22 December 2023

Winner of tickets to see "Champions of Magic" on December 30th, 2023

The contest to win tickets to attend see Champions of Magic at Meridian Hall is closed.  Thank you to everyone who played! 


Champions of Magic in Toronto


Prepare to be enchanted this holiday season with Champions of Magic. Brace yourself, for a heart-pounding escape from Houdini's legendary water torture cell, predictions that will leave you questioning reality itself, and gravity-defying levitation acts that will have you floating high above the stage in pure amazement. And when you think you've seen it all, the grand finale will defy explanation leaving you in sheer disbelief!

Toronto don't miss this chance to witness the extraordinary and become part of the magic phenomenon as of December 27!



Read our 2023 interviews with:

 

Their run started on December 27th and is extended to the 31st.  If you didn't win you can purchase tickets at TicketMaster.

There were some fabulous favourite magic effect submitted, including:

  • The Asher Twist, performed by its creator for over 30 years!  (Hi Lee!)
  • Hopping Half, a favourite for over 35 years
  • Card to Wallet, a staple for years
  • Twenty-one card trick
  • My monopoly bills across routine where at the end i cut their signed bill out of a lemon, for over 5 years
  • Three Card Monte, for 15 years
  •  News Of The World, over 10 years and
  • Chicago Opener for 3 years

 






 



The winner has been notified and prize has been distributed.  Rafflecopter only contains information from the winning entry.

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

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



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!