From the July 19th Facebook post by Brent and Sarah:
We're doubly excited to be performing at Abbey Gardens in Halliburton on August 13th!!
Visit https://abbeygardens.ca/atthegardens/ to get your tickets and join us for a fun magic show for the whole family!
From the July 17th
Instagram post by Young and Strange:
Hey friends in Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦!!
We are so excited to announce that in October we are bringing the full Young & Strange show across the province for a short Tour.
Oct 12th - North Bay, ON - Capitol Centre
Oct 13th - Barrie, ON - Georgian Theatre
Oct 14th - London, ON - Centennial Hall
Oct 15th - Windsor, ON - Chrysler Theatre
Tickets went on sale earlier today.
Grab the good seats now! We will see you there!
From K-Days:
Aytahn Ross
The Great Balanzo turns the everyday into an adventure with circus & comedy for all ages. A modern show with a classic feel that’s full of circus tricks, vaudeville classics, a touch of magic, all wrapped up in a silly elegance! Balanzo is played by physical actor and circus artist, Aytahn Ross, who’s been seen live by over a million people in 13 countries around the world. He’s had repeat invitations to Just for Laughs, performed solo for the Governor General of Canada, and performed with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra.The Cristal Palace Spiegeltent
Come one, come all. Join Firefly Theatre & Circus in the timeless, evocative, eclectic world inside the Cristal Palace—YEG's first Spiegeltent. Have a pre-show tipple in the Spiegel Garden, and stay a while. The Spiegeltroupe will entertain, thrill, and make you smile.
This homegrown cast of veteran cabaret and circus all-stars have joined forces to astound and amaze. Aerial artists swirl overhead, jokesters joke, burlesque dancers shimmy, contortionists twist, a magician enchants, and drag queens slay.
From the July 21st Facebook post by Billy Kidd:
It's not often Canada gets Variety/Cabaret or Culture especially in the form of a Spiegeltent. For 10 shows only come see the Great Great Spiegel Spectacular at K-Days Edmonton. I've flown in just for this because Firefly Theatre and Circus rocks and I love working with them!
Use code 20OFF-USPM7M to get a 20% discount on All K-days tickets and Spiegel shows.
Updated September 26th to add:
From the July 16th Facebook post by Matt DiSero:
Hey Toronto ! Club 52 brings Ken Margoe and I to this very cool little venue in the west end July 29th. Love me some small intimate venue where we can do things we couldn’t on a big stage. We’d love to see ya there !
Tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/club-52-presents-matt-disero-ken-margoe-tickets-678772285177
From the July 17th
Facebook post by Matt DiSero:
BRAMPTON!! I'll be comin' home to perform at the Rose Theatre Oct 27. Brampton's my hometown, as noted in this video, a teaser of sorts, we have abundant drugs and all. I'll share details soon, but mark your calendars, it'll be on the Rose site shortly.
From the River Run Centre:
Saturday, September 16, 2023
Dazzling, hilarious, fast-paced and introspective, Life and Other Deceptions is a theater and magic show that has captivated audiences all over North America, and is called “one of the best magic shows ever.”
As the star of NBC’s Crossing Jordan, Disney’s I’m in The Band, Major Crimes, The Big Bang Theory, Mike and Molly, Hot In Cleveland, Anger Management and over 200 hours of TV and film, Steve Valentine has carved out a unique place for himself in show business. However, few know that Steve Valentine is internationally recognized as one of the greatest sleight-of-hand artists in the world, having received four coveted awards from the world-famous Magic Castle alone. He was named Close-up Magician of the Year two years in a row and most recently Lecturer of the Year. Steve has traveled the world, performing in over 25 different countries, and had the honor of entertaining our troops overseas.
Fusing his well known, wicked, and cheeky sense of humor with incredible magic and masterful storytelling, this hit show takes you on a wild ride through Steve Valentine’s life, featuring fascinating stories, never before seen magic, and incredible sleight-of-hand. Part performance art and part intricate magic act, this show is hilarious, dramatic, touching, intimate, raunchy, and mind blowing.
From the Royal and McPherson Theatres website:
September 22, 2023
Sin City Illusions - Magic and Mystery
Featuring Murray Hatfield and Paul Romhany
Join us for an incredible evening of magic and illusions that is fun for all ages! We're featuring two of Canada's very best magicians, and you're sure to love them! Get your tickets now for the best seat selection.
Your featured performers are:
Murray Hatfield: One of the most respected magicians in Canada, Murray was named Canada's Magician of the Year. He has performed on huge stages all over the world, on cruise ships, on CBC, and on the infamous Penn & Teller show. His show includes jaw-dropping illusions, incredible escapes, and a whole lot of fun!
Paul Romhany: A truly world-class magician, Paul has performed in over 120 countries for large theatres, luxury cruise ships, and Fortune 500 companies. He is a creator of magic, and is the editor of Vanish magazine, the world's largest magazine for magicians. His creativity and imagination will show you magic like you've never seen before.
Chaplin Magic: Considered the world's premiere Chaplin magic act, Paul Romhany transforms himself into Charlie Chaplin and performs one of the most entertaining and original magic act you'll ever see. It's like a silent movie coming to life, mixed in with a whole of of amazing magic!
See you there!
From the June 1st article "Doug “the Great” to reach new heights this October" by Kimberly de Jong in the Brant Beacon:
(Doug) Hunt is set to make another Guinness World Record attempt for stilt walking during the 10th anniversary of the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre rebuild on Saturday, October 21, 2023.
In anticipation for the event, Hunt and his camp are preparing for a fundraising event called the “Great Event” to be held on Thursday, September 21, 2023.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Participation Support Services Brantford, Brant and Norfolk.
“The September event will be like a pre-party leading up the October attempt,” said Tammy Hunt, Doug’s niece. “The event will be to help raise money in support of Participation Support Services, which is his ‘why’ for this fundraiser. The celebration will almost be like a big community hug for him.”
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From the July 4th article "Doug The Great looking to reclaim stilt walking record" by Vincent Ball in The Brantford Expositor:
Backed by a strong team of supporters, the multi-talented Brantford entertainer is going after the Guinness World Record for the tallest stilts ever mastered. Wearing stilts that will measure close to 55 feet in height, Hunt will attempt to take 10 steps in front of the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre on Oct. 21.
The world-record event will be part of the Gretzky Centre’s 10th anniversary celebration.
“I’ll be on the stilts and taking the steps but this is a team effort,” Hunt, also known as Doug The Great, said. “Tom (Rollins) is back, Dave Levac is handling the logistics and my niece Tammy (Hunt), Joshua (Wall), Robb (Nagy) are also helping out and doing some fundraising.
“We have a terrific team working on this and I’m really grateful for the support.”
Arron Jeavons, Trevor Cherewka, Tom Hunt, Gary Foster and Graeme Reed are also on the “On The Record Team.”
