Showing posts with label Jonah Babins. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jonah Babins. Show all posts

14 August 2025

Toronto: The Art of Magic at the Allied Music Centre [Sep 27]

Tickets at the Allied Music Centre.  Click through the Instagram post below for the code to get access to pre-sale tickets!

 

From the August 13th Instagram post by The Toronto Magic Company:

MASSEY HALL (Yes, that Massey hall) reached out to us about a special project.

They launched a new venue called the Allied Music Centre!

​They want Ben and I to be the very first event they’re producing in the Theatre! (I KNOWW)

It’s a beautiful 100 seat theatre. 

 

 

 

 

 


Read our 2023 interview with Ben "Checking in with Ben Train and The Art of Magic"

 

 

 

 

11 August 2025

Toronto: Campers Playing Cards release party and magic sale [Aug 17]

To RSVP, leave a comment on the Instagram post linked below.

 

From the July 30th Instagram post by Campers Deck:

To celebrate finally getting our Campers Playing Cards, we’re throwing an Official Release Party! 

There will be performances, magic tricks and props for sale, Campers Playing Cards, and so much more!  

 

 

 

 

 

31 July 2025

Vancouver: A night of magic with Jonah Babins & Kelvin Ng [Aug 10]

DM Kelvin on IG for the ticket link.

 

From the July 25th Instagram post by Kelvin Ng:

🪄🔥 2 cities. 1 stage. 50 seats.⁠
A Night of Magic is coming to Vancouver.⁠

Toronto’s own Jonah Babins (yes, the Penn & Teller: Fool Us guy) teams up with Vancouver’s Kelvin Ng (that’s me 👋) for one exclusive, high-impact night of comedy, mystery & interactive magic.⁠

This isn’t your uncle’s card trick show.⁠
This is 75 minutes of pro-level, story-driven magic in one of the city’s best-kept secrets:⁠

The Show Cellar, the hidden speakeasy under Park Pub.⁠ 

 

 

 

 

 

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:

    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! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13 March 2025

Jonah Babins, Scott Baird, and Paul Romhany nominated for 2025 FISM awards!!!

Congratulations and good luck to all of the nominees!!!

  • Jonah Babins -- Discourse in Magic -- Best Magic Podcaster
  • Scott Baird -- The Hermit Magazine -- Best Online Magic Magazine
  • Paul Romhany -- VANISH Magic Magazine -- Best Online Magic Magazine  

 

Cast your vote at the FISM website* (look for the green "Start Voting" button):

https://www.fismitaly2025.com/online-magic-special-awards/

* it looks like there is an option to add a name to a category should you wish, from the site "For each category, you can vote for one of the nominated artists or suggest a new name for consideration. Every suggestion will be reviewed by our panel of judges."

 

From the March 12th Facebook post by Discourse in Magic:

The news is out! I’ve been nominated to win an award at FISM for BEST MAGIC PODCASTER. There was a going to be a way to vote, and as soon as I know how it works I’ll share it with you. But already it’s a big honor.

It’s also a great move for FISM to start thinking about other categories online that impact magic.

Anyways. I’m super pumped for this. And I’ll let you all know how to vote as soon as I know. But for now just wanted to celebrate the nomination!

 

 

 

From the March 12th Facebook post by Paul Romhany:

BIG NEWS - - Woke up to this amazing news.  VANISH - International Magic Magazine has been nominated for a FISM award for top digital magic magazine. I'm still trying to take this all in. We've certainly changed the way a digital magazine is published and now the audio version adds another element never done before.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26 February 2025

Trumbull, CT: Ben Train, Jonah Babins, and Chris Mayhew at NEMCON 43 [Mar 7 - 8]

Learn more at the NEMCOM website.

 

From the February 12th Facebook post by Ben Train:

It’s our first time at NEMCON - so we’re pulling out all the stops.
We’re lecturing. Performing. Holding a workshop. Jamming.
And maybe, just maybe, giving out hugs. 

 

 

 

Previously shared on Facebook on February 12.

 

 

 

 

 

Boston: Ben Train, Jonah Babins, Patrick Nemeth, and Chris Mayhew [Mar 6]

For more information, visit the Boston Magic Lab.

 

From the February 22nd Facebook post by Ben Train:

Boston friends - I'm coming to visit!
The Boston Magic Lab is the premier space in the city for magicians to share new magic, and I'm HONOURED to have been invited to share some fun with all of you.
If you're in the area, PLEASE JOIN US for a great evening filled with magic and laughs.
And if you're not in the area... time to book a trip!
See you Thursday March 6th!

 

 

 

 

30 December 2024

UNO Reverse: Eric Leclerc interviews Jonah Babins on Discourse in Magic

Listen to the December 12th podcast "UNO REVERSE: Jonah Babins gets interviewed by Eric Leclerc" at Discourse in Magic.

 

From the December 29th Instagram post by Discourse in Magic:

I did an UNO REVERSE episode with @magic4yourbrain where he interviewed me. And it’s shaping up to be the most popular episode of the year.

We talked about performing, coaching, what magician need, podcast highlights, and he even pre interviewed my parents to learn about my upbringing and how this all came to be.

Probably the most popular episode of the year. Link in bio to hear it! 

 

 

 

 

 

25 October 2024

Toronto: Tricks and Treats by the Toronto Magic Company [Oct 30]

Tickets at Eventbrite.

 

From the October 22nd Instagram post by the Toronto Magic Company:

Looking for something fun to do with the family this Halloween?

We’ve got the perfect thing:

Balloon animals and delicious treats for the kids!
A costume contest (with prizes for everyone)!
And of course a mind-blowing family-friendly magic show!

Best of all it’s happening the night BEFORE Halloween - so you can still go trick or treating the next day!

HERE’S THE CATCH: the last two times we hosted a family Halloween show we had to turn people away because we ran out of seats! Don’t let that happen to you!

Get your tickets TODAY before they sell out!

 

 

 

 

06 September 2024

Campers Deck live on Kickstarter!

Show your support for  the Campers Deck at Kickstarter


From the September 5th Instagram post by Campers.Deck:

We’re LIVE ON KICKSTARTER!

We can’t do this without your support - so if you like the Campers this is the BEST time to get some.

We’ve got some early bird deals going on for a very limited time, so check the campaign out RIGHT NOW to scoop up your own packs!

Don’t forget to check out the AMAZING video Chris Mayhew made for the project, at the top of the Kickstarter page. 

 

 

 

 

29 August 2024

Toronto: Magic on Bloor [Sep 25]

From the August 22nd Instagram post by the Toronto Magic Company:

They’ve appeared twice on “Penn and Teller: Fool Us” and sold out shows across Canada -

-now Ben and Jonah are bringing the magic, mind reading, and comedy where it belongs:

Bloor Street.

There's going to be drinks, laughs, and mind-blowing magic. Now all we need... is YOU! 

 

 

 

 

09 August 2024

Kickstarter: Campers Deck

Learn more about Campers Playing Cards at Kickstarter.

 

From the August 6th Instagram post by Campers Deck:

We’ve been teasing out photos of the Campers Deck for a few days now - but there’s a LOT of secrets left to share.

Like the back design, the rest of the custom art, and some special stuff JUST for magicians.

You won’t want to miss any of the details. And now you won’t have to!

Click the link in our bio and sign up to be notified when the Kickstarter goes live. It’s totally free!

Epic photos by @thesurrealmayhew

 

 

 

 

 

 

24 April 2024

Toronto: Love is Tricky [Apr 25]

Tickets at Eventbrite.

 

From the April 22nd Instagram post by the Toronto Magic Company:

We’ve got the trick to finding love -- you’ve got to go out and meet people!

And we get it. That’s not easy. Where can you go to meet awesome singles your age without the awkwardness of speed dating or the stress of approaching people you don’t know at bars?

We’ve got the answer - and it’s happening THIS THURSDAY (April 25th) at the incredible Super Wonder Art Gallery near Dufferin and Bloor!

We’re filling the place with interactive magic, music, and some of Toronto’s most eligible singles - people looking for a fun night and to connect with awesome people like you. 


 

 

 

01 March 2024

Toronto: Hocus Jokus [Mar 10]

Featuring Ben Train, Jonah Babins, and James Alan.  Tickets at Yuk Yuk's.

 

From the February 28th Facebook post by The Toronto Magic Company:

What do you get when you combine a Comedy Mind-reader, an Award-Winning Magician, and a world-class sleight of hand expert into a single 90-minute show?

Answer: an amazing night of fun for YOU! 

Jam packed with laughs and mind-blowing magic, this show is perfect for a night out with friends, a date, or just because you need a break from your annoying kids. 

Featuring Ben Train (Penn and Teller’s Fool Us), Jonah Babins (2021 Allan Slaight Award Winner), and sleight of hand artist James Alan, it’s all happening Sunday March 10th at Yuk Yuk’s Toronto.

 

 

 

 

 

 

16 February 2024

Toronto: Love is Tricky [Feb 21 - 22]

From the January 23rd Instagram post by the Toronto Magic Company:

February is wild - Love is in the air, snow is on the ground, and everybody is looking for a way to cure for their cold Toronto blues.

Well we've got you covered - a magic show designed SPECIFICALLY for couples!

Join us February 21st at the Super Wonder Art Gallery for an extraordinary experience that will leave you and your partner spellbound!

 

 

 

 

From the January 23rd Instagram post by the Toronto Magic Company:

Sick of boring speed-dating events and terrible dating apps? Looking for an ACTUALLY fun way to meet Toronto singles?

Good news - we've got you covered! A kick-ass magic show designed SPECIFICALLY for Toronto singles aged 25-45!

Join us on February 22nd at The Super Wonder Art Gallery for an extraordinary experience that will not only leave you spellbound - but might even get you some digits!