Toronto: Eldritch Theatre 2023/4 season announced

From the September 22nd Facebook post by Keith Brown:

Absolute Magic plays the Red Sandcastle Theatre October 10-15.

Award-winning magic and storytelling.

Family friendly. All ages.

https://bit.ly/SandcastleOct

 

From the Eldritch Theatre:

• October 25th to November 5th
  Doc Wuthergloom’s Here There Be Monsters
  "Each tale is a fearful warning from the Goblin Universe, wrapped in impossible feats of magic that will warp your very sense of reality! But never fear! Doc Wuthergloom can save you, if only you purchase his Field Guide to Monsters! Step right up and be terrified and amazed! There’s room for one more! Recommended for those with mature and jaded hearts."
  
  
• February 8th to 18th, 2024
  MacBeth: A Tale Told By An Idiot
  
  
• April 11th to 24th, 2024
  The House at Poe Corner
  
  
• Various dates TBA
  
• Eldritch Horrors: Plays from the Tombs

Dear Boss

The Babysitter

Zombocalypse!

Read more and buy tickets.

 

 

 

Hamilton, Peterborough, and Cobourg: Canadian Masters of Magic [Dec 12 - 14]

Featuring Ryan Joyce, Nathaniel Rankin, and guests TBA!

 

Tickets:

• Dec 12 - Hamilton
• Dec 13 - Peterborough
• Dec 14 - Coburg
   

 

From the Facebook event:

Get ready to be amazed by the Canadian Masters of Magic, produced by the Ontario OWOW Magic Festival. This incredible show features the best of the best in Canadian magic, including magicians who have wowed audiences and judges on popular shows like Penn & Teller's Fool Us and Canada's Got Talent.

Be prepared to have your mind blown as these masters of magic perform unbelievable illusions and impressive feats of mentalism and sleight of hand. Don't miss this evening of magic and mystery that will captivate your imagination and leave you in awe.
Canadian Masters of Magic - where the extraordinary is the ordinary!

IN SUPPORT OF MAKE-A-WISH CANADA
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
McIntyre Performing Arts Centre

 

 

From the Facebook event:  

Get ready to be amazed by the Canadian Masters of Magic, produced by the Ontario OWOW Magic Festival. This incredible show features Ryan Joyce and Nathaniel Rankin showcasing the best of the best in Canadian magic. A Vegas-style show, our magicians have wowed audiences and judges on popular shows like Penn & Teller's Fool Us and Canada's Got Talent.

Be prepared to have your mind blown as these masters of magic perform unbelievable illusions and impressive feats of mentalism and sleight of hand. Don't miss this evening of magic and mystery that will captivate your imagination and leave you in awe.

Canadian Masters of Magic - where the extraordinary is the ordinary!
IN SUPPORT OF CRIME STOPPERS PETERBOROUGH-NORTHUMBERLAND.
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Showplace Performance Centre

 

 

From the Facebook event:  

Get ready to be amazed by the Canadian Masters of Magic, produced by the Ontario OWOW Magic Festival. This incredible show features Ryan Joyce and Nathaniel Rankin showcasing the best of the best in Canadian magic. A Vegas style show, our magicians have wowed audiences and judges on popular shows like Penn & Teller's Fool Us and Canada's Got Talent.

Be prepared to have your mind blown as these masters of magic perform unbelievable illusions and impressive feats of mentalism and sleight of hand. Don't miss this evening of magic and mystery that will captivate your imagination and leave you in awe.

Canadian Masters of Magic - where the extraordinary is the ordinary!
PROUDLY IN SUPPORT OF CRIME STOPPERS PETERBOROUGH-NORTHUMBERLAND.

Event Tickets & Info Line: 1-800-516-5810

 

 

 

Piff the Magic Book Launch (virtual & FREE) with Penn & Teller, Shin Lim, Mac King, and more! [Sep 28]

Read our 2023 interview with Piff where we learn:
 
- what was instrumental to Piff becoming a magician
- magic-adjacent disciplines Piff's studied
- his self-care practice is on tour
- about his 2023 show  "2013 Piff" finds unbelievable, and
- when he got discouraged and think about quitting magic

Updated September 27th to add:

• David Copperfield and John Lovick will be joining Penn & Teller, Shin Lim, Mac King, Mr. Piffles, and presumably Piff as part of the launch event!
   

 

A reminder that you can catch Piff the Magic Dragon on his mini-tour at:

• TCU Place, Saskatoon [Oct 10]
• Casino Regina [Oct 12], and
  
• Club Regent Event Centre, Winnipeg [Oct 13]

From the September 20th Facebook post by Vanishing Inc:

 

The most pifftacular event of the year is coming! Clear your calendars now. You will NOT want to miss this.
So many epic surprises are planned, including the unveiling of the single most incredible deluxe version of a book you've ever seen.
Secure your free spot:
https://loom.ly/39bUbeg 

 

  

 

Catch Piff at:  

• TCU Place, Saskatoon [Oct 10]
• Casino Regina [Oct 12], or
  
• Club Regent Event Centre, Winnipeg [Oct 13]!
  

 

Learn more about Piff at his website PiffTheMagicDragon.com and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edmonton: Champions of Magic [Mar 22 - Apr 6, 2024]

Read our thoughts about their 2022 show:

TLDR: So. Much. Fun!

Random thoughts about "Champions of Magic" 


Read our 2022 interviews with the cast:

- Hollie England

- Alex McAleer

- Sam Strange

- Fernando Velasco

- Richard Young 
 

Tickets at Festival Place.

Can't make it to see them in Toronto  [Dec 27 - 31] or Edmonton [Mar 22 - Apr 6]?  Keep your eyes on ChampionsOfMagic.co.uk/tour.html for updates to the tour schedule.  A little bird told me they'll have dates in Regina as part of their 2023 - 2024 tour.  Additional rumoured locations include cities in BC, SK, and NS!

 

From Festival Place:

Break away from the screen and experience live entertainment like never before with Champions Of Magic - an evening of impossible illusions and spectacular special effects. Described by the press as ‘The Avengers of magic’ catch the only team of magicians in the world as they present their original, phenomenal ensemble illusions.

The Champions Of Magic cast present incredible interactive magic, a daring escape from Houdini’s water torture cell, a mind-blowing prediction that has to be seen to be believed, levitation high above the stage and a finale beyond explanation. The show happens all around the theatre and features spectacular illusions that can’t be seen anywhere else.

Read more and buy tickets.

Toronto: Dogs Do Magic at Nickel 9 Distillery [Oct 5]

From the August 22nd Facebook post by Nickel 9 Distillery:

This October, we're bringing the Canine Circus to Nickel 9 Distillery for Dogs Do Magic! An unbelievable experience starring Canada's Got Talent semi-finalist and international illusionist Aaron Matthews!
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Get your tickets for Dogs Do Magic - October 5th at Nickel 9 Distillery!
https://www.nickel9distillery.com/products/dogs-do-magic

 

 

 

 

 

Hamilton: Smooth Comedy hosted by Graemazing [Sep 29]

From the September 17th Instagram post by Smooth Comedy:

HAMILTON! We’re back at the world famous @thestaircase theatre on September 29th with a BIG TIME COMEDY SHOW!!

We’re hosting some of the best comedians to ever live in the world.

@tandemjumpmtl from Quebec (biggest province to colour on map of Canada)

BOY FRINGE are the worldwide fringe award losing group celebrating PERFORMANCE whenever they hit the stage

@audioopera once asked the queen of Sweden to do the ice bucket challenge and has been banned from every Volvo dealership because of it

@jordannebrown7 is the human form of your favourite Saturday morning cartoons.

Smooth Comedy is hosting with @graemazing doing spells. See ya there!

 

 

 

 

 

New Westminster: Cabaret of Wonders with Billy Hsueh, Gabriella Lester, Rod Boss, Jack Schwartz, and Blake Aleong [Sep 27]

Tickets at Ticket Tailor. 

From the September 15th Facebook post by Cabaret of Wonders:

This month features Billy Hsueh, Gabriella Lester, and guest performers Rod Boss, Jack Schwartz and Blake Aleong!