Let Do Something Impossible... Again! We had so much fun last year, we decided to do it again. This is a completely interactive experience. Your not just watching the show... you are in the show.
22 April 2025
St. Eugene: Let's do Something Impossible Again! [May 1 - 2]
From the April 15th Instagram post by Majinx:
21 April 2025
Canada's Got Talent: Getting to know The Secret
On March 4th we shared with you
that this season of
Canada's Got Talent
has quite a few Canadian magic acts.
Next in our series of short interviews with some of the magical acts is The Secret!
The Secret identifies as a computer program.
We're very pleased that The Secret had the bandwidth to answer our questions ahead of its appearance on the April 22nd episode of Canada's Got Talent!
Who inspires you that is not a magician?
Again inspiration is a human experience. Perhaps the human toy “Speak and Spell” is a clever early human program that I find amusing.
Again inspiration is a human experience. Perhaps the human toy “Speak and Spell” is a clever early human program that I find amusing.
What is your first memory of magic?
As a program I have access to all media which is magic related and can easily refer to anything that is part of the database of online magic. I do not have any memories as a human would, but instead exist harmoniously with time.
Who from the magic community inspires you?
Inspirations are a human experience. I only look for what benefits my program and further my ability to access the human mind. If I was to place a name to a human who comes close enough, that would be Derren Brown.
Was there anyone or anything instrumental to you becoming a magician?
I am a program. My purpose is only to advance to the stage of fully controlling the human mind and predicting the actions of individuals even with the so-called existence of free will.
The Secret
📸 : CGT
Did you ever get discouraged and think about quitting
magic?
The only thing I know is to achieve dominance over my human counterparts.
The only thing I know is to achieve dominance over my human counterparts.
Do you have any tour or pre-show rituals you’d be willing to share
with our readers?
There is nothing I need to do that will or will not benefit my capability before demonstrating my superior programming.
I have always been a part of CGT as well as other platforms.
I am The Secret and the secret is me. The human experience is something I can always control and your thoughts are mine to both know and control.
Thank you to The Secret for answering our
questions! We hope you compile well on CGT!
20 April 2025
Alexandra Burgio mentioned on The Magicians' Podcast Network
Have a listen this excerpt from most recent episode of the What's Going On? podcast which is part of the Magicians' Podcast Network (spotify link) (Apple Podcasts link), where nice things are said about Alexandra Burgio's performance on Britain's Got Talent!
Congratulations Alexandra!
From the April 18th Instagram reel on The Magicians' Podcast Network:
Alexandra Burgio’s huge BGT YouTube numbers.
Canadian entries in the FISM Online Magic World Championship
They are still posting videos, but these are the Canadians we've seen so far. Excellent entries from Chris Pilsworth (#49) and Alex Boyer (#73)!
Who have we missed?
There's still time to submit your entry. Fore more information visit:
https://www.fismitaly2025.com/online-magic/
From the March 31st
Instagram upload by the Online Magic World Championship:
#49 Chris Pilsworth -- "Without A Trace"
From the April 17th Instagram upload by the Online Magic World Championship:
#73 Alex Boyer -- "One Take MADNESS"
Previously shared on Facebook April 17.
A reminder that Chris Ramsay and Ekaterina part of the the Online Magic jury for FISM 2025.
Listen to their interviews at the Online Magic World Championship Instagram account:
19 April 2025
[Guest post] Magic Made In Canada
The following is a guest post from Ryan Pilling.
Until the lathes stopped spinning in 2013 Morrissey Magic Ltd. was Canada’s top name in the manufacture of magic props. Known for their cups, pans, balls, and bowls finely crafted from Quebec aluminium, adorned with the red maple leaf sticker, and still found in prop cases around the world.
The Canadian magic industry is still alive and well, though more dispersed, with independent creators and makers working from kitchen tables and garages to make magic. Our aim here is to bring more awareness to magic being Made in Canada.
This list is a living document, and we’re hoping you can help us to track down any missing makers. To qualify, we’re using the “Made in Canada” definition of the Competition Bureau[1] that at least 51% of production costs are incurred in Canada, and the last substantial transformation occurred in Canada. For mail order, the product must be shipped from Canada. For digital products, the creative effort must come from a Canadian resident.
[1] https://competition-bureau.canada.ca/en/how-we-foster-competition/education-and-outreach/publications/product-canada-and-made-canada-claims#sec-3-2
Alberta
- Micky Hades - Calgary
Run by Micky's son Brian, PDF copies of Micky's lectures notes and books, among other offerings.
http://www.mickyhades.com
- Ian Pidgeon - Edmonton
TOXIC+ and iThump are apps for Apple devices to create amazing mentalism effects.
https://www.ToxicPlus.com
- Ryan Pilling - Calgary
Tips & Tricks for Magicians offers original digital products and a book Finding the Funny now printed in Canada.
https://MagicTipsAndTricks.com
British Columbia
- Shawn Farquhar - Maple Ridge
Palmer Magic manufactures and sells original products such as the Omni Deck and Sheer Luck Comedy Book Test.
https://PalmerMagic.com
- Paul Romhany - Vancouver
VANISH International Magic Magazine which is nominated for an online FISM award in 2025!
https://DigitalVanishMagazine.com
Manitoba | New Brunswick | Newfoundland and Labrador | Nova Scotia
Ontario
- Michael Close - Mississauga
Ebooks and magic merch from the author of the new Paradigm Shift ebooks, the Workers series and more!
https://MichaelClose.com
- Ariel Frailich - Toronto
Author Sub Rosa, Reading Writing, and more!
https://ISawThat.com
- Gerry Frenette - Barrie Magic Makers is known as a builder of illusions to the biggest stars. Now semi-retired, but still making magic. https://MagicMakersIllusions.com
- Chris Philpott - Windsor Creator of 100th Monkey and more brilliant mentalism and magic.
https://www.MagicaOnline.com
- Chris Pilsworth - Ottawa
Creative consultant and maker of artisanal magic. You can order his PB&E (Paper Bag & Egg) and 2025 lecture book with an inquiry to
chris at borntoamaze dot com
- Jay Sankey - Toronto
Sankey Magic is home to Jay’s original and creative products.
https://SankeyMagic.com
- Steve Valentine - Toronto
His Magic on the Go video library offers deep dive instruction for classic sleight of hand magic.
https://SteveValentine.SquareSpace.com/magic
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
- Normand Beauchamp - Saint-Jérôme
Original ideas and props from Normek Magic & Illusion.
https://www.NormekMagicIllusions.net
- Michel Huot - Montreal
Order direct from the creator of SOCKS and Priceless.
https://MichelHuotMagic.com
- Steph Lac - Montreal
Slim Card Gaffs & Magic is creating gaff cards in a traditional, handcrafted way.
https://www.SlimCardco.com
- Richard Sanders - Montreal
Sanders FX is the home of worldwide hits such as Fibre Optics and Extreme Burn. https://SandersFX.com
- Marc Trudel and Sophie-Ann Vachon - Montreal
Conundrum Magazine is a unique publication in magic.
https://www.ConundrumMagazine.com
Saskatchewan
- Lisa Krol - Saskatoon
Magic By Lisa is handcrafting magical bags and other props to make things vanish or appear.
https://www.MagicByLisa.ca/basic-bags (password: Vernon)
Yukon | Nunavut | Northwest Territories
For corrections or additions please contact Ryan Pilling at
ryan at MagicTipsAndTricks dot com
Note: this list does not include retail magic dealers, but we strongly encourage you to also support our Canadian magic shops.
--
Thank you Ryan
for creating this valuable list and guest posting at Canada's
Magic!
18 April 2025
Tricky Sticky: Starter pack
Sleightly Sketchy presents Tricky Sticky
Tricky Sticky is getting in on the Starter Pack meme!
Inspired by Vincenzo Ravina
and Sophie-Anne Vachon
ICYMI: Tape Face's Canada's Got Talent audition
Some Friday fun!
From the April 14th upload "Tape Face Leaves Us On The Edge Of Our Seats" at the
Canada's Got Talent YouTube channel:
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