The Ultimate Event Planner’s Checklist: What to Look for When Hiring a Corporate Magician Planning an elite corporate gathering requires meticulous preparation, and selecting your live entertainment is easily one of the most critical decisions on your checklist. When booking a magician for premium Ottawa venues like the Shaw Centre, the historic Fairmont Château Laurier,…
Beyond the Dessert Course: How a Post-Dinner Stage Show Elevates Your Ottawa Event When planning a corporate gala or award night, the period right after dessert is often the make-or-break moment of the evening. Guests have finished their meals, speeches are wrapped up, and energy levels naturally begin to dip. Instead of letting the night…
The Secret Ingredient to Unforgettable Evenings: Why Mingling Magic is Taking Ottawa Events by Storm Planning a corporate event in the National Capital Region comes with a unique set of challenges. Whether you are hosting an executive gala at the Rogers Centre, a tech networking mixer in Kanata, or an end-of-year holiday celebration in the…
Mingling magic is one of the most versatile and engaging forms of entertainment Mingling magic enhances any corporate event in Ottawa, and it’s exactly what Michael Bourada specializes in. Unlike traditional stage shows that require guests to sit and watch, mingling magic happens right in the middle of the action. Michael moves seamlessly through the…
After years of traveling, performing corporate events, theatre shows, and high end private engagements, I have found myself feeling pulled back to where this all started. My roots in magic were built locally, performing for families, kids, and communities, where the reactions were raw, honest, and unforgettable. Somewhere between airports, ballrooms, and large stages, I…
Live magic hits differently when you are right in the middle of it, and that is exactly what my shows are built around. I perform live theatre style magic shows for families as well as shows designed specifically for adults, blending jaw dropping magic, smart humor, and constant audience involvement. These are not sit back…
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…
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.…
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…
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…