Ian Stewart: Inspirational Canadian Magician

Twelfth in this year's Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase, is Ian Stewart!

Ian Stewart: Inspirational Canadian Magician.
 

 

Ian has been contributing the the Halifax Magic Club for over 25 years. He links our small community to the wider world of magic because he is a professional performing at the international level. But despite all his very real street cred he is a humble, knowledgeable artistic goofball happy to sit with magicians of every stripe and share what he knows and learn from everyone.

Submitted by Bill Wood

 

 

You may recall that earlier this year Ian claimed the Guinness World Record for Most Magic Tricks Performed in a Minute.

Congratulations Ian!  Keep up the great work!

To learn more about Ian Stewart visit his website at IanAmazing.com and follow him on Facebook.

 

Thank you Bill, for your excellent submission!

To learn more about Bill Wood follow him on Facebook.

2023 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase featuring (in order of publication):

Paul Romhany
  Alexandra 
 Derrick Chung
 Doug Hunt
 Chris Gowen
 Yannick Lacroix
 Scott Baird  
  Leif David 
  Garnet Garven 
  Lee Asher
  Rob Teszka
  Ian Stewart
   

 

CAM Creators Contest is back in 2024!

We're running woefully behind so you may have already heard the big news that the CAM Creators Contest will be back in 2024!  First launched in the spring of 2021, this is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your original magic trick to the world. The winning tricks will be released globally, complete with industry-standard royalties.  

Stay tuned at the CAM website as we look forward to their official announcement in the future!

Also mentioned in last month's round-up:

• Canadian Conjurors Interview (Ryan Joyce interviews Nicole Lee)
• A tribute to Micky Hades
• David Copperfield's Announcement, and the
  
• Question of the month!
   

CAM Members log into CAMmagic.org for more information.

Rob Teszka: Inspirational Canadian Magician

Eleventh in this year's Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase, is Rob Teszka!

Rob Teszka: Inspirational Canadian Magician.
 

 

As host and organizer of The Parlour Magic Show, a monthly cabaret in the Vancouver area, Rob creates a space for magicians to be artists. He does this not for financial gain (and has the bar tabs to prove it!) but to showcase magic and magicians in the best light for real, live audiences. His organizational effort calls forth the tide which floats all boats creating better performances, lifting magicians, and fostering a public appetite for the good of magic.

Submitted by Ryan Pilling

 

 

Congratulations Rob!  Keep up the great work!

To learn more about Rob Teszka visit his website at RobTeszkaMagic.com or follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (Rob Tezska) | Instagram (Parlour Magic Show).

 

Thank you Ryan, for your excellent submission!

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.

2023 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase featuring (in order of publication):

Paul Romhany
  Alexandra 
 Derrick Chung
 Doug Hunt
 Chris Gowen
 Yannick Lacroix
 Scott Baird  
  Leif David 
  Garnet Garven 
  Lee Asher
  Rob Teszka
   

 

Ottawa: Outerbridge Magic - Mysteries of the Keyhole House [Dec 26 - 31]

Tickets at Eventbrite.

 

From the November 15th Instagram post by Outerbridge Magic:

If you love magic, don't miss our upcoming Ottawa performances from Dec. 26 to 31. It's the perfect gift for your family - a thrilling show filled with magic, illusions and comedy!

We have performed in China, Germany, Switzerland and the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood.

Here's what critics say:
"Masters of Illusion" (CBC Radio, Ottawa).
"Champions of magic" (Bergedorfer Zeitung, Germany).
"A visual feast" (Jinhua Daily, China).
"An astonishing performance" (Ottawa Life Magazine).

Tickets to this family-friendly spectacular are guaranteed to please everyone on your holiday gift-giving list.

Now, see us close to home at the Ottawa Little Theatre. Get tickets at Ted and Marion Outerbridge on Eventbrite.

 

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Lee Asher: Inspirational Canadian Magician

Tenth in this year's Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase, is Lee Asher!

Lee Asher: Inspirational Canadian Magician.
 

 

Lee constantly gives back to the community. He's a sounding board for me and others working to elevate magic, encourages talent and is an invaluable resource for anybody who wants to know anything about playing cards. He doesn't sit on his laurels, and continues to be an integral part of the magic community.

Submitted by Derrick Chung

 

 

Congratulations Lee!  Keep up the great work!

To learn more about Lee Asher visit his website at LeeAsher.com or follow him on Instagram.

 

Thank you Derrick, for your excellent submission!

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

2023 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase featuring (in order of publication):

Paul Romhany
  Alexandra 
 Derrick Chung
 Doug Hunt
 Chris Gowen
 Yannick Lacroix
 Scott Baird  
  Leif David 
  Garnet Garven 
  Lee Asher
   

 

Toronto: Win tickets to see "Champions of Magic" on December 30th, 2023

Great news folks! We have been offered tickets to give away to our readers, for Champions of Magic in Toronto, Canada.

Prepare to be enchanted this holiday season with Champions of Magic. Brace yourself, for a heart-pounding escape from Houdini's legendary water torture cell, predictions that will leave you questioning reality itself, and gravity-defying levitation acts that will have you floating high above the stage in pure amazement. And when you think you've seen it all, the grand finale will defy explanation leaving you in sheer disbelief!

Toronto don't miss this chance to witness the extraordinary and become part of the magic phenomenon as of December 27!

Read our 2023 interviews with:

• Alex McAleer
• Michelle Mazzarella
• Hollie England 
• Sam Strange 
  
• Fernando Velasco  
  

 

Their run starts on December 27th and has just been extended to the 31st.  If you don't want to leave your tickets to chance, you can purchase them directly at TicketMaster.


There will be a random draw for one (1) family pack of tickets for the show on December 30th at noon, 2023.  

• There will be one (1) winner.
• The prize consists of a family pack of four (4) tickets. (Approximate retail value of $250.)  
• The draw results will be posted by Saturday, December 23rd.

To enter:

1. Log into the RaffleCopter widget at the bottom of this post, using a valid email address.
    
2. Mandatory: Leave a comment in the widget, telling us:
   a) what trick or illusion you enjoy doing so much you'd be happy to perform it every day for a year, and
   b) for how many years you've been performing it.
    
3. If you win, you must be willing to provide your name, email address, and phone number, so that a representative from Champions of Magic can coordinate the prize with Lighthouse Immersive box office.
   
   
4. Winners will be notified by email.  You will have 24 hours to claim your prize.  If we have not heard back from you within 24 hours, your entry will be disqualified and we will draw an additional name.

The fine print:

• To participate in the contest, you must be 18 years of age or older.
  
  
• One entry per person.
  
  
• This giveaway is open to Canadian residents, excluding residents of Quebec. (Je m'excuse!)
  
  
• This giveaway is void where prohibited by law.
  
  
• This giveaway may be terminated or withdrawn at any time.
  
  
• Entries may be disqualified at any time (reasons for disqualification include but are not limited to the provision of information that is untruthful, inaccurate, incomplete, or suspected fraudulent behaviour).
  
  
• You must be able to use the tickets as offered.  (No cash value will be offered if you cannot use the tickets.)
  
  
• Transportation to/from Toronto will not be provided.
  
  
• Accommodations will not be provided.
  
  
• Photo ID will be required to claim the tickets at the the Meridian Hall box office prior to the show on your way into the theatre.
  
  
• The odds of winning depend on how many people enter the contest.
  
  
• Contest closes on Wednesday December the 20th, 2023 at 11:59pm ET.  Entries received after this time will be disqualified.

 

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

 

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Garnet Garven: Inspirational Canadian Magician

Ninth in this year's Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase, is Garnet Garven!

Garnet Garven: Inspirational Canadian Magician.
 

 

Living in Saskatchewan gives you time to think. Like many Canadian magicians, being far from any hub of magic activity breeds an independent creativity. In February 2023 Garnet contributed his first solo Parade for The Linking Ring magazine which earned him an Award of Excellence. He quickly followed up with a second solo Parade in August 2023, and has nearly completed his third to appear very soon. I'm inspired both by his creative knack for finding new presentations, and his willingness to share the results with his fellow magicians.

Submitted by Ryan Pilling

 

 

Congratulations Garnet!  Keep up the great work!

To learn more about Garnet Garven visit his IBM Member profile.

 

Thank you Ryan, for your excellent submission!

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.

2023 Inspirational Canadian Magician Showcase featuring (in order of publication):

Paul Romhany
  Alexandra 
 Derrick Chung
 Doug Hunt
 Chris Gowen
 Yannick Lacroix
 Scott Baird  
  Leif David 
  Garnet Garven