Tickets at Eventbrite.
From the June 6th Instagram post by Eric Leclerc:
Le 8 Juillet j’offre FINALEMENT un spectacle pour adulte FRANCOPHONE À Ottawa! Billets disponibles dans ma bio! Venez me voir LIVE!
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From the June 6th Instagram post by Eric Leclerc:
Le 8 Juillet j’offre FINALEMENT un spectacle pour adulte FRANCOPHONE À Ottawa! Billets disponibles dans ma bio! Venez me voir LIVE!
A quick reminder that you can also catch Keith Brown at the Ottawa Fringe!
From the June 13th Facebook post by Scott McClelland:
RELIQUARY
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Experience it at the ODD BOX~ 2 Daly Avenue
June 16th thru the 25th 2022
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. |
March 8, 2020
The Canada Aviation and Space Museum is proud to present the lineup for this year’s Sky High Magic Series.
Prepare to be captivated by amazing magic and science-based illusions. These talented, high-energy magicians perform unbelievable feats of magic, blended with fast-paced comedy. They’ll tickle your funnybone, while leaving you utterly mystified!
Seating is limited. To avoid disappointment, please reserve your tickets in advance.
Ingenium members will receive a discount code to apply towards the admission fee!
*Please note that tickets for the Sky High Magic Series do not include access to the Museum.
Majinx: Professor Wick’s Incredible Magic Factory
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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. |
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). |
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 |
Montreal, QC | Ring 62 (20th Century Ring) | - N/A. |
Hamilton, ON | Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club) | - Buck Mcleod lecture. |
London, ON | Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild) | - Flea circus. - Mike Fisher |
Kitchener, ON | Ring 235 (KW Magic Society) | - Round Table Discussion. |
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) | - The Magic Lab (panel: Glenn Ottaway, David Peck, and Mike Carbone) |
Upcoming Champions of Magic Canadian tour dates:
- 12/8/19 Brandon, MB
- 12/12/19 Ottawa, ON
- 12/14/19 Oshawa, ON
- 12/15/19 Laval, QC
- 1/16/20 Saskatoon, SK SaskTel Centre
- 1/17/20 Regina, SK Conexus Arts Centre
- 1/26/20 Prince George, BC
- 2/29/20 Rama, ON
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If you ever get the chance to be a part of a touring show on the scale of Champions of Magic, take it.
It’s an insane experience when I reflect on it. There's a cast and crew of 14 people all travelling together, who are all passionate about magic, who are all decent people and who are all as invested in the show as anyone else It’s constantly peppered with euphoric highs. As you can imagine, the show is the focus and pretty much all conversations outside of the theatre relate in someway back to the show. I think it’s important to have a bit of escapism from time to time and respect other peoples space when they need it.
As a double act we are fortunate because we can be a catalyst for each other during the performance. If I feel Young’s delivery or energy dip during the performance (or vice versa) we can pick each other up, feeding from each others enthusiasm. I also find that putting the ‘work’ into perspective really helps. [Last December's 17 day run of] 41 shows sounds impressive and tiring, but I’m not at a coalface and I am living my dream. The least I can do to sustain that is to look engaged and interested while on stage.
My hands are tied. This is an interview for Canada's Magic and it’s important to do everything I can to win you round.
Therefore my answer can only be Doug Henning.
Fortunately not only is that a politically astute answer, but it’s also pretty true. The vibrancy, colour and pure joy of his act would be so much fun to do.
[Editor's note: Truly a terrific answer. AND it shares internal consistency with last December's interview. Well done!]
On a personal level, I love being a part of the Champions of Magic show. In buying a ticket and coming to support the show you are allowing me, and many other people I tour with, to live their childhood dreams. Think of it as a charity and spread the word for the next run of Canadian shows.
Upcoming Champions of Magic Canadian tour dates:
- 12/8/19 Brandon, MB
- 12/12/19 Ottawa, ON
- 12/14/19 Oshawa, ON
- 12/15/19 Laval, QC
- 1/16/20 Saskatoon, SK SaskTel Centre
- 1/17/20 Regina, SK Conexus Arts Centre
- 1/26/20 Prince George, BC
- 2/29/20 Rama, ON
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Upcoming Champions of Magic Canadian tour dates:
- 12/8/19 Brandon, MB
- 12/12/19 Ottawa, ON
- 12/14/19 Oshawa, ON
- 12/15/19 Laval, QC
- 1/16/20 Saskatoon, SK SaskTel Centre
- 1/17/20 Regina, SK Conexus Arts Centre
- 1/26/20 Prince George, BC
- 2/29/20 Rama, ON
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Canadian audience have the North American enthusiasm like crowds in the U.S. but feel a bit more like the audiences back home in the UK in terms of their sense of humour.
Advice for touring magicians...
- Travel light.
- Don’t use a roller bag. They can never fit them all in the overhead bins on a flight.
- Save locations like coffee shops, stores, restaurants, whatever, on Google maps so when you go back again for more shows or whatever, you’ve got a list of your favourite locations.
- Take time to see things the town or city is known for. Ask a local, especially Uber drivers.
- If you find good WiFi somewhere, use it wisely - download films, books, podcasts, whatever you need. You’ll regret it later if you don’t.
- Steal all the free toiletries from hotels. They might come in handy on the road, or make disappointing gifts for people you don’t like very much.
- Have something to do in the downtime. Usually I’m editing a tour vlog, or writing up some new ideas. Kayla and Young both have podcasts. [Editor's note: podcasts are Shezam Pod and The Magicians' Podcast respectively.]
Not really as I’m not at all superstitious. However, I always brush my teeth before a show but that’s more of a courtesy to participants that join me on stage and makes me smile more on stage.
If you were to ask the others what McAleer likes to do pre-show they’d say get ready ridiculously early; costume and mic on, ready to go, long before I need to.
Something from ‘Into The Woods’ ... maybe doubling up as the Wolf and one of the Princes as they get the songs that would be most fun to perform.
Upcoming Champions of Magic Canadian tour dates:
- 12/8/19 Brandon, MB
- 12/12/19 Ottawa, ON
- 12/14/19 Oshawa, ON
- 12/15/19 Laval, QC
- 1/16/20 Saskatoon, SK SaskTel Centre
- 1/17/20 Regina, SK Conexus Arts Centre
- 1/26/20 Prince George, BC
- 2/29/20 Rama, ON
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Upcoming Champions of Magic Canadian tour dates:
- 12/8/19 Brandon, MB
- 12/12/19 Ottawa, ON <<< ** recent addition **
- 12/14/19 Oshawa, ON
- 12/15/19 Laval, QC
- 1/16/20 Saskatoon, SK SaskTel Centre
- 1/17/20 Regina, SK Conexus Arts Centre
- 1/26/20 Prince George, BC
- 2/29/20 Rama, ON <<< ** recent addition **
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Because it’s happening directly in front of you. When magic is happening with no screen or special CGI, it adds to the impossibility. Add in magic happening in your hands… well there’s nothing better.
I was influenced by Greg Frewin at a young age. And there's also Celeste Evans.
I first met Celeste Evans and her daughter Evanna at a magic convention when I was roughly 15/16 years old. Celeste was a hero of mine, being such a trailblazer in the community and having created a full stage act in a tight dress and no suit jacket (which I was wearing at the time). Celeste often offered unprompted advice to young magicians, especially women in the community. She was an amazing human being and a fantastic magicians.
When she passed away, Evanna kindly sent me some of her magic-themed jewelry. After I finished crying of pure joy and honor, the jewelry quickly made its way into my usual performance attire. Her necklace charm, in the shape of a hand with 4 multiplying balls, is what I mainly wear every show, although the ring in the same shape is often on my hand. I’m honored to carry on a piece of Celeste through everything I do.
Upcoming Champions of Magic Canadian tour dates:
- 12/8/19 Brandon, MB
- 12/12/19 Ottawa, ON <<< ** recent addition **
- 12/14/19 Oshawa, ON
- 12/15/19 Laval, QC
- 1/16/20 Saskatoon, SK SaskTel Centre
- 1/17/20 Regina, SK Conexus Arts Centre
- 1/26/20 Prince George, BC
- 2/29/20 Rama, ON <<< ** recent addition **
Read more and buy tickets.
Upcoming Champions of Magic Canadian tour dates:
- 12/8/19 Brandon, MB
- 12/12/19 Ottawa, ON <<< ** recent addition **
- 12/14/19 Oshawa, ON
- 12/15/19 Laval, QC
- 1/16/20 Saskatoon, SK SaskTel Centre
- 1/17/20 Regina, SK Conexus Arts Centre
- 1/26/20 Prince George, BC
- 2/29/20 Rama, ON <<< ** recent addition **
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Thanks to everyone who was involved in me being presented with this award for the podcast last night by The Magic Circle.— The Magicians’ Podcast (@MagicianPodcast) September 2, 2019
I’m absolutely chuffed to bits. pic.twitter.com/ZZoWzVfiFV
Touring with Champions of Magic has been the greatest adventure of my life. I remember arriving in North America with the show for the first time in September 2017 about to embark on our first US Tour, it was one of the most thrilling times of my life. I couldn’t believe we had finally made it to America, it had been secretly talked about for a couple of years and I was worried it might never happen. Two days after we arrived we threw out the first pitch at a Cleveland Indians game in front of 30000 people to help promote the show. It really felt like we had ‘arrived in that second.’
The fact we are facing forward and talking to the audience as opposed to being in scene or play where we pretend the audience isn’t there means the interaction with the audience will help to keep it fresh night after night. There are a few exercises taught to us by our director which we do during long runs to make sure we are still ‘in the room’ while the show is going on. The same sort of techniques they teach to actors and musical theatre performers on Broadway who do the same role every night in the same theatres for sometimes a couple of years in a row.
I fantasise about being Javert from Les Miserable quite a bit, however I think if I’m being honest with myself I probably suit Thernadier more. I think I would also be a good Monsier Firmin in Phantom too.
I know all the words to both parts already so if anyone is reading this looking to fill those parts let me know. I would drop Champions of Magic like a sack of s**t to be in either of those two shows,
this may seem in written published form as a kinda bizarre form of career suicide from Champions however I know Alex the producer of our show wouldn’t take offense to my remarks and if anything would encourage me too do it, he loves both shows as much as I do and would completely understand.
[Editor's note: We certainly hope Alex is as understanding as you say he is!]
Upcoming Champions of Magic Canadian tour dates:
- 12/8/19 Brandon, MB
- 12/12/19 Ottawa, ON <<< ** recent addition **
- 12/14/19 Oshawa, ON
- 12/15/19 Laval, QC
- 1/16/20 Saskatoon, SK SaskTel Centre
- 1/17/20 Regina, SK Conexus Arts Centre
- 1/26/20 Prince George, BC
- 2/29/20 Rama, ON <<< ** recent addition **
Read more and buy tickets.
Upcoming Champions of Magic Canadian tour dates:
- 12/8/19 Brandon, MB
- 12/12/19 Ottawa, ON TD Place <<< ** recent addition **
- 12/14/19 Oshawa, ON
- 12/15/19 Laval, QC
- 1/16/20 Saskatoon, SK SaskTel Centre
- 1/17/20 Regina, SK Conexus Arts Centre
- 1/26/20 Prince George, BC
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What a dream receiving this award was over the weekend, big Thanks to the AMA (thanks Steve & David for presenting it) huge thanks to my manager/mentor/ Director Chuck Jones, who is always… https://t.co/9Otpl6J073— Fernando Velasco (@illusionistFV) May 7, 2019
Mexican magician Joaquin Ayala, along with Copperfield, and naturally HOUDINI.
Maybe if I could sing, a singer
Magic still gives people a feeling of "wonder."
There is nothing like a good magic show LIVE. Not on TV or online, BUT LIVE.
They are up for the fun.
Too many to tell!
(Sam) Strange and I often go urban exploring and that's fun.
@ChampionsMagic— Fernando Velasco (@illusionistFV) January 3, 2019
There i was minding my own business (as usual)
... LOOKING FOR SOME TACOS... 🌮🇲🇽❤️
Somehow I’ve ended up in a very sketchy part of town ( shown in this picture) ...
FYI in case I don’t make it to tonight’s show pic.twitter.com/BsCt91Izb3
Advice: Have fun on and off stage!
Doing little things to have fun with the other performers and crew on stage. Like playing tag on stage (without the audience noticing anything) among other small things.
Aladdin. Because I had a dream I played him!
I just had a dream i was Aladdin 😂🤦🏻♂️— Fernando Velasco (@illusionistFV) September 14, 2019
I saw Greg Frewin's show last year.
Velasco also experienced, for his very first time, the magic of real snow in Toronto last December!
Upcoming Champions of Magic Canadian tour dates:
- 12/8/19 Brandon, MB
- 12/12/19 Ottawa, ON TD Place <<< ** recent addition **
- 12/14/19 Oshawa, ON
- 12/15/19 Laval, QC
- 1/16/20 Saskatoon, SK SaskTel Centre
- 1/17/20 Regina, SK Conexus Arts Centre
- 1/26/20 Prince George, BC
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October 14, 2019
The Canada Aviation and Space Museum is proud to present the lineup for this year’s Sky High Magic Series.
Prepare to be captivated by amazing magic and science-based illusions. These talented, high-energy magicians perform unbelievable feats of magic, blended with fast-paced comedy. They’ll tickle your funnybone, while leaving you utterly mystified!
Seating is limited. To avoid disappointment, please reserve your tickets in advance.
Dazzling and highly visual, Sorcellia is a magic show like no other. Inspired by the mysticism of the Middle Ages, Loran's illusions are different from traditional magic shows. Prepare to expect the unexpected!
See a magical cup float through the air before it suddenly disappears. Watch as clocks materialize from nowhere. Enjoy the suspense of the guillotine challenge, along with great illusions featuring theatrical choreography, and even a ghost story with a mysterious portrait.
This mesmerizing performance offers moments of poetry and humour, as well as audience participation. Overcoming language barriers through the universal language of music, Loran helps viewers discover the world of mystery with wit and style.
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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 (The Caesar Hat & Wand Magic Circle) | - Member mini-lectures. |
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) | - Asi Wind lecture. |
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 (The Caesar Hat & Wand Magic Circle) | - Elections and meeting. |
Ottawa, ON | Ring 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians) | - N/A. |
Ottawa, ON | Ottawa / Gatineau magicians | - N/A |
Toronto, ON | Toronto Magic Club (Ring 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club)) | - Michael Close lecture. |
With odds of a billion to one against, magician Ryan Pilling rolls the dice in a magic show and social experiment that dances along the line between highly improbable and absolutely impossible. As a quick-witted ringmaster, Ryan pits your free will against a locked suitcase in a theatrical gamble that could go either way. Amazing magic and weird stunts with a dash of choose-your-own adventure.
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Montreal, QC | Ring 62 (20th Century Ring) | - N/A. |
Hamilton, ON | Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club) | - Hot Tricks For Summer Fun. |
London, ON | Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild) | - Magic at the Marienbad show. |
Kitchener, ON | Ring 235 (The Caesar Hat & Wand Magic Circle) | - Annual Summer BBQ. |
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) | - Kiko Pastur Lecture and workshop. - Marcus Eddie lecture. (Browser's Den) |
Montreal, QC | Ring 62 (20th Century Ring) | - N/A. |
Hamilton, ON | Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club) | - Members' choice. |
London, ON | Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild) | - Coin magic. |
Kitchener, ON | Ring 235 (The Caesar Hat & Wand Magic Circle) | - Eric Jones lecture. |
Ottawa, ON | Ring 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians) | - Mentalism and 4F debrief. |
Ottawa, ON | Ottawa / Gatineau magicians | - N/A |
Toronto, ON | Ring 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club) | - Pepe Lirrojo presents Panpharos |
Montreal, QC | Ring 62 (20th Century Ring) | - N/A. |
Hamilton, ON | Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club) | - Ron Guttman lecture. - MAWNY, Batavia, NY |
London, ON | Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild) | - TBA. |
Kitchener, ON | Ring 235 (The Caesar Hat & Wand Magic Circle) | - Annual Magic Prop Auction. |
Ottawa, ON | Ring 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians) | - Memorial Night/Classic Magic. |
Ottawa, ON | Ottawa / Gatineau magicians | - N/A |
Toronto, ON | Ring 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club) | - Members Night PLUS. - Browser's Bash |