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I was recently honoured to be invited to write the cover story for the February issue of Vanish Magazine.

It’s a profile of two Toronto based performers and friends The Sentimentalists. They began performing together in 2015. I actually have photos from one of their earliest performances on my old show Magic Tonight which ran from 2013-2016 in Toronto. The pair is made up of Steffi Kay and Mysterion the Mindreader.

ca. 2016 - Photo by Ahmed Alexander

Recently they’ve been taking the world by storm with appearances on Penn & Teller: Fool Us and America’s Got Talent and at the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood. The article talks about how they met and began performing together and how they became a magical odd couple.

Vanish Magazine is a free electronic publication with tens of thousands of subscribers. The full issue is available online, with the article beginning on page 8.

Derren Brown: Magic and the Meaning of Life

Derren Brown is probably the most celebrated mind-reader alive today. He has had multiple touring theatre shows and TV specials in the UK and a recent run off Broadway. He spends a great deal of time thinking about how people think which has offered him some insights into how the mind works. That insight can be used to amaze, but also be applied to our everyday psychology.

Magic & Martini - Now at the Storm Crow Manor

When I began performing Magic & Martini in 2016, I thought it would run for a few months. Now, over three years later, we have had over 175 sold out performances at venues in Toronto, Oakville, Mississauga and Grand Valley. I’m now thrilled to announce the start of our fourth season at Toronto’s famous Storm Crow Manor.

Storm Crow Manor - 580 Church St., Toronto

Inside this meticulously decorated sci-fi and fantasy themed bar, we have an intimate space - The Black Lodge Room - which is perfect for magic. To go with the show, there is a menu full of food & drinks inspired by Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Star Trek, Star Wars, Dungeons & Dragons and more! There is even a chance to put yourselves in the hands of fate and let a roll of the dice decide what cocktail you receive or what toppings your burger will feature.

The show is always dark in December (Holiday party season!) but we have two chances to see the show before the end of 2019:

Sunday, November 3
Sunday, November 17

Readers can use the secret code olive to save on ticket purchased online. A reminder that attendance is strictly 19+ with dress code. Food & drinks are available for purchase separately.

 

Photos from Dine for Dignity Fundraiser Gala

Last night I was performing as part of ESS Support Services’ Dine for Dignity Gala. I got to appear alongside singer Michael Vanhevel and former Blue Jays Radio Broadcaster Jerry Howarth. Thank you to everyone who attended to help make the evening such a success. We were able to raise money for a great cause and there was definitely magic in the air.

James Alan, Alison Coke (CEO), Jerry Howarth

The Art of Magic

This week I will be appearing on The Art of Magic, a special magic variety night put on by the Toronto Magic Company. We take over the Super Wonder Gallery (College & Bathurst) and have a blast, bringing together diverse magical talents.

From the TMC:

“The Art of Magic is more than just a show. It’s an entire evening filled with beautiful art and mind blowing illusions that’s taking Toronto by storm!

The fun begins at 730pm inside the Super Wonder Gallery. Enjoy delicious drinks and paintings from some of Toronto’s best local artists while close up magicians dazzle you with sleight of hand.

Then at 8pm SHARP the show begins, and for the next hour and a half you’ll witness professional magicians from around the world performing magic so incredible that you’ll be gasping in disbelief!

In order to ensure every seat in the house is a good one, only 65 tickets are available for this intimate theatre experience. Make sure you order yours before they disappear forever!”

Due to increased demand we are repeating the same show for two nights, Wednesday and Thursday, at 8:00 PM. I’ve been informed that there are a handful of tickets left.

Also appearing are Ryan Brown, an award winning sleight of hand manipulator, and Michael Craig Francis, a multiple Guinness World Record holder.

Ryan Brown

Michael Craig Francis

 

Photos from Magic at the Marienbad

Last week, I appeared in London at the Marienbad Restaurant in a special monthly show. Also on the show was the great Canadian comic, Glenn Ottaway (now retired, but who occasionally pokes his head out to have some fun and make people laugh.)

Thanks to everyone who attended. Here are some photos of the event courtesy of the Amazing Corbin.