Showing posts with label Jonah Babins. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jonah Babins. Show all posts

01 March 2024

Toronto: Hocus Jokus [Mar 10]

Featuring Ben Train, Jonah Babins, and James Alan.  Tickets at Yuk Yuk's.

 

From the February 28th Facebook post by The Toronto Magic Company:

What do you get when you combine a Comedy Mind-reader, an Award-Winning Magician, and a world-class sleight of hand expert into a single 90-minute show?

Answer: an amazing night of fun for YOU! 

Jam packed with laughs and mind-blowing magic, this show is perfect for a night out with friends, a date, or just because you need a break from your annoying kids. 

Featuring Ben Train (Penn and Teller’s Fool Us), Jonah Babins (2021 Allan Slaight Award Winner), and sleight of hand artist James Alan, it’s all happening Sunday March 10th at Yuk Yuk’s Toronto.

 

 

 

 

 

 

16 February 2024

Toronto: Love is Tricky [Feb 21 - 22]

From the January 23rd Instagram post by the Toronto Magic Company:

February is wild - Love is in the air, snow is on the ground, and everybody is looking for a way to cure for their cold Toronto blues.

Well we've got you covered - a magic show designed SPECIFICALLY for couples!

Join us February 21st at the Super Wonder Art Gallery for an extraordinary experience that will leave you and your partner spellbound!

 

 

 

 

From the January 23rd Instagram post by the Toronto Magic Company:

Sick of boring speed-dating events and terrible dating apps? Looking for an ACTUALLY fun way to meet Toronto singles?

Good news - we've got you covered! A kick-ass magic show designed SPECIFICALLY for Toronto singles aged 25-45!

Join us on February 22nd at The Super Wonder Art Gallery for an extraordinary experience that will not only leave you spellbound - but might even get you some digits! 


 

 

23 December 2023

03 December 2023

Jonah Babins and Ben Train on Penn and Teller's "Fool Us" S10 E03

From November 13th upload at the Toronto Magic Company YouTube channel:

Jonah Babins and Ben Train try to Fool Penn & Teller with a couple of pieces of paper!
S10E3, The CW Channel. Original air date: Nov 10/2023
 

 

 

 

 

 

21 November 2023

Toronto: "With an Extra Helping of Magic" in support of the North York General Hospital [Nov 23]

With performances by the Toronto Magic Company, Phil Pivnick, Patrick Nemeth, David Peck, Katarina Gligorijević, Rob Fishbaum, and Anthony Lindan.  (Line-up subject to change.)

 

From the IBM Ring 17 website:

With an Extra Helping of Magic 
November 23

Join us for an enchanting evening of wonder and compassion as Willowdale Rotary and the Hat and Rabbit Club come together to host a magical charity fundraiser on November 23 at 7:30 pm.

This fun and interactive magic show is not just about illusion but also making a real difference. As we gather at this memorable event, with some of Toronto's finest magicians, we'll be raising critical funds to support mental health initiatives in Toronto and in support of the North York General Hospital. With every ticket sold and every donation made you're contributing to the well-being of those in need, helping to break down the stigma surrounding mental health issues and providing essential resources for our community.

Our goal is to raise at least $2,500.

Prepare to be amazed as we unite for a cause that's truly magical - the well-being of our fellow Torontonians.

Buy tickets or donate now.


 

 

08 November 2023

Toronto: Jonah Babins and Ben Train in Hocus Jokus [Nov 19]

From the November 2nd Instagram post by the Toronto Magic Company:

Toronto’s most MIND-BLOWING COMEDY SHOW is back November 19th at @yukyukstoronto.

Starring Ben Train (as seen on “Penn and Teller’s Fool Us”), Jonah Babins (2021 Allan Slaight Rising Star of Canadian Magic Award winner), and all the way from the UK illusionist Steve Jones.

Now all we need is people who want to laugh their faces off. People like YOU.

Click the link in our bio to get your tickets!

 




01 November 2023

Ben Train and Jonah Babins on Penn and Teller's "Fool Us" [Nov 10]

From the October 27th Instagram post by Jonah Babins:

Guess what?
Two weeks today Benzi Train and I will be back on Penn and Teller: Fool Us!
Round 2!
Will we fool them?
Will we embarrass ourselves?
Only time will tell 🙂
What do you think will happen?

 

 

 

 

 

18 October 2023

Checking in with Ben Train and The Art of Magic [Oct 21]

Toronto Magic Company logo

This morning we let you know about the upcoming The Art of Magic show presented by The Toronto Magic Company.  

If you've never been to one of these shows, they're a very unique experience.  Ben Train was kind enough to answer some questions we had about The Toronto Magic Company, and The Art of Magic.

 

Ben Train

Ben Train




What is the Toronto Magic Company (TMC)?

In 2016 I partnered up with my best friend Jonah Babins to produce magic shows across the GTA. Specifically, we wanted to produce GOOD magic shows - the kind of shows we’d be excited to see.

Since then we’ve produced more than 200 shows a year, worked with hundreds of amazing magicians from around the world, and entertained thousands of people.

 

Who are the players in TMC?

There’s myself, Ben Train, and my good buddy Jonah Babins. We’re the two co-founders. We also have an amazing team working behind the scenes; video editors and photographers, our incredible magicians and volunteers, and of course - our audiences!


Ben Train and Jonah Babins

Ben and Jonah Babins on an adventure.

 


 

What is The Art of Magic?

Magicians have been talking about magic being an art form for hundreds of years. So in 2018 Jonah and I had an idea. What if we produced an event that wasn’t just a show, but rather a “gallery” of magic art?

And that’s what we did! We filled a gallery with magic-themed art (posters, props, and interactive exhibits), invited some of our favourite close-up magicians to walk around the space performing, and finished the whole experience off with a stage magic show filled with mind-reading and illusions.
 

Examining the art at The Art of magic

Admiring the art at
The Art of Magic



 
How does The Art of Magic differ from the Toronto Magic Company's other offerings? 

All of our shows have different concepts, because we want to appeal to different audiences and we want to explore different ways of presenting magic.

What most of our shows have in common though is that they follow a pretty traditional show format: you arrive at the venue, sit in your seat, watch a show, and then go home. (I promise the shows are waaay more fun than that description makes them sound!)

What makes The Art of Magic different is that it’s not just a show, but rather an interactive exhibit that lets you explore magic in different ways (including actively being part of the experience in ways you simply couldn’t do with a typical show).

Oh… and on top of all that you ALSO get an amazing show!

 

Jonah Babins at The Art of Magic

Jonah entertaining at The Art of Magic

 

 

How was the recent September show (the 30th Art of Magic show) different from the very first The Art of Magic show?

The first Art of Magic, back in 2018, was very different. We were in a different location, which meant different limitations (and advantages), we didn’t have access to enough magic-themed art, and we were relying more on out-of-town talent.

When the pandemic temporarily shut us down we used our time to retool everything.

We found a better venue (two floors which allowed us to have different experiences happening at the same time), we got WAAAY more magic-related art pieces (Several dozen and counting), and watched as the talent in Toronto developed to a point where we no longer needed to bring in outside help (though we still bring in performers from all over the world - because we love featuring the best magicians on the planet!).

The concept is ALWAYS something we’re tweaking with, because we’re always trying to make it better. Speaking of which, if anyone reading this has been to one of our shows and has ideas for how we can improve… please message me! ( ben at TorontoMagicCompany dot com)


Ben Train at The Art of Magic

Ben entertaining at The Art of Magic



 

What have you learned from producing 30 of these shows?

That there are waaaaay easier ways to make money lol.

Also, I’ve learnt that sometimes the things that excite ME (or passionate magic lovers like me) aren't necessarily what excites the general public. So as we test and try new things we pay special attention to which exhibits resonate with people and WHY, so we can make all our future events better.

 

 

Is there anything else you'd like to share with our readers about The Art of Magic?

Yah. Buy some tickets and come on out!

If you’re a magic fan, this is a must-attend. I truly believe that.

And if you’re not yet a magic fan but you are a fan of fun nights… come on out and we’ll convert you. ;)


Thank you Ben, for making the time to answer our questions!
 
 
You have two chances to catch The Art of Magic on Saturday October 21st.  The show features:  Jeff Hinchliffe, Harry Zimmerman, Jonah Babins, and James Alan.  (Ben Train will be appearing in the second show.)   Tickets at Eventbrite.

 

Learn more about The Toronto Magic Company and follow them on Facebook, and Instagram

 

 

 

 

 

Toronto: The Art of Magic [Oct 21]

From Eventbrite:

Toronto has spoken! After more than 30 straight sold out shows,The Art of Magic is BACK! This time with full night of magic plus an interactive EXHIBIT

The Art of Magic is way more than just a show. It’s an entire evening filled with beautiful magic inspired art, and interactive magical exhibit and most importantly a secret magic show that you have to see to believe!

The Gallery
The fun begins at 6pm OR 8pm -  inside the Super Wonder Gallery. Enjoy delicious drinks while you interact with our magical art.

We don't want to give away all our secrets but you'll get to enjoy:

100+ year old magic props, world famous magic posters, and paintings and physical illusions that you get to BE IN! (You read that right!)

The Close-up Magic
During the gallery, while you're drinking, relaxing and enjoying the night - our magicians are working! 5 Magicians will be wandering around the event doing close-up magic that happens IN YOUR HANDS!

This is a chance for you to not only experience magic, but to experience a lot of it, right at your finger tips!

The Secret Show
At one magical moment during the night you are whisked away to a private SECRET show . This is a private show, for a small selection of the audience where you get to interact up close and personal with the magic. It's intimate, impossible, and this is magic of the highest level the way it was meant to be experienced: up close and personal. Seating for this secret experience is extremely limited and is included with your ticket to the Art of Magic show!

In order to ensure every seat in the house is a good one, only 50 tickets are available each show for this intimate theatre experience. Make sure you order yours before they disappear forever!

Oh! And did we mention that each ticket comes with a drink 🍸 😘

Read more and buy tickets.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

01 September 2023

Mono and Toronto: Toronto Magic Comapny presents ... [Sep 1, 10, 23, and 29]

Don't miss your chance to see Ben Train, Jonah Babins, Chris Westfall, Sawyer Bullock, James Alan, and Steven Jones in action this month!  (Performers vary by date and location.)

 

From the August 29th Instagram post by the Toronto Magic Company:

FOUR AMAZING EVENTS THIS MONTH!
(Tickets in bio!)

“The Magic of Illusion” at Hockley Valley Resort on Friday September 1st. Filled with laughs and impossible magic, this show is perfect for the whole family!

Tickets are running out fast though, so if you’re hoping to score some seats click the link in our bio RIGHT NOW!

Next up is “Hocus Jokus” on Sunday September 10th at Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Club. Is this Toronto’s funniest comedy magic show or Toronto’s most mind-blowing comedy show? You decide! Featuring three magicians, including headliner Chris Westfall!

Then on Saturday September 23rd we have the return of “The Art of Magic” at the Super Wonder Gallery. The night begins with drinks and a tour through the gallery, where you’ll see magic-themed works of art and meet our mingling performers. These roaming wizards will give you the chance to experience magic up close, with tricks happening in front of your eyes and even in your own hands!

Then, take your seat in the secret theatre for the show: a mixture of award-winning sleight of hand and world-class mind reading.

If you love magic, art, or just a great night out: this event is for you.

Finally we have “Ben and Jonah’s Magic Road Trip” at Joker’s Theatre and Comedy Club on Friday September 29th. After touring the show across Canada (including Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, a dozen other cities) Ben and Jonah are back with their incredible two-man show. If you’re a fan of magic, you won’t want to miss it. And if you’re not a fan of magic… come and they’ll change your mind.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19 August 2023

The Legacy of Sorcerers Safari - part 6

Recap (click to show | hide)

From Part 1 of the series:

In lieu of a physical reunion bringing together past campers and staff, Canada’s Magic is hosting a virtual reunion of sorts.  We’ve reached out to the Sorcerers Safari community with a dozen or so questions to help bring us up to date on what everyone has been up to since our magic camp days.

If you completed our survey, keep your eyes peeled for your segment!  

If you would like to participate but haven’t filled out the survey, there’s still time.  The survey can be found here:  https://forms.gle/umg77yj9QxUzfpm76

Thank you to all that contributed!


 

Mike, Jen, Sorcerers Safari staff, and alumni, this series is for you.

 

The Legacy of Sorcerers Safari
<< part 5  |  part 7  >>

 

Part 6 features:  Jennifer Antonio, Chris Pilsworth, and Jonah Babins

 

  Jennifer Antonio  
Professional magician, Brand specialist, Jentastic-entertainment-girl.business.site.

Attended camp: as a camper for 5 years starting around 2010.

 

Since her time at camp Jennifer has:

  • Opened her own party magic business for kids!

 

In her own words:

  • Sorcerers Safari helped me make connections with local entertainers ☺️

  • Favourite Sorcerers Safari memory?  
    • Learning all the new card tricks and performing on stage in front of my peers.

  • Biggest take-away from Sorcerers Safari?
    • Becoming confident in my abilities.

 

 

  Chris Pilsworth  
Professional magician, BornToAmaze.com, ChrisPilsworth.com

Attended camp as a Special Guest for three years.

 

Since his time at camp Chris has:

  • Performed at the Magic Castle in the Palace and consulted in China on a 12 part TV series for 6 months.


In his own words:

  • Favourite Sorcerers Safari memory?  
    • I always enjoyed the show that the campers presented on the final night.

  • Biggest take-away from Sorcerers Safari?
    • I loved how the campers would grow as performers. The combination of teachers and also what the campers would learn from each other was a powerful mix.

 

I wish this type of camp was available when I was beginning to learn magic. 

 

 

  Jonah Babins 
Professional magician, TorontoMagicCompany.com

Attended camp for approximately 6 or years total as a camper, counsellor in training (CIT), and counsellor.


Since his time at camp Jonah has:




In his own words:

  • ALL of my accomplishments were made easier having gone to camp.

  • Favourite Sorcerers Safari memory?  
    • Late night hangs with staff <3

  • Biggest take-away from Sorcerers Safari?
    • Skills honestly

 

We love Sorcerers!

 

Thank you Jennifer, Chris, and Jonah for sharing your memories!

Check back throughout the month to read updates from other Sorcerers Safari alumni and staff!

 

 Previously featured 

 

Learn more about Sorcerers Safari.

part 1part 2  | part 3 | part 4 | part 5 | part 6 | part 7 | part 8 | part 9 | part 10 | part 11 | part 12

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