22 December 2023

Welcoming a new sponsor: The Hermit Magazine

Welcome to our newest sponsor, the The Hermit Magazine!  


 

 
The Hermit is a labour of love by Scott Baird, who writes, illustrates, and promotes this magazine. It's an online publication that produces a physical annual collection of its issues.

For the past two years, The Hermit has sourced original magic creations and thoughts for its readers.

Learn more about The Hermit Magazine at its website at HermitMagic.com and follow it on Facebook and Instagram.

Thank you Scott and The Hermit Magazine for your sponsorship of Canada's Magic!
 

 

 

 

 

21 December 2023

Calgary: Introducing the "Wit & Wizardry - Comedy Magic Cabaret" [Jan 31, Feb 21, Mar 27]

From the December 17th Facebook post by Ryan Pilling:

This project has been whispers on the wind, but it's time to break wind and release the whispers! Wit & Wizardry - Comedy Magic Cabaret is *appearing* in Calgary at the end of January.

I'm at my best in a small theatre venue, so you'll get to see me at my most magical, along with some equally astonishing friends. ("What, Ryan has real friends? I'm astonished!")

I will be promoting this relentlessly, forevermore, so you might as well give up now and hop aboard the Wizard Train™. Choo choo, muggle huggers.

 

 

 

More details are available at the Wit & Wizardry - Comedy Magic Cabaret Facebook event.

 

 

 

 

 

20 December 2023

2023 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase summary

This concludes the 2023 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase

We hope you enjoyed reading about many of the talented magicians across the country.

A huge shout out to everyone who trusted us enough to submit names and supporting text last month, even though you didn't know exactly how it was going to be used.  

We couldn't have done this without the help of:


Thank you for the work involved in sending us your submission.

 



Congratulations again to everyone featured.  Keep up the great work!






Welcoming a new Friend: Ian Batterbury

Welcoming our newest Friend, Ian Batterbury (Magic Ian)!

Based in Brampton, Ian has performed magic for over 35 years and is dedicated to creating a fun, interactive, and magical experience for all ages.

To learn more about Ian visit his website at MagicianToronto.ca and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.


Thank you Ian, for befriending Canada's Magic!   

 

 

 

19 December 2023

Wes Barker: Inspirational Canadian Magician

Sixteenth in this year's Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase, is Wes Barker!

Wes Barker: Inspirational Canadian Magician

Wes Barker: Inspirational Canadian Magician.
 
 



Wes is by far the most dedicated magician we have working in Canada, his work ethic is unparalleled. Add to that the volume of creative output -- a new live show, taped a TV show, produces and tours shows, wrote a book and put it out to audio book, hosts podcasts and creates viral videos.  I rarely leave a meeting with Wes not inspired.  Every time I hang out with that dude he's always making me want to try new things and see what else I can push for.  I rarely do them, that's on me.

Submitted by Matt DiSero

 

 

 

The show Wes Barker: Live on Tour dropped on Wes Barker's YouTube channel this morning: 

 



Congratulations Wes!  Keep up the great work!

To learn more about Wes Barker visit his website WesBarker.ca, visit his store 2nd to none, listen to his podcast Bottom of the Barrel (with Chris Ramsay) and follow him on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.


 

Thank Matt for your excellent submission!

To learn more about Matt DiSero, visit his website MattDiSero.com and follow him on Facebook and Instagram.







Winners of tickets to see "Potted Potter"

The contest to win a pair of tickets to attend Potted Potter at The Bluma Appel Theatre is closed.  Thank you to everyone who played! 


Potted Potter in Toronto


Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience – A Parody by Dan and Jeff is flying back to Toronto!

Seen by over a million muggles around the world Potted Potter has fans flying off their seats (or broomsticks) with laughter and for the first time in North America the Toronto production will feature an all-female cast. Lottie Bell and Josephine Starte will lead the run with Hanna Berrigan swooping in as Associate Director. The cleverly curated show features perfect Potter props complete with wand and sorting hat, appearances from your favourite characters, and a live Quidditch match!



The show runs from December 21, 2023 - January 14, 2024.  If you didn't win, you can purchase tickets directly at Live Nation.

There were some fabulous Harry Potter spells mentioned that you wished were real.  Many of you picked Accio.  Others mentioned included Wingardium Leviosa, Expecto Patronum, Reparo, and "I wish I could make food appear like they have at all the Hogwart banquets."

 

Random draw results from Rafflecopter:

 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

 

 

Winners have been notified and prizes have been distributed.  Rafflecopter only contains information from the winning entries.

Congratulations to our winners!  We hope you enjoy the show!

With thanks to Starvox Entertainment for generously making these tickets available to you!  

 

 

 

 

18 December 2023

Ryan Pilling: Inspirational Canadian Magician

Fifteenth in this year's Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase, is Ryan Pilling!

Ryan Pilling: Inspirational Canadian Magician

Ryan Pilling: Inspirational Canadian Magician.
 
 



For years, Ryan has shared his creativity and time with magicians across Canada. Always ready to help a fellow magician, Ryan raises the bar for Canadian magic and encourages us to think differently about our show and audience.

Through his “Tips & Tricks for Magicians” newsletter, his own wildly creative magic, his willingness to share his skills with those around him and his continued work with the I.B.M. in supporting our global magic community, Ryan Pilling embodies what it means to be an inspirational magician. If I MUST ever grow up, I want to be like Ryan.

Submitted by Alex Zander

 

 

Ryan has been creating and opening sharing great Tips and Tricks for magicians. His website and emails are so informative and the tricks are almost always FANTASTIC and easy to follow and understand. I can't believe he's giving it all away for free!

Submitted by Mystery Magician 2

 


Congratulations Ryan!  Keep up the great work!

To learn more about Ryan Pilling visit his website WOWRyan.com, sign up for his newsletter at MagicTipsAndTricks.com, and follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.


 

Thank you to the Alex and Mystery Magician 2 for your excellent submissions!

To learn more about Alex Zander, visit his website AlexSeaman.com and follow him on Facebook and Instagram.