Rounding the Western rings in June 2023

Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.

City	Club	Event(s)
Calgary, AB	Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring)	- N/A.
Edmonton, AB	Edmonton Magic Club	- N/A.
Winnipeg, MB	The Magic Club of Winnipeg	- N/A.
Fraser Valley, BC	IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring)	- N/A.
Vancouver, BC	Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle)	- N/A.
Vancouver, BC	SAM 95  (Carl Hemeon Assembly)	- N/A.
Victoria, BC	Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)	- N/A.

Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.

 

 

 

 

Calgary and Edmonton: Royal Canadian International Circus [May 26 - Jun 4, Jun 8 - 18]

Tickets at RCIC Tickets for Calgary and Edmonton.

 

From the Royal Canadian International Circus:

This is a one-of-a-kind act. Gimmi, who hails from Italy, will transform magic and Illusions in the blink of an eye as the Phantom. He has performed with many renowned shows throughout the world including Cirque Italia. Erika Zerbini hails from the famed Zerbini circus family and is a 10th generation performer. The Fornaciari-Zerbini duo’s unique performance is absolutely “magnifico” !    

Read more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Calgary: Drunk Magic with Wes Baker [Jun 25]

Sun Jun 25, 2023

From The Laugh Shop Calgary:

Wes Barker is 2ND to none. His show features amazing magic tricks, crazy stunts, crowd interaction, and comedy from start to finish. Whether it is a live show in a theatre or a virtual show in your own home, Wes creates the best time and the most fun!

Wes has performed all over the world, both live and on TV. He has appeared on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, America's Got Talent, ELLEN, Wizard Wars, and MTV's Greatest Party Stories Ever to name a few.

For live events you can do no better than comedy magic, and Wes is the best of them all. So whether it's a corporate event, comedy festival, college campus, comedy club, cruise ship, or private party... Wes has wowed audiences on every stage.

Read.

 

 

 

 

 

Rounding the Western rings in May 2023

Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.

City	Club	Event(s)
Calgary, AB	Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring)	- N/A.
Edmonton, AB	Edmonton Magic Club	- N/A.
Winnipeg, MB	The Magic Club of Winnipeg	- N/A.
Fraser Valley, BC	IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring)	- N/A.
Vancouver, BC	Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle)	- Bernardo Sedlacek lecture.
Vancouver, BC	SAM 95  (Carl Hemeon Assembly)	- N/A.
Victoria, BC	Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)	- Bernardo Sedlacek lecture.

Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.

 

 

 

 

Calgary: James Jordan at the Central Alberta Children's Festival [Jun 2 - 3]

From the March 15th Facebook post by the Central Alberta Children's Festival:

79 Days till the 17th Annual Central Alberta Children's Festival on June 2 & 3 at Rotary Recreation Park!

We have a great line up on our stage!  We are excited to have James Jordan Magician, Comedian, Vaudevillian, Singing with Sylvia,  Music With Mandy (Friday only), Fairy Finding (live action treasure hunt), Zed Science.

The entertainers will be onstage as well as roving through the park or will have a close-up interactive session at our "Performers Playhouse" tent.

 

 

 

 

 

Rounding the Western rings in April 2023

Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.

City	Club	Event(s)
Calgary, AB	Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring)	- N/A.
Edmonton, AB	Edmonton Magic Club	- N/A.
Winnipeg, MB	The Magic Club of Winnipeg	- N/A.
Fraser Valley, BC	IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring)	- N/A.
Vancouver, BC	Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle)	- N/A.
Vancouver, BC	SAM 95  (Carl Hemeon Assembly)	- N/A.
Victoria, BC	Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)	- N/A.

Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.

 

 

 

 

Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, & Peterborough: Ben and Jonah's Magic Road Trip [Apr 23, 29, 30, May 12]

From the March 25th Instagram post by The Toronto Magic Company: 

Ben and Jonah are two of Toronto’s busiest magicians. They’ve sold out shows at comedy clubs and theaters across Canada, amazed Penn and Teller on their hit tv show, Fool Us, and created mind-blowing magic that’s used by magicians all over the world.

Now they’re taking their show on the road (literally!) and bringing the magic and fun across Canada!

Jam-packed with laughs and audience interaction, this show is perfect for families and adults alike. Join Ben and Jonah as they read minds, predict the future, and astound you with world-class sleight-of-hand that looks like real-life CGI!

 

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Calgary, Edmonton, and Red Deer: Swap meet [Apr 1]

From the March 6th Facebook post by Greg Ross:

Here you go Alberta magicians, mentalist,
Jugglers, ventriloquist, clowns and  Comedians.
Circle the date. 

 

 

 

 

Rounding the Western rings in March 2023

Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.

City	Club	Event(s)
Calgary, AB	Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring)	- N/A.
Edmonton, AB	Edmonton Magic Club	- N/A.
Winnipeg, MB	The Magic Club of Winnipeg	- N/A.
Fraser Valley, BC	IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring)	- N/A.
Vancouver, BC	Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle)	- N/A.
Vancouver, BC	SAM 95  (Carl Hemeon Assembly)	- N/A.
Victoria, BC	Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)	- N/A.

Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.

 

 

 

 

Edmonton: Magic & Madness with Chris Gowen [Feb 3, 10, 14, 17, & 24]

From To Do Canada:

The Rec Room Presents: Magic & Madness with Chris Gowen

• Fri. Feb 03
• Fri. Feb 10
• Tue. Feb 14
• Fri. Feb 17
• Fri. Feb 24

Chris Gowen is an award-winning Magician, Comedian & “Master of sleight-of-hand”

Don’t miss Alberta’s first intimate magic experience and be astounded by magic unlike anything you’ve seen or can imagine, inches and feet away from where you are sitting, in an intimate setting designed for only 40 people in The Library at The Rec Room South Common by one of Canada’s best Magicians.

Chris Gowen has been performing for the top companies, universities, foundations, and at private parties in Alberta for over a decade to the highest accolades and reviews. 

Read more and buy tickets.

 

 

 

 

 

Rounding the Western rings in February 2023

Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.

City	Club	Event(s)
Calgary, AB	Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring)	- N/A.
Edmonton, AB	Edmonton Magic Club	- N/A.
Winnipeg, MB	The Magic Club of Winnipeg	- N/A.
Fraser Valley, BC	IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring)	- N/A.
Vancouver, BC	Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle)	- N/A.
Vancouver, BC	SAM 95  (Carl Hemeon Assembly)	- Virtual.
Victoria, BC	Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)	- N/A.

Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.

 

 

 

 

Rounding the Western rings in January 2023

Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.

City	Club	Event(s)
Calgary, AB	Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring)	- N/A.
Edmonton, AB	Edmonton Magic Club	- N/A.
Winnipeg, MB	The Magic Club of Winnipeg	- N/A.
Fraser Valley, BC	IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring)	- Ben Train and Jonah Babins lecture.
Vancouver, BC	Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle)	- Ben Train and Jonah Babins lecture.
Vancouver, BC	SAM 95  (Carl Hemeon Assembly)	- N/A.
Victoria, BC	Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)	- Ben Train and Jonah Babins lecture.

Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.

 

 

 

 

Edmonton: Keith Brown and friends (such as Jay Flair!) [Dec 9]

From the November 29th Facebook post by Edmonton Fringe Theatre:

“Fringe provided a support system of other artists who mentored me. It was invaluable to me. I just want to pay it forward. I like to bring other artists with me because other artists brought me with them. That’s what I want to do with this show.”  - Keith Brown, Fringe Artist

Don’t wait til next summer. Get your fill of Fringe magic now! Snag your tickets to Keith Brown & Friends, December 9 at 8PM in The Backstage Theatre.

Hosted by magician Keith Brown, this variety show features an electric lineup of local talent: musician Jay Gilday, magician Jay Flair, theatre creator Dayna Hoffmann and Max Hanic.

Buy tickets now: https://tickets.fringetheatre.ca/event/601:4499/601:30097/
Photo by Avan Patel.

 

 

 

 

Edmonton: Laugh-a-cadabra [Nov 20]

From the November 1st Facebook post by Jay Flair Magic:

In JUST THREE WEEKS, Alberta's FUNNIEST MAGICIANS take the stage at @yukyuksedmonton! ⁠
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On November 20th, my friend Jeff is hosting @Jeff Newman LAUGH-A-CADABRA at the Century Casino, and we have a night FILLED with amazing magic, incredible mind-reading, and stunning sleight of hand, thanks to, Ryan Pilling Jimbo Jordan . Not only will we blow your minds, but we'll split your sides! ⁠
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This is a show you DON'T want to miss, and tickets are going to go FAST...luckily, you can get them in this link!
https://www.yukyuks.com/?action=club.comicDetails&comedianID=2337&venueID=2480
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See you there!

 

 

Calgary: Licks & Tricks - Music & Magic hosted by Andrew Abildgaard & Ryan Pilling [Sep 3]

From the Facebook event:

An evening of music and magic with Andrew Abildgaard (Bullets & Bronze) and Ryan Pilling (in alphabetical order) at the Haysboro Community Association.

 

 

 

Calgary: James Jordan at Lot Six [Aug 20]

From the August 11th Instagram post by James Jordan:

This and next Saturday catch some great entertainment and food at Lot 6.

 

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Edmonton: Ron Pearson's "The House Always Wins" [Aug 12 - 21]

From the August 13th Facebook post by Ron Pearson:

Spend some time this Fringe at Ron’s Joint, where you will find out the secrets of Monte Mobs and Poker Cheats. Can luck be controlled? Is it possible to beat the House? Join magician Ron Pearson as he shares his 50 year journey into sleight of hand, gambling and cheating. For tickets, go to https://tickets.fringetheatre.ca/event/601:4351/

Show Times:
Aug 12, Friday, 6:00 PM
Aug 13, Saturday, 7:00 PM
Aug 14 Sunday, 6:30 PM
Aug 16, Tuesday, 9:30 PM
Aug 17, Wednesday, 3:30 PM
Aug 18, Thursday, 7:45 PM
Aug 19, Friday, 5:30 PM
Aug 20, Saturday, 5:00 PM
Aug 21, Sunday, 2:30 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edmonton: Magic and Madness [Aug 12 - 20]

From the August 10th Instagram post by Gowen Entertainment:

Catch my full 60 minute show @edmontonfringe starting Friday August 12th! Link to tickets in bio!

 

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Darcy Oake tour [October]

Buy your tickets through https://darcyoake.com/tour/

 

From the August 9th Instagram post by Darcy Oake:

Canada 🇨🇦 it’s going down!! Couldn’t be more excited to hit the road this October! Ticket presale starts tomorrow using the code ‘DarcyLive’ Link in bio! Tickets officially on sale this Friday (Aug 12)

 

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SuperDogs: Edmonton [now-Jul 31], Saskatoon [Aug 9-14], Toronto [Aug 19-Sep 5], Vancouver [Aug 20-Sep 5]

Catch David Acer in Vancouver!

 

From the July 26th Facebook post by David Acer:

I worked with a great team at The Official SuperDogs to develop content for this fun show that unleashes their super in a whole new way! Pawvengers just premiered at K-Days in Edmonton and runs there through July 31st before launching with a different cast at the Saskatoon EX (August 9-14), the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto (August 19-September 5) and the Coliseum in Vancouver as part of the Pacific National Exhibition (August 20-September 5).