Orgainzed by Alain Choquette, Journée Magique will feature:
- Sylvain Emond
- Richard Sanders
- Wes Barker
- Michel Huot and
- Alex Boyer
For more information visit the August 19th Facebook post by Alain Choquette.
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21 August 2026
22 December 2025
2025 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase summary
This concludes the 2025 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:
- Alex Boyer
- Chanelle Munroe
- Ken McCreedy
- Marc Trudel
- Ryan Michael
- Sean Watson
-
Tabraze Sheikh
- Mystery Magician, and
- Mystery Magician II!
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!
08 December 2025
Alain Choquette: Inspirational Canadian Magician
Fourth in this year's Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase, is Alain Choquette!
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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.
19 July 2025
Billy Hsueh and VANISH Magazine, winners at FISM 2025!
Shout out to everyone who made it to the voting rounds at FISM 2025!
We're looking at you:
- Jonah Babins (Discourse in Magic) - nominee, best magic podcast
- Vitaly Beckman - Top 20, online magic [ https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19LTjVnAjV/ ]
- Alex Boyer - nominee, online magic [ https://www.facebook.com/share/v/15WGTQkRh2/ ]
- Eric Leclerc - nominee, online magic [ https://www.facebook.com/share/v/16Qpbf7QYr/ ]
who were all entries in the Online Awards!
Congratulations to Billy Hsueh, winner in "Category Invention"!
From the July 19th Facebook post by FISM International:
Congratulations to Paul Romhany of VANISH Magic Magazine for winner of Best
Online Magazine!
From the July 19th Facebook post by Paul Romhany:
From the July 19th Facebook post by FISM NACM:
Congratulations to all our magicians! And bravo to our 2 winners!
28 June 2025
Canadians in the top 20 Online Magic competitors -- FISM 2025
Congratulations to Alex Boyer, Eric Leclerc, and Vitaly Beckman!
Alex Boyer's entry:
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/15WGTQkRh2/
Eric Leclerc's entry:
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/16Qpbf7QYr/
Vitaly Beckman's entry:
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19LTjVnAjV/
From the June 23rd
Facebook post by the World Championship of Online Magic:
[Originally seen at Alex Boyer's Facebook feed.]
Previously shared on Facebook June 23.
20 April 2025
Canadian entries in the FISM Online Magic World Championship
They are still posting videos, but these are the Canadians we've seen so far. Excellent entries from Chris Pilsworth (#49) and Alex Boyer (#73)!
Who have we missed?
There's still time to submit your entry. Fore more information visit:
https://www.fismitaly2025.com/online-magic/
From the March 31st
Instagram upload by the Online Magic World Championship:
#49 Chris Pilsworth -- "Without A Trace"
From the April 17th Instagram upload by the Online Magic World Championship:
#73 Alex Boyer -- "One Take MADNESS"
Previously shared on Facebook April 17.
A reminder that Chris Ramsay and Ekaterina part of the the Online Magic jury for FISM 2025.
Listen to their interviews at the Online Magic World Championship Instagram account:
04 March 2025
Magicians on Canada's Got Talent [Mar 18 premiere]
Good luck to all facing this year's CGT judges: Howie Mandel, Shania Twain, Katherine Ryan, and Kardinal Offishall!
Who'd we miss?
(Our sources tell us that not all of the acts listed below will make it to air.)
From the March 4th
media release:
BRITISH COLUMBIA
- BLAKE ALEONG – Burnaby
ONTARIO
- BEN KAHAN – Toronto
- CARSON AND TAYLOR – Toronto
- THE SECRET – Toronto
QUEBEC
- ALEX BOYER – Montréal
- LUC LANGEVIN – Montréal
- MONTREAL TRIO – Montréal
- NICOLAS TARDIF – Trois-Riviéres
ALBERTA
- LUCY DARLING – Calgary
ABROAD
- STEFANO BRONZATO – Magic, Italy
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:
- Derrick Chung
- Doug Hunt
- Garnet Garven
- Ian Stewart
- Lee Asher
- Leif David
- Paul Romhany
- Ryan Pilling
- Matt DiSero
- and a mystery magician!
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!
09 December 2024
Alex Boyer: Inspirational Canadian Magician
Next up in this year's
Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase, is Alex Boyer!
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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!
13 August 2024
Shawinigan and Montreal: Alex in Wonderland [Oct 10 - 12 & Oct 31 - Nov 2]
From the August 6th Instagram post by Alex Boyer (translated by Instagram):
🤩QUEBEC🤩 You'll never guess what Wolverine dreams about every night!
✨ALEX IN WONDERLAND is coming to Shawinigan and Montreal, and it's THE date not to be missed! 🔥 Get ready for a mind-blowing magic show, a 3-course dinner from a celebrity Chef that will blow your mind, and themed cocktails that will give you an incredible experience. 🍽️🍹 🎟️ SHOW DATES: 🎟️ 📍 Shawinigan: OCT 10-11-12 📍 Montreal: OCT 31 - NOV 1-2 This isn’t just a show, it’s a one-of-a-kind EXPERIENCE. You really don't want to miss it! 💥 Tag 3 friends you'd take on this EPIC adventure with in the comments below! 👇
(I might have a surprise for you) 😏 🔗 Book your tickets NOW! 🔗
Snow valley. If you don't show up, you have a really good excuse... like watching grass grow. #DiscoverShawinigan
24 July 2024
Festival de magie de Québec [Sep 19 - 22]
Talent listed at Festival de Magie includes:
- Luc Langevin
- Philippe Beau
- Alex Boyer
- Alexandra Duvivier
- Markobi
- Topas
- Jimmy Cao
- Jules Caron
- Marc Chabot
- Jean Deshaies
- Jean-Pierre Du Sault
- Fredo
- Mephisto
- Emmanuel Savoie
- Nicolas Tardif
- Philippe Thériault
30 October 2023
Gatineau: Les Soirées Illuminées avec Alex Boyer [Nov 23, 24, 25, 30, Dec 1-2]
From the October 25th Instagram post by lumivalli.prod (translation by Instagram):
Les Soirées Illuminées | Dinner x Show by @alexboyer | Zibi Gatineau
🌟 Dive into the magic of the holidays with @alexboyer's Illuminées! 🌟
Much more than just a supper spectacle, it’s an immersive adventure where mystery, magic, and culinary delights meet in a spellbinding setting reminiscent of Poudlard, Harry Potter’s Wizarding School. ✨
Bringing together more than 1,200 guests over two weekends, our Illuminated Nights promise a festive and magical atmosphere from the moment you arrive. 🎉
📍 Zibi Gatineau
🗓️ 23-24-25 nov
🗓️ 30 nov & 1-2 déc
14 July 2023
Montreal: Alex Boyer at Just for Laughs [Jul 25]
From the June 28th Instagram post by Rachelle Elie:
Summer is here!! Le 25 juillet 2023 dans le cadre du festival @juste_pour_rire J’anime mon Cabaret Rachelle🥂🫦 le show est GRATUIT à la scène @lotoquebec_officiel dès 22H.💃🏼🎙🕺Let’s go Montréal!!
20 February 2022
Big Trick Energy Live on tour!
Updated March 31st to add:
- The BTE Tour has morphed into the Magic & Comedy tour (Live Taping with Wes Barker and Chris Ramsay)!
From WesBarker.ca:
- CALGARY - MAY 1 - Tickets
- VANCOUVER - MAY 2 (on sale soon)
- VICTORIA - MAY 3 - (on sale soon)
- WINNIPEG - JUNE 15 - Tickets
- TORONTO - JUNE 17 - (on sale soon)
- MONTREAL - TDB
Check back for updates!
Tickets available at Modo Live. (See Tweet below for presale code.) Dates include:
- May 4 - Vancouver
- May 5 - Victoria
- June 16 - Toronto
- June 18 - Calgary
Check back for more dates!
From the February 16th Tweet by Alex Boyer:
OMG!!!! 🤩😱
— Alex Boyer (@AlexBoyerMagic) February 16, 2022
It’s happening!!!!! 🤯
Come see us four idiots LIVE!!!
Presale Code: BTE 🤫😉
(Link in bio) pic.twitter.com/anFecFoqYS
26 January 2022
ICYMI: Alex Boyer's "Fool Us" performance from January 7th
From the January 8th upload on Alex Boyer's YouTube channel:
Penn and Teller Fool us: ALEX BOYER performs THE most dangerous magic trick ever!
What an amazing abs unforgettable time I had performing for some of the world’s best magicians! My goal was to create something unique, as you can see that’s exactly what I did! Thanks to all of you for watching and thanks to all the people who made this possible! Truly a dream come true! I’m freaking out! Xo
29 December 2021
2021 Readers' Choice award results
Thank you all for participating in the spirit in which the awards were
intended:
a fun way to recognize and celebrate all of the wonderful things being done by the fabulous talent in our country!
This was the tightest race in the history of these awards. For the first time, we have a tie for first place! Thank you to everyone who made the effort to vote. Every vote absolutely mattered!
Here are the results of our sixth annual "Readers' Choice Inspirational
Canadian Magician of the Year" award!
Beacons of Inspiration (in alphabetical order by surname)
Scott Baird (The Hermit Magazine)
Nominated by Anonymous who wrote.
"I would like to nominate Scott Baird for showcasing his love of magic and art with his detailed magic illustrations on Instagram, and also for deciding to start a new Canadian-made online magic magazine. His magic artwork is FANTASTIC so check it all out - @magicbaird @scottbairdmagic @hermitmagicmag Wishing him the best of luck in all his magical endeavors."
Editor's note:
- Visit the Kickstarter for The Hermit Magic Magazine.
- Learn about The Hermit Magic Magazine.
Website: HermitMagic.com
Jean Deshaies
Nominated by Magicien Méphisto who wrote:
"I would like to nominate Jean Deshaies.
"A
few years back, after doing magic as a hobby for some years, I went to
attend a 2h course in magic, along with my daughter and a few other
people in Québec City. The teacher was great, and made a strong
impression on me right from the start. He was patient, nice, skillful
& knowledgeable. But most of all, he showed a real passion for
magic. After the course, we chatted a little and I told him magic was a
fine hobby, but beside a select few, I thought no one could earn a
living doing that. I vividly remember him looking at me like I had 2
heads. He answered there were many ways and opportunities to make a
living in magic, if you really like it and put in the time and effort.
Afterward I gave that some serious thoughts, and not long after that, I
started doing magic professionally because of Jean's encouraging words
and attitude. Since then, whenever I needed clues about getting started
in different fields (strolling, table magic, zoom magic etc) he was
always willing to teach and help. I sometime sent him videos for him to
criticize or get his point of view.
"Furthermore, instead of
getting discouraged by the pandemic, Jean used the new medium of virtual
magic to great success, presenting zoom shows in schools all across
Canada.
Jean Deshaies is my mentor in magic and without his
inspiration, I certainly wouldn't be where I am today: still learning,
but happy to be a professional magician."
Editor's note:
- We have nothing to add to that excellent nomination!
Website: JeanDeshaies.com
Comments from Jean's fans include:
- THANKS
- THANKS
Chris Gowen
Nominated by by Anonymous who wrote:
"I nominate Chris Gowen as he is changing how magic looks in Edmonton. Completely selling out his Taste of Magic shows with the Canadian Brewhouse... seems about as Canadian as a show can get.
"Looks like he's fast on his way to no longer being one of 'Edmonton's Best Kept Secrets' but more one of Edmonton's celebrated artists."
Editor's note:
- We have nothing to add to that excellent nomination!
Website: ChrisGowen.ca
Paul Romhany
Nominated by Mike Norden who wrote:
"I nominate Paul Romhany!
"Paul is an amazing magician, and a wonderful human being.
"First - his Chaplin act is amazing. He’s toured the world with this act and that alone is justification for this award.
"Second
- he has produced dozens of books, tricks and routines for other
magicians! Some of the top names in magic use his methods or gimmicks
while they compete on shows like AGT or Fool Us!
"Third - He runs
Vanish Magazine! Have you read it? It was free for years and now cost a
few pennies lol - it’s filled with Canadians - half of the columnists
are local!!
"Fourth - He supports magic clubs, is on the board of
CAM, participates in conventions and lectures - and he is willing to
give his shirt off his back - genuinely - for someone in need. He’s the
real deal!
"He does so much for magic and does not seek the
spotlight - so let’s shine some light on him this year and vote for him
please!"
Editor's note:
- In addition to all of the above, Paul is also the booking agent for The Magical Mystery Show. (Details in the November special edition of VANISH Magic Magazine about an opportunity to work overseas with your own own 70 minute parlour style show!)
Websites: ChaplinMagic.com and VanishMagic.com
Comments from Paul's fans include:
- Paul is a phenomenal entertainer and all around awesome guy.
- Paul Romhany is an unsung hero.
- Merry Christmas!
- Paul is a phenomenal entertainer and all around awesome guy.
- Paul Romhany is an unsung hero.
- Merry Christmas!
Editor's Choice
Chris Ramsay, Eric Leclerc, Wes Barker, and Alex Boyer (aka Big Trick Energy)
Nominated by Unknown who wrote:
"Decisions decisions! For me this year I'd have to give it to the dudes at Big Trick Energy. If I had to pick one of the 4 I would have picked Eric. So maybe this is TWO nominations? I've never met such a carefree, loving and positive human in my life...well (except for maybe the delavegas-sweetpeas). Eric lives magic, epically. His insta stories motivate me to get off my butt.The other guys are also totally awesome as people and performers, and I hope their show propels them and to even bigger things ahead."
Editor's note:
- These newly minted "bad boys of magic" had quite the exciting year with the launch of their show "Big Trick Energy" (BTE) on truTV (and Netflix too).
- As part of the BTE excitement, they appeared on Ellen, earned a Guinness World Record, and most importantly, they did an interview for Canada's Magic.
- You may also be aware that Chris makes opportunities to give back to the magic community. For example, a BTE episode features Quincy Li (owner of Clownin' Around), he's offering sponsorships through his 1STdotshop brand, and two years ago he offered to buy strangers anything they wanted from Magie Spectram!
Websites: Chris-Ramsay.com, EricLeclerc.com, WesBarker.ca, AlexBoyer.com, TruTv.com/shows/big-trick-energy.
Readers' Choice (A first ever tie! Listed in alphabetical order by surname.)
Gwyn Auger (aka The Magic Assistant)
Nominated by Anonymous who wrote:
"I'd
like to nominate Gwyn Auger, the Magic Assistant (@magicassistant on
Twitter and Instagram). Gwyn's petite frame can barely contain the
enthusiasm and passion she has for magic and the magic community. She is
great ambassador for magic locally in Calgary, in Canada and abroad."
Editor's note:
- Watch Gwyn's was recent interview with David Krychowski.
- Read Gwyn's marketing tips in The Hermit Magazine.
Website: Magician.org/member/magicassistant.
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Ryan Joyce and Graeme Reed (aka Graemazing) (aka Magicians Talking Magic)
Nominated by Anonymous and the Merchant of Magic who wrote:
"for the inspirational Magicians Talking Magic podcast" and for being all around fabulous people!"
Editor's note:
- In 2021, Ryan and Graeme produced 50 Magicians Talking Magic podcasts, including their two year anniversary, topical topics such as returning to live shows, news coverage about FISM, and plethora of guests which included Joshua Jay, Shawn Farquhar, Greg Frewin Spidey, Boris Wild, Paul Royter, and Joe Diamond.
- Ryan and Graeme consistently demonstrate a high level of integrity and professionalism. We're lucky to have them as part of our community.
Websites: RyanJoyce.com, GraemeReedMagic.com, and Magicians Talking Magic.
Comments from Magicians Talking Magic's fans include:
- Thank you!
- Talking Magic got me through Covid and maintained my interest in Magic when I hit the "burnout" wall.
- Thank you!
- Talking Magic got me through Covid and maintained my interest in Magic when I hit the "burnout" wall.
22 December 2021
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