24 September 2023

Piff the Magic Book Launch (virtual & FREE) with Penn & Teller, Shin Lim, Mac King, and more! [Sep 28]

Read our 2023 interview with Piff where we learn:
 
- what was instrumental to Piff becoming a magician
- magic-adjacent disciplines Piff's studied
- his self-care practice is on tour
- about his 2023 show  "2013 Piff" finds unbelievable, and
- when he got discouraged and think about quitting magic
Updated September 27th to add:
  • David Copperfield and John Lovick will be joining Penn & Teller, Shin Lim, Mac King, Mr. Piffles, and presumably Piff as part of the launch event!
     
 
A reminder that you can catch Piff the Magic Dragon on his mini-tour at:


From the September 20th Facebook post by Vanishing Inc:
 
The most pifftacular event of the year is coming! Clear your calendars now. You will NOT want to miss this.
So many epic surprises are planned, including the unveiling of the single most incredible deluxe version of a book you've ever seen.
Secure your free spot:
https://loom.ly/39bUbeg 


 
  

 
Catch Piff at:  

 

Learn more about Piff at his website PiffTheMagicDragon.com and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

23 September 2023

Edmonton: Champions of Magic [Mar 22 - Apr 6, 2024]

Read our thoughts about their 2022 show:

TLDR: So. Much. Fun!

Random thoughts about "Champions of Magic" 


Read our 2022 interviews with the cast:

- Hollie England

- Alex McAleer

- Sam Strange

- Fernando Velasco

- Richard Young 
 

Tickets at Festival Place.

Can't make it to see them in Toronto  [Dec 27 - 31] or Edmonton [Mar 22 - Apr 6]?  Keep your eyes on ChampionsOfMagic.co.uk/tour.html for updates to the tour schedule.  A little bird told me they'll have dates in Regina as part of their 2023 - 2024 tour.  Additional rumoured locations include cities in BC, SK, and NS!

 

From Festival Place:

Break away from the screen and experience live entertainment like never before with Champions Of Magic - an evening of impossible illusions and spectacular special effects. Described by the press as ‘The Avengers of magic’ catch the only team of magicians in the world as they present their original, phenomenal ensemble illusions.

The Champions Of Magic cast present incredible interactive magic, a daring escape from Houdini’s water torture cell, a mind-blowing prediction that has to be seen to be believed, levitation high above the stage and a finale beyond explanation. The show happens all around the theatre and features spectacular illusions that can’t be seen anywhere else.

Read more and buy tickets.






22 September 2023

Toronto: Dogs Do Magic at Nickel 9 Distillery [Oct 5]

From the August 22nd Facebook post by Nickel 9 Distillery:

This October, we're bringing the Canine Circus to Nickel 9 Distillery for Dogs Do Magic! An unbelievable experience starring Canada's Got Talent semi-finalist and international illusionist Aaron Matthews!
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Get your tickets for Dogs Do Magic - October 5th at Nickel 9 Distillery!
https://www.nickel9distillery.com/products/dogs-do-magic

 

 

 

 

 

21 September 2023

Hamilton: Smooth Comedy hosted by Graemazing [Sep 29]

From the September 17th Instagram post by Smooth Comedy:

HAMILTON! We’re back at the world famous @thestaircase theatre on September 29th with a BIG TIME COMEDY SHOW!!

We’re hosting some of the best comedians to ever live in the world.

@tandemjumpmtl from Quebec (biggest province to colour on map of Canada)

BOY FRINGE are the worldwide fringe award losing group celebrating PERFORMANCE whenever they hit the stage

@audioopera once asked the queen of Sweden to do the ice bucket challenge and has been banned from every Volvo dealership because of it

@jordannebrown7 is the human form of your favourite Saturday morning cartoons.

Smooth Comedy is hosting with @graemazing doing spells. See ya there!

 

 

 

 

 

20 September 2023