28 January 2023

[Guest post] Johnny Giordmaine in the "Scattering of Seeds" documentary

The following is a guest post from an author who wishes to be known as The Magic Demon.

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Johnny Ould kindly reminds us of this link to the episode of the "Scattering of Seeds" documentary series on the life of the late, greatly beloved Canadian children's magician Johnny Giordmaine:

Watch the August 11, 2021 upload at Alfred French's YouTube channel:




Of course, should you wish to know even more about this wonderful magician, you can always check out the John Giordmaine tribute site at JohnGiordmaine.com
 

- The Magic Demon

 

Thank you The Magic Demon for guest posting at Canada's Magic!

 

 

 

 

 

R. Paul Wilson on Martin Nash, "The Charming Cheat"

From the January 24th article "R. Paul Wilson On: The Charming Cheat" by R. Paul Wilson at Casino:

One thing was for sure: After a career performing thousands of live shows and countless television appearances, Martin Nash’s playing days – real or imagined – were long in the past but his performing life continued until his death in 2009.

Shortly after Martin passed, magician Bob Farmer learned – while researching another project – that Martin had helped the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to catch card cheats who had been working the lumber camps in British Columbia.

Read more.

 


 

 

 

 

26 January 2023

Hamilton: Westfall's World Magic and Motion [Feb 17]

From the January 23rd Facebook post by IBM Ring 49:

 

 

 

 

Kitchener: Magic Comedy Juggling Variety Show - Midlife Crisis, Dead Moose Edition [Feb 8]

Tickets at Eventbrite.

 

From the January 6th Instagram post by JPMagic:

I'm happy to announce the lineup of the Mid Life Crisis, Dead Moose Edition. VOL 2
A Magic Comedy Juggling Variety Show.
@scottboydmagic @noah.nogueira @dynamicanick @jpmagic and also @jonthemagicguy
5 acts for $20. February 8th, 2023, at @crazy_canuck_restauranteh
Come out for a great time.

 

 

 

 

25 January 2023

Welcoming a new Friend: Aaron Matthews

Welcoming our newest Friend, Aaron Matthews!

Based in Thornhill, Aaron brings passion and high energy to all that he does.  You may remember seeing Aaron with the Canine Circus on Canada's Got Talent.  When not performing with the Canine Circus, you can find Aaron performing at Woodbine Mall, Canada's Wonderland, West Edmonton Mall, or touring with The Kill Show.  

Did you know that Aaron recently proposed to Caroline?  Congratulations to you both on your engagement!

Follow Aaron online at Facebook and Instagram or have a look at his website:  AaronMatthewsMagic.com

Thank you Aaron, for befriending Canada's Magic!   

 

 

 

24 January 2023

Keswick: Lawrence Larouche presents MIRACULUM Sleight of Mind [Feb 3]

Purchase tickets at the Stephen Leacock Theatre of Performing Arts.

 

From the January 22nd Instagram post by Majinx:

HEY GEORGINA! LET’S DO SOMETHING IMPOSSIBLE TOGETHER! Join me on the 3rd of FEBRUARY at the Stephen Leacock Theatre at 7:30. MIRACULUM:Sleight Of Mind is a totally interactive performance that will have members of the audience doing strange and unexplainable things. When was the last time you did something impossible? What are you waiting for?