13 May 2025

Welcoming a new Friend: Sonny Patel

Welcoming our newest Friend, Sonny Patel (Gambit)!

We first had the pleasure of meeting Sonny at one of the early Browser's Den of Magic's Bashes!  Based in Toronto, Sonny performs under the name Gambit.

Gambit has performed magic for 20+ years in 11 countries. He regularly performs for corporate events, family functions, and comedy clubs throughout the GTA. Gambit has performed for corporations such as Google, CIBC, Shoppers Drug Mart, etc. He's performed 300+ children’s magic shows for community centres, colleges, daycares, high schools, universities, and YMCAs.

Sonny has volunteered in the Jane Finch Community for over half a decade as a homework club tutor. He has also mentored a young aspiring magician as part of the Passion2Purpose project in Scarborough. He still shares his passion for learning with the next generation through his kids magic of science shows– his message to the Youth is “Believe in the impossible. Believe in yourself.” Now he provides free resume advice and job seeking strategy to young professionals throughout the GTA.

Additionally,  Sonny works with artists, entertainers, influencers, inventors, and startups as an Intellectual Property (IP) consultant. He provides strategy advice to protect inventions, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets. Sonny works with clients to identify and enforce their IP rights in order to maximize their profits.


On April 11, Limitless Ivan interviewed Sonny.  From Apple podcasts

Sonny shares his unique journey from a multicultural upbringing in Toronto to embracing magic as a career. From studying engineering in India to practising law, and eventually pursuing his passion for magic, Sonny’s story is a powerful reflection of embracing transformation and believing in the impossible.

Read more and listen. 



To learn more about Sonny visit his website at GambitMagician.com and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

To learn more about Intellectual Property Rights Strategy Consulting, visit his website at IPRinfo.ca

Thank you Sonny, for befriending Canada's Magic!   

 

 

 

12 May 2025

Mississauga: Ronald MacDonald House fundraiser [Jun 5]

Updated June 5th to add:

  • We have just been advised that this show is cancelled. 

 

Featuring Rob Fishbaum, James Alan, and David Peck.  Tickets at Eventbrite.

 

From the April 15th blog post "Upcoming performance in Mississauga" at James Alan's blog:

I’ll be taking part in a special live show raising money for Ronald MacDonald House charities, alongside magicians David Peck and Rob Fishbaum. The performance is open to all ages.

 

From the April 15th Instagram post by Rob Fishbaum:

 

 

 

 

 

11 May 2025

Rounding the Western rings in May 2025

Updated May 18th to add:

  • Mirth and Magic (and comedy competition) hosted by the Victoria Magic Circle

 

Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.

City Club Event(s)
Calgary, AB Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring) - N/A.
Edmonton, AB Edmonton Magic Club - N/A.
Winnipeg, MB The Magic Club of Winnipeg - SYM.
Fraser Valley, BC IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring) - Originality contest.
Vancouver, BC Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle) - N/A.
Vancouver, BC SAM 95  (Carl Hemeon Assembly) - N/A.
Victoria, BC Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)   - Mirth and Magic


Please leave a comment to let us know about corrections or omissions.

 

 

 

 

 

Rounding the Central rings in May 2025

Updated May 18th to add:

  • The Toronto Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club event as been changed to a Mentalist Pro-Panel discussion with Mysterion, Ryan Edwards, and Ron Guttman.

 

Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website. 


Montreal, QC Montreal Magic Jam - Eric Leclerc lecture
- James Harrison lecture
Montreal, QC Ring 62 (20th Century Ring) - N/A.
Hamilton, ON Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club) - London Ring Exchange
Hamilton / Burlington, ON Hamilton Burlington Magic Society
- N/A.
London, ON Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild) - Magician Foolers.
Kitchener, ON Ring 235 (KW Magic Society) - N/A.
Ottawa, ON Ring 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians) - N/A.
Ottawa, ON Ottawa / Gatineau magicians - N/A
Toronto, ON Ring 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club) - Club social.
- Chris Congreave lecture.
- Mentalism pro-panel.


Please leave a comment to let us know about corrections or omissions.

 

 

 

 

Rounding the Eastern rings in May 2025

Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.

Halifax, NSRing 316 (Conjourer's Court) - Visit their Facebook page
- Magic Club Showcase at The Bus Stop Theatre.
St. John, NBMagic Circle of St. John- Magic that begins with a production.


Please leave a comment to let us know about corrections or omissions.

 

 

 

 

 

Broken wand: Richard Olsen

We have many fond memories of spending time with Richard at Morrissey's Magic so many years ago.  He was always approachable, inviting, and a pleasure to see.  

We are also sad to report that Richard's wife, Florence, passed away in April.

Our sincere condolences to Florence and Richard's family and friends.     


From Arbor Memorial:

Richard Peter Olsen (1950-2025) passed away peacefully on February 21, 2025 at 12:23 p.m., surrounded by his family at the Lakeridge Health Ajax Pickering Hospital.

Read more.

 

[With thanks to Jeff Pinsky at The Browser's Den of Magic, for letting us know.]