This Week on Magic Tonight

This Sunday's special guest on Magic Tonight is a blast from the past. I've never actually performed with Michael Ross before but when I was but a wee lad, I saw him on Mr. Dressup and Sesame Street. Like me, he focuses on classical conjuring and has a lot of material which you almost never see performed live these days. So come join us for dinner and a wonderful evening of magic and fun at the Crimson Lounge downtown on Sunday night.

November 22 Michael Ross

Magic Tonight runs weekly on Sunday nights in Downtown Toronto. Readers of this blog can use the code reality for a discount on the price of tickets and dinner when purchasing online.

The 2015 Len Cooper Memorial Award

Every year the Browser's Den of Magic in Toronto gives out an award commemorating the shop's founder, Len Cooper. The award is given to a promising young magician and includes a complete set of the Tarbell Course in Magic. This eight-volume set is one of the most expansive magic references sources in English. I've won the award, as have a number of my friends in magic in the city. This year's award was presented at the shop's 40th Anniversary Party to Abdurrahman Ahmed who is also the Director of Covert Mischief on Magic Tonight. So to not only congratulate him on receiving the award but also to encourage him to lock himself indoors and study his treasure trove of magic reference materials, here is a collection of photos, some of which will make him embarrassed to show his face in public.

Last night on Magic Tonight

We're continuing to work our wonders every Sunday night at the Crimson Lounge. My special guest, Phil Pivnick, winner of the "Toronto's Best Magician" Contest (held every year in Markham because magicians are weird), was in fine form with some comedy magic and classical sleight of hand. Take a look at some of the fun we got up to. Magic Tonight continues every Sunday night in Downtown Toronto. Readers of this blog can use the code reality for a discount on the price of tickets and dinner when purchasing online.

Tony Stacy Centre - A Night To Remember

Last week, I had the opportunity to perform for a special fundraising gala for the Tony Stacy Centre for Veterans. Photos by Stephanie Lake Photography.

This week on Magic Tonight

We're back at the Crimson Lounge in Toronto this Sunday night for James Alan's Magic Tonight. I'll be joined by the incredibly suave, charming and prestigious Phil Pivnick. Phil has been on the show many times and earlier this year, he won the "Toronto's Best Magician Contest" put on by A1 Chinese Radio. Tickets for the show are available on our site. Readers of this blog can use the code reality for a discount on the price of tickets and dinner when purchasing online.

November 15 Phil Pivnick

The Rocky Horror The Morning After

Last night, a group of comics, magicians and variety entertainers came together to support and pay tribute to Glenn Ottaway. Performers who donated their time included Mike Carbone, Jeff & Tessa Evason, Richard Forget, Glen Foster, Mini Holmes, David Peck and Brian Roberts. The evening was hosted by Mike Bullard and organized by Sir Matt of DiSero. You can check out Glenda Forham's review of the event. This is how it all ended:

She also managed to snag a few goofy photos of me:

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If you would still like to chip in, you can make a donation at www.TheRockyHorror.com.