Tickets at Port Theatre.
From the January 23rd Facebook post by Chris Yuill:
Hey Vancouver Island friends, this event is coming to the Port Theatre in Nanaimo on April 12th.
Tickets at Port Theatre.
From the January 23rd Facebook post by Chris Yuill:
Hey Vancouver Island friends, this event is coming to the Port Theatre in Nanaimo on April 12th.
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) | - N/A. |
Edmonton, AB | Edmonton Magic Club | - N/A. |
Winnipeg, MB | The Magic Club of Winnipeg | - SYM. |
Fraser Valley, BC | IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring) | - Fun Night! - Improv Games and Laff-Off. |
Vancouver, BC | Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle) | - The Magic Festival - Children's magician of the Year competition - Annual banquet with Jay Alexander |
Vancouver, BC | SAM 95 (Carl Hemeon Assembly) | - N/A. |
Victoria, BC | Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle) | - N/A. |
From the Sean Taylor FVMC Lecture Facebook event:
Sean Taylor is a magician who needs no introduction.
He has authored 5 books for magicians, released a dozen DVDs and more than 25 effects. He’s also lectured in 7 countries and performed in 16.
Sean’s effects are practical and commercial and used by working professionals all over the world and these are his first LIVE lectures in over 3 years.
Lockdown has been a busy time in the Taylor house with Sean ZOOM lecturing for the Magic Circle in London, the IBM British Ring in the UK as well as other magic clubs in the USA, UK and Australia. In addition, Sean and his son Patrick have re-designed and re-shot all of his signature effects and released a bunch of new items.
Looking Forward to the Past is a new lecture of close-up, stand-up and mentalism which spans Sean’s many interests in magic. There are some easy craft projects, some quirky
uses for things you already know and some new work on old favourites. Subtlety over sleights and effect over method.There will be something for everyone and every performing situation!
Sean will be bringing his unique range of products for sale after the lecture (including a new release which will be seen at these new lectures for the first time) and there will be comprehensive lecture notes with video clips available on a thumb drive.
From the February 10th Facebook post by the Victoria Magic Circle:
It is back! We are excited to be sharing new magic with all of you at our yearly Tricky Tuesday! With the performers we have this year, it is sure to sell out, so grab your tickets early!
From the December 24th Facebook post by Jason Verners:
Campbell River, BC! Looking forward to seeing you on March 16, 2024 at Tidemark Theatre.
Tickets available at: https://jasonverners.com/
Visit the PCAM website at PCAMmagic.com
From the February 18th Facebook post by the Canadian Association of Magicians:
Get ready to be spellbound at this year's PCAM convention, coming to the enchanting city of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Don't miss out on the magic – register early to secure your spot!
Head over to the registration page at [https://pcammagic.com/registration/] and reserve your place today. Plus, early registrants will receive special gifts and extras upon arrival, so be sure to provide all your information to ensure you don't miss out on the surprises!
We've also arranged a special discount for accommodations at [https://pcammagic.com/hotel/]. Be sure to book your room soon to guarantee your stay in magical Victoria.
Let's make this year's PCAM convention an unforgettable gathering of magic and camaraderie. See you there! ✨🎩
From the February 18th Facebook post by Shawn Farquhar:
Some exciting news for Hidden Wonders Speakeasy Magic Experience and the magicians of BC. I have invited a guest artists to present their show for an entire weekend in the showroom in May. You won't want to miss this magician!
If we ask really nice he might even do a lecture! Ticket sales are open to the public so this is certain to sell out fast, like all Hidden Wonders shows.
Visit their website at TheMagicFestival.com.
From the February 12th Facebook post by Shawn Farquhar:
I'm excited to announce we're restarting The MAGIC Festival. It has been years since we had the time and energy to mount a week long festival celebrating Magic Arts Gathering In Canada... see what I did there? lol
We have contributions from the Vancouver Magic Circle, IBM Ring #92, the SAM #95 Assembly, the Vancouver Magic Academy, Rick Bronson's House of Comedy, Stefanos Restaurant and Lounge, and it will all be held in Downtown New Westminster!
Magic for the masses... mark your calendars: March 25th-30th.
This is the sixth and last in a series of interviews leading up to the Champions of Magic Worldwide Wonder Tour dates in Western Canada:
Check the Champions of Magic website for updates.
* Regular readers of the blog may know that there's typically an elapsed time of weeks to months between us completing an interview and having it published. Case in point. Due in part to our densely packed December content calendar, we've held Richard's interview (which belongs to our 2023 series of Champions cast interviews that started last October) until now, ahead the Western Canada leg of their tour.
In addition to Champions of Magic you may also know Richard Young through:
We're delighted to interview Richard ahead of his Western Canadian Champions of Magic Worldwide Wonder Tour dates!
Richard Young listening to Sam Strange |
Richard Young, Champion of Magic |
Rufus 2.0 |
Learn more about Richard at RichardYoungMagic.com and check out his podcast at the Magicians' Podcast Network (Apple Podcasts link), and learn more about Bob Swadling's "Swadling Magic Changing Card" at Changing Cards.
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) | - N/A. |
Edmonton, AB | Edmonton Magic Club | - N/A. |
Winnipeg, MB | The Magic Club of Winnipeg | - SYM. |
Fraser Valley, BC | IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring) | - N/A. |
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. |
Tickets at LinkTree.
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) | - N/A. |
Edmonton, AB | Edmonton Magic Club | - N/A. |
Winnipeg, MB | The Magic Club of Winnipeg | - SYM. |
Fraser Valley, BC | IBM Ring 387 (Fraser Valley Magic Circle, Celeste Evans Ring) | - N/A. |
Vancouver, BC | Ring 92 (Vancouver Magic Circle) | - Jeffrey Wang online lecture. |
Vancouver, BC | SAM 95 (Carl Hemeon Assembly) | - Jeffrey Wang online lecture. |
Victoria, BC | Ring 183 (Victoria Magic Circle) | - Annual dinner awards show. |
From the December 28th Facebook post by the Fraser Valley Magic Company:
Magicians and local friends in the Fraser Valley! Second show added!
Harrison Greenbaum is coming to town!! And tickets start at just $40!!
Harrison Greenbaum is one of the most in-demand comedic performers in the world!
Jan 19th Chilliwack Show - Facebook Event link:
https://www.facebook.com/share/6U9F78GoTQFmf8Z1/?mibextid=9l3rBW
Tickets for the Chilliwack show can be bought at
www.ComedyShowTickets.ca
Jan 20th Mission Show - Facebook event link:
https://www.facebook.com/share/dDzpx3V5oPo2gusG/?mibextid=9l3rBW
Tickets for the Mission show available at:
www.MagicShowTickets.ca
Jan 21st - Facebook Lecture Event
https://www.facebook.com/share/CBxnWD4dV5X7tuWD/?mibextid=9l3rBW
Combo show and lecture deal available at:
www.MagicShowTickets.ca
Don’t miss this once in a lifetime event! A Vegas and Broadway star is coming to our back year for a third of the price of a show you would have to fly to go see!
Seats are selling out - so don’t delay! Support your local arts and come laugh yourself silly!
From The Clutch:
Step into a world where reality blurs and wonder and humor take center stage! Enchantments Unveiled invites you to witness an extraordinary magic show that defies the boundaries of imagination. This show is like no other in the world.
The first half features mind blowing magic and mind-reading blended with comedy, while the second half is a magical tribute to Charlie Chaplin. Imagine what it would look like if Chaplin did magic. Paul has spent a lifetime developing his act and is considered the best Chaplin impersonator in the world. He has blended comedy, music, and magic to create one of the most original, hilarious, and charming acts in the world.
From the December 14th Facebook post by Paul Romhany:
From the December 6th article "New magician exhibit opening at Victoria’s Chinese museum in Fan Tan alley this week" by Curtis Blandy at Victoria Buzz:
Eng was born in 1948 and raised right here in Victoria. According to the museum, he had an affinity for the magical arts since he was a young boy. He received his first magic kit at the young age of 8-years-old and had started performing shows by age 12.
Onlookers would be able to see his show at The Japanese Village restaurant for two decades.
He worked over the years to piece together a show that was interwoven with his Chinese Canadian heritage that he called ‘Mysteries of the Orient,’ in which he was adorned in an elegant, embroidered mandarin robe.
Listen to Gregor Craigie interview Julie Eng about her father on the December 4th segment at CBC's On The Island.
From the December 7th Facebook post by Julie Eng:
It’s official! The Magic of Tony Eng exhibition, at the Victoria Chinatown Museum in Fan Tan Alley is now open! It is wonderful to see my dear dad being honoured in this very special way. Throughout the curatorial process, I was very moving to hear just how many people were touched by Dad and his magic. Thanks to the Victoria Chinatown Museum Society and the Chinese Canadian Museum for choosing to spotlight someone who dared to be different and to chase his dreams. I was very excited to be part of the ribbon cutting ceremony today. A profound honour and one I will never forget. Dad, I think you really would have loved this exhibition. I know I do.
From the December 6th Facebook post by Charlayne Thornton-Joe:
The Victoria Chinatown Museum Society and the Chinese Canadian Museum have worked closely with the Eng family to create the exhibition which celebrates the spellbinding magical career of Tony Eng, whose enchanting influence and legacy reached far corners of the world. The exhibition features Tony’s original mandarin robe and many items from his bag of tricks.
“The Victoria Chinatown Museum Society is delighted to work with the Chinese Canadian Museum on the installation of ‘The Magic of Tony Eng’,” says Grace Wong Sneddon, Board Chair of the Victoria Chinatown Museum Society and Co-Curator of The Magic of Tony Eng. “Tony was a mentor to youth in Victoria and around the world. His magic was more than a routine, it provided a space for us to dream beyond the ordinary. Stories of Victoria Chinese Canadians are important to share.”
Born and raised in Victoria, B.C., Tony’s fascination with magic began at the age of eight when he received his first magic kit, and then started performing magic shows at age 12. He became a fan favourite when he performed every Sunday at The Japanese Village restaurant for two decades.
Embracing his Chinese Canadian heritage, he created a distinctive show called “Mysteries of the Orient” which he performed in an embroidered mandarin’s robe. His skill and talent made him renowned in the Canadian magic circle where he was known as the “Ambassador of Magic.” His entrepreneurial skills enabled him to run a successful wholesale business and establish the Premier School of Bartending. He also started up his own Tony's Trick & Joke Shop in Victoria which was a fantasy emporium of wizardry and gadgetry where he inspired and mentored many young up-and-coming magicians for years to come.
Additional rumoured locations include cities in BC and NS! Check the Champions of Magic website for updates.
You may also know Fernando Velasco as the winner of the 2018 Junior Achievement Award at The Magic Castle.
We're delighted to interview Fernando ahead of his Canadian Champions of Magic Worldwide Wonder Tour dates!
Cutting it close! |
After a quick dip in the water tank. |
Learn more about Fernando at FernandoV.net and follow him on Facebook, and
Instagram.
This is the fourth in a series of interviews leading up to the Champions of Magic Worldwide Wonder Tour Canadian dates in:
Additional rumoured locations include cities in BC and NS! Check the Champions of Magic website for updates.
You may also know Sam Strange from:
We're delighted to interview Sam ahead of his Canadian Champions of Magic Worldwide Wonder Tour dates!
Red light, green light! |
That's a lot of money |
Young and Strange "One More!" shot glasses 📸 : Kidlet, Kitchener, 2022 |
Learn more about Sam at SamStrangeMagic.co.uk and follow Young & Strange on Facebook, and
Instagram.
Tickets at Cabaret Of Wonders.
From the November 17th Facebook post by Cabaret of Wonders:
Returning this week from their double-Gold Medal wins, Alex Zander & Billy Hsueh bring their award winning magic to the Cabaret of Wonders
November 28, 2023
Tickets while they last, @ CabaretOfWonders.com
Tickets at Eventbrite.
From the November 12th Instagram post by The Parlour Magic Show:
Tickets available for the Nov 22 Parlour Magic Show! Come in from the cold and enjoy a cornucopia of wizardry at @theshowcellar !