London: OEV Palace of Wonders [Apr 19]

From the April 8th Facebook post bye the Old East Village BIA:

Introducing the magical Grand Spectacle lineup for Apr 19 at the Palace Theatre 🪄 The London Magicians' Guild has assembled an array of performers, including:
♣️ The Amazing Corbin is a magician, conjuring artist, and entertainer who uses his love of theatrics to captivate crowds.
♦️ Scott The Magical Guy has been working magic for 35+ years, mesmerizing audiences of all ages.
♠️ Dad Magic will wow and entertain with a range of tricks and jokes to keep you laughing.

Use code OEVMAGIC for magical savings: http://mytickets.palacetheatre.ca/OEVPALACEOFWONDERS ✨

🎩 OEV PALACE OF WONDERS - FINAL SHOW

 

 

 

London: OEV Palace of Wonders [Mar 22 & Apr 19]

From the Palace Theatre website:

Presented by the Old East Village BIA, Palace Theatre Arts Commons and The London Magicians’ Guild
OEV PALACE OF WONDERS!
The London Magicians’ Guild 2024 Spring Cabaret Series

Experience three mesmerizing shows of adult-contemporary magic at our OEV PALACE OF WONDERS events! Each salon will feature a different lineup of talented local performers from the London Magicians’ Guild, resulting in a captivating blend of unique styles and mind-bending illusions. No two shows will be alike!


Prepare to be astounded as both professional magicians, and highly-skilled magic enthusiasts, showcase their awe-inspiring tricks and illusions, taking you on a wondrous journey into the realm of sophisticated, adult-contemporary magic.

Three evenings of wonder and enchantment that will leave you spellbound! Our first two performance dates will be close-up and personal, in the intimate surroundings of Procunier Hall, with our larger finale, “Le Grand Spectacle”, taking place on the Palace Main Stage, wrapped in the nostalgic surroundings of our period 1923 movie house.

Don't miss out on the extraordinary, OEV PALACE OF WONDERS! 

Presented by the Old East Village BIA, The Palace Theatre Arts Commons, and The London Magicians’ Guild.
 
Feb 16, 2024
FEATURING: STEVE OZ, ANDREW OLMSTEAD, LEONARDO MARTINS, KEITH O’BRIEN

Mar 22, 2024
FEATURING: ANDREW OLMSTEAD, MARK THE REMARKABLE, CAPTAIN CORBIN, RYAN JOYCE, PETER MENNIE: THAT MAGIC GUY

April 19, 2024
FEATURING: AMAZING CORBIN, SCOTT THE MAGICAL GUY, DAD MAGIC, MARK STRANGE, BYRON BERRY

Read more and buy tickets.

From the January 24th Facebook post by Scott Hood:

Looking forward to performing on this bill with such talented magicians.

 

 

 

 

 

London: OEV Palace of Wonders [Feb 16, Mar 22, and Apr 19]

From the Palace Theatre website:

Presented by the Old East Village BIA, Palace Theatre Arts Commons and The London Magicians’ Guild
OEV PALACE OF WONDERS!
The London Magicians’ Guild 2024 Spring Cabaret Series

Experience three mesmerizing shows of adult-contemporary magic at our OEV PALACE OF WONDERS events! Each salon will feature a different lineup of talented local performers from the London Magicians’ Guild, resulting in a captivating blend of unique styles and mind-bending illusions. No two shows will be alike!


Prepare to be astounded as both professional magicians, and highly-skilled magic enthusiasts, showcase their awe-inspiring tricks and illusions, taking you on a wondrous journey into the realm of sophisticated, adult-contemporary magic.

Three evenings of wonder and enchantment that will leave you spellbound! Our first two performance dates will be close-up and personal, in the intimate surroundings of Procunier Hall, with our larger finale, “Le Grand Spectacle”, taking place on the Palace Main Stage, wrapped in the nostalgic surroundings of our period 1923 movie house.

Don't miss out on the extraordinary, OEV PALACE OF WONDERS! 

Presented by the Old East Village BIA, The Palace Theatre Arts Commons, and The London Magicians’ Guild.
 
Feb 16, 2024
FEATURING: STEVE OZ, ANDREW OLMSTEAD, LEONARDO MARTINS, KEITH O’BRIEN

Mar 22, 2024
FEATURING: ANDREW OLMSTEAD, MARK THE REMARKABLE, CAPTAIN CORBIN, RYAN JOYCE, PETER MENNIE: THAT MAGIC GUY

April 19, 2024
FEATURING: AMAZING CORBIN, SCOTT THE MAGICAL GUY, DAD MAGIC, MARK STRANGE, BYRON BERRY

Read more and buy tickets.

From the January 24th Facebook post by Scott Hood:

Looking forward to performing on this bill with such talented magicians.

 

 

 

 

 

Ontario: Captain Corbin

From the June 6th Facebook post by Captain Corbin:

Ahoy! I'll be sailing to Tillsonburg in a few short weeks. Sign up now at the library. We're going to have a buccaneering good time!

 

 

 

From the June 6th Facebook post by Captain Corbin:

Busy summer coming! See me at Storybook Gardens every Friday in July and August, in Penetanguishene on the Georgian Legacy, at Great Wolf Lodge and in Gravenhurst every Sunday aboard the Wenonah 2 at the Muskoka Steamships & Discovery Centre

 

 

 

 

 

London: Peter Mennie and the Palace of Mystery [Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5]

From the September 6th Instagram post by Peter Mennie:

WE'RE BACK! ALL NEW!! ALL IMPROVED!!! (well, 75% have improved)

The PALACE of MYSTERY
Perfect Parlour Prestidigitation at The Palace Theatre, London, ON
 

 

 

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A post shared by Peter Mennie, That Magic Guy (@magicianpetermennie)

 

 

Toronto: The Amazing Corbin and Peter Mennie [June 18]

You can also catch Peter Mennie at the Kids' Fest in Sarnia on Saturday June 11th.

 

From the June 6th Instagram post by The Amazing Corbin:

A very special presentation in Toronto. Get your tickets today!

 

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A post shared by Corbin (@amazing_corbin)

 

 

London: Captain Corbin at Storybook Gardens

From the September 22nd Facebook post by Captain Corbin:

Ahoy Pirates! You can see me in October at Storybook Gardens! I'll be performing there on the 10,17,24 and 31rst. Spooky fun magic!

London: Magic at the Marienbad Valentine's day show

From the Magic at the Marienbad Valentine's day show Facebook event:

Bring your dates and prepare yourselves for a magically romantic night out. Our skilled performers will wow you with illusions that will make this evening one you will remember for a long time. The amazing Graemazing Reed is returning to opening the night. Then headlining the show is the mysterious mentalist Ryan Edwards!!! His show will leave you mystified and amazed. magic, mystery and Romance! Bring your dates and couples who wish to get engaged that night may get in free! (some conditions apply)

London: A night of magic

The January 17th edition of Magic at the Marienbad includes Keith O'Brien, Scott Boyd, JP Magic, Mark Hogan, Michael Craig, and of course The Amazing Corbin!


From the Magic at the Marienbad Facebook page:

Our Line up for January's show includes six great professional magicians all looking forward to entertaining you. An amazing night! head to our events page for more info

Rounding the Central rings in November 2019

Updated November 4th to reflect Ring 235 is known as the "KW Magic Society."


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

Montreal, QC	Ring 62 (20th Century Ring)	- N/A.
Hamilton, ON	Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club)	- Buck Mcleod lecture.
London, ON	Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild)	- Flea circus. - Mike Fisher
Kitchener, ON	Ring 235 (KW Magic Society)	- Round Table Discussion.
Ottawa, ON	Ring 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians)	- N/A.
Ottawa, ON	Ottawa / Gatineau magicians	- N/A
Toronto, ON	Ring 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club)	- The Magic Lab (panel: Glenn Ottaway, David Peck, and Mike Carbone)

Please leave a comment or email me about corrections or omissions.

London: Magic at the Marienbad

From The Amazing Corbin:

This event happens the first Friday of every month with a different comedian and magician combo each time. Magicians who wish to perform should contact me and free tickets are provided to magicians who share a bit of close up strolling magic during the cocktail hour. (Headliner magicians get paid) Hope to see you there!

From Captain Corbin's Facebook page:
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Toronto: From Fair to Foul

From the Browser's Den of Magic:

Sunday, March 24, 2019

This is a 90 minute historical lecture about magicians during the 1800’s. It explains how they transformed from distrusted street performers at fairs to performers of skill. And ended the century by debunking the foul spiritualists. The lecture covers many incredible people such as James and John Rannie, Richard Potter...the first magicians in America.

Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin the French magician who turned magic into a theatrical art form, John Nevil Maskeylne, Spiritualists like the Fox sisters from New York, and much more.

Some of their methods and tricks they used will be discussed.

Canadian connections are emphasized and many interesting items will be displayed. This lecture is NOT a magic show but includes a few historical magic tricks throughout the lecture.

Read more and buy tickets.

"From Fair to Foul" with The Amazing Corbin

Catch "From Fair to Foul" October 10th at Annondale House in Tillsonburg ON, October 15th at the St. Thomas public library and October 21rst at Eldon House in London ON.

Check the comments in the Facebook post for more dates.


From the Facebook page of The Amazing Corbin:

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Vote for Captain Corbin, Daniel Steep, Keith Brown, and Peter Mennie in the "Our London Best of London Awards"

Updated at 10:40am to add:

• Captain Corbin, Daniel Steep, Keith Brown, and Peter Mennie are all in the running for "Live Entertainment"
• Captain Corbin and Daniel Steep, are in the running for "Children's Amusement"

From Captain Corbin's Facebook page:

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From Daniel Steep's Facebook page:

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From The Agri-Magic Show Twitter feed:

Support Canadian Magic - vote for @petermennie @KeithHBrown @Captain_Corbin & @danielsteep in @OurLondonOnt Best of London Awards #ldnont

— The Agri-Magic Show (@agrimagicshow) October 20, 2017

Rounding the Central rings in June 2017

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

Montreal, QC	Ring 62 (20th Century Ring)	- Free Form First Fridaze. - Ring executives meeting. - Second Saturday Night Special. - Special Sunday spring event. - Ring 62 showcase. - End of season BBQ. - Charter night - 69 years! - Sunday SpRing brunch. - Instagram Tuesday
Hamilton, ON	Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club)	- TBA.
London, ON	Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild)	- Charming Cheat show. (Change in date / time.)
Kitchener, ON	Ring 235 (The Caesar Hat & Wand Magic Circle)	-Annual BBQ.
Ottawa, ON	Ring 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians)	- TBA.
Ottawa, ON	Ottawa / Gatineau magicians	- TBA
Toronto, ON	Ring 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club)	- Year end banquet featuring The Sentimentalists.

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

Mike Fisher in the St. Thomas Times-Journal

From the St. Thomas Times-Journal:

Making his Fringe debut, St. Thomas-raised and resident Mike Fisher is a fulltime magician who travels North America with his sleight-of-hand.

Local audiences know him best as Corbin the Pirate Magician. He’ll be on stage 5 p.m. on Canada Day at Pinafore Park. And for the kiddies, 2 p.m. July 28 at St. Thomas Public Library. His calendar is full. (Google him for proof.)

But for the Fringe, Corbin offers a rogue of a different colour, The Charming Cheat, a gentleman con artist who may or may not be peeking as he wins hand after hand playing a new effect, as they are called, he developed based on Texas Hold ‘Em.

Why do we like magic?

Read more.

London: Mike Fisher at the 2017 Fringe

From the Charming Cheat:

London Fringe Festival 2017

Is he cheating, lucky or is it all just a trick? Decide for yourself at Corbin’s incredibly entertaining shows at the London Fringe Festival.

Tickets available at the door, or online at www.londonfringe.ca

Thursday June 1rst @8:45pm
Saturday June 3 @9:15pm
Sunday June 4 @7:00pm
Thursday June 8 @ 5:30pm
Friday June 9 @8:45pm
Saturday June 10@4:30pm

Shows are at the McManus theater,  first floor of The Grand Theatre
 471 Richmond St.,
 London, ON N6A 3E4
 Canada


Read more.

Captain Corbin on "Tween on the Scene"

From the Facebook page of Captain Corbin:

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Mike Fisher on being a magician

From Mike Fisher's Facebook note*:

To be a magician it seems to me,
you have to get good at things others can’t see.
Practice for hours when you’d rather go out,
Explain to the client what your shows all about.
Create a performance to fit a challenging budget,
Perform for a crowd that can’t help but judge it.

To be a magician performing shows can be tough,
some times your best just isn’t enough.
Arrive at a venue with no sound system inside her,
Argue with the client it was on the rider.
Set up your show and learn most of it won’t fit,
weeks of rehearsals all gone to sh*t. 

To be a magician and perform for the public,
often does terrible things to ones stomach.
Unruly children and parents who don’t care,
heads tilted downward into phones they stare.
Volunteers from the audience who’d rather not join you,
disrupt your act and often upstage you. 

To be a magician running a business is hard,
no one is begging for my contact card.
Facebook adds are expensive, Newspaper’s dead,
I’m never sure if my twitter feed’s read.
Cleaning my suit and repairing an old prop,
buying new magic spending won’t stop.

To be a magician and have a great show,
is a powerful drug that many can’t know.
The feeling you get when an effect goes right,
smiles from the audience -- a beautiful sight.
Line ups for autographs, people asking for more,
Inquiring about your next stop on the tour.

To be a magician is a wonderful thing, sometimes you cry, sometimes you sing.

--
* Reprinted with permission from Mike.

Have you ever seen a pirate rappel?

Well done Captain.  You're a braver soul than I!

Watch Captain Corbin rappel London City Centre in support of the Make a Wish foundation: