Toronto and Montreal: Rick Holcombe on Coin Magic (Fusion Lecture) [Nov 19 - 21]

For more information visit Toronto's IBMRing17.com (details coming soon) or the Montreal Magic Jam website about the Montreal lecture and workshop.

 

From the Montreal Magic Jam Facebook event "Rick Holcombe on Coin Magic":

Tickets are now on sale for our first lecture of the 2025-2026 season with coin-man extraordinaire Rick Holcombe. On Nov 20, Rick will be giving his Fusion Lecture and sneaking in a few bonuses along the way.

On Friday Nov. 21, Rick will also be giving small coin workshop where he'll teach a variety of hand-picked routines, techniques and sequences that require just three coins and will give an in-depth teaching session on his Sly Palm, a practical new tool that you will happy to be add to your repertoire. Email us if you're interested as spaces are limited.

I first heard of Rick Holcombe through my dearly departed friend Curtis Kam. On a Zoom session during lockdown, Curtis said there was a guy that was doing some very interesting stuff, AND the material was easy. For those that knew Curtis, I'm still not sure if that last comment was a compliment or him throwing shade. 🙂

So we watched some video, and Rick impressed me with how smooth and soft his work was. The Mr. Rogers of coin magic, his disarming nature only adds to the power of his magic. I've never met Rick in person but I'm excited to have him in Montreal for his first ever mini-Canadian lecture tour (he's just doing two dates: Toronto and here).

If you're a fan of coin magic, or are a little scared of it but want to add a little bit of it to your repertoire, Rick's your guy. His magic is strong and accessible (i.e. NOT knuckle-busting). So I hope to see most of you at the lecture, and at least a few of you at the workshop. 

 

 

 

 

 

Montreal: Magiestrale Grand Reopening [Sep 22]

The event is FREE but please RSVP at TicketTailor. 

 

From TicketTailor  (English translation (by Google) at follows the original French):

Lundi 22 septembre 2025 – Réouverture officielle de l’école Magiestrale

Pour célébrer la réouverture de l’école de Yannick Lacroix, nous organisons le premier événement conjoint organisé par Magiestrale, le Club de magie de Montréal et le Montreal Magic Jam! 

Au programme :

• Découverture du nouveau local et du tout nouveau coin boutique.
• Rabais de 10 % sur le matériel régulier (étiquettes blanches)
• Rabais de 20 % sur le matériel usagé (étiquettes de couleur)
• Des démos des nouveautés disponibles
• Une mini-conférence surprise offerte par l’équipe du Montreal Magic Jam
• Des prix de présence
• Un mini encan
• Une ambiance magique et de belles rencontres
• Des boissons et quelques collations seront disponibles sur place. 

Read more and RSVP. 

 

 

From TicketTailor  (English translation (by Google) at follows the original French):

Monday, September 22, 2025 – Official Reopening of Magiestrale School

To celebrate the reopening of Yannick Lacroix's school, we are organizing the first joint event organized by Magiestrale, the Montreal Magic Club, and the Montreal Magic Jam!

On the program:

• Discovery of the new premises and the brand-new boutique area.
• 10% discount on regular equipment (white labels)
• 20% discount on used equipment (colored labels)
• Demos of new products available
• A surprise mini-conference offered by the Montreal Magic Jam team
• Door prizes
• A mini-auction
• A magical atmosphere and wonderful encounters
• Drinks and snacks will be available on site.

Read more and RSVP. 

 

See the Montreal Magic Jam's Facebook event Réouverture officielle de l’école Magiestrale 

 

 

 

Montreal: Là où l’impossible prend vie (Where the Impossible Comes to Life) [Aug 27 - 31]

Tickets at Place des Arts. 

 

From the July 8th article "For his fourth show, illusionist Luc Langevin has pulled out all the stops: Where the Impossible Comes to Life is the culmination of 15 years of work, he tells us. A show of 'international caliber' that will tour Europe early next year. La Presse met him in his rehearsal space." by Jean Siag at La Press (translation from French by Google): 

"The challenge is to create a connection with the audience," he tells us. Hence the importance, according to him, of involving spectators, who are sometimes invited to come on stage, sometimes to participate in a performance from their seats. But they must be completely fooled for the magic to happen.

"For a good illusion to come to life, it's a choreography between the lighting, the music, the technicians, the staging, the video projection, and the magician. That's what makes it complex and requires rehearsal," explains Luc Langevin. "It's a lot of work and training." 

Read more.    

 

 

From the July 8th Instagram post by Luc Langevin: 

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Montreal, Toronto, & Kitchener: Justin Willman - One for the Ages [Dec 4 - 7]

Dec 4:  Olympia Theatre, Montreal 
Dec 5 - 6:  Elgin Theatre, Toronto
Dec 7:  Centre in the Square, Kitchener

For more information and tickets visit Justin's website.

 

If you haven't already, check out Justin Willman: Magic Lover on Netflix.  Watch the preview at the May 15th upload Justin Willman: Magic Lover | Official Trailer | Netflix on Justin Willman's YouTube channel:

 

From the June 11th Facebook post by Justin Willman:

 

 

 

Previously shared on Facebook June 12. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Montreal: Ben Bisaillon [Jun 29]

From the June 17th Instagram post by Ben Bisaillon:

I will be performing my FIRST EVER FULL SHOW IN MONTREAL at the end of the month on June 29th! Come see a mixed bag of old material (including effects from my Fringe show Arts & Crafts for Grown-Ups) as well as new favourites, none of which have been performed in Montreal before! 

 

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Montreal: Jeff Hinchliffe lecture and show [Jun 17 & 18]

Lecture information from the Montreal Magic Jam:

Jeff Hinchliffe has been a mainstay in the Toronto magic scene for over two decades. He was a counselor at the Sorcerer's Safari Magic Camp, he worked behind the counter of Browser's Den, and was the inaugural recipient of the Len Cooper Memorial award. Now he's a full-time pro with his own successful one-man show. Not a bad resume. On top of being an exceptional sleight-of-hand magician, and expert at the memorized deck, a charming performer, he's also created some pretty damn good magic.

It's been over ten years since we've had Jeff in Montreal, so we're bringing him back for a brand new lecture and show (more details on the show soon). 

Read more and buy tickets to the lecture.

 

 

Show information from the Montreal Magic Jam:

Stepping Into the Impossible Magic Show
When: Wednesday June 18
Where: The Comedy Nest 

For almost his entire life, Jeff Hinchliffe has been captivated by the art of magic. His journey began with a single pack of cards, a purchase that unexpectedly set the stage for a life dedicated to wonder. From the hushed tables of magic shops and the camaraderie of magic clubs, to the immersive experience of magic camp, Jeff's passion has led him to perform and learn in a diverse array of settings. 

Read more and buy tickets to Stepping Into the Impossible.

 

 

 

 

 

Rounding the Central rings in May 2025

Updated May 18th to add:

• The Toronto Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club event as been changed to a Mentalist Pro-Panel discussion with Mysterion, Ryan Edwards, and Ron Guttman.

 

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

Montreal, QC	Montreal Magic Jam	- Eric Leclerc lecture - James Harrison lecture
Montreal, QC	Ring 62 (20th Century Ring)	- N/A.
Hamilton, ON	Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club)	- London Ring Exchange
Hamilton / Burlington, ON	Hamilton Burlington Magic Society	- N/A.
London, ON	Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild)	- Magician Foolers.
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)	- Club social. - Chris Congreave lecture. - Mentalism pro-panel.

Please leave a comment to let us know about corrections or omissions.

 

 

 

 

Montreal: Lectures by Eric Leclerc [May 12] and James Harrison [May 18]

Tickets at the Montreal Magic Jam for Eric and James.   

Early bird pricing ends TODAY!

From the Montreal Magic Jam event Eric Leclerc Conférence:

Après avoir brillamment mystifié Penn & Teller et été la vedette d’une série sur Netflix, Éric Leclerc débarque à MONTRÉAL avec sa magie… et son chaos parfaitement dosé!

Ce magicien canadien survolté présente une toute nouvelle conférence pleine de matériel inédit, absurde, hilarant — et surtout, conçu pour fonctionner dans le monde réel.

Que vous présentiez de la magie devant des enfants ou des adultes, Éric a quelque chose de percutant à partager. Attendez-vous à des tours utilisant des pailles, des sous-vêtements, des desserts, des substances douteuses (rassurez-vous, tout est presque légal), et même le souffle humain!

Read more and buy tickets.

 

 

From the James Harrison Lecture: 

James Harrison is a pickpocket magician and security consultant who has turned his uncanny sleight-of-hand skills into a tool for awareness and defense. With a background in street magic and the art of misdirection, he now exposes the tricks of thieves by demonstrating live pickpocketing techniques at major security conferences, including NorthSec (Montreal), BSides (Florida), SecT (Sweden), and DefCon (Vegas) —where audiences watch in awe as wallets, phones, and even neckties vanish without a trace. His engaging talks blend entertainment with real-world security insights, teaching professionals how to spot and stop theft before it happens. Whether baffling crowds with his magic or arming them with anti-theft tactics, James proves that the best defense is knowing the thief’s playbook.

The Lecture will be two parts.

Read more and buy tickets.

 

 

 

Montreal: Alain Iannone lecture [Apr 21]

From the Montreal Magic Jam (translation by Google):

Alain Iannone presents “Magic for the Real World”

You may not have heard of him, but audiences around the world certainly do. Alain Ianonne has been a featured performer at major events in Europe for 25 years, as well as at Hollywood's famous Magic Castle. His work has been published worldwide in various magic magazines, including Genii and a "One Man Parade" in The Linking Ring.

His lecture goes far beyond new tricks. Alain blends proven ideas from decades of successful live performances. He'll offer practical advice and theoretical insights on how magicians can make their magic more... magical. 

Read more and buy tickets.

 

From the Facebook event Conférence Alain Iannone:

 

 

 

 

 

Rounding the Central rings in April 2025

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

Montreal, QC	Montreal Magic Jam	- Alain Iannone lecture
Montreal, QC	Ring 62 (20th Century Ring)	- N/A.
Hamilton, ON	Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club)	- Auction. - Members performing different magic themes
Hamilton / Burlington, ON	Hamilton Burlington Magic Society	- N/A.
London, ON	Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild)	- Closers.
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)	- Club social. - lecture TBA.

Please leave a comment to let us know about corrections or omissions.

 

 

 

 

Rounding the Central rings in March 2025

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

Montreal, QC	Montreal Magic Jam	- Alex Linian lecture. - Yoan Tanuji lecture.
Montreal, QC	Ring 62 (20th Century Ring)	- N/A.
Hamilton, ON	Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club)	- Doug Hunt High Hopes lecture.
Hamilton / Burlington, ON	Hamilton Burlington Magic Society	- N/A.
London, ON	Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild)	- Scott Hood: Floating Hank levitation, and - Christopher Campbell lecturing on escapes.
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)	- Club social. - Alex Linian lecture

Please leave a comment to let us know about corrections or omissions.

 

 

 

 

Montreal: Yoan Tanuji lecture [Mar 30]

From the Montreal Magic Jam's Facebook event "Yoan Tanuji lecture": 

 

 

 

Previously shared on Facebook February 24. 

 

 

 

 

Montreal & Toronto: Alex Linian lecture [Mar 24 & Mar 27]

Details at the Montreal Magic Jam (and tickets) and the Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club (Toronto).

 

From the Montreal Magic Jam's Facebook event "Alex Linian lecture":

 

Previously shared on Facebook February 24.

 

 

 

Montreal: Mario Diamond workshop [Feb 24]

Tickets at the Montreal Magic Jam.

 

From the Montreal Magic Jam website (translation by Google): 

Mario is a mime, circus artist from Montreal and author of the mime book Body Talk/Corps Expressif. Mario has been touring the globe since 1976. He performs in the corporate, school and circus worlds. Founder of the virtual mime school Body Talk/Corps Expressif and mime teacher in various circus schools in Canada and the United States, he also teaches physical acting to high-level actors and figure skaters as well as postural technique to politicians. His discipline has also brought him to film sets, TV series and commercials, particularly to bring special effects characters to life.

Read more and buy tickets. 

View the Mario Diamond - Workshop Facebook event:

 

 

Previously shared on Facebook January 29.

[via the Montreal Magic Jam]

 

 

 

Rounding the Central rings in February 2025

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

Montreal, QC	Montreal Magic Jam	- Mario Diamond workshop.
Montreal, QC	Ring 62 (20th Century Ring)	- N/A.
Hamilton, ON	Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club)	- Symposium Ancaster. - Teach and perform restaurant table magic.
Hamilton / Burlington, ON	Hamilton Burlington Magic Society	- N/A.
London, ON	Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild)	- Levitations. (incl. floating hank with Scott Hood)
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)	- Chung and Slim lecture

Please leave a comment to let us know about corrections or omissions.

 

 

 

 

Montreal: Comedy Magic with Khang Pham and Michael Conway [Feb 7]

Tickets at Eventbrite.

 

From the December 19th Instagram post by ComedyHouse.ca: 

🪄 Comedy Magic 💫 Friday February 7th ! The Comedy House brings you a hilariously magical twist to standup comedy! It’s gonna be Comedy Magic, literally! Joins us for a hilarious night of magical entertainment as magicians Khang Pham and Michael Conway co headline the Comedy Magic show! Only at the comedy House! Full bar and tapas menu available!
Tickets are on sale now! Get them while they last! 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-magic-by-comedyhouseca-tickets-1118168565279

 

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Quebec & Europe: Luc Langevin in L'illusionniste [2025 - 2026]

From the November 16th Instagram post by Luc Langevin:

💫 Un tout 𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗩𝗘𝗔𝗨 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗔𝗖𝗟𝗘 qui débutera en juillet 2025! 💫

L'illusionniste vous invite dans un monde fabriqué de toutes pièces, pour fuir le réel le temps de quelques heures.

Plusieurs dates sont déjà en vente :

𝗦𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗧-𝗘𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗘 ◦ 4-5 juillet 2025
@lezenithpromutuelassurance

𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗘́𝗔𝗟 ◦ 9 au 12 juillet 2025
Théâtre Maisonneuve de la @placedesarts

𝗚𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗔𝗨 ◦ 22 août 2025
@salleodyssee

𝗕𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗗 ◦ 9 octobre 2025
@theatremanuviedix30

𝗟𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗟 ◦ 18-19 octobre 2025
Salle André-Mathieu / @comotionspectacles

𝗤𝗨𝗘́𝗕𝗘𝗖 ◦ 28 - 29 novembre 2025
@grandtheatreqc

𝗦𝗧-𝗝𝗘𝗔𝗡-𝗦𝗨𝗥-𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗨 ◦ 6 février 2026
Théâtre des Deux Rives / @specduhautrichelieu

𝗟’𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 ◦ 14 mars 2026
@theatrehectorcharland - En vente aujourd'hui!

🤩 Pour connaître toutes les dates, rendez-vous sur : 𝗹𝘂𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗻.𝗰𝗼𝗺

 

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From the December 28th Instagram post by Luc Langevin:

𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦 𝗘𝗨𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗘́𝗘𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 ▪️ Un tout nouveau spectacle dans lequel l’illusionniste exécutera des numéros de grandes illusions!

𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗦 ◦ 19-20 et 21 décembre 2025
@sallepleyel

𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗘𝗡 (FR) ◦ 6 janvier 2026
@zenithrouenofficiel

𝗟𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗘 (FR) ◦ 7 janvier 2026
@zenithdelille

𝗕𝗥𝗨𝗫𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗦 (BE) ◦ 8 janvier 2026
@forestnational

𝗔𝗠𝗡𝗘́𝗩𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗘 (FR) ◦ 9 janvier 2026
@galaxie_amneville_officiel

𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗦𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗚 (FR) ◦ 10 janvier2026
@zenithstrasbourgeurope

𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗘̀𝗩𝗘 (CH) ◦ 13 janvier 2026
Geneva Arena

𝗟𝗬𝗢𝗡 (FR) ◦ 14 janvier 2026
@halletonygarnier

𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘 (FR) ◦ 16 janvier 2026
@palaisnikaia

𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗦𝗘𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗘 (FR) ◦ 17 janvier 2026
Le Dôme

𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗨𝗫 (FR) ◦ 20 janvier 2026
@arkeaarena

𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗦 (FR) ◦ 21 janvier 2026
@zenithnantes

 

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Rounding the Central rings in January 2025

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

Montreal, QC	Montreal Magic Jam	- N/A.
Montreal, QC	Ring 62 (20th Century Ring)	- N/A.
Hamilton, ON	Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club)	- What I Bought for Xmas.
Hamilton / Burlington, ON	Hamilton Burlington Magic Society	- N/A.
London, ON	Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild)	- Biddle, Paddle or Double.
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)	- Zoom chat with Lance Burton! - Chris Pilsworth lecture

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

 

 

 

 

Montreal Magic Jam: Steph Lac and Derrick Chung lecture [Dec 2]

From the December 2nd Facebook event by the Montreal Magic Jam:

Hey gang,

Marc here, taking over the Montreal Magic Jam mailing list to tell you about an event you absolutely don’t want to miss.

After a bit of friendly arm-twisting, I’ve convinced my good friends Steph Lac (of Slim Card Co.) and Chung (from the legendary duo McSorley & Chung) to bring their one-of-a-kind lecture to the Montreal Magic Jam! These two are not only top-notch magicians, but they also have impeccable taste in both magic and whiskey—I can personally vouch for that! They’ve already showcased their lecture for some of the brightest minds in the U.S., and I wasn’t about to let them skip over their hometown without sharing this with us!

Here’s the scoop:
📅 When: Monday, December 2

Steph and Chung have each been doing amazing work for years, and now they’re teaming up officially for the first time. Steph will show off his skills in crafting gaffs and the underground world of card and dice manipulation—he’s even worked with legends like Sal Piacente and the late Fast Jack Farrell.

And Chung? He’s been a key player in Montreal’s magic scene for over two decades, creating some serious magic behind the scenes. His tricks have even made it into The Nacho Card Notes, which has been getting rave reviews. Between the two of them, expect some deep insights and practical tips you can put into action.

Bonjour! Hi! This lecture will be fully bilingual, with Steph presenting in French and Chung in English. Very Montreal, right?

Bonus! They’ll also have an exclusive set of lecture notes (more like a mini-book!) created by Sophie-Anne Vachon from Conundrum Magazine, available only at this event.

With two incredible lectures for the price of one, seats won’t last long! Reserve your spot now. You can easily pay via PayPal.

Can’t wait to see you there!

Marc Trudel and the Montreal Magic Jam team

 

 

 

 

Montreal: Up Close Montreal -- The Canadian Grenadier Guards (CGG) fundraiser [Nov 29]

Updated to add this from the November 28th Facebook post by Up Close Montreal:

Dear friends,
We wanted to let you know that while we had initially planned a show earlier in the day, due to unforeseen circumstances, tomorrow's magic show (November 29th) will now only take place at 8:00 PM.
If you had planned to attend earlier, we warmly invite you to join us at this rescheduled time instead. We promise an enchanting evening full of wonder and surprises!
For those who have already purchased tickets, your tickets will be valid for the 8:00 PM show. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to us at upclosemagicmtl@gmail.com
We truly value your support and hope to bring the magic back to you very soon! Stay tuned for updates.
Thank you for your patience and continued love for the art of magic. 🪄✨
- Up Close Montreal Team

From the November 22nd Instagram post by Up Close Montreal:

In case you are wondering, Up Close Montreal is not gone! We were very busy with our solo activities this year. However, each member is working very hard to bring the most unique magic to the table to enhance your Up Close Experience. Next time you come to our show, we will double your magic expectations.

Speaking of show…next week, November 29th 2024, Up Close Montreal will join forces with The Canadian Grenadier Guards (CGG) to raise funds for Centraide Charity. We will be performing two times in the evening (French at 6:30PM and English at 8:15PM). As mentioned previously, we will double your expectations. So, the show in French and English are completely DIFFERENT! You can double your Up Close Experience by attending both shows! 

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