The Newest Trick In The Book Returns

Wednesday night I’ll be appearing on The Newest Trick In The Book. This is a free event meant to be a safe space for magical experimentation and wizardly risk taking. Each of us will be attempting brand new material. (And if things don’t work out, never to be seen again material.)

You can reserve seats through the link below. Come out and have some fun. Also the bar is open.

We will be at the Royal Comedy Theatre, Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at 8:00 pm. (1051 Bloor Street West in Toronto.) Doors open at 7:45.

One Hundred Magicians in Canada

One hundred Canadian magicians were asked to contribute a five second clip while social distancing at home. Here is the result, assembled by Brent and Sarah Nicholls:

The video includes appearances from friends including Rob Testa, Matt DiSero, David Merry, Harry Zimmerman, David Peck, Nicholas Wallace, Ben Train, Jonah Babins, Shawn Farquhar, Aaron Matthews and Mark Correia.

If you enjoyed the project, we’re encouraging viewers to donate to Food Banks Canada during this difficult time.

Photos from The Show Before The Snow

Last week, I took part in a special year-end show put on by The Toronto Magic Company to celebrate the holidays and the end of another season of their open mic show, The Newest Trick In The Book. Over twelve magicians appeared including Marc Correia, Keith Brown, Jonah Babins, Ben Train, James Harrison, Ryan Brown, Glenn West, Chris Mayhew, Leigh Beadon and Edward Gabreal.

I got a few photos of myself courtesey of David J. Fulde.

(L to R) Mark Correia, James Harrison, James Alan, Glenn West, Jonah Babins, Ben Train, Keith Brown, Edward Gabreal, Chris Mayhew, Ryan Brown, Leigh Beadon

The Newest Trick in the Book

Coming to See-Scape in Toronto, there's a new show organized by Ben Train, The Newest Trick In The Book. In the same way that comedians experiment with new and fresh material at open-mic nights, and plays are refined through workshops, this is an opportunity for magic material in development to be tested in front of a live audience.

In addition to having the privilege of seeing tricks for the first time, guests have the opportunity to offer feedback to help shape the new material. It's an interesting experiment that I'm looking forward to being a part of.

I'll be appearing on the show Tuesday, November 8 and Tuesday, November 15 performing never-before-seen tricks. If you'd like to join us, the entire event is pay-what-you-want. 

The location is 2480 Dundas Street West in Toronto.