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A short excerpt from Magic & Martini at SpiritHouse in Downtown Toronto. This is a piece of magic I created based on a trick of Tommy Wonder's several years ago. I first began performing it in 2012 as part of my show, Lies, Damn Lies & Magic Tricks. 

It appeals to me because of how direct it is. A lot of magic is based on distraction and surprise where the climax comes out of left field, but here I get to say what will happen and it happens. 

The trick is called "Elizabeth V" for reasons which would take a while to explain. 

Magic & Martini continues with through the summer with selected dates in Toronto. Readers can use the code olive for a discount on the price of tickets when purchasing online. (We will be back in Oakville and Hillsburgh in the fall.)

Photos from Magic & Martini on Canada Day

Last night, we had a slightly more intimate audience and so we tried the show in a slightly different format. Our guests got to experience real close-up magic. I think the furthest table was less than ten feet from the centre of the action.

I also had the opportunity to get dressed up for Canada Day. I immediately remembered why I don't wear this tie more often. It makes me look like either a bank manager or a republican. (Actually, I originally got it for a series of events I did in my twenties for CIBC.)

The next show on Saturday, July 8 is already sold out, but we do have some additional dates scheduled throughout the summer at SpiritHouse in Downtown Toronto. Readers can use the promotional code olive for a discount on the price of tickets when booking online. 

Enjoy some photos of the event taken by Tyler Sol Williams. 

Mystic Halloween

Last year I performed at the Craftsight "Mystic Halloween" show. They recently shared the video online (eight months does seem to be the usual turnaround for creative unless you're willing to kidnap the videographer's children and hold them ransom.) 

It was a short performance followed by a Q&A:

The full video of the evening is available here. Unfortunately, I was the only one actually performing. The balance of the guests were assorted woo merchants that couldn't really be taken seriously (unless you desperately wanted your horoscope read.)

Photos from Magic & Martini in Oakville

Last night we had a fantastic sold-out performance of Magic & Martini in Oakville at O'Finn's Irish Temper. It was a very hot day, as you can tell, I wasn't even willing to do up my tie:

(Those who wish to complain about my lack of decorum can write a strongly worded letter to the producer at complaints@grandspirits.com) 

Thank you to everyone who attended, we had a wonderful time (with the help of some air conditioning.) Here are some photos from the event by Tyler Sol Williams.

Photos from Magic & Martini in Toronto

Last night, at SpiritHouse in Downtown Toronto, we hosted another sold-out Magic & Martini. Thank you to everyone who attended the show. We had a great deal of fun with a few surprises. Here are a few photos from the evening from Tyler Sol Williams. 

Our next few Toronto shows are already full, but we have dates listed through the end of September. Readers can use the code shaken for a discount on the price of tickets when purchasing online. 

Photos from Magic & Martini in Oakville

Last night, we hosted another sold out Magic & Martini at O'Finn's Irish Temper in Oakville. Thank you to everyone who came out and braved the weather, traffic and construction. We had a wonderful time. Here are a few photos from Tyler Sol Williams. 

Our next performance in Oakville is coming up on Friday, June 16. Readers can use the code shaken for a discount on the price of tickets purchased online.