Michael Bourada, Magician in Ottawa, ON.
Amazing Magician in Ottawa
He will dazzle your group with incredible magic, mind-blowing mentalism and laugh-out-loud comedy. With different shows for different age groups – see how Ottawa Magician, Michael Bourada can make next event a huge success. He has over 250 5-star reviews on Google, AllEvents and Trip Advisor, a following on social media of over 2.5 million people and the only full-time professional serving Ottawa to be featured on ‘Penn & Teller: Fool Us‘, a showcase of the best magicians in the world.
OVER 250 5-STAR REVIEWS!
An Interactive Experience & World Class Magic
Michael is Available For...
Parties & Family Events
Company Events
Schools & Camps
Adult Events
Trusted By The Biggest Corporations!
See Michael In-Action!
Adaptability To Amaze Any Audience
He has performed over 4000 shows, completed 5 national tours, seen in 6 different countries and been featured on major television networks across North America. He performs at over 250 events annually.
Why choose Michael?
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Trust Experience
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Award Winning
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Customizable
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Fully Insured
Blogs from Michael
Why Strolling Magic Elevates Every Event
Strolling magic is one of the most versatile and engaging forms of entertainment you can add to any event. Unlike stage performances that require a captive audience, strolling magic happens organically as the magician moves through the crowd, creating intimate moments of wonder wherever they go. This interactive style is perfect for cocktail hours,…
Ottawa is my home
My magic career began right here in Ottawa, where I first discovered my passion for creating wonder and connection through performance. Growing up in this city gave me the perfect playground to hone my craft—from intimate gatherings at local cafes to community events in the ByWard Market. Even now, after decades of performing, there’s something…
Decades later…
I started performing magic in the late ’90s when I was just 14. Back then, it was magic at Ottawa birthday parties, local fundraisers, and community events—anywhere someone would hand me a mic and a small crowd. I didn’t care about the size of the audience. I just loved performing. There was something about connecting…
Virtual Shows Were Wild
When the pandemic hit in March 2020, everything stopped. Live events vanished overnight, and with them, my entire calendar of magic shows. Like so many in the live entertainment world, I suddenly had no stage, no audience, and no idea what came next. For a few months, I just waited—hoping things would bounce back quickly.…
The Space of Doom
One of the toughest setups for any live performer, especially in a corporate setting, is walking onstage and seeing a wide, empty dance floor between you and the audience. That 20 to 30 feet of space might not seem like much on paper, but in reality, it creates a disconnect that’s hard to bridge. Laughter…
The Social Media Journey
When the world shut down in early 2020, so did my live magic shows. Overnight, the bookings vanished. Like many performers, I was left with uncertainty and a lot of time. That’s when I turned to TikTok—not because I had some master plan, but because I needed a creative outlet. I started posting magic videos…
