Canada's Magic

09 November 2026

Toronto: Savio Joseph in residency at Room 56 [Nov 20 - 21]

ICYMI, Lawrence Badanai interviewed Savio in this October 15th article "In a world of instant answers, Savio Joseph makes room for wonder" at YourThunderbay.ca. From the article:

Joseph is now thinking about another change in how people encounter magic: the growing ability to ask AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools for explanations.

He expects AI systems could make methods more accessible by drawing on information already available online. But he also believes that pressure could encourage performers to innovate, much as televised exposure of illusions has challenged magicians in the past.

Some creators, he suggested, may respond by sharing new material through private groups or in-person teaching, keeping it out of widely accessible digital collections.

That possibility echoes an older way of passing on the craft.
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From the November 4th Instagram post by Savio Joseph:

Friday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21 at Hotel X Toronto. Two shows a night, 7:00 and 9:30.
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For more information and tickets, visit TheRoom56.com.

08 November 2026

Broken wand: Clive Court

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of Clive Court earlier this year.

Clive's impressive career took him from England to Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and lucky for us, Canada! Some notable professional highlights include:

Performed in London's West End as a teenager.
"One of the best known magicians on Australian television." -- TV Week
Wrote and cast "A History of Mystery," the first hour-long TV magic special produced in Australasia.
Produced the TV magic special, "The Vanishing Art," shown on PBS.
Approached by Gene Gordon, to give his first lecture in Buffalo.
Developed the concept of the Canadian Telefilm Broadcast Fund.
Helped to develop Canada's first degree program in Public Relations. In 2014 he was inducted as a Life Member of the Canadian Public Relations Society.

Clive was a strong supporter of magic in Canada. Back in 2007, Clive acted as a media liaison to help get the news out about the Vancouver Magic Circle's Nicholas Chow. You may remember seeing his full page ads in "Northern Peeks," the publication by our friends at the Canadian Association of Magicians. Clive was also one of the earliest sponsors of this blog.

Read more about Clive's fascinating history at The Way Back Machine's archives of his "Funslinger" website. It covers his time in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and Canada.

Our sincere condolences to Clive's family and friends.

06 November 2026

Scanterbury: Magician & the Muse [Nov 6]

From Eventbrite:

Get ready for an unforgettable night at South Beach Casino with the amazing duo, Sean Watson and Chanelle Munroe! Experience the magic and mystery live as these two amazing performers bring their unique blend of illusion and charm to the stage.
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Found at the October 30th Instagram post by Magician and the Muse.

05 November 2026

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