#FIRSTLOOK: CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC TOUR BACK IN ONTARIO

The five world-class illusionists that make up mind-bending theatrical production Champions Of Magic will be back on tour in Ontario following sell out shows across the globe, rave reviews and a run in London’s West End. Catch this incredible show, which is perfect for the whole family, at the Flato Markham Theatre from November 30 to December 1, 2022 Centre in the Square in Kitchener from December 2 to 3, 2022 and the Peterborough Memorial Centre on December 9, 2022.

Champions Of Magic – North American Tour from Champions Of Magic on Vimeo.

With more than 50 million online views between them, this cast of top magicians includes international award-winners presenting incredible mind reading, stunning close-up magic and daring large-scale illusions. Their skills have been seen on screen around the world with appearances on The CW’s ‘Penn & Teller: Fool Us’, NBC’s ‘Caught on Camera with Nick Cannon’, ‘The Today Show’ & ‘Access Hollywood Live’.

“You HAVE to check them out! That was tremendous!” – Access Hollywood Live

“That’s incredible… you guys are rock stars” – FOX 8 Cleveland

“I’m amazed… a one-of-a-kind show” – FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth

The Champions Of Magic team perform incredible interactive illusions, an impossible escape from Houdini’s water torture cell, a mind-blowing prediction that has to be seen to be believed, levitation high above the stage and a finale beyond explanation. The show features spectacular magic that can’t be seen anywhere else.

Now’s your chance to see why fans return to see one of the world’s biggest touring illusions shows time and time again. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased here.

CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC – ONTARIO TOUR DATES

November 30, 2022 – Markham, ON – Flato Markham Centre

December 1, 2022 – Markham, ON – Flato Markham Centre

December 2, 2022 – Kitchener, ON – Centre in The Square

December 3, 2022 – Kitchener, ON – Centre in The Square *matinee

December 3, 2022 – Kitchener, ON – Centre in The Square

December 9, 2022 – Peterborough, ON – Peterborough Memorial Centre

#FIRSTLOOK: “CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC” TORONTO

By George Kozera for Mr. Will Wong

CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC opens with a tune by Led Zeppelin blasting as Young & Strange (two British illusionists) enter the stage with a shtick and trick routine that includes corny jokes and perhaps one of them being impaled to death while inside a huge cardboard box that the other shoves large wooden stakes through. Spoiler alert…he comes out of the box unscathed!

Thus begins one of the more entertaining live productions playing exclusively in Toronto at the Bluma Appel Theatre to January 6, 2019. A huge hit in the U.K., CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC feature five Magicians/Illusionists, each with their own strengths.

Kayla Drescher is the master of deft hand illusions with a deck of cards she purchased at Dollarama and a willing audience participant. Fernando Velasco, from Mexico and wearing a pair of pants that Liberace would kill for, is obviously influenced by Houdini and makes his two quite serious turns on stage electrifying with his interpretation of two classic routines. Young & Strange (who have a Laurel and Hardy-meets-Penn and Teller vibe about them) excel at the Vegas-like illusions. These are the guys that wow the most, by either sawing someone in half, or making them disappear. They close the show with a series of transfixing events, which includes a funny homage to Siegfried & Roy, that had the audience cheering for more. The highlight of the show for me was Alex McAleer. This very funny mentalist had me laughing continuously, all the while performing entertaining mind-bending routines.

There was a variety show-type feel to the extravaganza that works quite well. The children in attendance, some of who are made to be part of the show, will vastly enjoy the magic and illusions and the adults, cynics or not, will be wowed.

CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC is a fantastic and entertaining excursion out for the entire family this Holiday season.