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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…
Who is Michael...
His interest in entertainment started while he was young and truly blossomed while he was a teenager. He performed anywhere he could, being featured at fairs, parties – even the streets. Michael’s passion developed into a full time profession and his show grew to become bigger, more impressive and play for larger sized audiences. When he was 19 Michael was offered a unique chance to travel nationwide with his show and he became one of the youngest entertainers in Canada to have their own touring production. Flash-forward to today, Michael presents exclusive and thrilling mentalism that capture the imagination and dazzle the mind. Offering unparalleled professionalism, Michael has entertained celebrities like singer/songwriter Carrie Underwood, who after seeing him perform said, “Wow! That was amazing!” and Patrick Chan, World Figure Skating Champion, who said, “You’re good! Like REALLY REALLY good!”.
For all his hard work he was invited to perform on the hit international TV show ‘Penn & Teller: Fool Us’. The show features some of the world’s best magicians! Additionally, he was nominated for a prestigious award, ‘Canadian Entertainer of the Year’ by CSE (Canadian Special Events Assoc.), this is directly due the quality and quantity of shows he presented for corporate events and upscale venues in Canada. Lastly, he was recently named Faces Magazine ‘Entertainer of the Year’.
Michael is 36 years old, married, a father of two and performs full-time averaging over 200 shows annually presenting at corporate events, trade shows, colleges and theatres throughout North America.
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Trusted By The Biggest Corporations!
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.