Watch party and how to vote for Mark Clearview during tonight's Canada's Got Talent finale

Read our March interview with Mark, Canada's Got Talent: Getting to know Mark Clearview.  

 

From the May 13th Instagram post by Mark Clearview:

I will Live Stream the entire live process of being in the Canada's Got Talent Finale 🇨🇦🙏🍾 the goal is to have watch parties around the world come together to #VOTEFORCLEARVIEW and secure the One Million Dollar grand prize 💵🏆

So arrange a watch party and post a "clear view" of your television or laptop so I can repost your watch party!!!

I love you all let's do this thing!
#cgt @cangottalent @city_tv

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From the May 12th Facebook post by Mark Clearview:

Please share. Please vote.
citytv.com/vote
Voting opens from 8pm-9:30pm EST on May 14th and you get 3 votes per email address.
This will change my life ❤

 

 

 

 

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ICYMI: Mark Clearview on the Canada's Got Talent semi-finals, BTS, and a message from Mark

But not in that order.  First up, a message from Mark.

From the May 8th Facebook post by Mark Clearview:

I want to thank my dad. I want to thank all of you...

Last night I made history and got a Golden Buzzer in the elimination round from Howie Mandel himself (an inspiration to this Canadian boy). I'm moving on to the finals of Canada's Got Talent.

Simply put: I'd like to take home the win for my father.

Please help me do that by sharing this to directly to 3-5 people and asking them to vote for me. YOU CAN VOTE ON MAY 14TH BETWEEN 8:00PM EST - 9:30PM EST while the episode airs. YOU GET 3 VOTES PER EMAIL ACCOUNT and you can do so here:
HTTPS://CGTVOTE.VOTENOW.TV/VOTE

More to come on May 14th... Your support means the world.

 

From the May 4th upload "This Has NEVER Happened Before | Howie BREAKS THE GOLDEN RULES for Mark Clearview" at the Canada's Got Talent YouTube channel: 

Howie breaks all the rules for Mark Clearview! Sending him straight through to the Finale with a Golden Buzzer + $25,000 from CIBC!

 

 

From the May 7th Facebook post by Canada's Got Talent:

DOUBLE PLOT TWIST! Howie went rogue and provided a second Golden Buzzer Eliminations surprise! Catch up with a stunned Mark Clearview and Howie Mandel backstage in Golden Moments brought to you by CIBC!

 

 

 

Cheer on Mark (Clearview and Lewis) on Canada's Got Talent tonight!

From the May 6th Instagram post by Canada's Got Talent:

It’s about to get real😨…the best compete for their spot in the #CGT finale. Plus, YOU get to vote for the acts going through to the public vote. Don’t miss it.

#CanadasGotTalent THE ELIMINATIONS - two-hour event, Tuesday at 8/7c on @city_tv or stream it on Citytv+

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From the May 5th Instagram post by Canada's Got Talent:

#Toronto’s @markclearview takes the stage THIS Tuesday for our first-ever Eliminations round!

Don’t miss the biggest twist in Got Talent history! Watch #CanadasGotTalent: The ELIMINATIONS, TUESDAY at 8/7c on @city_tv!

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From the May 4th Instagram post by Canada's Got Talent:

We still don’t know how Mark Lewis did this 🤯

Catch up now on demand or stream it on Citytv+ ✨

Don’t miss the biggest twist in Got Talent history! Watch #CanadasGotTalent: The ELIMINATIONS, TUESDAY at 8/7c on @city_tv!

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Marks (Clearview and Lewis) moving on to the next round of Canada's Got Talent

Break a leg, Marks! 

 

Read our interviews:

• Canada's Got Talent: Getting to know Mark Clearview, and
• Canada's Got Talent: Getting to know Mark Lewis. 

 

Watch their first auditions:

• ICYMI:  Mark Clearview's Canada's Got Talent audition,
• ICYMI:  Mark Lewis' Canada's Got Talent audition, and
   

 

From the April 30th upload "Meet the top 14 acts" at the Canada's Got Talent YouTube channel

Next Tuesday🌟  The competition is about to change like never before 🤯 You'll NEVER expect what's coming. Stay tuned…

#CanadasGotTalent THE ELIMINATIONS, next Tuesday at 8/7c on Citytv or stream it on Citytv+ 

 

 

ICYMI: Mark Clearview's Canada's Got Talent audition

Read our interview, Canada's Got Talent: Getting to know Mark Clearview. 

 

From the March 19th upload "Magic Like You’ve Never Seen Before | Mark Clearview’s MIND-BLOWING Act" at the Canada's Got Talent YouTube channel:

Mark Clearview leaves us wanting more with his genius magic routine dedicated to his late father.

 

 

Canada's Got Talent: Getting to know Mark Clearview

On March 10th we shared with you that this season of Canada's Got Talent boasts nine Canadian magic acts. 

We are delighted to have the opportunity to do short interviews with some of the acts.  Kicking off the series is Mark Clearview!
 

You may already know that Mark:

• Set a world record  
  [Longest Amount of Time Wearing a Straitjacket, World Record - 2014],
• Moved to New York City and has has own monthly show Magic, Unlocked, 
• Has performed all over the world,
• Cruise Ship Magician on Virgin Voyages,
• Appeared on Penn and Teller: Fool Us  
• Wrote a book about his world record, Two Weeks Strait - How to Succeed When Your Hands are Tied,
• Is a regular performer at The Magic Castle,
• Has headlined 3 times at The Chicago Magic Lounge, and
• His show DEATH · MAGIC · CHAOS: The Theater Show has a limited run at the House of Yes starting later this month.
  

We're delighted that Mark made time to answer our questions ahead of his appearance tomorrow on the premiere of the 2024 season of Canada's Got Talent!

 

Who inspires you that is not a magician?
 
Andy Kaufman. Most car salesmen. It's gotta be hard to sell cars.

 

What is your first memory of magic? 

I had the Wacky Wizard at my third birthday party. I don't remember it but I'm sure he was great. 4th birthday I had Mr. Oh (Owen Anderson) and I remember that a bit more. I've been doing magic since three, so longer than I can recall to memory. But many trips to Browser's Den Magic shop are cemented in my mind! Thanks Jeffs!
 

Who from the magic community inspires you?

At large? Penn & Teller, Mac King, Tom Mullica, The Amazing Jonathan. In my immediate community? Scott Hammell, Nick Wallace, Paige Thompson, my dad.
 

Was there anyone or anything instrumental to you becoming a magician?

Oh plenty! The book "Magic and Showmanship" changed some things for me. Derren Brown's "Notes from a Fellow Traveler" did a lot for my onstage persona. The aforementioned Browser's Den. Sorcerers Safari Magic camp. Couldn't of done anything without my mentor Scott Hammell. My father built my props. My mother supported me. She still does! She's actually typing this out for me. No don't write that. Stop it.

📸 : CGT

Did you ever get discouraged and think about quitting magic?  
 
One time in 2020 the world ended for two long years. Before that I was a kid who was cranky and tired of it. Why didn't I quit? I can't. I've tried! This is an affliction and part of my chemical makeup. It's impossible to stop. Magic is all I know.

Do you have any tour or pre-show rituals you’d be willing to share with our readers?
 

I eat an entire bag of Funions.

 

Why is now the right time for you to be a part of Canada's Got Talent?
 

Because I wasn't on last season.

 

 

Is there anything else you’d like to share with our readers?
 

If you give up, or stop following your dreams, I will find you and I will make you suffer.

 

 

Thank you Mark for making the time to answer our questions!  Break a leg on CGT!

Learn more about Mark at his website MarkClearview.com and follow him on Instagram and YouTube.

 

 

Canada's Got Talent premieres March 19th on CityTV.

 

Watch a sneak peek here:  

 

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Magicians on Canada's Got Talent [Mar 19 premiere]

Good luck to all!  

 

Who'd we miss?

 

From the March 5th media release:

ALBERTA
JEFF NEWMAN – Magic Act, Calgary

NOVA SCOTIA
VINCENZO RAVINA – Magic Act, Halifax

ONTARIO
ALEXANDRA - Stunt, St. Catherines
CARSON & TAYLOR – Magic Act, Toronto
EKATERINA – Magic Act, Barrie
MARK CLEARVIEW – Magic Act, Toronto
MARK LEWIS – Magic Act, Toronto

QUEBEC
BAO HOANG – Magic Act, Montreal
THE AMAZING TODSKY – Magic Act, Montreal

SASKATCHEWAN
MITCHELL HRYCAN – Magic Act, Saskatoon

ABROAD
NICOLAS RIBS – Magic Act, Lyon, France

 

 

 

 

Sleepy Hollow Country: A Night of Legendary Magic [Sep 29 – Oct 29]

From the Historic Hudson Valley website:

Select Dates September 29 – October 29

A Night of Legendary Magic Featuring Mark Clearview & Nick Wallace

Join our master illusionists as they journey into the realm of the unknown at this spooky supernatural spectacle. Their tricks and conjurings will leave you spellbound as they communicate with the spirits of Sleepy Hollow Country, like Hulda, Major Andre, and the Headless Horseman himself! Once thought long departed, it turns out these spirits are still present and have quite a bit to say. Don’t miss this all original new event! 

Read more and buy tickets.

 

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New York: An Evening of Magic with Kayla Drescher and Mark Clearview [Aug 30]

Tickets to see Kayla Drescher and Mark Clearview (part of the Sorcerers Safari Legacy!) at Bucketlisters.

 

From the August 25th Instagram post by An Evening of Magic NY:

We are back! This Wednesday night @revisionloungenyc. Showtimes at 7&9 with close up magic before the show by @theunrealgarrettwaite. Headlining the show is @magicinheels and @markclearview , hosted by @maxdavidsonmagic and @david_calamari .

 

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The Legacy of Sorcerers Safari - part 5

Recap (click to show | hide)

From Part 1 of the series:

In lieu of a physical reunion bringing together past campers and staff, Canada’s Magic is hosting a virtual reunion of sorts.  We’ve reached out to the Sorcerers Safari community with a dozen or so questions to help bring us up to date on what everyone has been up to since our magic camp days.

If you completed our survey, keep your eyes peeled for your segment!  

If you would like to participate but haven’t filled out the survey, there’s still time.  The survey can be found here:  https://forms.gle/umg77yj9QxUzfpm76

Thank you to all that contributed!

 

Mike, Jen, Sorcerers Safari staff, and alumni, this series is for you.

 

<< part 4  |  part 6 >>

 

Part 5 features:  Dennis Gorya, Loran, and Mark Clearview. 

 

  Dennis Gorya  

Entrepreneur, TidalCommerce.ca

Attended Sorcerers Safari as a camper.

Since his time at camp Dennis has:

• Run a successful consulting company working with super star clients.
  
  

In his own words:

• Camp helped me develop self confidence and a deeper ability in performance, sales and routine.
  
  
• Favourite Sorcerers Safari memory?  
• The polar dip :)
  
  
• Biggest take-away from Sorcerers Safari?
• Attitude follows you in all that you do.

 

 

  Loran  

Professional magician, LoranIllusion.com

Attended camp from 2000 to 2016 as staff.

Since his time at camp Loran has:

• Opened for AC-DC and the Rolling Stones in Toronto.
  
  
• Editor's note:  Loran was too modest to include his submission that he published the book “The Fabulous Book of Magic Secrets” available in English and French.
  

In his own words:

• Favourite Sorcerers Safari memory?  
• Scare all the campers with a ghost story. Houahaha!!!
  
  
• Biggest take-away from Sorcerers Safari?
• Tons of wonderful memories.

 

 

  Mark Clearview 

Professional magician, MarkClearview.com

Attended camp in: 

• 2008 - 2011 as a camper, 
• 2012 as a counsellor in training (CIT), and 
• 2013-2016 as counsellor.

 

Since his time at camp Mark:

• Set a world record  
  [Longest Amount of Time Wearing a Straitjacket, World Record - 2014],
• Moved to New York City and has has own monthly show Magic, Unlocked, 
• Has performed all over the world,
• Cruise Ship Magician on Virgin Voyages,
• Appeared on Penn and Teller: Fool Us 

• Wrote a book about his world record, Two Weeks Strait - How to Succeed When Your Hands are Tied,
• Is a regular performer at The Magic Castle, and
• Has headlined 3 times at The Chicago Magic Lounge.
  
  

In his own words:

• Literally all of my accomplishments were made easier having gone to camp!
• Scott Hammell is my mentor and we went to Sorcerers Safari together. 
• Aaron Fisher is a mentor who opened so many doors for me. 
  

• Favourite Sorcerers Safari memory?  
• My first time hosting the camper show. I remember my magic wasn't near as good as anyone else's. Those kids were schooling me! Even up to my counsellor years. But when I hosted that show I realized I had something. I could perform. And Lee Asher came up to me after the show and said "you're going places" the first of which was the bathroom to throw up.
  
  
• Biggest take-away from Sorcerers Safari?
• My friendship with Scott Hammell, Aaron Fisher, Lee Asher, Jonah Babins, Ben Train, Mind Bender, Keith Brown, etc.
  
  

My craft got stronger. My magic got better. I got funnier. The opportunity to host shows and perform and meet friends in the community. I cannot say enough good things!

 

Thank you Dennis, Loran, and Mark for sharing your memories!

Check back throughout the month to read updates from other Sorcerers Safari alumni and staff!

 

 Previously featured 

• Ben Train - part 1
• Brad Bond - part 2  
• Brett Chrest - part 3
  
• Byron Berry - part 1
• Cameron Dunlop - part 2
• Dick Joiner - part 3 
• James Carey Lauder - part 2
• Keith Brown - part 4
• Matt DiSero - part 3
  
• Sam Pearce - part 1
  

 

Learn more about Sorcerers Safari.

part 1 | part 2  | part 3 | part 4 | part 5 | part 6 | part 7 | part 8 | part 9 | part 10 | part 11 | part 12

<< part 4  |  part 6 >>

 

 

Toronto: Hokus Jokus with Ben Train, Jonah Babins, and Mark Clearview [Aug 13]

Tickets available at Yuk Yuk's.

(As an aside, all three of these performers are part of the Sorcerers Safari Legacy!)

From the August 4th Facebook post by The Toronto Magic Company:

What do you get when you combine a Comedy Mindreader, an Award-Winning Magician, and a World Record Holder 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 Mark Clearview (World Record Holder), it's all happening Sunday August 13th at Yuk Yuk's Toronto.

 

 

 

 

Parkinson's fundraiser and book launch [Nov 18]

Buy your tickets for the virtual launch at Eventbrite.   Buy the book at Indiegogo.

 

From the November 16th Instagram post by Mark Clearview:

IT'S HERE!
We're launching a book and doing magic with @katbarrell
@therealcatherinebell
And @sydneymeyer48

It's going to be a fun-filled virtual party to raise money for Parkinson's Research for The Michael J. Fox Foundation @teamfoxmjff

🎟️Ticket link in bio - IT'S PAY WHAT YOU WANT! Donate generously!

 

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