15 December 2025

Stéphane Bourgoin: Inspirational Canadian Magician

Next in this year's Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase, is Stéphane Bourgoin!

 

Stéphane Bourgoin: Inspirational Canadian Magician
Stéphane Bourgoin: Inspirational Canadian Magician.
 
 

 

Stéphane has been a driving force in the Montreal magic community for years. 

He has been creating relentlessly and consulting on some of the biggest projects out there — from collaborations with Cirque du Soleil to theatre productions and television.

Just this year, he created the magic for Luc Langevin’s new stage show and consulted on the theatre adaptations of Dracula and Peter Pan, just to name a few of his projects. 

Always generous with his time and advice, he continues to be a vital part of our community.

Submitted by Marc Trudel 



Congratulations Stéphane!  Keep up the great work!

To learn more about Stéphane Bourgoin, visit his website at StephaneBourgoin.com or follow him on Facebook and Instagram.



Thank you Marc for your excellent submission!

To learn more about Marc Trudel, visit MarcTrudelMagicien.com and follow him on Facebook and Instagram







Toronto: Mikey V’s Skool 4 Fools [weekly Jan 6th - Feb 4]

For more information or to register, visit ComedyBar.ca 

 

From the December 4th Instagram post by eyedoomagk

 

Previously shared on Facebook December 4. 

 

 

 

 

11 December 2025

Winnipeg: Darcy Oake [Oct 24, 2026]

Tickets at CentennialConcertHall.com.   For the pre-sale code click through Darcy's Facebook or Instagram posts.

 

From the December 10th Facebook post by Darcy Oake:

Winnipeg! It’s finally happening. I’m coming home for one epic night: October 24th, 2026 at the Centennial Concert Hall  and I’m bringing out all the bells and whistles for this one! 

 

 

[With thanks to Gwyn Auger for letting us know!] 

 

 

 

 

 

10 December 2025

Ed Fernandez: Inspirational Canadian Magician

Fourth in this year's Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase, is Ed Fernandez!

 

Ed Fernandez: Inspirational Canadian Magician
Ed Fernandez: Inspirational Canadian Magician.
 
 

 

Ed has been an inspiration for me when I first met him in 1976 at a night club in St. Catharines. He was touring with Johnny Green and the Greenmen (the Jokers henchmen from the original Batman TV series).

He toured the world with his illusion show on premier cruise lines. He had the largest Illusion show of its kind in Santo Domingo. He was an act in Liberace's show in Las Vegas and appeared in many television talk shows. 

This past year he suffered a serious health scare and got through it with flying colours. We worked together in Quebec this past September. 

Ed performs Mentalism and Hypnosis these days. What an inspiration!

Submitted by Ken McCreedy 



Congratulations Ed!  Keep up the great work!

To learn more about Ed Fernandez, visit his website at FernandezHypnotist.com or follow him on Facebook.



Thank you Ken for your excellent submission!

To learn more about Ken McCreedy, visit KenMcCreedy.com and follow him on Facebook







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09 December 2025

Toronto: The Oy-llusionists -- Oy to the World [Dec 24]

Featuring Phil Pivnick, Artemus Syman, and Rob Fishbaum at Oria on King, 220 King Street West.

 

From Eventbrite:

Get ready to be mind-blown by The Oy-llusionists as they bring their magical tricks to life in a show you won't forget!

Get ready to laugh till your latkes fall over!

Join us this Christmas Eve for a one-of-a-kind Jewish Comedy Magic Show that blends classic shtick, mind-boggling miracles, and enough Yiddishkeit to make your bubbe kvell. 

Read more and buy tickets. 

 

 

From the December 2nd Facebook post by 15FirstDates 
[Note the text in the image below doesn't reflect the 2025 location of the show listed at Eventbrite]: 
 

 

 

 

 

Previously shared on Facebook December 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

08 December 2025

Alain Choquette: Inspirational Canadian Magician

Fourth in this year's Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase, is Alain Choquette!

 

Alain Choquette: Inspirational Canadian Magician
Alain Choquette: Inspirational Canadian Magician.
 
 

 

Alain Choquette embodies the spirit of Canadian magic with his unique blend of storytelling, wonder, and heartfelt connection to audiences. In 2025, his performances reminded me how magic can transcend language and culture, inspiring me to pursue creativity with authenticity and passion. He is truly one of the greatest entertainers to ever exist in the world of magic, and his career continues to show that true magic lies in touching people’s hearts. 

Submitted by Alex Boyer 



Congratulations Alain!  Keep up the great work!

To learn more about Alain Choquette, visit his website at AlainChoquette.ca or follow him on Facebook.



Thank you Alex for your excellent submission!

To learn more about Alex Boyer, visit his website at AlexBoyer.com, and follow him on Facebook and Instagram.







Toronto: A very merry magic show [Dec 20 - 22]

Tickets at Tickets.Ticketwise.com

 

From the December 1st Instagram post by Magic Mel:

✨🎄 Exciting Announcement! 🎄✨
@bentastic_magic and I are performing together this December at the Wychwood Theatre! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

05 December 2025

Connie Boyd: Inspirational Canadian Magician

Third in this year's Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase, is Connie Boyd!

 

Connie Boyd: Inspirational Canadian Magician
Connie Boyd: Inspirational Canadian Magician.
 
 

 

Connie Boyd is my inspiration because she has broken barriers and redefined what it means to be a woman in magic. Her groundbreaking book, The Power of Magical Women — the first ever written by a female magician — has made history and continues to empower performers around the world. Connie’s passion, talent, and advocacy for women in the art form inspire me to pursue my own magic with confidence, creativity, and purpose. 

Submitted by Chanelle Munroe 



Congratulations Connie!  Keep up the great work!

To learn more about Connie Boyd, visit her website ThePowerOfMagicalWomen.com or follow her on Facebook and Instagram.



Thank you Chanelle for your excellent submission!

To learn more about Chanelle Munroe, visit her website at ChanelleMunroe.com, and follow her on Facebook and Instagram.







Billy Hsueh makes his Magic Castle debut [Dec 15 - 21]

From the December 1st Facebook post by Billy Hsueh

Officially making my @magiccastlehollywood debut in the Parlor of Prestidigitation Dec 15th-21st! 

 

 

Previously shared on Facebook December 1.   

 

For a look at the rest of Billy's dates in December, check out is December 4th Facebook post:

December is PACKED!  

 

 

Previously shared on Facebook December 4

 

 

 

 

 

 

04 December 2025

Calgary: The fifth annual Born Brewing Co. Magic Show [Dec 11]

Tickets at BornBrewing.co

 

From the December 1st Facebook post by Ben Price:

December 11 - The fifth annual Born Brewing Co. Magic Show! Tickets are on sale now at bornbrewing.co
See you there! 

 

 

 

Previously shared on Facebook December 1st.

 

 

 

 

 

 

03 December 2025

Dean Gunnarson: Inspirational Canadian Magician

Second in this year's Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase, is Dean Gunnarson!

 

Dean Gunnarson: Inspirational Canadian Magician
Dean Gunnarson: Inspirational Canadian Magician.
 
 

 

Dean Gunnarsson was an incredible inspiration and mentor to me. His fearless creativity and dedication to the art of escape taught me the power of perseverance and showmanship. Dean always encouraged me to push boundaries, stay authentic, and believe in my own unique magic. His guidance helped shape not only my performances but also my confidence as an entertainer. 

Submitted by Sean Watson 



Congratulations Dean!  Keep up the great work!

To learn more about Dean Gunnarson, visit his website AlwaysEscaping.com or follow him on Instagram.



Thank you Sean for your excellent submission!

To learn more about Sean Watson, visit his website at SeanWatsonMagician.com, and follow him on Facebook and Instagram.




2025 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase


2025 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase featuring (in order of publication):

Matt DiSero
Dean Gunnarson
  





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02 December 2025

Lac-Delage: Les Mercredis de la Magie au Manoir [Dec 17]

Tickets and more information at FestivalDeMagie.ca 

 

From the November 24th Facebook post by Pierre Hamon (translation by Facebook): 

I'll be performing at the Manoir du Lac Delage, on Wednesday, December 17th at 20:00. Tickets for sale on the website of the Quebec Magic Festival. You can also get the supper show. 

 

 

 

Previously shared on Facebook November 25th

 

 

 

 

 

 

01 December 2025

Matt DiSero: Inspirational Canadian Magician

First up in this year's Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase, is Matt DiSero!

 

Matt DiSero: Inspirational Canadian Magician
Matt DiSero: Inspirational Canadian Magician.
 
 

 

He’s a working pro who not only excels at the best gigs but also at some of the hardest. Growing up in a comedy club environment Matt knows how to work a difficult crowd or room. He is comfortable in any environment. Matt knows how to construct a routine for maximum entertainment, and can squeeze a LOT out of very little. He was recently interviewed on a podcast about the secrets of cruise ship magic and he wasn’t afraid to drop the real dirt. His experience and knowledge can be very helpful to magicians of any level. 

Submitted by Mystery Magician



Congratulations Matt!  Keep up the great work!

To learn more about Matt DiSero, visit his website MattDiSero.com and follow him on Facebook and Instagram.



Thank you to our anonymous Mystery Magician, for your excellent submission!




2025 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase

2025 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase featuring (in order of publication):

Matt DiSero
 





2025 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase

It's time for our third annual Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase (ICMS)!

Back in 2023, we reached out to magicians across Canada to see who inspired them. And then in 2024 we reached out to the 2023 nominees and asked them to pay it forward by generating a list of their Inspirational Canadian Magicians for 2024.

In October, we touched base with the magicians featured in last year's ICMS and asked them to write two to four sentences about someone in the Canadian magic community who inspired them in 2025.  (They were given the caveat that the magicians in last year's showcase were ineligible to be named in this year's showcase.)  Not all of last year's nominees were able to contribute to this year's showcase.

Over the next couple of weeks, we'll be hosting a showcase of the submissions, in no particular order. 

We hope you enjoy!


2025 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase

2025 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase.
 
 



Note:  This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the inspirational things magicians are doing across Canada.  Instead, think of it as the community highlighting a random sample of excellence at a single point in time.


30 November 2025

Top 5 posts in November 2025

There were 21 posts at Canada's Magic this month!  Here are the five, er, six, most viewed posts in the past 30 days:   

5. BC, AB, NS, PEI, NB, ON, NL: Savio Joseph's Wonder Struck [Nov 6 - Dec 6] - There's still time to catch Savio on tour!


4. Hamilton: Chris Campbell's Strange or Danger Thrillshow at Ring 49 [Nov 11] - We heard great things about this meeting!

3.  Toronto: Champions of Magic -- Holiday Spectacular [Dec 27 - 28]  - We've seen posters around town suggesting that the run may be expanded from Dec 26 to Jan 4.  (We see tickets on sale for a Dec 30 show already!)   Tickets at TicketMaster.ca


2.  Dimithri Silva: recipient of the 2025 Len Cooper Memorial Award & anniversary party pics - Congratulations Dimithri!  And congratulations to Jeff Pinsky and the Browser's Den of Magic on a fantastic 50th anniversary party!

 



 

and the most viewed posts this month  ...




1.  Random thoughts about “Explorer 1: Transform Your Magic" - We had a great experience taking this course!  For more information visit MichaelClose.com
      


 

 

 

 

27 November 2025

Ontario: Dogs do Magic -- A Canine Christmas [Dec 6 - 30]

Tickets and more information at CanineCircusShow.com 

  • Dec 6 - Kiwanis Theatre, Chatham-Kent
  • Dec 7 - Flato Academy Theatre, Lindsay
  • Dec 13 - Redwood Theatre, Toronto
  • Dec 14 - Festival Hall, Pembroke
  • Dec 19 - Shenkman Arts Centre, Orleans
  • Dec 20 - Meridian Centrepointe, Ottawa
  • Dec 21 - Capitol Centre, North Bay
  • Dec 27 - Brockville Arts Centre, Brockville
  • Dec 28 - Meaford Hall, Meaford
  • Dec 29 - River Run Centre, Guelph
  • Dec 30 - Sault Community Centre, Sault Ste Marie
  • Feb. 13, 2026 - The Rose, Brampton
  • Feb. 21, 2026 - Fraser Auditorium, Greater Sudbury
  • Mar. 14, 2026 - Orillia Opera House, Orillia
  • Mar. 15, 2026 - Aultsville Theatre, Cornwall
  • Mar. 20, 2026 - Winter Garden Theatre, Toronto
  • Mar. 21, 2026 - Richmond Hill Centre For The Performing Arts, Richmond Hill
  • Mar. 22, 2026 - Wingham Town Hall Theatre, North Huron
  • Apr. 12, 2026 - Market Hall, Peterborough
  • May 10, 2026 - Imperial Theatre, Saint John, NB
  • May 23, 2026 - Sobey Family Theatre, Charlottetown, PEI
  • May 24, 2026 - Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax, Nova Scotia


 

From the September 17th Facebook post by Canine Circus:

🎁✨ The holiday show your whole family will LOVE – dogs, magic & Christmas cheer! 🐾