The Conjuror Returns

David Ben is one of my favourite magicians alive (and I don't just say that because of the stack of incriminating photos he keeps hidden away!) After Christmas, Magicana is bringing his show The Conjuror to Soulpepper. The Conjuror was originally written by David Ben & Patrick Watson in the 90s and continues to evolve and magically reappear periodically. The run was just extended because the first ten shows were nearly sold out. So if you'd like something fun and truly magical to do during the holiday you can check out The Conjuror with the whole family. Tickets are available at www.SoulPepper.ca.

David Ben discussing The Conjuror on Michael Coren's The Arena

This Sunday on Magic Tonight

This Sunday's Magic Tonight features a very special guest and most dear friend; Ben Train. Ben rarely ever performs for the public. He spends most of his time consulting and creating magic for other magicians. He is the co-founder of Five Academy, which produces instructional resources for magicians around the world. He's also given numerous talks for magic societies across Canada, the US and parts of Europe. We're eager to see what super secret stuffs he's been working on! Sunday, December 28 at 7:00 PM. Come early for dinner at 6:00. Tickets are $20 online at www.magictonight.ca.

We're upstairs in the Crimson Lounge at 292 College Street right near Spadina.

This week on Magic Tonight

This Sunday at 7:00, we're thrilled and delighted to be presenting the Canadian premiere of Chris Mayhew's new one-person extravaganza Mayhew Mayhem. Chris has recently performed at the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood and in the vicinity of Broadway but this will be the first time the full gestalt of his new show can be experienced here in Toronto! We are nearly sold out with a few tickets left online. If you'd like to join us, the show is Sunday, December 14, 2014 at 7:00 PM. Join us early for dinner at 6:00. There are discounts for large groups (space permitting). As always, readers of this blog can use the code secrets for a little extra discount on checkout.

Dec 14 Mayhew

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Last week on Magic Tonight

We were treated to a performance from the Barefoot Prophet, Paul Pacific. It's getting colder and on this occasion, we saw Paul perform fully shoed - a rare occurrence indeed! It will come as no surprise to anyone that I was wearing shoes while I performed but no one seemed unduly concerned. If you want to come to one of our upcoming shows, tickets are available online. Readers of this blog can use the code secrets for an additional discount on checkout. Check to see who's performing next at www.magictonight.ca and try and join us for our special CFI Fundraiser on December 21.

Photos by Ivan "The Witch" Bekcic who seems to have a fetish both for slanted images and photos that shoot right up your nose. Young people these days are into the strangest things.

MoMondays

James Alan Mo Mondays

Next Monday, December 15, I'll be appearing at momondays where a group of people put story-telling into a blender. Add a dash of personal growth & transformation, and drop in a load of laughs. Mix in real, live music, and great conversation with some of the nicest people on the planet, then push the ‘high’ setting… and out comes momondays! It's like a variety show bouncing off the walls of personal story-telling! I'll be performing and encouraging people to look at the world in strange and unusual ways.

We're at the Hard Rock Cafe at Dundas Square. Advance tickets are $10.00 online (or $20 at the door). Buy Tickets Online

Also appearing are Ahmed Duranai, Anya Romanova, Carmelia Ray, Brian Campkin and Richard Zinck.

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Rogers Daytime Toronto

Earlier this week, I was on Rogers Daytime Toronto discussing Magic Tonight. I got a chance to share some magic with the host, Val Cole. Magic Tonight happens every week with different special guest performers from across the GTA. Tickets are available online. Watch the video for a special discount code to save on the cost of the show and dinner.

She mentions "duct tape" at the beginning. This is what she's talking about:

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