Vancouver: "MAGIC! 75 Years of the Magic Circle"

From Straight:

Nov 4, 7-9 pm
Nov 5, 7-9 pm

Join the Vancouver Magic Circle as they celebrate their 75th Anniversary with a magic show featuring the finest magicians from around the world. You've seen these magical artists on shows like America's Got Talent, TEDx talk, The Magic Castle in Hollywood and even Penn & Teller's Fool Us. Featuring:

• Jeki Yoo - South Korea
• Hannibal - North Carolina
• Andrew Goldenhersh - California
• Shawn Farquhar - Master of Ceremonies

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Toronto: "The Illusionists – Live From Broadway" buy 1 get 1 for only $1!

From Mirvish.com:

December 12 to January 7, 2018

This year's illusionists: Darcy Oake (The Grand Illusionist), Jeff Hobson (The Trickster), An Ha Lim (The Manipulator), Charlie Frye (The Eccentric), Raymond Crowe (The Unusualist), Colin Cloud (The Deductionist), and Jonathan Goodwin (The Daredevil).

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From Smart Canucks:

Mirvish Toronto are celebrating Thanksgiving by offering a promotion on tickets. Buy 1 get 1 for only $1! But hurry because only 100 tickets per selected performance are available. Use the promo code GIVE17 to get this deal.

Included in this promotion:

The Illusionists – Live From Broadway
Princess of Wales Theatre

DECEMBER 12, 2017 – JANUARY 7, 2018

Valid on price 1 and 2 for the following performances:
DECEMBER 12, 7:30PM
DECEMBER 13, 1:30PM
DECEMBER 13, 7:30PM
DECEMBER 14, 7:30PM
DECEMBER 19, 7:30PM
DECEMBER 20, 1:30PM
DECEMBER 20, 7:30PM
DECEMBER 21, 7:30PM
DECEMBER 22, 7:30PM
DECEMBER 23, 1:30PM
DECEMBER 23, 7:30PM
DECEMBER 24, 1:30PM

This offer ends Sunday October 8 at 11:59pm EST or while quantities last. All prices are in Canadian dollars and include 13% HST and $3.25 CIF. Seating restrictions apply. Offers are not valid on premium seats.

Click here to buy your tickets at Mirvish.

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Toronto: Free magic club

From the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook group:

Browser's Den (FREE) Magic Club meets this Saturday, October 7 at the shop from 2:30pm to 5:30pm.

All are welcome.

Thank you for your kind support- The Browser's Den Team.

Thank you to our October 2017 friends!

Thank you to John Smithman, John Harrison, Richard Lyn, Joan Caesar, and The Outerbridges, for being Friends of Canada's Magic!

It's good to have friends like you.

You too can Be Our Friend for only $20 per year! 

Donations of any size are always welcome.

Thank you to our October 2017 sponsors!

Thank you to our sponsors for their generous support.

This site would not be possible without their backing.

We're grateful to have the support of:

• Clive Court - The Fun-da-Mentalist,
• Evelyn & Phil Matlin, owners of Perfect Magic,
• Jeff Pinsky, owner of The Browser's Den of Magic, and
• Michael Close, author of the Workers series and other ebooks.

The next time you see them, let them know you saw their sponsorship here!

For more information about purchasing Sponsored Posts or about our Platinum, Gold, or Silver level sponsorships, please visit our Sponsorship page.

Or you can Be Our Friend for only $20 per year! 

Donations of any size are always welcome.

2017 "Holiday Magic"

Dick Joiner is once again presenting "Holiday Magic" with performances in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, P.E.I., and Ontario.  This is a family style variety show raising much needed funds for the Shriners and their work for children's charities.

If you would like to attend one of the shows, please call 1-877-948-6626 for ticket availability and information.

The East Coast Tour features:

• Dick Joiner as host and M.C.
• MAJINX, performing magic and illusions.
• Greg Tarlin, juggler.
• Sasha Arestov, acro.

The Ontario Tour features:

• Dick Joiner as host and M.C.
• Ted and Marion Outerbridge, performing magic and illusions. (Note: Neil Croswell and Ashley will appear on December 8th and 16th)
• Greg Tarlin, juggler. (Note: Craig Douglas will appear on December 8th and 16th)
• Sasha Arestov, acro.

Scroll down to see the show dates (or download the PDF from Philae-Shriners.com):

East Coast:

• Nov 4th 1pm show. Gwendolyn Kent Auditorium. Bathurst N.B.
• Nov 5th 1pm show. Bernard Poirier Theatre. Fredericton. N.B.
• Nov 6th 7pm show. Capitol Theatre. Moncton. N.B.
• Nov 7th 7pm show. Horton High Theatre. Wolfville. N.S.
• Nov 8th. 7pm show. Th'Yark Playhouse Theatre. Yarmouth. N.S.
• Nov 9th. 5pm and 7.15pm shows. Bella Rose Theatre. Halifax. N.S.
• Nov 10th. 7pm show Savoy Theatre. Glace Bay. N.S.
• Nov 11th. 1pm and 4pm shows.Glasgow Square Theatre New Glasgow. N.S.
• Nov12th. 1pm and 4pm shows.  I'Isle-Saint-Jean Theatre. Charlottetown . P.E.I.
• Nov 13th 7pm show. Cobequid Ed Centre. Truro N.S.
• Nov 14th 7pm show. Imperial Theatre. Saint John N.B.

Ontario:

• Nov 18th 1pm show. Catherine Street Auditorium. St. Catharines.
• Nov 20th 7pm show. Capital Theatre. Windsor.
• Nov 21st 7pm show. Kiwanis Theatre. Chatham.
• Nov 22nd. 7pm show. Library Theatre. Sarnia.
• Nov 24th. 7pm show Forest City. London.
• Nov 28th 7pm show. Empire Theatre. Belleville.
• Nov 30th. 7pm show. Rose Theatre. Brampton.
• Dec 1st. 7pm show. Sanderson Theatre. Brantford
• Dec 2nd. 1pm show. Humanities Theatre. Waterloo
• Dec 8th. 7pm show Seneca Queen Theatre, Niagara Falls
• Dec 16th. 1pm and 4pm shows. Meadowvale Theatre. Mississauga

FOR TICKETS call: 1-877-948-6626. 

[with thanks to Dick Joiner for sending this information along]

Random thoughts from "The Newest Trick in the Book"

The Newest Trick in the Book is back Tuesday October 3rd, at 8:30pm, for a FREE Halloween themed show, with Benzi Train, James Alan, James Harrison, and Shamus Mac Gregor!

Last month, I attended the September 5th edition of "The Newest Trick in the Book," billed as "Toronto's ONLY magic open-mic."

I had no idea what to expect from a magic open-mic.  I thought it might be a slightly more dressed up version of watching folks jam at the club or the magic shop.  As it turns out I'd previously seen most of the performers on this program both jamming casually and performing professionally.  Would the evening be a repeat of stuff I'd already seen?

The verdict:  no.  Well, sometimes yes.  But not really.

Let me explain.

The event takes place at  See-Scape Toronto, a sci-fi bar and gaming café.  It's a cozy space filled with wonderful people.  (And lots of games.)

Great venue for "The Newest Trick in the Book"

Photo from Sept 5. Next show Tues Oct 3rd.https://t.co/S6ZKXBXhHB@TorontoMagicCO pic.twitter.com/BhlotVQsDT

— Canada's Magic (@canadasmagic) October 1, 2017

Everything about the place is interesting.

Do they use this during the show?

From "The Newest Trick in the Book" Sept 5. Next show Oct 3rd.https://t.co/S6ZKXBXhHB@TorontoMagicCO pic.twitter.com/qdMgnAVJ5F

— Canada's Magic (@canadasmagic) October 1, 2017

You were probably wondering about the show.

The evening was a TONNE of fun.  The performances were elevated well beyond a typical jam.  Each of the performers had an energy that was different from what I expected of them.  Perhaps it was the buzz of doing something in front of an audience for the first time? 

It was also clear to me, that the performers were having more fun than usual too!  I witnessed the child-like excitement of bringing a new idea to life, the brilliance of turning the tables on an old standard, freshening up a classic, and the general enjoyment of working things out in front of a safe crowd.  (I've heard more than one professional espouse the importance of having a "safe place" to try things out in front of an audience.  I better appreciate the wisdom now.)

If you're in the Toronto area, I encourage you to both attend and perform at "The Newest Trick in the Book."



Trivia questions: who said what?

1) Iä! Iä! Cthulhu fhtagn!	a) Sammy Jakubowicz
2) Mr. Harrison, it's time for your medication.	b) Chris Westfall
3) That's what I would do if I were in your position. But I'm a jerk.	c) James Harrison
4) I'm not a thief, I'm a magician.	d) James Alan

With thanks to the wonderful performers!

.@jonahbabins emcee, at "The Newest Trick in the Book" Sept 5. Next show Tues Oct 3rd.https://t.co/S6ZKXBXhHB@TorontoMagicCO pic.twitter.com/WPjS0YyV2I

— Canada's Magic (@canadasmagic) October 1, 2017

.@PickpocketJames schooling us at "The Newest Trick in the Book" Sept 5. Next show Tues Oct 3rd.https://t.co/S6ZKXBXhHB@TorontoMagicCO pic.twitter.com/Jd7s3tDW0m

— Canada's Magic (@canadasmagic) October 1, 2017

The super fast hands of @SurrealMayhew at "The Newest Trick in the Book" Sept 5. Next show Oct 3rdhttps://t.co/S6ZKXBXhHB@TorontoMagicCO pic.twitter.com/mIgiNCmSRv

— Canada's Magic (@canadasmagic) October 1, 2017

.@Doc_Sammy entertains at "The Newest Trick in the Book" Sept 5. Next show Tues Oct 3rd.https://t.co/S6ZKXBXhHB@TorontoMagicCO pic.twitter.com/wQsWnBb7fe

— Canada's Magic (@canadasmagic) October 1, 2017

Reminder to floss from @westfallmagic
at "The Newest Trick in the Book" Sept 5. Next show Oct 3rdhttps://t.co/S6ZKXBXhHB@TorontoMagicCO pic.twitter.com/wO8OqRvVz0

— Canada's Magic (@canadasmagic) October 1, 2017

Great show at by everyone at "The Newest Trick in the Book" Sept 5. Next show Tues Oct 3rd.https://t.co/S6ZKXBXhHB@TorontoMagicCO pic.twitter.com/c8xrrgsh7k

— Canada's Magic (@canadasmagic) October 1, 2017