn Ottaway

Updated May 1st to add:

•  link to Tim's May 1st Facebook post with a link to the obituary and a time change for the celebration of life

 

We were informed of the recent passing of Glenn Ottaway.  We will post more information as it becomes available. 

Our sincere condolences to Glenn's family and friends at this difficult time.  

 

Visit the April 25th Facebook post by Tim Ottaway.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chicago: Bill Abbott at The Hand & Eye [May 5 - 10]

For tickets and more information, visit HandAndEye.com

 

From the April 21st Instagram post by The Magic Hideaway: 

From May 5–10, Bill will be performing at The Hand and Eye—a newly opened space redefining what a luxury magic experience can be. A venue built with extraordinary vision, detail, and ambition, and one of the most remarkable rooms of its kind anywhere in the world. 

Read more. 

 

 

 

 

 

Toronto: Magic Guys at Work [May 17]

For tickets and more information visit the ComedyBar.ca
 

From the April 13th Instagram post by Magic Ian:

The legendary Comedy Bar Danforth. The original Magic Guys at Work. This could get nuts. 

Read more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ICYMI: Alex Kazam’s Comeback Journey

Alex Kazam is documenting on Instagram his journey back to live performances.  

• Day one
• Day two 
• Day three
• Day four
• Day five 
  
  

Follow him in his journey.  Let him know if anything resonates with you.  If you can, encourage and support his efforts!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Norfolk: Great American Comedy Festival [Jun 18]

For more information and to buy tickets, visit GreatAmericanComedyfestival.com.

 

From the April 8th Instagram post by The Evasons: 

This year’s Comedy/Magic Show lineup is absolutely stacked—we’ll be sharing the stage with the incredible Juliana Chen and our good friend David Kovac, whose comedy and talent always blow us away. Thursday, June 18, 2026 in the Johnny Carson Theatre, Norfolk, NE. 

🎟️ Show details & tickets — see link in bio. 

Read more. 

 

 

 

 

 

Balmoral, Neguac, Miramichi, & St. John: Les Illusionnistes - Récital de magie [Apr 22 - 25]

For tickets and more information, visit RadArts.ca/spectacles/les-illusionnistes 

 

From the April 14th Facebook post by Arcf de Saint-Jean: 

1927. Forced to replace his stage partner at the last minute, a fading vaudeville magician is suddenly outshined by the bold ambitions of a young usher determined to save a crucial performance for an influential producer.

A dazzling blend of magic, theatre, and comedy — perfect for all ages! 

Read more. 

 

Found at the April 14th Facebook post by Bernard Cormier.

  

Previously shared on Facebook April 14. 

 

 

 

Toronto, Vancouver, & USA: It's Probably Nothing 2026 Live Tour [Jun 11 - Aug 18]

Wes Barker was the special guest for the Feb 5th (Austin) and Feb 20th (Montreal) shows.  Who will the special guests be on this tour?

 

From ItsProbablyNothing.com: 

Featuring Chris Ramsay and special guests. 

• June 11 - Toronto, ON, Danforth Music Hall 
• June 13 - Cleveland, OH, Agora Theatre
• June 14 - Detroit, MI, Royal Oak Theatre
• June 16 - Minneapolis, MN, The Fillmore
• June 17 - Chicago, IL, Park West
• June 19 - New York, NY, The Town Hall
• June 20 - Washington, DC, Lincoln Theatre
• June 21 - Boston, MA, The Wilbur
• August 9 - Tucson, AZ, Rialto Theatre
• August 12 - Los Angeles, CA, The Novo
• August 13 - San Francisco, CA, Palace of Fine Arts 
• August 15 - Portland, OR, Aladdin Theater
• August 16 - Seattle, WA, Neptune Theatre
• August 18 - Vancouver, BC, Vogue Theatre  

Check for updates, read more, and buy tickets. 

 

 

Found at the April 15th Instagram post by Chris Ramsay.  Shared on Instagram April 15. 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you to our personal sponsors for April 2026!

A quick reminder of our earlier Mail as Medicine request for Katie Hunt.  If you have the time, Katie and Doug would both benefit from hearing from their friends!

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Thank you to John Harrison, Richard Lyn, Joan Caesar, Ian Crawford, Matt DiSero, Doug Hunt, John Smithman, Loran, Peter Mennie, Noah Nogueira, Aaron Matthews, Cam Dix, Ian Batterbury, Sonny Patel, and the Toronto Magic Company for being Friends of Canada's Magic!

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Abbotsford: Eric Samuels -- Mind Games! An Evening of Mind Reading & Mischief [May 2] and lecture [May 3]

From the Facebook event "Eric Samuels: Mind Games! An Evening of Mind Reading & Mischief":

Eric Samuels is considered one of the top performers and creative forces in his field, lecturing to magicians and mentalists worldwide. In 2021, his work was recognized by the world’s most distinguished mentalist organization – the Psychic Entertainers Association (PEA), honouring him with the coveted Dan Blackwood Memorial Award for his Outstanding Contribution to the Art of Mentalism.

Hosted by the Fraser Valley Magic Company - bringing high quality entertainment to the Fraser Valley since 2015! 

Read more and buy tickets. 

 

Found at the March 12th Facebook post by Mike Norden.