Las Vegas: Now You See Me Live (with Gabriella Lester) [Oct - ???]

Pre-sale starting later today!!!
 

For tickets and more information visit TicketMaster.com.

 

Found at the June 16th Facebook post by Gabriella Lester. 

 

Previously shared on Facebook June 16. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gabriella Lester in Forbes!

ICYMI, from the May 27 article "Why Hollywood And The Creator Economy Are Trading Places" by Taylor Reilly in Forbes:

Gabriella Lester, is no different. A touring magician, a Magic Castle headliner, and a Penn & Teller Fool Us alum, she joined the four Horsemen of Lionsgate's Now You See Me LIVE for its 2025 Sydney Opera House premiere. Her social channels alone are now pulling roughly 100 million views a month. 

Read more.

Found at the May 27 Facebook post by Gabriella Lester.

Previously shared on Facebook May 27.

 

Also ICYMI, the folks at the Canadian Association of Magicians named Gabriella their Canadian Magician of the Year for 2025! 

 

 

 

 

Gabriella Lester interviewed by Ellen at The Fame Reporter

From the article "Gabriella Lester || Now You See Me LIVE" by Ellen at The Fame Reporter:

At 14, you became one of the youngest performers to execute Houdini’s suspended straitjacket escape. What do you remember most vividly from that moment?

The straitjacket escape was my first career “child.” It was something I decided I wanted to do when I was around 13 years old. Not one person in the industry wanted to help. I was encouraged to stay “young and cute” and focus on smaller things – but it didn’t matter. 

This was one of the first times in my life that I learned to put blinders on and not care about the background noise. It taught me that success comes from a balance of caring deeply and not caring at all. 

Read more. 

 

Found at the December 24th post of Shawn Farquhar's Facebook feed. 

 

 

 

 

ICYMI: The Power of Magical Women book virtual book launch party

With Gabriella Lester, Anastasia Synn, Tessa Evason, Chanelle Munroe, EKaterina, and many more! 

 

From the November 8th upload "The Power of Magical Women take the Stage | Full Book Launch Party!" at the Magical Women with Connie Boyd YouTube channel: 

✨ With the support of  @TheLosAngelesTribune  this historic, first-of-its-kind event brought together 25+ extraordinary women in magic from around the world! The night was packed with talent, laughter, empowerment, and pure magic as Connie and her guests celebrated women taking center stage and stealing the spotlight in the magical arts. That's no illusion! 

The two hour event included:  @vanishtvlive9590   @promhany   @KyleandMistie   @dianazimmerman3107   @causetowonder   @ekatmagic   @seanwatsonmagic   @EveningMagician   @PresentationMagician   @solangekardinaly   @solangekardinaly5885   @thegabriellalester   @rachelingordon   @magicagilly   @AvaVManuel360DegreeAuthority   @alyxhilshey8294   @AlyxHilshey   @AnastasiaSynn   @lunamagick   @TheEvasons   @timwise6013   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gabriella Lester interviewed on The Magicians' Podcast Network about her role in Now You See Me LIVE opening in Sydney

Listen to Richard Young and Alan Hudson interview Gabriella Lester on the What's Going On? channel of the Magicians' Podcast Network (also available on Apple Podcasts (listen for free on a 3 day trial)).  

 

From the September 26th Instagram post by The Magicians' Podcast Network: 

OUT NOW! Joining Young & Hudson today is Canada’s Gabriella Lester, the insanely talented 21 year old already carving a path for herself on the highest level.

Topics Discussed:
- Gabriella talks about how she landed the job of associate producer on Fool Us.
- She also talks about her latest role in the upcoming Now You See Me Live show.
- And the hosts discuss Penn & Teller finally being allowed into the Magic Circle.
PLUS: Gabriella answers 20 Magic Questions.

 

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Previously shared on Facebook August 25th. 

From the August 25th Instagram post by Gabriella Lester:

 

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ICYMI: Gabriella Lester announced as new director of the IBM Lance Burton Teen Seminar

Congratulations Gabriella! 

 

From the July 8th Facebook post by the International Brotherhood of Magicians:

What a special night at the Lance Burton Teen Seminar. Jeff and Larry passed the wand over to the new director of the program, Gabriella Lester. She will lead this amazing program into the future. Congratulations Gabriella❤️ 

 

 

From the July 11th Facebook post by Jeff McBride:

A LIVING LEGACY OF MAGIC! this week at the IBM convention in Houston, Lance Burton, Larry Hass and I, passed on the position of director of the Lance Burton Teen Seminar to the Gabriella Lester. Her vision and creativity will take the teen seminar into the future. Gabriella is a recipient of the Eugene Burger legacy award, a student of mystery school, she has appeared on 
FOOL US.  

 

 

 

 

 

Previously shared on Facebook July 9. 

 

 

 

 

Santa Monica: Mystify Magic Show [May 24]

With Gabriella Lester!  Tickets at TicketSpice.

 

 

From the April 9th Facebook post by Lean Orleans:

 

 

 

 

 

TEDxSurrey: The Magic of Pursuing Your Passion by Gabriella Lester

From the March 19th upload "The Magic of Pursuing Your Passion | Gabriella Lester | TEDxSurrey" at the TEDx Talk YouTube channel:

Gabriella’s talk explores the transformative power of pursuing your passion. She shares her journey of discovering a love for magic at age 10, a spark that ignited a lifelong pursuit, leading to performances on global stages and overcoming immense personal challenges. From inspiring joy in a terminally ill woman to finding resilience after trauma, Gabriella reveals how doing what you love can shape your identity and impact others.  The talk urges viewers to chase their big or small passions despite risks or setbacks, as they are essential to happiness and personal growth. Viewers will learn how passion fuels purpose, offering a roadmap to living a fulfilling and unique Award Winning Magician.

Read more.

 

 

 

 

Previously shared on Facebook March 21st.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gabriella Lester -- She made her choice to live -- on the DEAD Talks podcast

This episode is also available on Spotify and other podcast hosts.

 

From the Episode 182 of the DEAD Talks podcast, "She made her choice to live | Gabriella Lester" at Apple podcasts:

In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Gabriella Lester, a renowned magician and escape artist, to discuss a crucial and delicate topic: mental health and coping with loss. Gabriella shares her harrowing experience of losing her boyfriend to suicide, just weeks after their breakup, and the subsequent emotional turmoil she faced. She also bravely opens up about her own past suicide attempt at the age of 16, offering a unique dual perspective on both losing someone and surviving after a suicidal attempt. Gabriella reflects on the importance of living and grieving, the impact of one's decisions on loved ones, and finding balance amidst the chaos. This episode delves into life, loss, resilience, and the critical conversations we must have around mental health. Gabriella Lester is a well known Magician x Escape Artist.

For more on Gabriella Lester: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thegabriellalester/?hl=en⁠

Read more and listen.

 

 From the November 11th Instagram post by DEAD Talks podcast:

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Surrey: TEDx with Gabriella Lester [Jan 18]

More information at TEDxSurrey.ca

 

From the November 21st Instagram post by Gabriella Lester:

Honoured and excited to announce l’ll be doing my first TEDx talk this January.

This opportunity has been in the works for a while, and involves several important topics - some passion based, some heartbreaking - but all near and dear to my heart.

 

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2024 Canadian Rising Star

Congratulations to Gabriella Lester for winning the Allan Slaight Canadian Rising Star award!  

  

From the June 17th Instagram post by Magicana:

The Slaight Family Foundation founded the Allan Slaight Awards a decade ago to celebrate magic as an art. As we kick off this week of celebration, we are delighted to congratulate GABRIELLA LESTER as this year’s Canadian Rising Star!

 

 

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[Guest post] February 2024 Genii Issue Features Canadians

The following is a guest post from an author who wishes to be known as The Magic Demon.

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February 2024 Genii Issue Features Canadians


The current issue of Genii opens with a heart-felt tribute filling an entire page in their "In Memorium" section to the late Micky Hades written by Stephen Forrester.

"The Eye" section (featuring stories from around the world of magic) curated by Vanessa Armstrong has two Canadian references:

• A photo of Gabriella Lester illustrates a short piece linking to a longer New York Times article on diversity in magic, highlighting three women performing today including Lester. Armstrong refutes some of its broader generalizations.
  Link - https://myqrcode.mobi/70e1232e
  
  
• A second longer piece about the Magic of Tony Eng Exhibition opening in the Victoria BC Chinatown Museum includes several quotes from Tony's daughter (the Executive Director of Magicana Julie Eng) as well as a link to the CBC television report on the Exhibition's openinglast December.
  Link - cbc.ca/player/play/2290720323810

Finally, in Shawn McMaster's column "Knights at the Magic Castle" Murray Sawchuck is prominently reviewed for his December holidays appearance at The Magic Castle along with Lefty (Doug Leferovich.)

 

- The Magic Demon

 

 

Thank you The Magic Demon for guest posting at Canada's Magic!

 

 

 

 

 

USA: Gabriella Lester on tour [Nov 13 - Dec 3]

From the November 1st Facebook post by Gabriella Lester:

My life for the next month🤯

Excited to announce these dates and gear up to go perform in some of my favorite venues out there! #bookedandblessed

📸Photo by @andrewgerardphotography

Where will I see you??

Nov 13 - Bakersfield, CA

Nov 16 - Chicago, IL
Nov 17 - Chicago, IL
Nov 18 - Chicago, IL
Nov 19 - Chicago, IL

Nov 20 - New York City, NY

Nov 27 - Nashville, TN
Nov 28 - Nashville, TN
Nov 29 - Nashville, TN
Nov 30 - Nashville, TN
Dec 1 - Nashville, TN
Dec 2 - Nashville, TN
Dec 3 - Nashville, TN

More dates tbd…🤫

 

 

 

 

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Bakersfield: Gabriella Lester and Alex Zander in Celebrities of Magic [Nov 13]

Tickets at the Melodrama.

 

From the October 16th Facebook post by Ron Saylor:

"Celebrities Of Magic" presents GABRIELLA LESTER and ALEX ZANDER, Live in Bakersfield, Monday, November 13th, at The Gaslight Melodrama.

GABRIELLA LESTER is an internet sensation. With 50 thousand followers and over a million views, her fans flock to keep up with what she is going to do next.

Originally from South Africa, GABRIELLA LESTER, before the age of 20, has already appeared on some of the Largest stages in Las Vegas, The Magic Castle and even Penn & Teller’s FOOL US.

GABRIELLA LESTER is fascinated by Escapology Magic and, as a Junior Member of The Academy of Magical Arts, she is officially one of the youngest magicians to master Houdini’s Upside-Down Strait-Jacket Escape.

Also on the bill, ALEX ZANDER just completed a 500-Show Tour across America.

ALEX ZANDER’s Magic will tug at your heart-strings with childhood nostalgia and modern miracles.

It’s no wonder that ALEX ZANDER has already been elected as the President of the World’s Premier Magical Organization, The International Brotherhood of Magicians.

THIS SHOW WILL SELL-OUT so Do Not Wait to Reserve your Seats.

 

 

 

 

New Westminster: Cabaret of Wonders with Billy Hsueh, Gabriella Lester, Rod Boss, Jack Schwartz, and Blake Aleong [Sep 27]

Tickets at Ticket Tailor. 

From the September 15th Facebook post by Cabaret of Wonders:

This month features Billy Hsueh, Gabriella Lester, and guest performers Rod Boss, Jack Schwartz and Blake Aleong! 

 

 

 

 

New Westminster: Cabaret of Wonders with Lester, Verners, and Hsueh [Apr 24]

From the April 14th Instagram post by Billy Hsueh:

Excited to share the stage with my friends @thegabriellalester and @jasonverners !

If you are free come hang out with us at the Cabaret of Wonders for an interactive magic experience! 

 

 

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New Westminster: Cabaret of Wonders with Lester, Chow, and Hsueh [Mar 31]

From the March 20th Facebook post by Shawn Farquhar:

The next edition of the Cabaret of Wonders is coming March 31st. Tickets on sale now at CabaretofWonders.com

 

 

 

 

Edinburgh: Gabriella Lester in Astonishment [Feb 22]

From the February 2nd Instagram post by Gabriella Lester:

Absolutely STOKED to be headlining “Astonishment” in Edinburgh this February!

Looking forward to sharing the stage with this talented group of people, thanks to mister @camerongibsonirl

Grab your plane and show tickets, and I’ll see you out there…😉✈️

 

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New Westminster: Cabaret of Wonders [Jan 16]

From the January 4th Instagram post by Simon Cassegrain:

It's my absolute pleasure to share with you that I'll be on stage with two fantastic performers @thegabriellalester and @sdpmagic for the Cabaret of Wonders on January 16th!

Grab your tickets for a magical evening!
www.cabaretofwonders.com

Thanks @magichampion for giving us the opportunity to perform on the stage of #hiddenwonders

 

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IBM Teen Tuesday virtual jam with Shawn Farquhar hosted by Gabriella Lester [Jan 3]

From the December 22nd Instagram post by the IBM:

Calling all young magicians🙌

Come join the first ever IBM Teen Tuesday virtual jam. For those of you that love magic, or want a chance to connect with other young magicians ALL over the world, this is your chance!!

When ⏰
January 3rd 2023

Where 📍
Online via Zoom

Who 👤
Teens who love magic

Special guest✨
Shawn Farquhar
@magichampion

Hosted by🪄
Gabriella Lester
@thegabriellalester

 

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