05 April 2023

Rounding the Eastern rings in April 2023

Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.

Halifax, NSRing 316 (Conjourer's Court) - Visit their Facebook page
St. John, NBMagic Circle of St. John- A trick that scares you.
- Spring gathering.


Please leave a comment or email me about corrections or omissions.

 

 

 

 

 

Canada's Got Talent audition: Will Stelfox

Congratulations Will, on a fantastic audition!

 

From the April 4th upload "MAGICIAN Will Stelfox’s Audition Is Almost Impossible To Watch" on the Canada's Got Talent YouTube channel:

Vancouver-based magician, Will Stelfox loves getting a big reaction from a crowd! And a reaction is just what he got the moment he stepped onto the CGT stage when he made the audience and judges recoil, wince and gulp with his razor blade trick.

 

 

 

 

 

04 April 2023

Markham: Aaron Matthews at Easter Fun Fest [Apr 7 - 10]

From the March 29th Instagram post by Easter Fun Fest:

HOP INTO FUN AT @EasterFunFest with our INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT!🐰🎤

We’re excited to welcome @thetrevorshow_official @handsonexotics @doodootheinternationalclown & @aaronmatthewsmagic to our event!🎉

Get ready for fun Dance Parties, Exotic Animals, Doo Doo The Clown (from the hit movie, Billy Madison staring Adam Sandler) and Magic Shows full of tricks and illusions!✨

Stay tuned for more information about our entertainment acts coming this week.

Easter Fun Fest is a 4-day indoor/outdoor festival designed for families on Easter weekend. Our event will run from April 7th to April 10th and is open daily from 10 am - 6 pm 🐰🌷

For tickets & more information, please visit our website www.easterfunfest.com (Link in Bio)

 

 

 

Rod Chow special guest at Utah Magic Fest 2023

From the February 28th Facebook post by the Utah Magi Fest:

Rod Chow is the first ever Canadian to be National President in the 120 year history of the Oldest Magic Organization in the World, The Society of American Magicians. He is an international award winning magician with over 50 magic awards. Most recently he was MC and Stage Performer in the Palace Theater at the World Famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, California, completing 25 shows over a single week. He is from Vancouver, BC, Canada, and operates out of the Guinness World Record skinniest building in the world!

Most Illustrious President Chow will take some time to address the attendies of the Utah Magic Fest. We are honored to have President Chow and his wife with us this year!

President Chow will also be at the Welcome Party on April 6 at The Prestige. We only have 6 spots left for this for the next 6 registrants, so get your magic fest pass NOW! Details at www.UtahMagicFest.com


 

 

 

Toronto: Lawrence Larouche and Cynthia Martin in State of Mind -- The Illusion of Choice [Apr 6 - 30]

From the Casa Loma website:

April 6th – 30th, 2023
Thursday – Sunday Evenings

The entire audience becomes part of the cast, partaking in several experiments that inevitably lead to remarkable conclusions. The Carriage Room Stage will feature Miraculum, created by famed mentalist Lawrence Larouche, is a doorway into a world of tantalizing mysteries. As members of the audience partake in the vast array of strange and bizarre experiments in the Carriage Room, they become more and more like mesmerized children playing in the magician’s back yard.  The performance awakens something within all of us that has been inadvertently left behind on the way to adulthood… the sense of astonishment and wonder. In the newly designed theatre space on the second floor of the Stables, world renowned magician Jeff Kaylor creates an unforgettable intimate experience for the audience. 

Read more.

 

 

From the March 28th Instagram post by Majinx:

Very excited for opening night at Casa Loma. This is going to be an awesome evening of magic and mentalism.

 

 

 

 

 

 

03 April 2023

Canada's Got Talent: Getting to know Will Stelfox

Next in the the series of Canada's Got Talent contestants is Vancouver's Will Stelfox!



Will Stelfox on the set of Canada's Got Talent
photograph by Jag Gundu/Citytv

 

Who inspires you that is not a magician?
 
I watch a lot of stand up comedy, I’m a big fan of Tom Segura and
Anthony Jeselnik.
 
What is your first memory of magic? 

I saw a close-up magician at a restaurant when I was 9 years old. He
appeared to make things appear and disappear on the table in front of my eyes.
 


Who from the magic community inspires you?

David Blaine and Criss Angel both have a unique take on magic that broke the mold of what was popular before them.

 

Was there anyone or anything instrumental to you becoming a magician?

I met Andrew Gerard early on in my magic career, he‘s definitely been the biggest influence on my magic.







Did you ever get discouraged and think about quitting magic?  
 
I enjoy performing on a regular basis, any time I take a break, I find
myself missing the art of performing.

Do you have any pre-show rituals?
 
I always make sure there’s nothing stuck in my teeth.

 
 
What inspired you to be a part of this season of Canada's Got Talent?
 
I think the show is always looking for something different, and I’d
regret it if I didn’t try to show the judges what I can do.
 
 

Is there anything else you’d like to share with our readers?
 
Thank you for your time checking out my interview!

 

 

Thank you Will, for making the time to answer our questions!  Break a leg on CGT!


Learn more about Will at his website WillStelfox.com or follow him on Instagram.

 
 
 
 
Watch Canada's Got Talent Tuesday nights at CityTV.

 

 

 

 

02 April 2023

Steve Valentine co-producer of Scatman John biopic

From the March 28th article "Scatman John Feature Film in the Works (Exclusive)" by Alex Ritman at The Hollywood Reporter:

Tom Malloy (Lansky, Ask Me to Dance), founder of Trick Candle Productions, and Steve Valentine (MonsterHigh, The Walk) brokered the deal with Lee Newman, Larkin’s stepson, who handles the estate.

“Today, more than ever, John’s message resonates and needs to be heard,” said Valentine. “He was a true legend, tearing down barriers that would have deterred many from attempting to accomplish their dreams. We are excited to work on this project with Lee, and are honored to be bringing Scatman John’s story to the big screen.”

Read more.