Rounding the Eastern rings in May 2015

Confirm details about dates and locations by visiting each club's website.

Halifax, NS	Ring 316 (Conjourer's Court)	- TBA - Visit their Facebook page.
St. John, NB	Magic Circle of St. John	- TBA

Please leave a comment or e-mail me about corrections or omissions.

Ontario: Chris Westfall and the Porcelain Princess

From Chris Westfall's Twitter feed:

"Chris Westfall & The Porcelain Princess" All ready for the #PorcelainPrincessTour w/… https://t.co/ylcmRVgb70

— Chris Westfall (@westfallmagic) May 1, 2015

From Chris Westfall's Twitter feed:

@canadasmagic pic.twitter.com/lEWEypnBiw

— Chris Westfall (@westfallmagic) May 2, 2015

Sorcerers Safari Open House at The Browsers Den of Magic

From the Sorcerers Safari Facebook group:

Hey All!! With the weather finally getting nice, we are gearing up for another AMAZING summer at magic camp (Aug. 14-19).

And, to get things offically started, we are holding our annual Open House at The Browsers Den of Magic in Toronto, on MAY 17th from noon until 3pm.

We hope to see many of you there. New campers and staff, and all the returning friends. We'll have some annoucements (Who is the special guest this year?) and prizes and fun.

Thank you to our May 2015 sponsors!

Thank you to our sponsors for their generous support.  This site would not be possible without their backing.

We're grateful to have the support of:

• Clive Court - The Fun-da-Mentalist,
• Evelyn & Phil Matlin, owners of Perfect Magic 
• Jeff Pinsky, owner of The Browser's Den of Magic and 
• Michael Fisher, aka The Amazing Corbin, aka Captain Corbin The Magical Pirate!

The next time you see them, let them know you saw their sponsorship here!

For more information about purchasing Sponsored Posts or about our Platinum, Gold, or Silver level sponsorships, please visit our Sponsorship page.

Or you can Be Our Friend for only $20 per year! 

Donations of any size are always welcome.

Top 5 posts in April 2015

It's been another busy month for news with over 70 posts! (Live-blogging will do that to one's stats.)  Here are the most viewed posts at Canada's Magic this month:

5. Looking for Hosts for REALITY - MAGIC SERIES - Did you apply?

4.  Under new management - Deceptively deceptive. 

3.  Who's where April 2015 - Don't forget to add yourself next month!

2. Thirty seconds with Chris Mayhew - The videographer speaks.

and the most viewed post this month  ...

1. Browser's Magic Bash 2015 recap - What a great day! Can't wait for next year's!

Toronto: Free magic club

From the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook group:

Jeff Pinsky here.
A friendly reminder that this Saturday, May 2 from 2:30pm to 5:30pm is our next (free) Magic Club meeting.
All interested in talking magic are welcome.

For those of you who missed it, Jeff's got a wonderful collection of photos from the Browser's Magic Bash 2015 up on his Facebook page.

Peter Mennie on Rogers Daytime London

From Peter Mennie's Facebook page:

Posted by Peter Mennie - Magician VIP Entertainer on Tuesday, 21 April 2015

Welcoming a new patron: Michael Fisher!

Welcome to our newest sponsor, Michael Fisher, aka The Amazing Corbin, aka Captain Corbin The Magical Pirate!

Based out of London, Ontario, Mike wows his audiences as "the charming cheat," The Amazing Corbin.  He also delights audiences with a humourous pirate themed show as "Captain Corbin the Magical Pirate"!

Additionaly, last month Mike received a a 2015 volunteer service award for five years of volunteering with Make-A-Wish Southwestern Ontario.

Watch Captain Corbin talk about his volunteer work with Make-A-Wish:

Ahoy Pirates! Here I am on television today talking about my fundraiser for Make a wish and performing a bit of magic. I...
Posted by Captain Corbin The Magical Pirate on Monday, 13 April 2015

You can sponsor Captain Corbin at the Make-A-Wish Rope for Hope website.

Thank you Mike, for your efforts towards giving back to your community through Make-A-Wish, and for your sponsorship of this website!

Montreal: Le Lab Magique

From Le Lab Magique's Facebook page:

Il ne reste que 8 jours avant notre premier Lab Magique. Ne manquez pas ce spécial 100% féminin (ou presque)...

Posted by Le Lab Magique on Tuesday, 21 April 2015

"Sketchy Magic," Ben Train, Paul Pacific and Mysterion at "Magic Tonight"

Updated April 27th to add:  Ben Train in Pickering.


Confirm details by visiting Abracadabaret.com

Toronto (Tues):  Sketchy Magic

Mississauga (Thurs):   Paul Pacific

Pickering (Fri):  Ben Train

Toronto (Sun):  Mysterion



James Alan, over at Abracadaberet, has kindly offered the readers of Canada's Magic a coupon code for 50% off tickets to "Magic Tonight!"  Use the coupon code cmagic when you buy your tickets for Magic Tonight to receive your discount*.



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Deceptively deceptive

Earlier this month, I published the post "Under new management."  It is a surprisingly well read post.  As it stands, it is still the third most viewed post this month.

It recently came to my attention that not everyone read through to the second last sentence.  Let me cut to the chase.  April Fool!

There is no change in management happening under this banner.

However, there is a kernel of truth to the idea that the sweat equity to income ratio is not ideal.  To that end, during the month of May I will be offering 40% discount on the listed price of any one year advertising package.  

More on that next month.

Conan Doyle and Houdini drama

From The Malay Mail Online:

A drama based around the lives of two unlikely friends — crime writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and illusionist Harry Houdini — is set for TV networks in the USA, Canada and the UK.

Sony Pictures TV struck a deal with Fox in the US, ITV in the UK, and Shaw Media in Canada, for a production which has several heavy hitters on its roster.

David Titcher, who came up with ongoing action and adventure series “The Librarians,” is also credited with creating “Houdini and Doyle” for Sony.

Read more.

Montreal: Chris Mayhew

From the Comedy Nest Montreal Twitter feed:

Catch magic phenom @chrismayhew1 at the Nest April 26th! 8pm $10/$6st @CultMTL Info & tix: http://t.co/dgPrkUd4lm pic.twitter.com/zFpuPZN9k3
— Comedy Nest Montreal (@comedynest) April 23, 2015

North Grenville: Matt DiSero

From the North Grenville Twitter feed:

Tickets are selling fast for the Community Living Comedy Night, April 25, with Matthew DiSero. Do you have yours yet? http://t.co/L6JO6yayFo
— North Grenville (@North_Grenville) April 17, 2015

Pickpocket James in Simcoe.com

From Simcoe.com :

James Harrison, a veteran of the Barrie busking scene, also auditioned.

Known as Canada’s Pickpocket Magician, Harrison simply picks a spot, sets up his table and starts talking to people as they pass by.

“Magic isn’t just for kids,” said the full-time magician who does parties and table-side magic at some Barrie restaurants.                      

Read more.

Brent and Sarah Nicholls in the Cambridge Times

From the Cambridge Times:

In an enchanted world, married magician couple Brent and Sarah Nicholls could wave their magic wands and make all wicked words and bullying behaviour disappear into a cloud of dust.

“Unfortunately, that’s one thing that’ll never happen,” acknowledged Brent, during an interview with the Times this past Tuesday (April 7).                        

Read more.

New York City: Elliott Smith

With quotes from Shawn Farquhar.

From the Ottawa Community News:

Barrhaven magician Elliott Smith is an old hand at slights of hand.

He has cast spells on audiences for 42 years, and he is now poised to execute a feat accomplished by only one magician before him.

On May 13, Smith will perform his comedic magic act as headliner at the legendary Friars Club in New York City in a show hosted by Jerry Lewis.

Read more.

Sheldon Casavant on CTV Alberta Primetime

From Sheldon Casavant's Twitter feed:

Profiled on Alberta Primetime last night... check it out! #yeg #yegarts http://t.co/RXQo1HtDLr
— Sheldon Casavant (@SheldonCasavant) April 7, 2015

Sketchy Magic, Phil Pivnick and Jason Palter at "Magic Tonight"

Confirm details by visiting Abracadabaret.com

Toronto (Tues):  Sketchy Magic

Mississauga (Thurs):   Phil Pivnick

Pickering (Fri):   Jason Palter

Toronto (Sun):  Jason Palter


James Alan, over at Abracadaberet, has kindly offered the readers of Canada's Magic a coupon code for 50% off tickets to "Magic Tonight!"  Use the coupon code cmagic when you buy your tickets for Magic Tonight to receive your discount*.



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Toronto: Harry Houdini

From Beth Tzedec: 

Harry Houdini: Poster Child of the Jewish Immigrant Experience
with a Lecture and Magic Performances
Apr 29 2015

Magician Ben-Zion Train will amaze with feats of grand illusion and Barbara Rusch will entertain with stories of master magician Harry Houdini, the quintessential Jewish immigrant. Artefacts once belonging to Houdini will also be on display.

Read more.