Canada's Magic

06 December 2024

Eric Leclerc at the Blackpool Magic Convention [Feb 2025]

From the November 10th Facebook post by Blackpool Magic Convention:

Eric Leclerc is a globe trotting comedy magician and dynamic emcee, performing feel-good magic for your brain. With a resume packed with over half a dozen of his own television shows, Eric is no stranger to the spotlight. As the host of TRICKED on Disney+ for three seasons and a regular on National Geographic's top-rated show Brain Games, he's captivated audiences worldwide with his unique blend of magic and humour.
A two-time Canadian Magic Champion, Eric's original tricks and high-energy style have taken him around the world, from performing with T-PAIN during Reddit's LIVE Super Bowl event to wowing crowds at the iconic Rio Casino in Las Vegas. Most recently, he joined forces with his best friends to star in BIG TRICK ENERGY on TruTV and Netflix. He also fooled Penn & Teller on their hit CW show Fool Us, earning him international acclaim.
Eric joins us at BMC 2025 for the very first time, where he will Lecture and also host Magic's Biggest Stage Competition, 'The One' on the Saturday night in The Opera House Theatre.

BOOK NOW:
www.blackpoolmagicconvention.com

05 December 2024

Ryan Michael: Inspirational Canadian Magician

Next up in this year's Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase, is Ryan Michael!


Ryan Michael: Inspirational Canadian Magician.

Ryan Michael has inspired through continuing to sell out his residency at Crown & Thieves in Kelowna, BC, as well as being one of the busiest and most booked entertainers in Canada.

Submitted by Mystery Magician

Congratulations Ryan! Keep up the great work!

To learn more about Ryan Michael, visit RyanMichaelMagic.com and follow him on Facebook and Instagram.

Thank you Mystery Magician for your excellent submission!


2024 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase featuring (in order of publication): Matt Johnson Ken McCreedy Marc Trudel Ryan Michael Tabraze Sheikh Scott McClelland Alex Boyer Chanelle Munroe Sean Watson Steve Valentine Lon Mandrake Julie Eng

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04 December 2024

Marc Trudel: Inspirational Canadian Magician

Third up in this year's Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase, is Marc Trudel!


Marc Trudel: Inspirational Canadian Magician.

He's a full-time pro and on top of doing every type of magic there is (and winning two Canadian Championships in his spare time), he also runs the Club de Magie de Montréal. He's also been one of my partners in the Montreal Magic Jam, running events from lectures and shows to full conventions for the past two decades. Oh and did I mention along with his wife Sophie-Anne Vachon, he publishes Conundrum Magazine. The man is insanely busy but somehow his love of magic never waivers, and he is a big reason why the magic community in Montreal continues to thrive.

Submitted by Derrick Chung

We were fortunate to see Marc both lecture and perform at this year's Browser's Bash and agree that the Canadian magic community is very lucky to benefit from Marc's talent and energies!

Congratulations Marc! Keep up the great work!

To learn more about Marc Trudel, visit MarcTrudelMagicien.com and follow him on Facebook and Instagram.

To learn more about the Montreal Magic Jam visit MontrealMagicJam.com and to learn more about Conundrum magazine visit ConundrumMagazine.com.

Thank you Derrick for your excellent submission!

To learn more about Derrick Chung, visit his website at DerrickChung.com and follow him on Facebook, and Instagram.


2024 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase featuring (in order of publication): Matt Johnson Ken McCreedy Marc Trudel Ryan Michael Tabraze Sheikh Scott McClelland Alex Boyer Chanelle Munroe Sean Watson Steve Valentine Lon Mandrake Julie Eng

Richmond Hill: The Magic of the Holidays [Dec 13]

Tickets at Jokers Comedy Club. Proceeds from the show will go to Crafting for a Cure, a registered charity benefiting children who have to go to the hospital.

Performers rumoured to include: Rob Driscoll, Ken Pham, Ian Crawford, Phil Pivnick, Aaron Matthews, and David Sutherland.

From the December 13th Facebook Event by Sin City Illusions:

03 December 2024

Ken McCreedy: Inspirational Canadian Magician

Second in this year's Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase, is Ken McCreedy!


Ken McCreedy: Inspirational Canadian Magician.

Ken needs no introduction; his magical skills are well known throughout Canada and internationally. A professional magician since the 1970s, Ken has proven over the years to be Canada’s premier award-winning performer.

From stage to close-up performance to creating quality stage illusions and teaching his brand of creative magic, Ken does it all!

I find most inspirational about Ken is his ongoing effort and commitment to bring attention and recognition to many of our late great Canadian
Magicians.

I am honoured to know Ken. He is a good person and wonderful friend.

Ken McCreedy is certainly an Inspirational Magician!

Submitted by Doug Hunt

Congratulations Ken! Keep up the great work!

To learn more about Ken McCreedy, visit KenMcCreedy.com and follow him on Facebook and Instagram.

Thank you Doug, for your excellent submission!

To learn more about Doug, visit his website at DougTheGreat.com and follow him on Facebook, and Instagram. ICYMI, read Graeme Reed's guest post about Doug's 2023 Guinness World Record breaking stilt walk, for which Doug was honoured by the The City of Brantford which officially opened a new Guinness World Record Stilt Display at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre on Monday December 2nd, 2024.


2024 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase featuring (in order of publication): Matt Johnson Ken McCreedy Marc Trudel Ryan Michael Tabraze Sheikh Scott McClelland Alex Boyer Chanelle Munroe Sean Watson Steve Valentine Lon Mandrake Julie Eng

Doug Hunt honoured by the City of Brantford

From December 2nd media release by the City of Brantford:

New Stilt Walking Guinness World Record display is unveiled at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre

BRANTFORD, ON – Representatives from the City of Brantford and famous stilt walker Doug “The Great” Hunt and representatives from his 2023 Stilt Walking Support Team unveiled a new Stilt Walking Guinness World Record display this morning at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre at 254 North Park Street.

Visitors are invited to visit the new display that showcases the successful attempt in setting a new Guinness World Record for Tallest Stilts ever mastered. Doug took 14 unassisted steps on stilts measuring 55 feet in height at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre’s 10th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, October 21, 2023.

The stilts now on display, are made of carbon fibre and weigh 140 pounds combined. On the event day, two cranes were positioned side by side and extended approximately 60 feet into the air, connected by two safety cables. A third crane, equipped with an aerial lift was placed between them to serve as a safety platform and provide support for assisting personnel. Six people helped to move the stilts in place so that Doug could step into the boots from the platform before beginning his attempt.

The new display also features the Brantford Bulldogs jersey that Doug wore during his attempt, the Guinness World Record certificate he received for Tallest Stilts ever mastered in 2023, and his successful attempt for Tallest and Heaviest Stilts ever mastered in 2002 at the Brantford Tourism Centre that was previously located next to Lynden Park Mall.

Watch the video of Doug Hunt’s incredible achievement and learn more by visiting www.waynegretzkysportscentre.ca/StiltWalking.

“Our team had two goals in mind when we planned to attempt to break the World Record. One was to break the Guinness World Record, which we did, but more importantly, to help those who are unable to walk for themselves. Our main goal was to raise money for Brantford’s Participation Support Services who help provide support to adults with physical disabilities. I’m pleased to share that we raised $28,000 for Participation Support Services.”
- Doug “The Great” Hunt

“The City of Brantford is proud to commemorate Doug’s accomplishment at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre. We are grateful for the dedication and passion displayed by Doug and the Stilt Walking Team, whose efforts have helped raise funds to support those in need. This achievement truly demonstrates the power of community when we come together with a shared purpose.”
- City of Brantford Mayor Kevin Davis

From the December 2nd Facebook post by Mayor Kevin Davis: