ICYMI: Mitchell Hrycan's Canada's Got Talent audition

Read our interview, Canada's Got Talent: Getting to know Mitchell Hrycan.

 

From the April 2nd upload "Mitchell Hrycan's Magic Act is Double the Fun!" at the Canada's Got Talent YouTube channel:

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan’s Mitchell Hrycan's act has the judges seeing double!

 

 

Canada's Got Talent: Getting to know Mitchell Hrycan

Next in our series of short interviews with some of the magic acts listed in the March 5th Canada's Got Talent media release is Mitchell Hrycan!
 

You may already know that Mitchell:

• appeared on Canada's Got Talent last night!
  

We're delighted that Mitchell made time to answer our questions! 

 

Who inspires you that is not a magician?
 
Arnold Schwarzenegger and the album by the singer, RAYE, Live at the Royal Albert Hall (At the moment.)

 

What is your first memory of magic? 

My mom made a coin disappear by rubbing it against her elbow. I was around ten years old.  

 

Who from the magic community inspires you?

Derren Brown and the people he works with. Also, David Copperfield.
 

Was there anyone or anything instrumental to you becoming a magician?

Mr. Willard at Willard's House of Magic in Edmonton. It was a six hour drive from Saskatoon but he was an amazing guy to watch work. I only saw him a few times but he made a big impact. I bought Williamson's Wonders in his shop, on his recommendation. I also drove seven hours to see my first lecture. Jay Sankey ... it was an eye opener. A person who wrote a magic book, that came to life.

📸 : CGT

Did you ever get discouraged and think about quitting magic?  
 
Yes, the constant hustle wears you down. After trying a few different things,  I realized that magic was where my talent was. It helps me work harder. This is it.

Do you have any tour or pre-show rituals you’d be willing to share with our readers?
 

Before I step on stage I say out loud to myself, "Focus, pause, inflection." And sometimes, "I love the audience, the audience loves me."

 

Why is now the right time for you to be a part of Canada's Got Talent?
 

I'm older, maybe wiser, but in the end, how many more opportunities like this will I get? Take a chance and hope that myself and my magic are received in a positive way.

 

 

Is there anything else you’d like to share with our readers?
 

Search out the real working pros. When you do magic for a living, it changes how you think. If a professional can't mentor you, just absorb what they say in stories or experiences. Hang out with them once in awhile. My generation grew up on books. There was no way to copy a performance on video because videos weren't out yet. We didn't have the internet. You had to quickly develop your own personality and style. Focus on just a few things to perfect at a time, then improve them every time you perform. Keep a notebook. You'll thank me later.

 

 

 

Thank you Mitchell, for making the time to answer our questions!  Break a leg on CGT!

Learn more about Mitchell (and Michael) at their website DoubleVisionMagic.com and follow them on Facebook.

 

 

 

Watch Canada's Got Talent Tuesdays on CityTV.

 

 

 

 

Magicians on Canada's Got Talent [Mar 19 premiere]

Good luck to all!  

 

Who'd we miss?

 

From the March 5th media release:

ALBERTA
JEFF NEWMAN – Magic Act, Calgary

NOVA SCOTIA
VINCENZO RAVINA – Magic Act, Halifax

ONTARIO
ALEXANDRA - Stunt, St. Catherines
CARSON & TAYLOR – Magic Act, Toronto
EKATERINA – Magic Act, Barrie
MARK CLEARVIEW – Magic Act, Toronto
MARK LEWIS – Magic Act, Toronto

QUEBEC
BAO HOANG – Magic Act, Montreal
THE AMAZING TODSKY – Magic Act, Montreal

SASKATCHEWAN
MITCHELL HRYCAN – Magic Act, Saskatoon

ABROAD
NICOLAS RIBS – Magic Act, Lyon, France

 

 

 

 

Toronto: There's magic at the 2023 CNE [Aug 18 - Sep 4]

From the The Ex:

• Double Vision – Twin Magic at the Busker's Corner,
  
• The Magical World of Majinx at Kids' World, and
• The Sentimentalists at Busker's Corner.
  
  
• SuperDogs are at the CNE as well.  Phil Shuchat (SuperDogs co-owner) will be the main emcees for this run.

 

 

 

 

Magic at the 2017 CNE

See Majinx, from The Ex:

In the last century Canada has produced several award winning magicians including Doug Henning, The Amazing Randy, Dia Vernon and even Kreskin.   Master magicians Professor Wick and Beatrix Beckoncall aka, MAJINX, will reintroduce these icons of magic to a new generation of audience while showcasing some of the incredible feats of wonder that made them famous.  Spectacular illusions and thrilling escapes make for an entertaining and educational experience for the whole family.

Now come and watch the wonders of MAJINX as they dazzle your senses with impossible feats of illusion with their new show MAJINX's Tribute to the Magic of Canada!

Read more.

See Double Vision, from The Ex:

Identical twins and magicians, Double Vision will wow and amaze you with their one-of-a-kind magic show! For the past twenty seven years Double Vision has performed across North America with special appearances for the Prime Minister at his official residence in Ottawa, the Magic Castle, in the heart of Hollywood, California and at numerous corporate events.

Packed with comedy, magic, illusions and sleight of hand, Double Vision is sure to delight visitors at Busker's Corner Daily at the CNE. Come on out and become a part of Twinstory!
 
Read more.