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Magic Tonight in Snapd Magazine

Photos from our show on June 28 appeared in Snap'd Magazine. I'm also told they appear in the print issue. This was our Pride weekend show, which did get a tad unusual, I must say. Their photographer, Drew Williamson, came by early so they completely missed me getting covered in sparkles and glitter (I'm told by a reliable source that those are separate things, but really, who knows?).  You can see Lukas Stark and I wearing non-matching bow-ties. For reasons that I'm unclear on, Snap'd prefers not to publish any photos of the actual event taking place, just photos of people at the event. If you want to see actual photos form the show, there are some here.

Magic Tonight continues through the summer at the Crimson Lounge 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.

This week on Magic Tonight

Making his triumphant spectacular and purple-shoed return to Magic Tonight, the winner of Toronto's Best Magician Contest (2015), the ever spiffy Phil Pivnick. He'll be performing with me this Sunday at the Crimson Lounge in Toronto. We're continuing weekly through the summer every Sunday night. Readers of this blog can use the code reality for a discount on the price of tickets and dinner when purchasing online.

July 26 Phil Pivnick
July 26 Phil Pivnick

Glimpse into Magic Tonight

This week we're off doing a super secret something or other so there will be no show at the Franklin House. So if you have a few minutes to spend, enjoy a highlight from one of our previous shows. The main feature is a sequence with an egg based primarily on the work of Max Malini, which was later expanded on by two American magicians; Charlie Miller and Johnny Thompson. The second piece is a bit of a surprise based on the work of Spanish master magician Juan Tamariz. It's something I've never done on film before. So enjoy a little piece of Magic Tonight. Tickets for our upcoming performances are available online. Readers of this blog can use the code reality for a discount on the price of tickets and dinner.

Care About Us - Documentary

A few weeks ago, I performed at a fundraiser for Care About Us, full length documentary about homelessness around the world. I did magic alongside several musical acts, and a pair of martial artists. The production, conceived by Dan Balcaban, is supported entirely through crowd funding. It has already completed filming in twelve cities around the world and is currently raising money to complete its post production. You can take a look at highlights from the fundraising party below or contribute on their Indiegogo Page.

Photos by Duy Nguyen

Early Bird Tickets for The Uncertainty Project

Special discounted early bird tickets for The Uncertainty Project are available for the next twenty four hours. After Victoria Day, prices go up $10 so purchase your tickets now. I am absolutely thrilled to announce the dates for my new one-man show, The Uncertainty Project, which will be premiering next month at the Wychwood Theatre in Toronto (map). Tickets are $30 at the door, $24 online, with discounts available for larger groups.

If you had the opportunity to attend my last show, Lies, Damn Lies & Magic Tricks, this is an entirely new production which approaches magic from a very different direction.

We will be performing for four nights in June. (I say we because I will be joined by a special guest artist, about whom more will be revealed in time. For now, savour the uncertainty.) I invite you to learn more about the show by exploring our website: www.uncertaintyproject.com (www.theuncertaintyproject.com also works). You can learn more about the creation of the website here.

And help us to spread the word; it's going to be an unforgettable experience!

James Alan Uncertainty Project Poster