Rounding the Central rings in February 2023

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)	- N/A.
London, ON	Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild)	- N/A.
Kitchener, ON	Ring 235 (KW Magic Society)	- N/A.
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)	- Social meet-up. - Members' Night and swap meet / flea market. - Special Event - Alain Choquette Master Class.

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Ontario: Nicholas Wallace presents A Work of Fiction (and Strange and Unusual) [Feb - May]

Skip to the bottom of the post to check out Nick's new web series, Strange and Unusual.

 

From the January 14th Instagram post by Nick Wallace:

NEW THEATRE DATES! I’m coming to a town near you!(assuming you live near one of the towns listed below).

Feb 18th - Hamilton ON
March 4th - Port Colborne ON
March 10th - Kitchener ON
May 27th - London ON

All ticket info is in the Bio. More dates coming soon. Spread the word. Hope to see you soon!

 

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 From the January 28th Tweet by Nick Wallace:

I started a web series. Magic, stop motion animation, and tails of the Strange & Unusual. If this is the sort of thing that interests you, head on over to my page and subscribe. Enjoy.https://t.co/VzLuUqogpI

— Nick Wallace (@nickwallacelive) January 28, 2023

 

 

 

 

 

Hamilton: Westfall's World Magic and Motion [Feb 17]

From the January 23rd Facebook post by IBM Ring 49:

 

 

 

 

Rounding the Central rings in January 2023

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)	- Ben Train and Jonah Babins lecture.
London, ON	Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild)	- Ben Train and Jonah Babins lecture.
Kitchener, ON	Ring 235 (KW Magic Society)	- N/A.
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)	- James Alan lecture.

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Ben and Jonah Mean Business [various: Jan 11 - Jan 20]

From the January 4th Instagram post by the Toronto Magic Company:

FOR MAGICIANS ONLY!

Jonah Babins and Ben Train are two of Canada’s busiest magicians. Now for the first time ever they’re teaching the secrets to the original magic they’ve used to entertain thousands of people around the globe.

Not only will you learn some kick*** magic, like burning and restoring a spectator's tshirt and the world's most disgusting vanish, but you'll also learn the REAL SECRETS to succeeding as a professional magician.

Want to get in on the fun? Well if you live in any of these cities, you can!

Combined Hamilton/London Lecture: Wednesday January 11th at TBA
Ottawa Lecture: Thursday January 12th at Pub 101
Toronto Lecture: Sunday January 15th at the Browser's Den of Magic
Victoria Lecture: Tuesday the 17th for the Victoria Magic Circle
Vancouver Lecture: Friday the 20th for the Fraser Valley Magic Club

Let the fun begin! 

 

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Ben and Jonah's Magic Road Trip [various: Jan 7 - Feb 11]

From the December 20th Instagram post by the Toronto magic Company:

After selling out shows at comedy clubs and theaters across Toronto and amazing Penn and Teller on their hit tv show “Fool Us”, Ben and Jonah are taking their show on the road (literally!) and bringing the magic and fun across Canada!

Jam-packed with laughs and audience interaction, this show is perfect for families and adults alike. Join Ben and Jonah as they read minds, predict the future, and astound you with world-class sleight-of-hand that looks like real-life CGI!

Adding to the fun, they’ve invited some secret magical guests to join them. World class performers you’ve seen on America’s Got Talent and content creators with tens of MILLIONS of views.

So what are you waiting for?!??!
Tickets are available NOW! Click the link in our bio to find a show in a city near you!

Toronto (Saturday January 7th) at Jokers Theatre and Comedy Club

Hamilton (Tuesday January 10th) - at The Zoetic

Vancouver (Wednesday January 18th) - at Havana Theatre

Guelph (Friday February 10th) - at River Run Theatre

Ottawa (Saturday February 11th) - at The Meridian Center Pointe Theatre

 

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Hamilton: Graemazing in Smooth Comedy [Aug 26]

From the Smooth Comedy Eventbrite page:

Smooth Comedy is a monthly variety show that is based around sketch comedy, standup, magic etc etc. Every month at the world famous Staircase Theatre (up in the Brightroom!) Smooth Comedy comes into your life and makes you feel all the feelings that you've been missing out in your life. $15 online $20 door.

FOLLOW us @smooth_comedy (instagram) @smoothcomedy (tiktok) @comedysmooth (twitter)

hosted by Darren & Kym!

featuring Zach Berge, Rena Taylor, Devin Bateson!

Magic by Graemazing

Standup comics Ben Stager, Anna Menzies, Gavin Stephens, Kyle Patan, Matt Surina

 

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Hamilton: Greg Frewin at fundraiser for Interval House of Hamilton [Aug 10]

Tickets at www.benefitshow.net/2022/03/wild-magic-starring-greg-frewin.html

 

From the August 3rd article "Magic fundraiser for Interval House of Hamilton" by Mark Newman at The Spec:

Niagara Falls illusionist Greg Frewin is looking to conjure up some fundraising dollars for Interval House of Hamilton.

Frewin, the first Canadian to win the World Championship of Magic competition, is bringing his 'Wild Magic' show to the McIntyre Performing Arts Centre at the Fennell campus of Mohawk College Aug. 10 in support of the west Mountain shelter.

“We are excited to be a part of this fundraiser and the support is coming at a much-needed time,” said Sue Taylor, executive director of Interval House of Hamilton. “We remain over-occupancy at our emergency shelter, and we don’t anticipate reprieve any time soon. We are providing safe shelter to a record number of women and children experiencing family violence and or abuse; currently we are using staff offices and community rooms to maximize our space and give women and children a safe place to rest.”

Read more.

 

Get tickets for the Benefit Show featuring Greg Frewin’s “Wild Magic”—an amazing Las Vegas style show for all ages—in support of IHOH. Aug. 10 at 7:30 p.m. For info/tickets: (905) 662-5503, 1-888-777-9793 OR https://t.co/2bi0HdNmnq. #hamont @MentorAction @BenefitshowCMG pic.twitter.com/OZTfgTTUyS

— I.H of Hamilton ON (@IntervalHamOnt) May 20, 2022

 

 

 

Hamilton: Nicholas Wallace's "A work of fiction" [July 21-29]

From the Hamilton Festival Theatre Company: 

Nick Wallace combines magic and story telling in exploring the murky waters of truth and fiction.

Ontario Canada

Writer/Perfomer: Nicholas Wallace

Director: Luke Brown

Running time: 55m

Age suitability: Parental Guidance (ages 13+)

Online bookings close one hour before show time. Tickets will be available for sale at the door, unless a performance is sold out.

Performance at Hamilton Fringe Festival

Read more and buy tickets.

 

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Scotland and Hamilton: Graemazing at Fantabulous [June 24] and Smooth Comedy [June 30]

From the June 2nd Instagram post by Flux Brewing:

Our first ever comedy night is coming up, and it’s going to be FantAbulOus.

We’ve got a wicked lineup of Ontario’s finest and funniest comedians; the most magnificent host @reenerdog & Level 7 Wizard @graemazing to close the night.

The show is on Friday, June 24 from 6-8pm. $5 cover at the door. Check out our funny people👇

Ben McKay ~ @bighairbignose
Daniel Woodrow ~ @mrwoodrow
Hannah Lawrence ~ @hlawrencee
Devin Bateson ~ @debateson
Jack Hirschfield ~ @jackhirschfield

Mark your calendars, and we’ll see ya then. Shoutout to @graemazing for the poster 🤜🤛

 

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From the June 2nd Instagram post by Flux Brewing:

hello, we are back in Hamilton June 30th at the almighty @thestaircase theatre. please come out and support the show that will raise both face cheeks upwards in unison in the most positive of ways. we love you and are excited yo bring some of our fav comics back every month once again.
JUNE 30th features @jordannebrown7 MARK LITTLE @everardo___ramirez @anthonymlekuz
TICKETS IN BIO. THIS WILL SELL OUT*

*selling out is subjective

poster by poster god @rorbdvies

 

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Hamilton: Smooth Comedy (and magic!) at the Staircase Theatre

From the Smooth Comedy Eventbrite page:

25 November 2021 

A variety show of all things Smooth Comedy!

Smooth Comedy (a sub genre of a sub genre) can only be defined by the sounds you hear during the show. Man, that's friggin' cool/dumb!

Smooth Stand Up!

Smooth Magic!

Smooth Music!

Come early and grab a meal at the Staircase!

Darren (5'10") & Kym (5'9") will be standing on stage in the beginning of the show, in between acts and possibly at the end.

WE LOVE YA!

Read more and buy tickets.

 

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Hamilton: Restaurant Magic

From Ring 49:

Tue Nov 9

Will be held as usual on the second Tuesday of the month. I would suggest that people can come by as early as 630 pm. You can choose to eat dinner or just order a beverage. It would be obviously customary to order something since we are using the facilities for our meeting. The place did not appear to be noisy, and there was plenty of room on a Tuesday for our members. The theme would be restaurant magic, what makes good magic to perform in a restaurant setting. Please bring some magic to perform and/or to discuss to make it an enjoyable evening.

Please remember that you will need to follow restaurant protocols for Covid-19.

If you have not paid your membership fees and will be attending next week, please bring $20 cash and I will collect on Tuesday.
There has always been plenty of room at the restaurant so we are hoping for an enjoyable evening.

 

Hamilton: The Magicians Upstairs

From Eventbrite:

After 18 months, it's finally happening. A chance for these performers to brush the dust off, shake out the cobwebs, and perform for you LIVE and in person. Featuring 4 entertainers:

MARK CLEARVIEW - A world renowned comedian, magician and world record holder.

GRAEMAZING - Level 7 wizard (That's real).

SCOTT HAMMELL - A four-time Guinness World Record holder.

NICK WALLACE - Pure evil wrapped in Mr. Rogers sweater.

Thursday November 11th at the People Under the Staircase Theatre (27 Dundrun St N Hamilton). Doors open at 7:30. Show starts at 8:00pm

Read more and buy tickets.

Rounding the Central rings in March 2020

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)	- Auction night.
London, ON	Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild)	- Coin magic.
Kitchener, ON	Ring 235 (KW Magic Society)	- Show and tell.
Ottawa, ON	Ring 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians)	- Sneaky moves. - Initiation show.
Ottawa, ON	Ottawa / Gatineau magicians	- N/A
Toronto, ON	Ring 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club)	- Mario "the Maker Magician" Marchese lecture.

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Hamilton: Wes Barker at the Levity Comedy Club & Lounge

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Rounding the Central rings in February 2020

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)	- Show and share.
London, ON	Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild)	- Dennis Weir lecture.
Kitchener, ON	Ring 235 (KW Magic Society)	- TBA.
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)	- Carisa Hendrix lecture.

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

Hamilton: Wes Barker

From Facebook:

Wes Barker / March 13-14 / Levity Comedy Club & Lounge
Levity Comedy Club & Lounge · Hamilton, ON

Wes Barker is the funniest magician around! This show is start to finish full of impossible tricks and unbelievable stories. He has been on America’s Got Talent, MTV, Wizard Wars, and most famously on Netflix where he fooled Penn & Teller on their show Penn & Teller: Fool Us. Wes is also one of the most popular YouTube magicians in Canada, with over 70 million views on his channel! Wes Barker has won the Performer of the Year for his Canadian College show tours, Performed in 20 countries, and been awarded the Silver Play Button from YouTube! Watch Wes really bridges the worlds of magic and comedy. It’s the best magic for comedy fans and the best comedy for magic fans. With this show, you literally can’t miss!

Rounding the Central rings in January 2020

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)	- Java night. Have a coffee, talk about restaurant magic and bring tricks to perform for each other and possibly the patrons in the restaurant.
London, ON	Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild)	- People showing stuff.
Kitchener, ON	Ring 235 (KW Magic Society)	- Teach-a-trick night.
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)	- James Harrison lecture (Browser's) - Andi Gladwin lecture (Browser's).

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

Michael Kras: Playwright-in-Residence

From Michael's Instagram:

I’m VERY excited to officially announce that I’ll be the 2019/2020 Playwright-in-Residence at @roseneath!

I’ll be spending much of the next year developing my new play, The Boys, with Roseneath’s invaluable expertise and resources.

Endless thanks to Roseneath Theatre and Andrew Lamb for giving me and my play a home this season, and to the @ontarioartscouncil for their generous support of the residency. I can’t wait to get started!

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I’m VERY excited to officially announce that I’ll be the 2019/2020 Playwright-in-Residence at @roseneath! I’ll be spending much of the next year developing my new play, The Boys, with Roseneath’s invaluable expertise and resources. Endless thanks to Roseneath Theatre and Andrew Lamb for giving me and my play a home this season, and to the @ontarioartscouncil for their generous support of the residency. I can’t wait to get started!

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Rounding the Central rings in December 2019

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)	- Christmas treats. Club provides Christmas goodies. Members perform 2- 3 tricks. Bring family and friends.
London, ON	Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild)	- Show by Keith O'Brien.
Kitchener, ON	Ring 235 (KW Magic Society)	- Holiday banquet.
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)	- TBA

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