For tickets and more information visit MagicTickets.ca/manager/events/wit-and-wizardry
Found at the June 23 Instagram post by Ryan Pilling.
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24 June 2026
13 April 2026
Calgary: Wit and Wizardry [Apr 24]
Tickets at MagicTickets.ca/event/wit-and-wizardry.
From the Facebook event "Wit & Wizardry - Comedy Magic Cabaret":
This is not an Easter show, unless you live west of the theatre, then it is easter. The next Wit & Wizardry - Comedy Magic Cabaret is on Friday, April 24th. Join us for a night full of amazing magic.
Previously shared on Instagram April 4 and Facebook April 5.
10 April 2026
IBM Members: Legal benefit and video library
We recently learned that IBM Members are able to receive free legal advice (regarding performance Visas for entry to the US). Learn more about it at the April 8th Facebook post by the International Brotherhood of Magicians.
We were also recently reminded that IBM Members have access to the IBM's video library which includes:
- Virtual Lecture Series, including
- John Carrey
- David Corsaro
- Mike Breggar
- Ryan Pilling - JAM Videos, including
- Anastasia Synn
- Ben Train
- Carisa Hendrix
- Jonah Babins
- Ryan Pilling
- Shawn Farquhar
- Max Maven, and many more! - Something Up My Sleeve interviews, including
- Eric Leclerc
- Billy Hseuh
- Hidden Wonders Tour
- Marc Trudel
- Lost in the Shuffle
- Wes Barker
- Luc Langevin, and many, many more! - "Who Books That?" with Harrison Greenbaum, including
- The Evasons
- Steve Valentine
- Julie Eng
- Shin Lim, and many more! - Special Contributions, including
- Luic Carreon
- Ryan Pilling
- Keith Fields - Magic Mondays, including
- Alex Zander
- Shawn Farquhar
- Lucy Darling (Carisa Hendrix), and more! - Historical Videos, including
- Darcy Oake
- James Cielen
If you're looking to consume some magic videos, this should keep you busy for some time!
02 February 2026
New Westminster: The Magic Festival [Mar 23 – 29] and PCAM 2026 [Mar 23 – 29]
From MagicFestival.com:
- Monday, March 23rd
- Magic Max,
- 52 & You - Tuesday, March 24th
- Magic Max,
- Cabaret of Wonders,
- An Evening of Magic - Wednesday, March 25th
- Mystery, Magic & Dinner featuring Ryan Pilling and friends - Thursday, March 26th
- Benjamin Barnes (PCAM & Cabaret of Wonders joint event) - Friday, March 27th
- Rachel Wax (PCAM & Cabaret of Wonders joint event) - Saturday, March 28th
- Children's Magician of the Year Competition (Vancouver Magic Circle & The Magic Fesitval joint event)
- Erik Tait (PCAM & Cabaret of Wonders joint event)
- Bizzaro (PCAM & Cabaret of Wonders joint event) - Thursday to Sunday March 26th- 29th
- Hidden Wonders with Shawn Farquhar [SOLD OUT]
Read more and buy tickets.
For more information about the 2026 PCAM Convention, visit PCAMmagic.com/convention
Previously shared on Facebook January 31st.
For more information about the The Magic Festival visit MagicFestival.com
Previously shared on Facebook February 1st.
19 January 2026
Calgary: Wit & Wizardry [Jan 24]
Hosted by Ryan Pilling. For tickets and more information visit MagicTickets.ca
From MagicTickets.ca:
This monthly menagerie of magic is hosted by magician Ryan Pilling, known internationally as a creative inventor of original tricks, and for uncovering forgotten secrets from the history of magic. That's right, you'll see both the newest and oldest tricks in the book... in the same show!
Each month Ryan invites wonderfully talented friends who can strut their wit and/or wizardry to create a unique experience and a you-had-to-be-there show of wonders.
Previously shared on Facebook January 16.
24 December 2025
ICYMI: Magical traditions from Tips & Tricks for Magicians
Previously shared December 24, 2024.
From the December 4, 2024 Facebook post by Tips & Tricks for Magicians:
There's also this one from the December 22, 2022
Facebook post by Tips & Tricks for Magicians:
And last but not least, our favourite from the December 22, 2022 Facebook post
by Tips & Tricks for Magicians:
22 October 2025
Calgary: Wit & Wizardry with guest Dustin MacMillan [Oct 24]
Tickets at Magic Tickets.
From the October 20th Facebook post by Ryan Pilling:
Earlier this month the Pacific Coast Association of Magicians awarded Dustin MacMillan a GOLD MEDAL for his Parlour Magic performance. "Parlour" is a type of magic that is up close, within reach of the audience, leaving nowhere to hide. I won't share any spoilers, but will say that this act will leave your mind totally mixed up!
16 September 2025
Ryan Pilling's Magic Library project
Those of you who subscribe to Ryan Pilling's Tips & Tricks for Magicians newsletter have already read about his Magic Library project. (If you don't subscribe, do so now at Tips & Tricks for Magicians. It's full of great content, written with heart, and it's FREE. There are no ads. Go ahead, we'll wait.)
What is Ryan's Magic Library project? Quoting from his July 31st Tips & Tricks for Magicians newsletter [emphasis added]:
The short summary: A public database to catlogue magic books and their contents. The distinction between this and other archives is that it is interactive, allowing you to add your collection and notes.
I've opened the doors, with the disclaimer that this is still a work in progress. It will feel a bit like walking into a giant empty building with a few books scattered here and there.
Take a look at MagicLibrary.org.
If you want to create an account, you can start adding things to your personal collection, and keeping track of your own magic homework.
Ryan's been noodling the idea for over a decade and it's taking shape beautifully!
From the June 12th Tips & Tricks for Magicians newsletter:
Too, I wish to emphasize I have no desire to compete with any other archive. I hope to collaborate with and support those existing resources. Actually, my personal project within the project is to create an in-depth research tool for The Linking Ring magazine (back to 1922) to solve that Marlo problem I mentioned. There's nothing like that anywhere.
Help Ryan build magic's biggest INTERACTIVE magic book indexing resource. It's free to join, free to participate, and ad free to boot!
Visit MagicLibrary.org to see it in action.
20 August 2025
New Westminster: Ryan Pilling at the Cabaret of Wonders [Sep 30]
Tickets and more information at CabaretOfWonders.com
From the Cabaret of Wonders Facebook event:
September Special Guest: Ryan Pilling
Ryan Pilling is known for his creativity, quick wit, and original approach to magic. His hit show Wit & Wizardry has been a crowd favourite in Calgary AB, earning praise for its clever mix of comedy and illusion. Now he brings that same inventive energy to Cabaret of Wonders— Ryan is a longtime favourite of the Cabaret of Wonders and now you can find out why!
24 June 2025
Calgary: Wit and Wizardry with guest Rob Woodward [Jun 25]
Tickets at Wit and Wizardry.
From the June 20th Facebook post by Ryan Pilling:
Last call for a magic show before summer break! Wit & Wizardry - Comedy Magic Cabaret is next Wednesday in Calgary.
Special guest magician Rob Woodward.
13 June 2025
IBM's Virtual Lecture Series: Ryan Pilling lecture [Jun 17]
Register for this meeting at Zoom.
From the June 12th Facebook post by the International Brotherhood of Magicians:
🎉Something new is launching at the International Brotherhood of Magicians!
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We’re thrilled to announce our brand-new Virtual Lecture Series – bringing top magicians and fresh ideas right to your screen.
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First up? The incredibly inventive Ryan Pilling!
19 April 2025
[Guest post] Magic Made In Canada
The following is a guest post from Ryan Pilling.
Until the lathes stopped spinning in 2013 Morrissey Magic Ltd. was Canada’s top name in the manufacture of magic props. Known for their cups, pans, balls, and bowls finely crafted from Quebec aluminium, adorned with the red maple leaf sticker, and still found in prop cases around the world.
The Canadian magic industry is still alive and well, though more dispersed, with independent creators and makers working from kitchen tables and garages to make magic. Our aim here is to bring more awareness to magic being Made in Canada.
This list is a living document, and we’re hoping you can help us to track down any missing makers. To qualify, we’re using the “Made in Canada” definition of the Competition Bureau[1] that at least 51% of production costs are incurred in Canada, and the last substantial transformation occurred in Canada. For mail order, the product must be shipped from Canada. For digital products, the creative effort must come from a Canadian resident.
[1] https://competition-bureau.canada.ca/en/how-we-foster-competition/education-and-outreach/publications/product-canada-and-made-canada-claims#sec-3-2
Alberta
- Micky Hades - Calgary
Run by Micky's son Brian, PDF copies of Micky's lectures notes and books, among other offerings.
http://www.mickyhades.com
- Ian Pidgeon - Edmonton
TOXIC+ and iThump are apps for Apple devices to create amazing mentalism effects.
https://www.ToxicPlus.com
- Ryan Pilling - Calgary
Tips & Tricks for Magicians offers original digital products and a book Finding the Funny now printed in Canada.
https://MagicTipsAndTricks.com
British Columbia
- Shawn Farquhar - Maple Ridge
Palmer Magic manufactures and sells original products such as the Omni Deck and Sheer Luck Comedy Book Test.
https://PalmerMagic.com
- Paul Romhany - Vancouver
VANISH International Magic Magazine which is nominated for an online FISM award in 2025!
https://DigitalVanishMagazine.com
Manitoba | New Brunswick | Newfoundland and Labrador | Nova Scotia
Ontario
- Michael Close - Mississauga
Ebooks and magic merch from the author of the new Paradigm Shift ebooks, the Workers series and more!
https://MichaelClose.com
- Ariel Frailich - Toronto
Author Sub Rosa, Reading Writing, and more!
https://ISawThat.com
- Gerry Frenette - Barrie Magic Makers is known as a builder of illusions to the biggest stars. Now semi-retired, but still making magic. https://MagicMakersIllusions.com
- Chris Philpott - Windsor Creator of 100th Monkey and more brilliant mentalism and magic.
https://www.MagicaOnline.com
- Chris Pilsworth - Ottawa
Creative consultant and maker of artisanal magic. You can order his PB&E (Paper Bag & Egg) and 2025 lecture book with an inquiry to
chris at borntoamaze dot com
- Jay Sankey - Toronto
Sankey Magic is home to Jay’s original and creative products.
https://SankeyMagic.com
- Steve Valentine - Toronto
His Magic on the Go video library offers deep dive instruction for classic sleight of hand magic.
https://SteveValentine.SquareSpace.com/magic
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
- Normand Beauchamp - Saint-Jérôme
Original ideas and props from Normek Magic & Illusion.
https://www.NormekMagicIllusions.net
- Michel Huot - Montreal
Order direct from the creator of SOCKS and Priceless.
https://MichelHuotMagic.com
- Steph Lac - Montreal
Slim Card Gaffs & Magic is creating gaff cards in a traditional, handcrafted way.
https://www.SlimCardco.com
- Richard Sanders - Montreal
Sanders FX is the home of worldwide hits such as Fibre Optics and Extreme Burn. https://SandersFX.com
- Marc Trudel and Sophie-Ann Vachon - Montreal
Conundrum Magazine is a unique publication in magic.
https://www.ConundrumMagazine.com
Saskatchewan
- Lisa Krol - Saskatoon
Magic By Lisa is handcrafting magical bags and other props to make things vanish or appear.
https://www.MagicByLisa.ca/basic-bags (password: Vernon)
Yukon | Nunavut | Northwest Territories
For corrections or additions please contact Ryan Pilling at
ryan at MagicTipsAndTricks dot com
Note: this list does not include retail magic dealers, but we strongly encourage you to also support our Canadian magic shops.
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Thank you Ryan
for creating this valuable list and guest posting at Canada's
Magic!
08 February 2025
Calgary: Wit & Wizardry with Ryan Pilling and Lori Gibbs [Feb 19]
Tickets at Magic Tickets.
From the January 27th Facebook post by Ryan Pilling:
Here's the deal, you can show up at the next Wit & Wizardry - Comedy Magic Cabaret in a dreadful mood. You can grumble about our free parking, use bad language with our box office volunteer, and be a right miserable bugger. I'll allow it this time, because I'm about to release the secret weapon...
[Previously shared at Canada's Magic Facebook page on January 28.]
16 January 2025
Calgary: Ryan Pilling's Wit & Wizardry [Jan 22]
Get your Magic Tickets.
January Special Guest - Comedian Ben Cannon.
From the January 15th Facebook post by Ryan Pilling:
Big announcement, by popular demand! Here's some of the places I will not be this month!
I've had to postpone one of my stay-at-home days to attend Wit & Wizardry - Comedy Magic Cabaret on Jan 22nd. Maybe you should ALSO leave the house and come hang out with me.
24 December 2024
ICYMI: A new magical tradition from Tips & Tricks for Magicians
From the December 4th Facebook post by Tips & Tricks for Magicians:
There's also this one from the December 22, 2022
Facebook post by Tips & Tricks for Magicians:
And last but not least, our favourite from the December 22, 2022 Facebook post
by Tips & Tricks for Magicians:
22 December 2024
Calgary: Ben Cannon special guest at Wit & Wizardry [Dec 28]
Tickets at Magic Tickets.
From the December 22nd Facebook post by Ryan Pilling:
This Saturday, Dec 28th in Calgary! Comedian Ben Cannon joins me as the special guest star at Wit & Wizardry - Comedy Magic Cabaret.
A performer with a knack for blending self-deprecating wit with keen observational humor, Ben has graced stages at prestigious events like the YYComedy Festival. He also produces Ducking Comedy at Ducky’s, a local favorite that showcases some of Calgary’s top comedic talent. Whether he’s headlining shows or producing his own, Ben’s commitment to uplifting the local comedy scene is undeniable.
Ben’s material often reflects his Métis heritage, Calgary roots, and the hilarious awkwardness of navigating life’s twists and turns. With an easygoing charm and a genuine connection to his audience, he’s a comedian who leaves every crowd both entertained and wanting more.
It will truly be an evening featuring both Wit annnnd Wizardry, as I'll be hosting the show and bringing a few minor miracles to warm your winter. See you there!
20 December 2024
19 December 2024
07 December 2024
Scott McClelland: Inspirational Canadian Magician
Next up in this year's
Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase, is Scott McClelland!
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Scott McClelland: Inspirational Canadian Magician. |
Submitted by Ryan Pilling
Congratulations Scott! Keep up the great work!
To learn more about Scott McClelland, visit his website at DiabloManor.com and follow him on Facebook and Instagram.
Thank you Ryan, for your excellent submission!
To learn more about Ryan Pilling visit his website WOWRyan.com, sign up for his newsletter at MagicTipsAndTricks.com, and follow him on Facebook and Instagram.
12 September 2024
Calgary: Wit & Wizardry with special guest Malcolm Russell [Sep 18]
From the September 10th Facebook post by Ryan Pilling:
Wit & Wizardry - Comedy Magic Cabaret is kicking off season two with special guest Malcolm Russell - magician. YOU WILL BE CHARMED AND AMUSED OR FACE THE CONSEQUENCES!
Calgary's only monthly amazing magic show is ready to chop... er... knock your socks off with jaw-dropping tricks, stunts, and laughs.
Try this coupon code for a special price on tickets:
https://magictickets.ca/event/wit-and-wizardry?promo=charm
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