Brantford, Belleville & Fergus: Ryan Joyce [Sep 12 - 13 & Oct 4]

For more information visit MagicFestival.ca 

• Brantford:  tickets at the Sanderson Centre in support of Make-A-Wish Canada. 
• Belleville:  tickets at Ticket Hub. 
• Fergus:  tickets at the Fergus Grand Theatre.  The Ontario Magic Festival is back with a Magic Show matinee featuring 3 magicians + special guest Whiskey the Wonder Dog, and Comedy Hypnosis evening show. 

 

 

From the August 19th Facebook post by Benefit Shows Live: 

 

From the August 22nd Instagram post bye the Ontario Magic Festival:

🎩 The Ontario Magic Festival is back with TWO incredible events this October at the historic @fergusgrandtheatre!

1️⃣ Family Magic Show Matinee
📅 Saturday, Oct 4 • 2PM
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 75 minutes of fun for all ages, featuring 3 magicians + special guest Whiskey the Wonder Dog 🐾

2️⃣ Hilariously Hypnotic Comedy Show
📅 Saturday, Oct 4 • 7:30PM
🌙 A show that will make you laugh until it hurts... 

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From the August 20th Instagram post by the Ontario Magic Festival:

On Saturday, Oct 4 at 2PM, bring the whole family to the Fergus Grand Theatre for a 75-minute magic show filled with laughter, amazement, and fun for all ages.
 

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Leduc: Chris Funk at the Maclab Centre [Sep 14]

Tickets at the Maclab Centre. 

 

From the August 18th Instagram post by the Maclab Centre: 

 

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Edmonton: Munchkin Magic Mania [Sep 13]

From the August 19th Facebook post by Jordan Sabo at the Edmonton Magic Club: 

Mark your calendars for a special performance for younger audiences and the young at heart.

The Edmonton Magic Club Presents Munchkin Magic Mania!

This hit of a quarterly show is packed to the brim with mirth, mystery, and stunning talent. 
Hosted by professional performer Jordan Sabo, the Edmonton Magic Club seeks to connect with our local community and promote the delightful art of magic. 

From the strange to the puzzling, the mystical or downright hilarious, who knows what mysteries Edmonton’s favourites can pull from their hat! You won’t want to miss a moment of Magic Mania. Our previous edition was SOLD OUT so be sure to get your tickets now. 

 

 

 

New Westminster: Ryan Pilling at the Cabaret of Wonders [Sep 30]

Tickets and more information at CabaretOfWonders.com  

 

From the Cabaret of Wonders Facebook event:

September Special Guest: Ryan Pilling
Ryan Pilling is known for his creativity, quick wit, and original approach to magic. His hit show Wit & Wizardry has been a crowd favourite in Calgary AB, earning praise for its clever mix of comedy and illusion. Now he brings that same inventive energy to Cabaret of Wonders— Ryan is a longtime favourite of the Cabaret of Wonders and now you can find out why! 

 

 

 

 

Toronto: David Ben lecture [Sep 24]

 

 David Ben lecture

Thursday, September 24th, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Agricola Lutheran Church - 25 Old York Mills Road

We’re thrilled to welcome David Ben as our special guest for the launch of the 2025-2026 Hat and Rabbit Club season. David is a master magician, author, and co-founder of Magicana, a performing arts organization dedicated to the advancement of magic as a performing art.  

 

 

 

 

 

Ask a professional (on Reddit)

Do you have questions you want to ask a professional magician?  Ben Train has answers for you! 

 

From the August 2nd Reddit thread "Ask a Pro!" in r/Magic: 

Are you a hobbyist interested in getting paid to perform?

Or maybe a part-timer looking to take the jump to going full time?

If so you probably have questions. And if so, maybe I can help! 

Read more and ask a question.

 

 

From the August 3rd post by Ben Train on Bluesky:

Are you a hobbyist looking to start charging for your magic? Or maybe a part-timer looking to go pro? Check this thread out!

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— Ben Train (@trainben.bsky.social) Aug 3, 2025 at 11:30 AM

 

 

 

 

 

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