Toronto: Illusion show with Ryan Brown

Catch Ryan at the 401 Mini Indy on March 16th!


From Ryan's Facebook event:

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Remembering Johnny Thompson

From Julie Eng's Facebook page:

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From Paul Pacific's Facebook page:




From Brent Smith's Facebook page:

A terrible, terrible loss. He will be greatly missed. https://t.co/pJiuksmy3i

— David Ben (@theconjuror) March 9, 2019

I had the privilege of meeting Johnny Thompson on the set of #wizardwars when he was the consultant for @blakevogt and I. He was then my consultant on #foolus and shared such amazing wisdom and knowledge. We’ve lost one of the #greats in the world of mag… https://t.co/cmi8vjvicN pic.twitter.com/tI8oDbfrZj

— Chris Funk The Wonderist (@chrisfunkmagic) March 10, 2019

So sad to hear of the death of Johnny Thompson. One of my favourite days was about 10 years ago when Teresa and I worked with the amazing Johnny and Pam for the first time in Southport, England. The magic world will miss him tremendously and so will we...

— Murray Hatfield (@MurrayHatfield) March 10, 2019

I've spent my evening reading the wonderful stories many have shared describing their experiences with Johnny Thompson. I'm not ready to share yet, I'm really having trouble finding the words...

I did find this photo from Hong Kong, that brought a wave… https://t.co/1xhi90Opj9 pic.twitter.com/1hHCjdEaG8

— Shawn Farquhar (@magiChampion) March 10, 2019

My good friend John died today. No words can encapsulate the kind of magically blessed life this man led.

He TRULY did it all.

I'd like to think he's playing cards with Vernon, Charlie & Ricky right about now. #MissYouPal #JohnThompson pic.twitter.com/Cdz6YY4Pwk

— Lee Asher (@LeeAsherMagic) March 10, 2019

A deep loss for the magic community. Johnny Thompson’s skill, style, charm and willingness to help others achieve excellence earned him an international reputation as one of the giants in magic’s... https://t.co/1ci0eki1a3

— Alex Zander (@AlexanderwithaZ) March 10, 2019

Remembering Marshall Brodien

From Alex Zander's Facebook page:

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Thank you to our March 2019 Friends!

Thank you to John Harrison, Richard Lyn, Joan Caesar, The Outerbridges, Ian Crawford, Owen Anderson, Ryan Pilling, Matt DiSero, and James Renoire for being Friends of Canada's Magic!

It's good to have friends like you.

You too can Be Our Friend for only $20 per year! 

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Thank you to our March 2019 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:

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The Perfectly Normal Podcast: Gregory Wilson

Last June, Jeff Newman and Ben Price from Calgary started The Perfectly Normal Podcast.

Recently they sat down to chat with Gregory Wilson.


From Castbox.FM:

Jeff and Ben Sit down to talk with two time FISM award winner, magic creator, performer, lecturer, and all around cool guy, Greg Wilson. Greg shares his take on how to be a performer, what he thinks is important as a performer of magic, and we share a few jokes...Canadian and otherwise.

Read more and listen to podcast.

Welcoming a new Friend: James Renoire

Please join me in welcoming our newest Friend, James Renoire!

When a boyhood interest in Magic intersected with landing the lead part of a magician in a school production, James was firmly sent on his journey in the performing arts.

Actor, Author, Chavez student, Composer, Magician, Musician, Producer, James has loved them all - but now he’s semi-retired, and has reprioritized Magic as his primary passion. Instrumental in the 2015 revival of Montreal's IBM Ring #62 and founder of the Canadian College of Magic℠ James also heads up the Magicians.Agency as well as the Abracadabra.Boutique.

Follow James on Instagram or visit his website at Renoire.com

Thank you James, for befriending Canada's Magic!

Toronto: From Fair to Foul

From the Browser's Den of Magic:

Sunday, March 24, 2019

This is a 90 minute historical lecture about magicians during the 1800’s. It explains how they transformed from distrusted street performers at fairs to performers of skill. And ended the century by debunking the foul spiritualists. The lecture covers many incredible people such as James and John Rannie, Richard Potter...the first magicians in America.

Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin the French magician who turned magic into a theatrical art form, John Nevil Maskeylne, Spiritualists like the Fox sisters from New York, and much more.

Some of their methods and tricks they used will be discussed.

Canadian connections are emphasized and many interesting items will be displayed. This lecture is NOT a magic show but includes a few historical magic tricks throughout the lecture.

Read more and buy tickets.

Getting to know Gwyn Auger

From the Beyond Fame Podcast:

She is The Magic Assistant! Recently worked with Lance Burton, Gwyn takes time to chat with me on Beyond Fame about her assisting talents. She is beautiful, charming and a lot of fun. She wants us to also know she does professional consulting for magicians, along with being a social media expert. Please contact her for all your magic show needs.

Read more and listen to podcast.

Getting to know ...ME! https://t.co/VIETxCfcOm @beyondfamepodc1

— Gwyn Auger (@magicassistant) February 27, 2019

CBC's The Amazing and Astounding Invisible Women of Magic

From the February 22nd post "The women of magic are much more than 'lovely assistants'" CBC Radio:

Sawing a woman in half, a hemicorporectomy, is a classic illusion. And a classic role for women in magic — the pretty helpmeet, assisting men as they dazzle and enchant their audiences. But women are busting out of the boxes.

Frank Faulk's documentary, which was first broadcast a decade ago, is called "The Amazing and Astounding Invisible Women of Magic."

Read more and listen to interview.

Toronto: Free magic club

From the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook page:

Dear Denizens,

This Saturday, March 2nd is our next FREE MAGIC CLUB meeting. We get together from 2:30pm to about 5:30pmish. All welcome to attend.

Have a nice day- The Jeff's, John Cardella & Lisa Close.

Aaron Matthews and Rosemary Reid: She Gets Me

Watch the music video for The Washboard Union's "She Gets Me" featuring Aaron Matthews and Rosemary Reid!

(How many Canadian magicians have been in professional music videos?  James Alan was in Summerworks Song, Ray Chance had a cameo in Shawn Desman's video for Stuck and JRDN's video for Like Magic.  And for honourable mention, from The Music Show.  I'm sure there are more though.  Send the deets my way!)



From The Washboard Union's YouTube channel:

The top 5 posts in February 2019

There were 30+ posts at Canada's Magic this month.  Here are the 5 most viewed posts in the past 30 days:

5. Toronto: Nicholas Wallace in The Art of Magic - There's one more The Art of Magic left. Catch it while you can!

4. Calgary: Carisa Hendrix at the Deerfoot Inn & Casino - Any show reviews to share?

3. Victoria: A Night of Alumni Entertainment - April 5 is coming up fast!

2. Toronto: Talent announced for the 2019 Browser's Bash - So much talent in one day!
Including: Suzanne, Chris Capehart, Paul Richards, The Outerbridges, Dick Joiner, Ryan Brown, Garrett Thomas, James Harrison, Jacque Swan, Robert & Scott Presswood, Andrew Woo, Jenny Parsons, and Chris Bruce.  What a lineup!

and the most viewed post this month  ...

1. Michael Close Webinar: The Truth about Lying (take 2) - How fabulous was it?

Michael Rucker interviews Jonah Babins

From Michael Rucker:

That’s not how magic is supposed to be. One of the biggest challenges in magic, one of the hardest things to do for beginners, is to perform magic and have people not hate you, right? Because you’re displaying how much more you know or how you can finagle or twist your knowledge to outsmart them. The challenge is to make that fantastical, and amazing, and enjoyable.

It is a big deal in magic to make sure that you’re not giving the audience a puzzle to be solved, but instead, you’re together going on the journey. I like to refer to it as like a dream guide. Like the magician says, “Take my hand and come with me.”

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Lethbridge: Good Times

Catch Ben Price in Good Times on March 8th.

From Evenbrite:

Ben Price Was born and raised in Lethbridge Alberta, Canada. His love of magic was an early discovery and it followed him throughout his childhood and adolescent life. Throughout his childhood, he was heavily involved in theatrics whether it was acting, designing, or creating, his presence was felt in the artistic community. This continued into his middle and high-school careers.

Read more and buy tickets.

Paris: Luc Langevin

Luc Langevin returns to Paris with his show "Maintenant Demain"  March 21 to March 31, 2019!

He is also touring through Europe through May 2019.  Visit Luc's European website for details.

#Parispétille: l'illusionniste @LucLangevin était l'invité de Bonsoir Paris pour nous parler de son nouveau spectacle "Maintenant Demain" pic.twitter.com/noVRIjeErz

— BFM Paris (@BFMParis) January 24, 2019

.@LucLangevin - Maintenant Demain
Du 21 au 31 mars 2019 au @leCasinodeParis de Paris
MISE EN VENTE : LUNDI 25 JUIN
> https://t.co/Cfq326BkTS pic.twitter.com/02szF9vWxo

— Caramba Spectacles (@Caramba_Prod) June 19, 2018

Rounding the Western rings in March 2019

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

City	Club	Event(s)
Calgary, AB	Ring 66 (Calgary Magic Circle, Les Brocklesby Ring)	- Club meeting.
Edmonton, AB	Edmonton Magic Club	- N/A
Winnipeg, MB	The Magic Club of Winnipeg	- SYM: Close-up contest - SYM: Miniwands and Tophats
Fraser Valley, BC	IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring)	- Gregory Wilson lecture.
Vancouver, BC	Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle)	- N/A
Vancouver, BC	SAM 95  (Carl Hemeon Assembly)	- N/A
Victoria, BC	Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle)	- N/A

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

Rounding the Central rings in March 2019

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

Montreal, QC	Ring 62 (20th Century Ring)	- N/A.
Hamilton, ON	Ring 49 (The Doug Henning Magic Wand Club)	- Auction.
London, ON	Ring 265 (London Magician's Guild)	- Blind magic.
Kitchener, ON	Ring 235 (The Caesar Hat & Wand Magic Circle)	- Show and tell.
Ottawa, ON	Ring 151 (Ottawa Society of Magicians)	- Glenn- Mini Lecture card theme T.B.D. - Sneaky moves. - Initiation Shows.
Ottawa, ON	Ottawa / Gatineau magicians	- N/A
Toronto, ON	Ring 17 (Sid Lorraine Hat and Rabbit Club)	- Auction.

Please leave a comment or email me about corrections or omissions.

Rounding the Eastern rings in March 2019

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

Halifax, NS	Ring 316 (Conjourer's Court)	- Visit their Facebook page.
St. John, NB	Magic Circle of St. John	- "My first magic trick" (the first trick you learned or bought)

Please leave a comment or email me about corrections or omissions.

Bill Abbott at the Magic Castle

Catch Bill for week of shows beginning this Monday Evening at the World Famous Magic Castle!


From Bill Abbott's Twitter feed:
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Excited for week of shows beginning this Monday Evening at the World Famous Magic Castle! Will I see you there? @magiccastleofficial #magiccastlehollywood #billabbottlive #ginjaninja pic.twitter.com/dOgD7DeLGc

— Bill Abbott (@billabbottlive) February 21, 2019