Last week on Magic Tonight

Very strange weather this week with a mix of hot hot hot and wet wet wet. All of which just serves to remind of of why I call myself an indoor magician. But we had a wonderful time with our audiences on Magic Tonight with special guests Phil Pivnick, Ben Train and Chris Mayhew. If you haven't seen our show, take a look at some of the fun you missed! And if you recognize yourself or your friends, in any of the photos, feel free to share them.

Magic Tonight is performed weekly in Mississauga and Toronto. Readers of this blog can use the code reality for a discount on the price of tickets and dinner when purchasing online.

New Professional Site

This has become the month of website updates. First we launched www.MagicTonight.ca, then did a major overhaul at www.Abracadabaret.com. Now, my professional site — the one I use for my private and corporate magic — has a fresh new look as well. So take a look over at www.JamesAlan.ca (proudly Canadian). It's still new so if you spot any issues, please let me know.

SOULO Theatre Festival Gallery

I wear many hats.* *That's a metaphor. I never wear real hats, they mess up my hair

One such hat is as the general manager for the SOULO Theatre Festival which presents a weekend of exceptional one-person shows and a series of seminars and panel discussions teaching actors how to present their own material. From behind the scenes it's an exhausting four days, but also a very uplifting, inspiring and entertaining four days.

Take a look at what we got up to down at the Red Sandcastle Theatre in Toronto.

Last week on Magic Tonight

So my friend and colleague in magic, Chris Mayhew, was supposed to host while I was off organizing the Soulo Theatre Festival. When I asked how the show went, I was sent this photo. Apparently I need to have a little talk with Mr. Mayhew. Magic Tonight is performed weekly in Mississauga & Toronto. Readers of this blog can use the code reality for a discount on the price of tickets and dinner when purchasing online.

This week on Magic Tonight

Joining me on the show this week, some delightful special guests: Phil Pivnick (Tuesday @ The Crimson Lounge, Toronto) was recently awarded the title of "Toronto's Best Magician".

The quintessentially adorable Ben Train (Thursday @ The Franklin House, Mississauga) is an extremely talented sleight of hand performer and also most funny and charming.

Chris Mayhew (Sunday @ The Crimson Lounge, Toronto) has created a style of comedy-magic unlike any other. It defies description! (Although you can get hints from the photos below.) Witness the duct tape ball of destiny in person!

Magic Tonight is performed weekly in Mississauga & Toronto. Readers of this blog can use the code reality for a discount on the price of tickets and dinner when buying online.

May 26 Phil Pivnick

May 28 Ben Train

May 31 Chris Mayhew

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The New Abracadabaret.com

The website for Abracadabaret just got a major facelift. It's now much easier to navigate, particularly if you're visiting on your phone. Go take a look at www.Abracadabaret.com!