Carisa Hendrix on the What Happened in Vegas podcast

A reminder that Piff the Magic Dragon's All-Star Vegas is in Niagara Falls from Jan 22 - 25.  Tickets at PiffTheMagicDragon.com

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Piff the Magic Dragon and Paul Dabek interview Carisa Hendrix on Episode 7 of the What Happened in Vegas podcast.

 

From the January 14th upload "Episode 7 - What Happened in Vegas with Carisa Hendrix aka Lucy Darling"  at the Piff the Magic Dragon YouTube channel:

Along the way, Carisa, Piff, and Paul get real about the reasons entertainers succeed and the pitfalls that can take them out just as fast. It’s smart, honest, and wildly entertaining. 

Read more and watch video.

 

Perth and Ottawa: Michael Conway [Feb 7]

Tickets to the Perth show, visit TicketsPlease.ca.  

For tickets to the Ottawa show, visit ShenkmanArts.ca. 

 

Discovered at the December 27th and January 7th Instagram posts by Michael Conway. 

 

 

 

Calgary: Wit & Wizardry [Jan 24]

Hosted by Ryan Pilling.  For tickets and more information visit MagicTickets.ca 

 

From MagicTickets.ca: 

This monthly menagerie of magic is hosted by magician Ryan Pilling, known internationally as a creative inventor of original tricks, and for uncovering forgotten secrets from the history of magic. That's right, you'll see both the newest and oldest tricks in the book... in the same show!

Each month Ryan invites wonderfully talented friends who can strut their wit and/or wizardry to create a unique experience and a you-had-to-be-there show of wonders. 

Read more and buy tickets 

 

 

Previously shared on Facebook January 16. 

 

 

 

 

 

Toronto: Magic Guys at Work -- Mayhem, Mischief and Miracles [Jan 20]

Tickets at Second City.

 

From the Second City listing for Magic Guys at Work Presents: Mayhem, Mischief and Miracles: 

The Magic Guys at Work are back with another high-energy night of comedy, magic, and mind-bending surprises — and this time, all bets are off.

Hosted by Magic Ian and Rob Fishbaum, this edition welcomes special guest Chris Mayhew, a professional magician and mischief maker known for his wildly creative approach, fearless improvisation, and beautifully chaotic style of magic. Chris doesn’t just perform tricks — he unleashes them. Expect bold ideas, unexpected turns, and moments where anything can (and probably will) happen. 

Read more and buy tickets.

 

 

Previously shared on Facebook January 7. 

 

 

 

 

 

Edmonton: Christopher Gowen's Handcrafted Magic [Feb 6 - Mar 28]

For more information visit The Rec Room South Edmonton.  Tickets at Eventbrite. 

 

From the January 4th Instagram post by Chris Gowen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Toronto: Mind Over Matter w/ Beyond Mental Borders [Jan 18 & Mar 15]

Beyond Mental Borders with Shelby Handley and Armand Antony are back at The Rec Room in 2026! 

For more information visit The Rec Room Toronto. 

Tickets at Eventbrite. 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you to our personal sponsors for January 2026!

A quick reminder of our earlier Mail as Medicine request for Katie Hunt.  If you have the time, Katie and Doug would both benefit from hearing from their friends!

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