The reigning stage magician of the year Lucy Darling has won the world over for her wit, her charm, and her exceptionally good hair. Lucy is a lady magician who brings together a potent mix of playful improvisational comedy, witty writing, and impossible magical feats. Evoking comparisons to everyone from Dame Edna to Pee Wee Herman, this edgy, postmodern character is a double shot of magical mischief, with a splash of old Hollywood and a dash of Dorothy Parker.
Her history is shrouded in mystery, several ex-husbands and wives. International traveler, major style and culture icon with desire to share her magical life and gifts with select audiences in high and low places. She loves you all but her disarming wit reveals truthful and delightful insights. A one of a kind entertainer, a throwback who is on the cutting edge. You are about to fall in love with Lucy Darling.
London’s Time Out calls him “Hilarious and enormously talented.”
Billed as a Certified Lunatic and Master of the Impossible, Tomáš Kubínek (Toh-mawsh Koo-bee-neck) is a comic genius, virtuoso vaudevillian, and all-round charmer who gives audiences an utterly joyous experience they’ll remember for a lifetime. With appearances in over 30 countries, Mr. Kubínek has won the hearts of thousands in theaters, opera houses, television specials, and in communities large and small.
His latest creation; Tomáš Kubínek – Miracle Man, is a rip-roaring revival of strong-man stunts, couples counseling, snake healings, and mass hypnosis that leaves audiences dazed, beaming, and in love with life once again…
Billed as a Certified Lunatic and Master of the Impossible, Tomáš Kubínek is bringing his latest creation to BPAC on April 1st at 7:00pm!
Tomáš Kubínek – Miracle Man, is a rip-roaring revival of strong-man stunts, couples counseling, snake healings, and mass hypnosis that leaves audiences dazed, beaming, and in love with life once again 💪😱 This performance is a perfectly silly April Fools' day outing for the whole family!
[As an aside, we encourage you to go and see a show at this fabulous 500 seat
theatre. It's approximately 25 minutes west of Toronto's western
border. The facilities are modern and spacious. On the lower
level, it appears that all seats have amazing sight lines. (We didn't
venture up to the balcony.) The seats are a little bit wider than
standard theatre seats, which makes them very comfortable! Parking is free and
plentiful.]
[Additionally, this is the first magic show we've been
to where there's been an ASL interpreter available. The interpreter was
easily seen and unobtrusive. They did not distract from the show.
There appeared to be quite a few folks in the audience fluent in sign
language. I'm sure the service was well appreciated!]
Here are some random thoughts that came to mind while watching Ted and Marion share some
fascinating stories about their current home and the individuals who had
previously lived there:
The tone of the show was nicely set with a carefully curated period piece
soundtrack which included "All That Jazz," "It Don't Mean a Thing," and
Glenn Miller ("In the Mood" we think.)
The show was a BRAND NEW SHOW with very little overlap with their previous
show "Outerbridge Clockwork Mysteries." (Sadly there was no way to work the disco ball jacket that Marion
painstakingly created for Ted, into the new show.)
We were tremendously lucky to be at a show where illusionist technician
Shenna Dunn came out of retirement! Her grace and talent at the beginning
of the show made for a delightful opener!
This show is extraordinarily creatively satisfying. It is very clear that a lot of
time and thought has been put into tying all of the visuals into the theme
of the show. Just about every item on stage looked like it was part of an
historical play. The smallest details were considered; from the
shape of the centre spot, to the use of golf clubs in lieu of a typically
used magic prop, and of course the fabulous costumes created by Marion. Well
done Ted and Marion!
This show is a masterclass in organically driven story telling. The premise
of the show is based on historical events. The compelling
narrative is highlighted with creatively re-imagined, and expertly
executed magical effects.
All illusions, big and small, were masterfully performed.
The story telling is equally as important and entertaining as the magic and
illusions.
There is a nice ratio of grand illusion, intimate magic, and mentalism.
Marion has upped her game with fantastically executed magic!
(On top of sharing her superb dance and quick change talents.)
Kudos to Ted and Marion for going out of their way to right some wrongs for previous owners of the Keyhole house!
We counted 14 volunteers. Sitting at the back of the theatre provides little to no protection from being selected as a volunteer!
While this is certainly a family-friendly show, this is NOT a show aimed at
children. There are some mature themes involved. And the wee one
behind us found the "séance" portion of the show a little bit
frightening.
The evening was a marvelous blend of historical story telling, mixed with masterful performances!
Possibly the only magic show based entirely on a slice of Canadian history.
Disclosure: KOP and I were guests at this show. The opinions expressed above are
entirely our own. We did not receive compensation for the writing or the
publishing of this article.
- Social meet-up with coin work session before at Browser's Den. -
Toronto Premiere of "The Quiet Masters - The History and Relevance of
the Black Magical Artist" with host, Kenrick ICE McDonald (film
director)
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We're coming for YOU #BurlOn! Here's your lineup for the 2023 Burlington Downtown Comedy Festival: @tvsjondore @davehemstad @arthursimeon @ol_bebsie @sandrabattaglini @zabrinadouglas @billykiddshow
One day I would love to devote myself to building Stone Walls on the fields. But first I have to perform some shows in Stirling, Burlington and Kitchener-Waterloo Canada with @brentbutt , Jon Dore, Zabrina Douglas and many others…April 21,27,28,29.
Lucy Darling is a lady magician who brings together a potent mix of playful improvisational comedy, witty writing, and impossible magical feats. Evoking comparisons to everyone from Dame Edna to Pee Wee Herman, this edgy, postmodern character is a double shot of magical mischief, with a splash of old Hollywood and a dash of Dorothy Parker.
Her history is shrouded in mystery, several ex-husbands and wives. International traveler, major style and culture icon with desire to share her magical life and gifts with select audiences in high and low places. She loves you all but her disarming wit reveals truthful and delightful insights. A one-of-a-kind entertainer, a throwback who is on the cutting edge. You are about to fall in love with Lucy Darling.
Billy Kidd is a magician who has been popping on screen and stages all around the world. She has appeared on numerous tv shows such as CBC's The Science of Magic, Hosted the Breaking Magic series on Discovery Channel, was a Wizard on Wizard Wars with Penn & Teller, BBC's Xmas Lectures, Now you See Me, ITV's Next Great Magician just to name a few.
Billy Kidd recently had a residency at Pittsburghs new theatre called Liberty Magic and often works in Canada with such companies as Firefly Theatre & Circus. She performs regularly at Hollywoods Magic Castle and runs her own theatre in England called Krowd Keepers Magic Theatre. Read more and buy tickets.
