19 December 2023

Winners of tickets to see "Potted Potter"

The contest to win a pair of tickets to attend Potted Potter at The Bluma Appel Theatre is closed.  Thank you to everyone who played! 


Potted Potter in Toronto


Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience – A Parody by Dan and Jeff is flying back to Toronto!

Seen by over a million muggles around the world Potted Potter has fans flying off their seats (or broomsticks) with laughter and for the first time in North America the Toronto production will feature an all-female cast. Lottie Bell and Josephine Starte will lead the run with Hanna Berrigan swooping in as Associate Director. The cleverly curated show features perfect Potter props complete with wand and sorting hat, appearances from your favourite characters, and a live Quidditch match!



The show runs from December 21, 2023 - January 14, 2024.  If you didn't win, you can purchase tickets directly at Live Nation.

There were some fabulous Harry Potter spells mentioned that you wished were real.  Many of you picked Accio.  Others mentioned included Wingardium Leviosa, Expecto Patronum, Reparo, and "I wish I could make food appear like they have at all the Hogwart banquets."

 

Random draw results from Rafflecopter:

 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

 

 

Winners have been notified and prizes have been distributed.  Rafflecopter only contains information from the winning entries.

Congratulations to our winners!  We hope you enjoy the show!

With thanks to Starvox Entertainment for generously making these tickets available to you!  

 

 

 

 

18 December 2023

Ryan Pilling: Inspirational Canadian Magician

Fifteenth in this year's Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase, is Ryan Pilling!

Ryan Pilling: Inspirational Canadian Magician

Ryan Pilling: Inspirational Canadian Magician.
 
 



For years, Ryan has shared his creativity and time with magicians across Canada. Always ready to help a fellow magician, Ryan raises the bar for Canadian magic and encourages us to think differently about our show and audience.

Through his “Tips & Tricks for Magicians” newsletter, his own wildly creative magic, his willingness to share his skills with those around him and his continued work with the I.B.M. in supporting our global magic community, Ryan Pilling embodies what it means to be an inspirational magician. If I MUST ever grow up, I want to be like Ryan.

Submitted by Alex Zander

 

 

Ryan has been creating and opening sharing great Tips and Tricks for magicians. His website and emails are so informative and the tricks are almost always FANTASTIC and easy to follow and understand. I can't believe he's giving it all away for free!

Submitted by Mystery Magician 2

 


Congratulations Ryan!  Keep up the great work!

To learn more about Ryan Pilling visit his website WOWRyan.com, sign up for his newsletter at MagicTipsAndTricks.com, and follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.


 

Thank you to the Alex and Mystery Magician 2 for your excellent submissions!

To learn more about Alex Zander, visit his website AlexSeaman.com and follow him on Facebook and Instagram.








Vancouver: Paul Romhany at The Clutch [Feb 10]

From The Clutch:

Step into a world where reality blurs and wonder and humor take center stage! Enchantments Unveiled invites you to witness an extraordinary magic show that defies the boundaries of imagination. This show is like no other in the world.

The first half features mind blowing magic and mind-reading blended with comedy, while the second half is a magical tribute to Charlie Chaplin. Imagine what it would look like if Chaplin did magic. Paul has spent a lifetime developing his act and is considered the best Chaplin impersonator in the world. He has blended comedy, music, and magic to create one of the most original, hilarious, and charming acts in the world.

 Read more and buy tickets.

 

 

From the December 14th Facebook post by Paul Romhany:


 

 

 

 

17 December 2023

SYM Manitoba: Inspirational Canadian Magicians

Fourteenth in this year's Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase, is the Society of Young Magicians (SYM) Manitoba!

Colin Geddes: Inspirational Canadian Magician

SYM Manitoba: Inspirational Canadian Magicians.
 
 



It was been a very strange busy year and the main magic I have been involved in is our local Society of Young Magicians. Because of that I feel inspired by the 20 or so young magicians in our group that continue to expand their skills both in class and out.
 
The biggest thing they do is their inventiveness. We will teach a trick or sleight and it is so refreshing to see them put their own style and spin on it and bring a pretty basic trick to a show stopper which for pre-teens is very nice!

Submitted by Carey Lauder

 

 


Congratulations to the membership of the SYM Manitoba!  Keep up the great work!

To learn more about SYM Manitoba, visit their website at SYMManitoba.com.


 

Thank you to the Carey for your excellent submission!

To learn more about Carey Lauder, visit his website LauderPhotography.com and follow him on Facebook and Instagram.








Shawn Farquhar on "This is BC" with Jay Durant

ICYMI, on November 9th, Shawn was featured in a segment of This is BC.   Watch the segment about Shawn in This is BC: Magician follows family tradition with Jay Durant.

 

 

 

 

16 December 2023

Colin Geddes: Inspirational Canadian Magician

Thirteenth in this year's Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase, is Colin Geddes!

Colin Geddes: Inspirational Canadian Magician

Colin Geddes: Inspirational Canadian Magician.
 
 



The Secret Cabal of Anonymous Magicians would like to nominate Colin Geddes of Toronto fame. Through his many hats worn as a board member of the Sid Lorraine Hat & Rabbit Club, he has helped to grow the membership of the club and created new opportunities for members to share magic, including a separate monthly get together which, unlike most magic lectures, features the consumption of alcohol and chicken wings at a nearby eatery. He has also chaired the talent committee which has brought many remarkable lecturers to the club including the legendary Paul Romhany, Bernardo Sedlacek, and John Bannon.

Submitted by the Secret Cabal of Anonymous Magicians

 

 


Congratulations Colin!  Keep up the great work!

To learn more about Colin Geddes visit his company's website Ultra 8 Pictures, or follow him Twitter, and Instagram.


 

Thank you to the Secret Cabal of Anonymous Magicians for your excellent submission!

If you could learn more about them online, they'd hardly be secret, eh?








Canadians at Magifest and contest for Magifest and The Session

At the bottom of this post is information about winning a ticket to Magifest or The Session!


Canadians on the 2024 Performers and Speakers listed at the Vanishing Inc website include:

  • Juliana Chen
  • Jay Sankey
  • The Montreal Trio (Marc Trudel, Michel Huot, Yannick Lacroix)
     

 

From the December 9th Instagram post by Vanishing Inc:

 

 

 

 

From the December 13th Facebook post by Vanishing Inc:

 🚨 FREE TICKETS TO OUR CONVENTIONS 🚨
In the spirit of the season of giving, we’re once again giving away one free ticket to Magifest and one free ticket to The Session.

But, instead of entering yourself, you'll nominate a friend to win a ticket. Just tag them below and indicate whether you're entering them for "Magifest" or "The Session" to be entered!

One entry per person. The drawing closes on Dec. 24 at 4pm ET.