Toronto: Alex McAleer - Mind Reader [May 3 - 12]

Our regular readers may recall that we were crushed when Alex McAleer, due to circumstances beyond his control, was not available perform in Champions of Magic in Toronto last December.  Imagine our delight when we heard that Alex is bringing his one-man show Alex McAleer - Mind Reader to Toronto in May!

Tickets at Starvox Entertainment. 

 

From the March 22nd Instagram post by Starvox Entertainment:

🎟️ Tickets ON SALE now! 🎟️
See Champions Of Magic’s mind-reading master Alex McAleer live in Toronto! 

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Top 5, er 6 posts in March 2024

There were 25 posts at Canada's Magic last month.  Here are the six most viewed posts in the past 30 days, Canada's Got Talent edition:   

6. Canada's Got Talent: Getting to know Bao Hoang - Thanks for a great interview Bao!

5. ICYMI: Mark Clearview's Canada's Got Talent audition - Howie said Mark was, “the best magician I’ve seen in 10 years.”

4. Canada's Got Talent: Getting to know Jeff Newman - Thanks for a great interview Jeff!

3. Magicians on Canada's Got Talent [Mar 19 premiere] - Magic is being very well represented this year!

2. Canada's Got Talent: Getting to know Mark Clearview - Congratulations on your fantastic audition Mark and thanks for a great interview! 

 

and the most viewed post this month  ...

1.  Canada's Got Talent: Getting to know Mark Lewis - Congratulations on your fantastic audition Mark and thanks for a great interview!

 

 

 

 

ICYMI: Mitchell Hrycan's Canada's Got Talent audition

Read our interview, Canada's Got Talent: Getting to know Mitchell Hrycan.

 

From the April 2nd upload "Mitchell Hrycan's Magic Act is Double the Fun!" at the Canada's Got Talent YouTube channel:

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan’s Mitchell Hrycan's act has the judges seeing double!

 

 

ICYMI: Mark Lewis' Canada's Got Talent audition

Read our interview, Canada's Got Talent: Getting to know Mark Lewis.

 

From the April 2nd upload "GOLDEN BUZZER | Mark Lewis Receives Surprise Golden Buzzer!" at the Canada's Got Talent YouTube channel:

Quirky 79-year-old, Mark Lewis, performs a card trick that captivates audience and judges, earning him the group Golden Buzzer!

 

From the April 2nd Instagram post by Canada's Got Talent:

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Canada's Got Talent: Getting to know Mitchell Hrycan

Next in our series of short interviews with some of the magic acts listed in the March 5th Canada's Got Talent media release is Mitchell Hrycan!
 

You may already know that Mitchell:

• appeared on Canada's Got Talent last night!
  

We're delighted that Mitchell made time to answer our questions! 

 

Who inspires you that is not a magician?
 
Arnold Schwarzenegger and the album by the singer, RAYE, Live at the Royal Albert Hall (At the moment.)

 

What is your first memory of magic? 

My mom made a coin disappear by rubbing it against her elbow. I was around ten years old.  

 

Who from the magic community inspires you?

Derren Brown and the people he works with. Also, David Copperfield.
 

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

Mr. Willard at Willard's House of Magic in Edmonton. It was a six hour drive from Saskatoon but he was an amazing guy to watch work. I only saw him a few times but he made a big impact. I bought Williamson's Wonders in his shop, on his recommendation. I also drove seven hours to see my first lecture. Jay Sankey ... it was an eye opener. A person who wrote a magic book, that came to life.

📸 : CGT

Did you ever get discouraged and think about quitting magic?  
 
Yes, the constant hustle wears you down. After trying a few different things,  I realized that magic was where my talent was. It helps me work harder. This is it.

Do you have any tour or pre-show rituals you’d be willing to share with our readers?
 

Before I step on stage I say out loud to myself, "Focus, pause, inflection." And sometimes, "I love the audience, the audience loves me."

 

Why is now the right time for you to be a part of Canada's Got Talent?
 

I'm older, maybe wiser, but in the end, how many more opportunities like this will I get? Take a chance and hope that myself and my magic are received in a positive way.

 

 

Is there anything else you’d like to share with our readers?
 

Search out the real working pros. When you do magic for a living, it changes how you think. If a professional can't mentor you, just absorb what they say in stories or experiences. Hang out with them once in awhile. My generation grew up on books. There was no way to copy a performance on video because videos weren't out yet. We didn't have the internet. You had to quickly develop your own personality and style. Focus on just a few things to perfect at a time, then improve them every time you perform. Keep a notebook. You'll thank me later.

 

 

 

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

Learn more about Mitchell (and Michael) at their website DoubleVisionMagic.com and follow them on Facebook.

 

 

 

Watch Canada's Got Talent Tuesdays on CityTV.

 

 

 

 

Toronto: Ken Margoe lecture [Apr 14]

Tickets at Eventbrite.

 

From the April 1st Instagram post by Ken Margoe: 

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Improved magic coverage at Canada's Magic!

Hello, magic lovers!

We have a confession: writing about magic takes way too much time. Between practicing new tricks, attending magic shows, and trying to writing funny blog posts, we're starting to feeling like we need a little magic of our own to make it all happen.

So we decided to let the artificial intelligence (AI) take over for a while. That's right, starting with this one, all new posts on CanadasMagic.blogspot.com are now generation by AI. Who knows, maybe it will we came up with amazing tricks or funny jokes that even we didn't think of.

 

AI created graphic

Don't worry, we'll still being around to add our personal touch and share our love of all things magic. But for now, let's sit back and letting the robots do the work. Who knows, maybe they will even reveals the secrets behind some of the biggest hoaxes of all time.

Watch the magical madness created by artificial intelligence and, as always, believe in the impossible! 

Later this week, details about:

1. Magic in the City: A showcase of Canadian magicians in Toronto, featuring performances by some of the country's top illusionists.
   
   
2. Canadian Magic Convention: An annual gathering of magicians from across Canada, featuring workshops, lectures, and performances by both established and up-and-coming talent.
   
   
3. The Great Canadian Magic Show: A touring production featuring a lineup of Canada's most renowned magicians, performing a variety of mind-bending illusions and tricks.
   
   
4. Magic on Ice: A unique event combining the art of magic with the beauty of figure skating, featuring Canadian magicians and skaters performing together in a dazzling display of skill and creativity.
   
   
5. Canadian Magical Masters: A competition showcasing the best magicians in Canada, with contestants vying for the title of "Canadian Magical Master" and the chance to represent the country on the international stage.

 

Before you get too excited about the events (we're super anxious to get our tickets for #4), we encourage you to double-check your calendars.

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