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!
Sponsored by: Clive Court ~ The Browser's Den of Magic ~ Michael Close ~ Sid Lorraine Hat & Rabbit Club
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!
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:
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!
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!
Previously shared on Facebook May 15.
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!
Previously shared on Facebook May 17.
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.
Found at the May 17th Facebook post by Sean Watson.
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.
Found at the May 17th Facebook post by Bernard Cormier at the Magic Circle of St. John.
Tickets and more information at ShowPass.com
From the May 6th Facebook post by Jordan Sabo:
Magic Mania returns on Friday, June 12th
Updated Facebook post from May 12.
Previously shared on Facebook May 7.
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.
Found at the May 6th Facebook post by Alyx Hilshey.
Previously shared on Facebook May 6.
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!
It's good to have friends like you.
You too can Be Our Friend for only $20 per year!
Donations of any size are always welcome.
From Michael Close's May 6th Facebook post:
The cutoff date for submissions has been moved to June 30, 2026
Previously shared on Facebook May 6.
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
Previously shared on Facebook May 8.
Toronto (hosted by the Sid Lorraine Hat & Rabbit Club, IBM Ring 17):
Montreal (hosted by the Montreal Magic Jam):
For tickets and more information visit MontrealMagicJam.com
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.
Previously shared on Facebook April 23.
Lots of Canadiana in this month's issue of VANISH (#142):
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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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.
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?
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?
1. Broken wand: Glenn Ottaway - Our condolences to Glenn's family and friends. We will post more information as it becomes available.
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.
Found at the April 28th Facebook post by Chris Mayhew.
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.
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.
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:
A thought from the pro-video camp:
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!
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* 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:
Other thoughts about practising in front of a mirror:
References:
Updated May 1st to add:
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.
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.
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.
Alex Kazam is documenting on Instagram his journey back to live performances.
Follow him in his journey. Let him know if anything resonates with you. If you can, encourage and support his efforts!
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.
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!
Found at the April 14th Facebook post by Bernard Cormier.
Previously shared on Facebook April 14.
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
Found at the April 15th Instagram post by Chris Ramsay. Shared on Instagram April 15.
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!
It's good to have friends like you.
You too can Be Our Friend for only $20 per year!
Donations of any size are always welcome.
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!
Found at the March 12th Facebook post by Mike Norden.
Shout-out to the convention team: Alex Zander, Billy Hsueh, and Brian Cook!
Check out the group photo and highlights including contests, shows, lectures, and panel discussions at PCAMmagic.com/history/2026.
Found at the April 11th post by Ryan Pilling at the Pacific Coast Associations of Magicians Facebook group.
Previously shared on Facebook April 12.
Tickets at MagicTickets.ca/event/wit-and-wizardry.
From the Facebook event "Wit & Wizardry - Comedy Magic Cabaret":
This is not an Easter show, unless you live west of the theatre, then it is easter. The next Wit & Wizardry - Comedy Magic Cabaret is on Friday, April 24th. Join us for a night full of amazing magic.
Previously shared on Instagram April 4 and Facebook April 5.
We recently learned that IBM Members are able to receive free legal advice (regarding performance Visas for entry to the US). Learn more about it at the April 8th Facebook post by the International Brotherhood of Magicians.
We were also recently reminded that IBM Members have access to the IBM's video library which includes:
If you're looking to consume some magic videos, this should keep you busy for some time!
From DarcyOake.com/tour:
Found at the April 7th Instagram post by Darcy Oake.
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