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! 

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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! 

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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! 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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

Previously shared on Facebook May 6. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 

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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

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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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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.

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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?

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