magic is about honesty
everything here is true
except for the bits I made up
Next week, I’ll be back for more laughs at the new Jokers Theatre and Comedy Club in Richmond Hill. If you have not been yet, it is a gorgeous space with a full dinner and bar menu. I’ll be joined by Nicholas Wallace and Chris Westfall. Come and laugh with us… or at us… it’s your life.
Jokers Theatre & Comedy Club
Thursday, September 1, 2022 at 8:30 PM
115 York Boulevard, Richmond Hill
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.
Getting a bit caught up. Here are some photos from The Newest Trick In The Book courtesy of David Fulde. This was their Pride week show, which explains the rainbows. Also on this show were Nicholas Wallace, John Roldan (assisted by Danny Proctor in the mask) and Ben Train, hosted by Jonah Babins
Jonah Babins
Ben Train
James Alan & LEO
Nicholas Wallace
John Roldan
Danny Proctor - Anonymous
Jonah Babins
Nicholas Wallace
Nicholas Wallace
Nicholas Wallace
Nicholas Wallace
James Alan
L to R: Jonah Babins, Ben Train, Nicholas Wallace, James Alan, John Roldan
The Newest Trick In The Book is a free weekly magic open mic hosted by the lovely and charming Jonah Babins and put on by The Toronto Magic Company. It’s continuing into the fall with new performers every week and you can reserve tickets to upcoming performance. I’ll be on the week of September 10.
Coming up September 14, we’re having a Magic Tonight revival!
For three years (2013-16) I had the pleasure of hosting a weekly show in downtown Toronto (and occasionally in Mississauga, Oakville and Pickering). It was a wonderful collaborative endeavour where each show featured a different guest and it gave me the ability to work with a wide variety of different performers; from magicians, to mentalists to unusual sideshow performers; from seasoned world travelling professionals to novices finding their footing on stage. While there are currently other opportunities we do sometimes get together to share some magic and mystery for old times’ sake.
This time we’re back, sponsored by the Soul City Social Club at the Social Capital Theatre (Danforth & DVP) for one night with two of my favourite guests from the show; both dear friends and wonderful performers.
Nicholas Wallace
A magician that conjures with the thoughts of his audience, he plays with luck, strange conspiracies and occasionally talking to the dead. Recently featured on America's Got Talent and Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Nick Wallace may seem sweet and innocent, but he is the devil; pure evil wrapped in Mr. Rogers' sweater. Come and see one of Ontario's foremost purveyors of astonishment.
Ben Train
Ben Train is like a magician, but for real... whatever that means. He has performed across Canada, the US and Europe. Locally he is a feature performer at Dave & Busters where he presents his show Weirdo, he is also the host and producer of the acclaimed Art of Magic.
So please come and join us for an amazing night of fun and magic. Tickets are available below.
My friend Nicholas Wallace will be appearing in Toronto in January as part of the Next Stage Theatre Festival with his show Strange and Unusual.
Back when we were hosting Magic Tonight, Nick was one of our most requested guests (certainly the creepiest guest), and earlier this year he received the Allan Slaight Award for Canadian Rising Star in Magic.
Unfortunately, Nick lives rather far away, out in that mysterious void on the other side of Hamilton, so getting a chance to see him perform in Toronto is rare. But he’s here for five nights at the Factory Theatre and there is an early bird discount up until this Friday, December 7. Just use the promo code EARLY BIRD (with the space) at checkout. The show is definitely worth seeing!
Canadian magician, Nicholas Wallace (who appears sweet and innocent but is actually the devil; pure evil wrapped in Mr. Rogers' sweater) appeared on Penn & Teller: Fool Us. Here he tries to take the most wholesome snack, milk and cookies, and turn it into something that is both magic and sinister.
