Take Two #19: Jean Valton
March 05, 2017Meet Jean Valton, an early star of “manipulative” magic and a talent who took the international magic competition scene by storm in the 1940s.
Two weeks left
March 02, 2017Nominations for this year's Allan Slaight Awards close on March 15, 2017. Nominate a worthy individual in one of five categories today.
Giobbi, Times Two
March 01, 2017Detailed reviews by Jamy Ian Swiss of not one but two recent titles by Roberto Giobbi: Stand-Up Card Magic and Hidden Agenda.
Bringing magic to the community
February 28, 2017Our Senior Sorcery program continues to run in the GTA with special performances around Valentine's Day and Family Day.
Take Two #18: On the Passing of Two Masters
February 26, 2017On Friday, February 24, I lost not one, but two friends, colleagues, and artistic influences. In this week's Take Two I offer commentary and condolence.
Take Two #17: Paul Gertner
February 18, 2017This week's Take Two focuses on a creative, celebrated and highly-focused performer, Paul Gertner.
Take Two #16: Lukas Lee and Yu Ho Jin
February 10, 2017In this week’s Take Two, Jamy Ian Swiss zeros in on manipulative magic and explores the beauty and grace of this potentially abstract branch of magic.
Bored Magician 2.08.2017
February 08, 2017Houdini Posters, Magical Goldfish and the Magic Cafe Book of the Year.
Take Two #15: Garrett Thomas
February 03, 2017Meet Garrett Thomas, a charming and innovative magician who pleasantly surprised reviewer, Jamy Ian Swiss, a couple of times. Read this week's Take Two and find out why.