Dave Curran in the Toronto Star

From the August 21st article "As Toronto experiences comedy-club boom, meet some of the folks behind the jokes" by Briony Smith in the Toronto Star:

Jokers, run by Curran alongside Tommy Larocque and Yuk Yuk’s alum Steve Kalantar, bills itself as one of the only comedy club in the 905, and hosts shows like Stars of David (featuring Jewish comedians) and the RICE: Asian Comedy Showcase. Curran’s excited about the rising number of clubs in the GTA. “Competition always ends up being better for the consumer,” he says. “Different clubs have different philosophies regarding booking. This gives the consumer more options and better shows.”

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You can read more about Jokers in our June 30th post Jokers is serious about comedy.

 

 

 

 

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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Calgary: Licks & Tricks - Music & Magic hosted by Andrew Abildgaard & Ryan Pilling [Sep 3]

From the Facebook event:

An evening of music and magic with Andrew Abildgaard (Bullets & Bronze) and Ryan Pilling (in alphabetical order) at the Haysboro Community Association.

 

 

 

Halifax: Vincenzo Ravina's "Actual Wizard" [Sep 1 - 11]

From the August 16th Facebook post by Vincenzo Ravina:

My new show, Actual Wizard, will be at the Bus Stop Theatre for the Halifax Fringe Festival in September! Tickets are on sale now at
https://www.tickethalifax.com/events/127836120/actual-wizard-halifax-fringe-2022

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Dates and Times:
Thursday Sept 1st - 8:20 PM
Saturday Sept 3rd - 3:00 PM
Tuesday Sept 6th - 8:20 PM
Saturday Sept 10th - 11:59 PM (midnight)
Sunday Sept 11th - 6:00 PM

In this unusual magic show, actual wizard and Halifax magician Vincenzo Ravina (as seen on the CW’s hit show, Penn & Teller: Fool Us) will emerge from his mysterious smoke-filled cave to show you some strange stuff. There might be: Potions! Ghosts! Playing cards! Guests! Murder! Actual Wizard is funny, mystifying, absurd, and experimental. 

 

 

 

 

Richmond Hill: Matt DiSero at Jokers [updated]

Updated on August 23 to add:

• possible date change
• check Jokers.ca for details
  

 

From the August 9th Instagram post by Jokers:

Mind blowing magic!” - Breakfast Television

“An Unforgettable Show!” - Toronto Star

August 25th HEADLINER @mattdisero ✨

Tap the link in bio to get your tickets before they disappear 🎟

Produced by @torontomagiccompany 🪄

 

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Benjamin Déziel in the Nunatsiaq News

From the August 17th article "Magic Ben up to his old tricks in Nunavik" by Cedric Gallant in the Nunatsiaq News: 

Surrounded by captivated children, Benjamin “Magic Ben” Déziel was deceiving, creating illusions and entertaining his small crowd. He is a magician, one of the few in Nunavik.

At the age of nine, Déziel started performing magic stunts in his hometown of Kangiqsujuaq. His first exposure to the craft was at his parent’s wedding, where they invited a magician who happened to be a mentor for famous Quebecois magician Luc Langevin. Déziel was mesmerized by the performance and asked his father how the magician did his tricks.

His dad replied, “Well, you’ll have to become one to know.”

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Saint John: Magic at the 2022 Fundy Fringe Festival [Aug 22- 27]

Lots of magic happening at this year's Fundy Fringe!

 

Dangerous Lies

• Tabraze Sheikh
• An honest, suspenseful true story about growing up as a visible minority post 9/11. Through compelling storytelling and astounding magic Tabraze’s award-winning show takes the audience on an intimate and interactive journey of discovering his place in the world; while facing the dangerous lies society thrusted upon him.
  

 

The Magic of Mr. ZAPZ

• Come see New Brunswick’s premier family entertainer. Mr. Zapz will have you scratching your head and laughing out loud in this all-new show designed for the whole family! Award-winning Magic, Comedy, Balloon Art, and plenty of FUN!
  

 

Seeing Is Believing III

• Magic Circle of Saint John
• Witness astounding and amazing magic! Be baffled by an eclectic selection of awesome magic and mystery. Join us for an evening of fun, laughter, and excitement presented by talented members of the Magic Circle of Saint John.