Canada's Magic: Wes Barker

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2023 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase: Alexandra Chris Gowen Colin Geddes Derrick Chung Doug Hunt Garnet Garven Ian Stewart Lee Asher Leif David Paul Romhany Rob Teszka Ryan Pilling Scott Baird SYM Manitoba Wes Barker Yannick Lacroix

19 December 2023

Wes Barker: Inspirational Canadian Magician

Sixteenth in this year's Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase, is Wes Barker!


Wes Barker: Inspirational Canadian Magician.

Wes is by far the most dedicated magician we have working in Canada, his work ethic is unparalleled. Add to that the volume of creative output -- a new live show, taped a TV show, produces and tours shows, wrote a book and put it out to audio book, hosts podcasts and creates viral videos. I rarely leave a meeting with Wes not inspired. Every time I hang out with that dude he's always making me want to try new things and see what else I can push for. I rarely do them, that's on me.

Submitted by Matt DiSero

The show Wes Barker: Live on Tour dropped on Wes Barker's YouTube channel this morning:

Congratulations Wes! Keep up the great work!

To learn more about Wes Barker visit his website WesBarker.ca, visit his store 2nd to none, listen to his podcast Bottom of the Barrel (with Chris Ramsay) and follow him on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.

Thank Matt for your excellent submission!

To learn more about Matt DiSero, visit his website MattDiSero.com and follow him on Facebook and Instagram.


2023 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase featuring (in order of publication): Paul Romhany Alexandra Derrick Chung Doug Hunt Chris Gowen Yannick Lacroix Scott Baird Leif David Garnet Garven Lee Asher Rob Teszka Ian Stewart Colin Geddes SYM Manitoba Ryan Pilling Wes Barker

05 November 2023

Wes Barker's Sobriety Test (How to drink a drink with no hands)

From the October 26th Instagram post by Wes Barker:

This is the Sobriety Test… you passing?

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04 October 2023

BC and AB: Wes Barker in Alex Mackenzie's Hungry for Laughs Comedy Tour [Oct 6 - Nov 18]

From the September 11th Instagram post by Alex Mackenzie:

Its time!!! Less than a month until the Hungry for Laughs Comedy Tour kicks off starting in Kamloops! When I say this is a stacked show its an understatement. This is the best variety act on the planet!! We have world class comedians @thisissimonking @ivanwdecker who have been on Conan, Just for Laughs, Netflix and even won a Juno award for Best Comedy Album. We have a stunt magician @stuntmagician who has been on Ellen, Americas Got Talent and even Fooled Penn and Teller in Las Vegas on the hit shoe Penn and Teller Fool us! And to top it all of we have one of the most impressive circus acts in the world with international foot archer @orissakelly! You may have seen her Win @robdyrdek Amazigness, on Britains got Talent and she had even performed for the late Queen of England!

Not only is this the best show on the planet but it also gives back to local charities in every city. We are donating to Food Banks, Womans Shelters, Mental Health Associations, Animal Shelters, Animal Food Banks and Hospice Societies. If you or anyone you know is in these cities please let them know we are coming!

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07 September 2023

Kingston: Wes Barker and Simon King [Sep 14]

Tickets at Eventbrite.

From the August 24th Facebook post by Wes Barker:

KINGSTON — I’ve never performed there until now! Sept 14 with Simon King

18 August 2023

Toronto: Wes Barker at Adelaide Hall [Oct 27]

Tickets at AdmitOne.

From the August 14 Instagram post by Wes Barker:

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22 June 2023

Vancouver: Wes Barker at Friday Night Comedy At The Biltmore [Jul 28]

From the June 16th Facebook post by Dick Darrow:

Dick Darrow Productions proudly presents Friday Night Comedy At The Biltmore. “It’s the best venue for comedy in BC” Our first show is July 28. Tickets available at biltmorecabaret.com Thursday!
Our first great feature act is Wes Barker, “Canada’s funniest Magician”
With the hilarious Byron Bertram, as master of ceremonies! And great special guests Eden PB Kaminski, Jackie Agnew, and William Corry!

Red Deer, Lethbridge, and Calgary: Wes Barker [Jun 22, 24, 25]

From the June 20th Facebook post by Wes Barker:

Alberta, Canada shows this week!! Two of these I’m doing with @thisissimonking 🍻

24 May 2023

Calgary: Drunk Magic with Wes Baker [Jun 25]

Sun Jun 25, 2023

From The Laugh Shop Calgary:

Wes Barker is 2ND to none. His show features amazing magic tricks, crazy stunts, crowd interaction, and comedy from start to finish. Whether it is a live show in a theatre or a virtual show in your own home, Wes creates the best time and the most fun!

Wes has performed all over the world, both live and on TV. He has appeared on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, America's Got Talent, ELLEN, Wizard Wars, and MTV's Greatest Party Stories Ever to name a few.

For live events you can do no better than comedy magic, and Wes is the best of them all. So whether it's a corporate event, comedy festival, college campus, comedy club, cruise ship, or private party... Wes has wowed audiences on every stage.
Read.

09 April 2023

Ireland: Wes Barker [Apr 15]

From the March 27th Facebook post by Steve Spade:

Can't wait to share the stage with this man, he is going to be my special guest act this April the 15th for one night only in Flanagan's on the lake Killaloe
♠️🇮🇪🇨🇦
Wes Barker is the funniest magician in Canada and one of the most popular magicians in the world. His YouTube and Facebook channels have 100s of millions of views. He has appeared on numerous shows like America's Got Talent, Ellen, MTV, and most famously Penn & Teller: Fool Us (which he won). Wes even has his very own TV show in the US called Big Trick Energy!

18 February 2023

Fraser Valley Magic Circle award winners

Congratulations to all of the winners!

From the February 11th Instagram post by Mike Nordon:

What a fun evening at the Fraser Valley Magic Circle meeting tonight!

Hosted by Gord Boyes we held a completion called “Poo Onna Stick” (POS for short) in honour of Steve Dickson ❤️

The theme this year was ‘impersonations’

The winner was …Gord Boyes with a Naughty Mr Rogers act!

We also did our awards night and congrats to:
Wes Barker - for winning the Showmanship Award
Rob Teszka - for winning the Creativity Award
Glen LaBarre for being awarded the Celeste Evans Award
And to Gord Boyes again for being award the prestigious Presidents Award!

Plus our Appreciation Awards were awarded to:
Donna May Boyes
Rod Chow
Chuck Daniel
Camille Atebe

Thank you everyone who attended!

Next month the meeting is moved to March 3rd and will also be helped at Gord’s house!

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10 February 2023

Toronto: Black Magic featuring Eric Jones [Apr 29]

Tickets at Eventbrite.

From the January 11th Instagram post by Eric Jones:

TORONTO! I’ll be performing at The Metro Toronto Convention Center on April 23rd along with an ALL STARS @stuntmagician DJ Killa Kels and and hosted by funny man Marlon Palmer @thatdudemcfly .

Produced by @intriguepromotions and @the_watcher2015 .

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20 December 2022

Corner Brook: Wes Barker [Jan 14]

From the December 16th Instagram post by the GCSU Backlot:

We are proud to announce that renowned Magician Wes Barker will be returning to The Backlot on Saturday January 14!

Stay tuned after the holiday break for information with tickets!

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01 November 2022

Mission: Barrel "O" Laughs Comedy Show [Nov 10]

From the October 30th Facebook post by Gord Boyes:

Hello friends, comedy fans, magicians and Fraser Valley residents!

HUGE news - a star packed comedy show is coming to Mission on Thursday Nov 10th at 7pm at the Best Western Plus Mission City Lodge!

It stars Wes Barker - stunt Magician and YouTube sensation, Trevor & Lorena - Comedy Magic Show, and Comedians Gavin Clarkson and Simon King!

ONLY $35 for adults and $15 for kids!

But wait, talk to me about bulk ticket sales. Do you have a group, maybe a business who wants to treat their employees? Get five tickets for $100 if you contact me directly.

Otherwise, tickets can be bought at Abstract Auto & Window Glass Ltd. in Mission or online at:
www.ComedyShowTickets.ca

Please support local live entertainment and come have some fun! ❤️🤪

01 April 2022

Magic & Comedy tour (Live Taping with Wes Barker and Chris Ramsay) [May - June]

Catch Chris Ramsay and Wes Barker on their upcoming Magic & Comedy tour!

From WesBarker.ca:

CALGARY - MAY 1 - Tickets
VANCOUVER - MAY 2 (on sale soon)
VICTORIA - MAY 3 - (on sale soon)
WINNIPEG - JUNE 15 - Tickets
TORONTO - JUNE 17 - (on sale soon)
MONTREAL - TDB

Check back for updates!

The Big Trick Energy Live show has been cancelled because we are not popular enough to fill arenas. (Makes sense)

Instead, Wes and I are booking smaller venues across Canada! Click the linktree in my bio for info!! pic.twitter.com/JYKiHx3d5Q
— Chris Ramsay (@chrisramsay52) March 30, 2022

20 February 2022

Big Trick Energy Live on tour!

Updated March 31st to add:

The BTE Tour has morphed into the Magic & Comedy tour (Live Taping with Wes Barker and Chris Ramsay)!

From WesBarker.ca:
CALGARY - MAY 1 - Tickets
VANCOUVER - MAY 2 (on sale soon)
VICTORIA - MAY 3 - (on sale soon)
WINNIPEG - JUNE 15 - Tickets
TORONTO - JUNE 17 - (on sale soon)
MONTREAL - TDB
Check back for updates!

Tickets available at Modo Live. (See Tweet below for presale code.) Dates include:

May 4 - Vancouver
May 5 - Victoria
June 16 - Toronto
June 18 - Calgary

Check back for more dates!

From the February 16th Tweet by Alex Boyer:

OMG!!!! 🤩😱
It’s happening!!!!! 🤯
Come see us four idiots LIVE!!!
Presale Code: BTE 🤫😉
(Link in bio) pic.twitter.com/anFecFoqYS
— Alex Boyer (@AlexBoyerMagic) February 16, 2022

11 February 2022

Toronto: Hocus Jokus [Feb 23-24]

Catch Ben Train, Jonah Babins, Chris Westfall, and Wes Barker at Yuk Yuk's!

From the January 27th Instagram post by the Toronto Magic Company:

Is this Toronto’s funniest magic show or Toronto’s most magical comedy show? 🤔

Trick question - it’s BOTH! 🙌

Toronto’s funniest magicians have joined forces to create a 90 minute show jam packed with laughs and mind-blowing amazement. They’ll read your mind, predict the future, and do all sorts of other crazy sh*t you won’t believe unless you see it with your own eyes!👀

And it’s happening for two days only - February 23rd and 24th.‼‼

So get off the couch and join us for an incredible night of comedy, magic, and fun that you’ll never forget.🙌