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20 December 2024

Ryan's Magic Shopping Advice for the last minute shoppers

From the December 20, 2023 Facebook post by Tips & Tricks for Magicians:

19 December 2024

Ben Proudfoot film ranked 7th on Netflix list

Earlier this fall, we reported that Netflix acquired The Turnaround, a new film from Ben Proudfoot.

We're delighted to report that The Turnaround is listed in postition #7, of Netflix's “24 Best Documentaries of 2024.” Congratulations Ben, keep up the great work!

(A reminder that earlier this year, Ben won an Oscar for Best Short Documentary for his film The Last Repair Shop.)

From the December 11th Instagram post by Ben Proudfoot:

Wow!! THANK YOU @nonficsdotcom for the incredible honor of being included on this list “24 Best Documentaries of 2024,” what a stellar group of films to be alongside!

7 is our lucky number, too! ✨

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16 December 2024

2024 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase summary

This concludes the 2024 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase (ICMS)!

We hope you enjoyed reading about many of the talented magicians across the country. Thank you for joining us on the journey.

A huge shout out to everyone who submitted names and supporting text to us last month. Thank you for generously making the time to celebrate your peers!

We couldn't have done this without the help of:

Thank you for the thought and time involved in sending us your submissions.

Congratulations again to everyone featured. Keep up the great work!

Be sure to click on the links below to find out what makes each magician inspirational in their own right. The story isn't just about who was selected. Of equal, or perhaps greater importance, is why they were selected!


Review the submissions for the 2024 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase: Alex Boyer Chanelle Munroe Julie Eng Ken McCreedy Lon Mandrake Marc Trudel Matt Johnson Ryan Michael Scott McClelland Sean Watson Steve Valentine Tabraze Sheikh

13 December 2024

Julie Eng: Inspirational Canadian Magician

Last, but certainly not least in this year's Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase, is Julie Eng!


Julie Eng: Inspirational Canadian Magician.

Julie was the director of Magicana for eighteen years and how much she's done there can't be overstated. Among other things, she played a huge part in the production and release of the Johnny Thompson books as well as the more recently monumental tomes of Eddie Dawes, both projects being of tantamount importance to magic's legacy. This year, she's taken the big leap to the executive director position at Genii Enterprises and now has the reins of MagicCol. I'm so excited to see what else she's got up her sleeve for the future..

Submitted by Derrick Chung

Congratulations Julie! Keep up the great work!

To learn more about Julie Eng, visit her website at Magicienne.com, and follow her on Facebook and Instagram.

To learn more about Magicana, visit Magicana.com. To learn more about Genii, visit GeniiMagazine.com.

Thank you Derrick for your excellent submission!

To learn more about Derrick Chung, visit his website at DerrickChung.com and follow him on Facebook, and Instagram.


2024 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase featuring (in order of publication): Matt Johnson Ken McCreedy Marc Trudel Ryan Michael Tabraze Sheikh Scott McClelland Alex Boyer Chanelle Munroe Sean Watson Steve Valentine Lon Mandrake Julie Eng

Vancouver: Jack Chow Giant Panda Habitat in CTV News

Tickets at GiantPandaHabitat.com

From the December 11th article "Famously narrow Vancouver building becomes habitat for animatronic giant pandas" by Lisa Steacy at CTV News:

Chow said he was inspired, in large part, by his father who he describes as a visionary and champion for Chinatown. The giant panda installation is something he hopes will continue his father's legacy of putting the neighbourhood on the map and drawing people to visit.

"Now there's another reason for people to come down to Chinatown to see something totally different. We've got giant pandas in Vancouver now!"

The question Chow says he gets most often is about how the pandas – which are taller than the building is wide – got inside. Chow, who is also a magician, declines to reveal that secret.

"We'll leave that a puzzle for people who come to visit," he said.
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From the August 28th upload "Jack Chow Giant Panda Habitat" at The Creative Solution YouTube channel:

Nestled inside the skinniest building in the world, this one-of-a-kind space has earned a Guinness World Record for its incredible feat of design. Step into this slender wonder and explore how we’ve crafted a lush, vibrant world for our pandas, all within the walls of this architectural marvel. It’s proof that big things really can come in small packages!

12 December 2024

Lon Mandrake: Inspirational Canadian Magician

We're coming near the end of this year's Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase. Today we present Lon Mandrake!


Lon Mandrake: Inspirational Canadian Magician.

Lon Mandrake has been a leader in the magic community as the former Regional Vice-President for Canada of the Society of American Magicians. Under this leadership, the Society expanded its membership and Assemblies. While some may think he had to live in the shadow of his famous parents - Leon (and Velvet) Mandrake the Magician, Lon carved his own path. A now retired educator, an award-winning science teacher and past President of the British Columbia Science Teachers’ Association. Lon is internationally recognized for his mentalism and magic but he is most appreciated as a generous and supportive colleague.

Submitted by Garnet Garven

Congratulations Lon! Keep up the great work!

To learn more about Lon Mandrake, visit his website at LeonMandrake.com, and follow him on Facebook.

Thank Garnet for your excellent submission!

To learn more about Garnet Garven visit his IBM Member profile.


2024 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase featuring (in order of publication): Matt Johnson Ken McCreedy Marc Trudel Ryan Michael Tabraze Sheikh Scott McClelland Alex Boyer Chanelle Munroe Sean Watson Steve Valentine Lon Mandrake Julie Eng

11 December 2024

Steve Valentine: Inspirational Canadian Magician

Next up in this year's Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase, is Steve Valentine!


Steve Valentine: Inspirational Canadian Magician.

For Steve's work at MagicOnTheGo. Really inspiring to see someone put up 900+ videos of magic instruction. Deep dives into the work from a real working pro is very rare to get access to. A lot of the material is also obscure and people may not even have known it existed, which aids in cataloguing material that may otherwise have been lost to history.

Submitted by Matt DiSero

Congratulations Steve! Keep up the great work!

To learn more about Steve Valentine's project, visit his website at MagicOnTheGo.vhx.tv , and follow him on Facebook and Instagram.

Thank Matt for your excellent submission!

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


2024 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase featuring (in order of publication): Matt Johnson Ken McCreedy Marc Trudel Ryan Michael Tabraze Sheikh Scott McClelland Alex Boyer Chanelle Munroe Sean Watson Steve Valentine Lon Mandrake Julie Eng

10 December 2024

Chanelle Munroe and Sean Watson: Inspirational Canadian Magicians

Next up in this year's Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase, are Chanelle Munroe and Sean Watson!


Chanelle Munroe: Inspirational Canadian Magician.

Chanelle’s work with the Indigenous community in Canada is inspiring as she brings magic to remote communities and inspires young people with her performances and message of hope. She has gone where no other Canadian magician has gone before, and deserves to be recognized for her inspirational use of magic.

Chanelle appeared on September 2024 cover of VANISH Magic Magazine. Her full story is there. It’s remarkable.

Submitted by Paul Romhany

Congratulations Chanelle! Keep up the great work!

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

Thank you Paul, for your excellent submission!

To learn more about Paul Romhany, visit ChaplinMagic.com and follow him on Facebook and Instagram.


Sean Watson: Inspirational Canadian Magician.

I am inspired by Sean Watson and Chanelle Munroe for their ability to captivate audiences across North America with their unique style of magic. I’ve had the privilege of seeing them perform at an elementary school, where their show left both students and staff in awe. With a recent rebranding, they have successfully toured festivals, community events, and elementary schools throughout Canada and the USA, continuing to amaze and inspire audiences of all ages.

Submitted by Leif David

Congratulations Sean! Keep up the great work!

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

Thank you Leif, for your excellent submission!

To learn more about Leif David visit BCMagician.com, and follow him on Facebook and Instagram.


2024 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase featuring (in order of publication): Matt Johnson Ken McCreedy Marc Trudel Ryan Michael Tabraze Sheikh Scott McClelland Alex Boyer Chanelle Munroe Sean Watson Steve Valentine Lon Mandrake Julie Eng

09 December 2024

Alex Boyer: Inspirational Canadian Magician

Next up in this year's Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase, is Alex Boyer!


Alex Boyer: Inspirational Canadian Magician.

Alex Boyer has been putting in the work this year, bringing his fun, stylish brand of magic to audiences everywhere, including social media. He's got this natural flair that makes every performance a blast to watch. And besides all that talent, he’s just a genuinely awesome guy. Alex Boyer is warm, funny, and always brings good vibes wherever he goes.

Submitted by Lee Asher

Congratulations Alex! Keep up the great work!

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

Thank you Lee, for your excellent submission!

To learn more about Lee Asher, visit LeeAsher.com and follow him on Instagram.


2024 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase featuring (in order of publication): Matt Johnson Ken McCreedy Marc Trudel Ryan Michael Tabraze Sheikh Scott McClelland Alex Boyer Chanelle Munroe Sean Watson Steve Valentine Lon Mandrake Julie Eng

07 December 2024

Scott McClelland: Inspirational Canadian Magician

Next up in this year's Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase, is Scott McClelland!


Scott McClelland: Inspirational Canadian Magician.

Scott works tirelessly to create a fully immersive world for his audiences to step into a unique theatrical experience. He applies his artistic talent crafting one-of-a-kind props, puppets, and set pieces to build a show which looks and feels like nothing else on earth. His deep commitment to character and aesthetic is an inspiring example of making the world more magical.

Submitted by Ryan Pilling

Congratulations Scott! Keep up the great work!

To learn more about Scott McClelland, visit his website at DiabloManor.com and follow him on Facebook and Instagram.

Thank you Ryan, for your excellent submission!

To learn more about Ryan Pilling visit his website WOWRyan.com, sign up for his newsletter at MagicTipsAndTricks.com, and follow him on Facebook and Instagram.


2024 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase featuring (in order of publication): Matt Johnson Ken McCreedy Marc Trudel Ryan Michael Tabraze Sheikh Scott McClelland Alex Boyer Chanelle Munroe Sean Watson Steve Valentine Lon Mandrake Julie Eng

06 December 2024

Tabraze Sheikh: Inspirational Canadian Magician

Next up in this year's Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase, is Tabraze Sheikh!


Tabraze Sheikh: Inspirational Canadian Magician.

Tabraze has been heavily involved in the Maritime magic scene for over a decade. Although his specialty is mind reading, he is well versed in all areas of magic and particularly enjoys discussing and practicing script writing. He’s the president of the Saint John Magic Circle, and as such not only takes a strong interest in performing, but also does much to bring together local magicians whenever possible.

Submitted by Ian Stewart

Congratulations Tabraze! Keep up the great work!

To learn more about Tabraze Sheikh, follow him on Facebook and Instagram.

Thank you Ian, for your excellent submission!

To learn more about Ian Stewart visit his website at IanAmazing.com and follow him on Facebook and Instagram.


2024 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase featuring (in order of publication): Matt Johnson Ken McCreedy Marc Trudel Ryan Michael Tabraze Sheikh Scott McClelland Alex Boyer Chanelle Munroe Sean Watson Steve Valentine Lon Mandrake Julie Eng

05 December 2024

Ryan Michael: Inspirational Canadian Magician

Next up in this year's Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase, is Ryan Michael!


Ryan Michael: Inspirational Canadian Magician.

Ryan Michael has inspired through continuing to sell out his residency at Crown & Thieves in Kelowna, BC, as well as being one of the busiest and most booked entertainers in Canada.

Submitted by Mystery Magician

Congratulations Ryan! Keep up the great work!

To learn more about Ryan Michael, visit RyanMichaelMagic.com and follow him on Facebook and Instagram.

Thank you Mystery Magician for your excellent submission!


2024 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase featuring (in order of publication): Matt Johnson Ken McCreedy Marc Trudel Ryan Michael Tabraze Sheikh Scott McClelland Alex Boyer Chanelle Munroe Sean Watson Steve Valentine Lon Mandrake Julie Eng

04 December 2024

Marc Trudel: Inspirational Canadian Magician

Third up in this year's Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase, is Marc Trudel!


Marc Trudel: Inspirational Canadian Magician.

He's a full-time pro and on top of doing every type of magic there is (and winning two Canadian Championships in his spare time), he also runs the Club de Magie de Montréal. He's also been one of my partners in the Montreal Magic Jam, running events from lectures and shows to full conventions for the past two decades. Oh and did I mention along with his wife Sophie-Anne Vachon, he publishes Conundrum Magazine. The man is insanely busy but somehow his love of magic never waivers, and he is a big reason why the magic community in Montreal continues to thrive.

Submitted by Derrick Chung

We were fortunate to see Marc both lecture and perform at this year's Browser's Bash and agree that the Canadian magic community is very lucky to benefit from Marc's talent and energies!

Congratulations Marc! Keep up the great work!

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

To learn more about the Montreal Magic Jam visit MontrealMagicJam.com and to learn more about Conundrum magazine visit ConundrumMagazine.com.

Thank you Derrick for your excellent submission!

To learn more about Derrick Chung, visit his website at DerrickChung.com and follow him on Facebook, and Instagram.


2024 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase featuring (in order of publication): Matt Johnson Ken McCreedy Marc Trudel Ryan Michael Tabraze Sheikh Scott McClelland Alex Boyer Chanelle Munroe Sean Watson Steve Valentine Lon Mandrake Julie Eng

03 December 2024

Ken McCreedy: Inspirational Canadian Magician

Second in this year's Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase, is Ken McCreedy!


Ken McCreedy: Inspirational Canadian Magician.

Ken needs no introduction; his magical skills are well known throughout Canada and internationally. A professional magician since the 1970s, Ken has proven over the years to be Canada’s premier award-winning performer.

From stage to close-up performance to creating quality stage illusions and teaching his brand of creative magic, Ken does it all!

I find most inspirational about Ken is his ongoing effort and commitment to bring attention and recognition to many of our late great Canadian
Magicians.

I am honoured to know Ken. He is a good person and wonderful friend.

Ken McCreedy is certainly an Inspirational Magician!

Submitted by Doug Hunt

Congratulations Ken! Keep up the great work!

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

Thank you Doug, for your excellent submission!

To learn more about Doug, visit his website at DougTheGreat.com and follow him on Facebook, and Instagram. ICYMI, read Graeme Reed's guest post about Doug's 2023 Guinness World Record breaking stilt walk, for which Doug was honoured by the The City of Brantford which officially opened a new Guinness World Record Stilt Display at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre on Monday December 2nd, 2024.


2024 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase featuring (in order of publication): Matt Johnson Ken McCreedy Marc Trudel Ryan Michael Tabraze Sheikh Scott McClelland Alex Boyer Chanelle Munroe Sean Watson Steve Valentine Lon Mandrake Julie Eng

02 December 2024

Matt Johnson: Inspirational Canadian Magician

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


Matt Johnson: Inspirational Canadian Magician.

Based in Vancouver, Matt Johnson performs around the world on cruise ships, captivating international audiences with his breathtaking magic and escape acts. What inspires me most about Matt is his relentless pursuit of pushing magic and escapes to their physical limits. His grand-scale illusions set him apart, leaving a lasting impression on audiences worldwide. The fact that he’s consistently rebooked years in advance speaks volumes about the impact and success of his shows.

Submitted by Leif David

Congratulations Matt! Keep up the great work!

To learn more about Matt, visit LikeMattJohnson.com and follow him on Facebook and Instagram.

Thank you Leif, for your excellent submission!

To learn more about Leif David visit BCMagician.com and follow him on Facebook and Instagram.


2024 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase featuring (in order of publication): Matt Johnson Ken McCreedy Marc Trudel Ryan Michael Tabraze Sheikh Scott McClelland Alex Boyer Chanelle Munroe Sean Watson Steve Valentine Lon Mandrake Julie Eng

14 November 2024

ICYMI: Chanelle Munroe on APTN News

From the October 29th upload at the APTN News YouTube channel:

Métis magician Chanelle Munroe stopped by the APTN News studio to show off some of her hair-raising magic tricks.

07 November 2024

Magicians' Book Club to feature Wes Barker's book AbracaDumba$$

From the November 4th Instagram post by the Magicians' Bookclub:

This Sunday 10th November we’re starting @stuntmagician book AbracaDumbass which can be found on Amazon or direct from Wes’s online shop wesbarker.shop

Sunday 10th November: Start - Page 70
Sunday 17th November: Page 71 - Page 131
Sunday 24th November: Page 132 - Page 192
Sunday 1st December: Page 193 - End
Sunday 8th December: Interview with Wes Barker (email any questions you have to get them added to the list)

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28 October 2024

Judy Dawson awarded Lifetime Achievement Award by 52 Plus Joker

From the October 25th Instagram post by 52 Plus Joker:

🥰Judy Dawson shares heartfelt reflections as she accepts the Lifetime Achievement Award for her and Tom, presented by Craig Townsend, President of the United States Playing Card Company. Join us in celebrating Judy’s incredible journey at her final convention, Niagara Falls 2024. Don’t miss this memorable tribute to a lifetime of collecting!

🗣️ Join 52 Plus Joker! We’re the world’s largest playing card collectors club, fostering a community for antique, vintage, and modern collectible playing cards & ephemera. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or a curious beginner, 52 Plus Joker welcomes you.

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From the October 25th Instagram post by 52 Plus Joker:

Watch till the end 😭😭😭! Our 2024 Niagara Falls convention truly showcased the best of our community.

Thank you, thank you, thank you, to the best club members in the world! 🙏 It’s a big deal to make the time and space in your life to participate in our convention, and we appreciate you. You all are the reason our volunteers feel inspired to help create beautiful moments and memories.

🗣️To our convention volunteers: none of this would be possible without your hours of work behind and in front of the scenes! 🙏Thank you Chris Mayhew, Alain Benoit, Steve Bowling, Larry Herold Judy Dawson, Jennifer Dawson, Harry Wastrack, Doug Rickenback, Paul Miller, Tony Mach, Dave Hoffmeister, Rosemary Reid, Keith Brown, Christina Asher, and the Diamond Awards Committee.
@thesurrealmayhew @cartomancercards @magicwithrosemary @sisterhoodplayingcards @keithhbrown @christinagalonska @judith.dawson22

And if you haven’t yet, take reading this entire post as a sign to DM/Email/Owlpost a message of appreciation 💌 to the person responsible for our biggest and BEST 52 Plus Joker convention ever: ⭐️Lee Asher, @leeashermagic.⭐️ Internationally recognized for his work in playing cards and playing card history, we get to call him our faithful Club President. Aren’t we lucky? 🤩

🔔THANK YOU FOR A FANTASTIC 2024 NIAGARA FALLS CONVENTION! 🔔