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02 February 2024

A peek behind the curtain with Murray SawChuck

We first saw Murray SawChuck in 2001 when he performed at the inaugural CAMaraderie convention.  To say he's been busy since then is an understatement.  

You may be aware that Murray:

  • is a headliner at Laugh Factory in Las Vegas
  • has appeared on and is a regular in many television shows (including Blind Date, Pawn Stars, and Masters of Illusion), 
  • has a comedy special, Itz Gone, Live from Las Vegas streaming on Tubi, 
  • has published the children's book At Nighttime, We’re All the Same Size available at Amazon, and
  • is on this week's episode of What's Going On? on The Magicians' Podcast Network talking about his move into exposure videos (this sure to be controversial episode requires a paid subscription and is available through Apple Podcasts or Spotify).
     


We're delighted to interview Murray ahead of his Brampton show at The Rose Theatre (tickets at Brampton.ca)!


A peek behind the curtain with Murray SawChuck


 
Who inspires you magically? 

Ironically not any magicians. I look at other entertainer that are MAGIC on stage but no neccasaryly perform magic. I look up to the Justin Timberlakes, Dolly Partons, Bruno Mars on how they walk on stage and how they leave their audiences in awe with selling their personalities. There are many great magicians tecnnically but not when they walk on stage. The magicians I looked up growing up and still do are Cardini, Tommy Cooper, Ballentine and Mr. Electric. Real personalities, brands and images.
 



Who inspires you that is not a magician? 

Dolly Parton, Bruno Mars, Jim Carrey, Justin Timberlake, William H. Macy, Lucy Ball, Liberace.

 


Murray SawChuck

 
 
 
 
Did you ever get discouraged and think about quitting magic?

Yes many times. Show business is not for the weak at heart. You will see mostly NOs but when the YESs come they are wonderful and they keep you going until the next YES between all the NOs! When you have a contract or job you are excited but while you are on that contact or job you have to be looking for the next gig or job or contract. It's like playing pool... when you are aiming to shoot the white ball to knock the other ball in the pocket you are working on where the white ball needs to  land after the shot so you have another good shot. Showbiz is just like that always looking at your next shot if you want to keep working in the business!. 
 

 
 
You studied music and you were a professional dancer.  You also earned a degree in Radio and Television, and Broadcasting with a minor in business.  How did these experiences impact both your magic business and your stage show? 

Well all of the above vocations are in show business, so each one taught me something that helped the other. I played music so I understand how music can change a mood or feeling when being presented on stage which makes a trick much more effective. Dancing I trained ballet for 11 years and that taught me how to walk on stage and present myself. Radio and Television Broadcasting taught me how to write copy for ads and press releases for publication as well as speak with a purpose. Having all these skills makes you a better personality and headliner.  
 


 
Do you have any tour or pre-show rituals?

I really don't... I am super relaxed before I go on stage. Once we fly in and upload out equipment and show props and set the stage that is the most nerve racking making sure nothing has broken during travel and setting it up right for the show. Usually I like to have a coffee before I walk on stage, send a few texts to my wife Dani and that's about it.. 



Murray SawChuck


 

 


What do you most look forward to, when you come back to Canada?
 
 I look forward to being back in my home country and  all the greenery and landscapes. In Las Vegas it's the desert... lots of sand and dry hills to look at! I can't wait to bring my show to Brampton!

You're a headliner at the Laugh Factory in Las Vegas, you've appeared on multiple television shows (including Blind Date, Pawn Stars, and Masters of Illusion), you have a  comedy special (Itz Gone, Live from Las Vegas) on TUBI, and you've written a children's book (At Nighttime, We’re All the Same Size).  Is it time to sit back and take it easy, or do you have other big projects in the works? 

I don't sit back very well and I am always five years behind where I'd like to be, so when people see things that I am doing or have done, they usually have been in the making quite a while. I would love my own sitcom or TV show where I could play a regular. I am a regular on Pawn Stars for the last 21 seasons and on CW's Masters Of Illusion for the last 10 years. I have my 2nd comedy special coming out the year we filmed last year and we are getting ready to film more Pawn Stars in February. So, YES I am always working on other projects and ideas. Keeps me young, motivated and focused. I just started this year my keynote talk called 'Find Your Magic' helping people figure out why they should be interested in going to work and staying interested. www.themagicalspeaker.com


 

Is there anything else you’d like to share with the readers of Canada’s Magic?

For anyone trying to make it in show business or magic, don't stop... you will fail, you will succeed but just remember everything is a new day and another shot at making your dream happen. Listen to yourself, your heart and your passion and stay focused. The more popular you get or famous the more people you find will love you as well as hate you... It's a double edge sword. Don't let people effect you as it's your life and your living it, not them.

 
 
Thank you Murray, for making the time to answer our questions!  Hopefully we'll get to see more Canadian dates on your schedule in the near future.

Learn more about Murray at his website MurrayMagic.com and follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

 

Catch Murray at The Rose Theatre in Brampton on March 2nd (tickets at Brampton.ca)! 

 

From the January 10th Facebook post by Brampton On Stage:

Direct from Pawn Stars and CW’s Masters Of Illusion, MURRAY THE MAGICIAN is bringing Vegas to YOU with magic that will blow your mind, performed live and up close at The Rose on March 2!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


21 January 2024

Brampton: Murray Sawchuck [Mar 2]

Tickets at Brampton.ca

 

From the January 10th Facebook post by Brampton On Stage:

Direct from Pawn Stars and CW’s Masters Of Illusion, MURRAY THE MAGICIAN is bringing Vegas to YOU with magic that will blow your mind, performed live and up close at The Rose on March 2!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21 July 2023

Toronto and Brampton: Matt DiSero [Jul 29 (with Ken Margoe) and Oct 27]

Updated September 26th to add:

 

 

From the July 16th Facebook post by Matt DiSero:

Hey Toronto ! Club 52 brings  Ken Margoe and I to this very cool little venue in the west end July 29th. Love me some small intimate venue where we can do things we couldn’t on a big stage. We’d love to see ya there !

Tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/club-52-presents-matt-disero-ken-margoe-tickets-678772285177

 

 

From the July 17th Facebook post by Matt DiSero

BRAMPTON!! I'll be comin' home to perform at the Rose Theatre Oct 27. Brampton's my hometown, as noted in this video, a teaser of sorts, we have abundant drugs and all. I'll share details soon, but mark your calendars, it'll be on the Rose site shortly.

 

 

08 November 2019

Ontario: Outerbridge Clockwork Mysteries

From Ted Outerbridge:
  • November 30, 2019     Rose Theatre, Brampton, ON
  • December 31, 2019     Oakville Centre, Oakville, ON
  • January 10, 2020         Imperial Theatre, Sarnia, ON
Read more and buy tickets.





23 September 2019

Brampton: Outerbridge Clockwork Mysteries

November 30th, the Outerbridges will be in Brampton at The Rose Theatre.


From Marion Outerbridge's Facebook page:

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23 August 2019

Brampton: Barry Carter and Matt DiSero

Saturday October 19th, "A Night of Comedy for Peel Shrine Club" featuring Barry Carter and Matt DiSero.

Visit the Brampton Masonic Centre for details.



From Matt DiSero's Facebook page:




04 May 2019

Smith Falls: Outerbridge Clockwork Mysteries

I had the pleasure of seeing Ted and Marion in a cozy theatre in Milton a few of years back.  You can read about my experience at "Random thoughts on 'Outerbridge Clockwork Mysteries.'" (They were fabulous at this year's Browser's Bash too!)

After settling into Smith Falls, Ted and Marion will be performing this summer with weekly shows in their hometown at The Station Theatre.

Peformance dates include:
  • Saturday June 29
  • Saturday July 6
  • Saturday July 13
  • Saturday July 20
  • Saturday July 27
  • Saturday August 3
  • Saturday August 24 and
  • Saturday August 31

Please check The Station Theatre for details.


Additional tour dates include:
  • November 30 at the Rose Theatre in Brampton
  • December 31 at the Oakville Centre
  • January 10, 2020 at the Sarnia Imperial Theatre






14 October 2017

Outerbridge Magic Fall 2017 tour dates

If you can catch Ted and Marion Outerbridge on their upcoming tour, I highly recommend it!

From Ted Outerbridge:
  • October 14, 2017:  Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils (Showcase), Regina, SK
  • October 15, 2017:  Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils (Showcase), Regina, SK
  • October 27, 2017:  Gracie Theatre, Bangor, ME
  • November 18, 2017:  (Holiday Magic Show), St. Catharines, ON
  • November 20, 2017:  Capital Theatre (Holiday Magic Show), Windsor, ON
  • November 21, 2017:  Kiwanis Theatre (Holiday Magic Show), Chatham, ON
  • November 22, 2017:  Library Theatre Holiday Magic Show), Sarnia, ON
  • November 24, 2017:  Forest City Church Theatre (Holiday Magic Show), London, ON
  • November 28, 2017:  (Holiday Magic Show), Belleville, ON
  • November 30, 2017:  Rose Theatre (Holiday Magic Show), Brampton, ON
  • December 1, 2017:  Sanderson Centre (Holiday Magic Show), Brantford, ON
  • December 2, 2017:  Humanities Theatre (Holiday Magicc Show), Waterloo, ON
  • December 7, 2017:  Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre, Camrose, AB
  • December 8, 2017:  Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre, Medicine Hat, AB
  • March 14, 2018:  First Ontario Arts Centre Milton, Milton, ON









19 July 2016

Brampton: Matt Disero

July 23

From Dave Sokowlowski's Facebook page:
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Hey, go check out my good friend Matt Disero performing in Brampton.
Posted by Dave Sokolowski on Friday, 15 July 2016


19 June 2015

Darcy Oake's Canadian tour

From the CBC:
Darcy Oake, a Winnipeg illusionist who shot to fame overseas last year, will visit his hometown as part of a Canadian tour later this year.

The 27-year-old son of Hockey Night in Canada broadcaster Scott Oake wowed judges and audiences on Britain's Got Talent in the spring of 2014, despite coming in fifth place.

Since the show aired, Darcy Oake has performed around the world, starred in a television special in the United Kingdom and released a book about classic illusions.

Oake's Winnipeg show will be the last stop on the Canadian leg of his Edge of Reality world tour. The Canadian dates are:

Oct. 31: Halifax — Casino Nova Scotia.
Nov. 2: Fredericton — The Playhouse.
Nov. 4: Charlottetown — Confederation Centre of the Arts.
Nov. 7: Montreal — Corona Theatre.
Nov. 10: Ottawa — Centrepointe Theatre.
Nov. 12: Belleville, Ont. — Empire Theatre.
Nov. 13: Kitchener, Ont. — Centre in the Square.
Nov. 14: Toronto — Sony Centre for the Performing Arts.
Nov. 17: Brampton, Ont. — Rose Theatre.
Nov. 18: London, Ont. — Centennial Hall.
Nov. 20: Thunder Bay, Ont. — Thunder Bay Community Auditorium.
Nov. 26: Calgary — Arts Commons (Jack Singer Concert Hall).
Nov. 27: Vancouver — Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
Nov. 29: Banff, Alta. — The Banff Centre (Eric Harvie Theatre).
Dec. 1: Medicine Hat, Alta. — Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre.
Dec. 3: Regina — Casino Regina (Show Lounge).
Dec. 4: Winnipeg — MTS Centre.

Read more.

11 January 2014

27 October 2012

Brampton: Magic With the Sleight-est Hint of Cheese

From zvents:
Today.

Gord Cadabra is bringing his hit comedy/magic show Magic With the Sleight-est Hint of Cheese to Brampton's Cyril Clark theatre for one night only!

Read more.