Magic & Martini is Moving

Promotional artwork by Kurt Firla

After eighteen months and over sixty sold-out performances at SpiritHouse, we've found a wonderful new home for Magic & Martini in Downtown Toronto. 

SpiritHouse closed its doors earlier this spring. They are now in Toronto's historic Distillery District and have moved from mixing and serving to distilling. You will be able to see their signature concoction "Founders Original" on shelves at the LCBO before long.

SpiritHouse Toronto - Photo by Tyler Sol Williams

But, the show must go on and we've found a new secret spot for the magic to continue: 

The moment I walked in the door, I fell in love. Suite 114 is almost a magic trick unto itself. Even though it's a stone's throw from The Eaton Centre downtown, it's hard to find even if you know where you're going. The only hint you're in the right spot is a small golden silhouette of a martini glass frosted on the door. Tickets will now be available exclusively online as you will need the secret password included with your tickets to even get in. It's still a very intimate show with each performance limited to thirty tickets. 

The menu has some extremely cool stuff, including a number of cocktails named after characters from Monty Python, Star Wars and the Marvel universe. If you're clever enough to answer one of their riddles, you can even gain access to their secret menu. 

We are not taking the summer off but do have a limited schedule through July and August. Tickets are now available at www.magicandmartini.ca/#toronto. Readers can use the secret code olive for a discount on tickets ordered online. 

Photo by Ivan Bekcic

 

Magic at the Lockhart in June

I'll be performing twice in downtown Toronto in June at The Lockhart. These strictly informal thing and completely free to attend.  You can just turn up for drinks and a bite to eat and ask to see some magic. No dress code, although if you were inclined to wear your most Harry-Potter-y outfit, that would be cool. And space is extremely limited so guests are encouraged to arrive early.

The Lockhart
1479 Dundas Street West
(Dundas & Dufferin, Toronto)

Tuesday, June 5 & Tuesday June 19
7:00 - 9:00 PM

 

Privacy Policy

We've updated our privacy policy. (Internet rejoice!)

That's not actually true. But if you're reading this far you've proven that you are insatiably curious with a sharp attention to detail and that deserves to be rewarded. So, with that in mind, we would like to offer you two free tickets to an upcoming performance of Magic & Martini. The show has been sold out for the past several months. We've just posted the dates for June and think you, delightfully clever as you are, should have the first crack at them. To claim your tickets, click the "Read More" button below before Sunday, June 3, 2018, choose the date you want and use the secret code privacy to gain access. 

This is something you deserve for actually bothering to read this. So don't tell anyone else about it. We can't wait to see you at the show!

If you're actually concerned about privacy, don't be. Magicians keep secrets for a living. James actually spends most of his show with duct tape on his face and doesn't know what's going on half the time anyway. So rest assured your secrets (which pretty much amount to your email address, and the names of any playing cards you may have picked during the show) are safe with us.

Photos from Magic & Martini in Toronto

Thank you to everyone who attended our inaugural performance of Magic & Martini at Suite 114 in Toronto. We had a wonderful time and are well on the way to getting the show settled into its new home. 

Our next show is already sold out, but we have tickets available for May 26 with new dates coming soon. Readers can use the secret code olive for a discount on the price of tickets when booking online. 

Here are some photos from the show courtesy of Waled Hassanzay.

Magic Night at the Lockhart

Next Tuesday, May 15, I'll be performing at Toronto's magic themed bar, The Lockhart. 

It's a strictly informal thing and completely free to attend. . You can just turn up for drinks and a bite to eat and ask to see some magic. No dress code, although if you were inclined to wear your most Harry-Potter-y outfit, that would be cool. 

The Lockhart
1479 Dundas Street West
(Dundas & Dufferin, Toronto)
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
7:00 - 9:00 PM

 

Photos from the Newest Trick in the Book

Tuesday night I was on The Newest Trick in the Book, a weekly open mic magic show put on by the Toronto Magic Company and hosted by the adorably wacky* Jonah Babins. Here are some photos from the event courtesy of TMC.

Newest Trick is a weekly show and all are welcome

Chris Mayhew

with Phil Bowser and the Legendary Mentalist Spidey

Dan Lawson (St. Catharines)

Sawyer Bullock

Ben Train

*Jonah would prefer I use the term "wackadoo" but I can't bring myself to do it.