HARRY ANDERSON (USA)

This stage hosts great escape artists and mentalists throughout the festival.

            

James will amuse and amaze you with his latest collection of impossible escapes.  From the days of the Great Houdini, audiences have been fascinated by death defying escapes. On occasion they have witnessed tragedy as the performer failed to achieve his objective on time. Come and see for yourself if the amazing James Johnson will find his way out of some of the worlds most challenging restraints.  Truly a “do or die situation!”

JAMES BISS (HAMILTON ) 

August 22, 23 and 24 (5:45 pm, 8:30 pm)

His style of magic is in the realm of "psychic entertainment" And in his show he encourages guests to “share  thoughts” with one another, rather than merely to demonstrate HIS own apparent abilities.  Its interactive fun and mind-blowing at the same time... Come and discover your own "Extra-Sensory Possibilities". 

  

  

  

  

 

 

 

   

THE SCOTIABANK

  

COMMUNITY STAGE

This stage hosts comedy magic madness throughout the festival.  

 

 

 

DICK JOINER  ( TORONTO )

August 22, 23 and 24 (2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm)

An entertainer with an outrageous sense of humor, Dick has appeared on numerous television shows and commercials, in major international clubs, and in many corporate events around the world. Dick performs his variety act incorporating M.C., comedy, illusion and tons of audience participation, while keeping everyone in stitches. With his infectious laugh, Dick will conjure up a mixture of fast paced “Magic and Mayhem” with lots of comic audience interaction. . .get ready to participate! 

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

THE PIZZA PIZZA STAGE

  

This stage hosts off-beat, creepy, on the edge magic throughout the festival. 

JEFF HILL    (TORONTO)  

Jeff Hill comes to the Capital Magic Festival for the first time with a show rich in decibels, flames, sleight of hand and a very high level of cool! This high energy family performance has logged a lot of air miles across Canada and around the world. Jeff brings showmanship and total entertainment in the tradition of your favorite classic rock and roll concerts - lots of music, fire, magic and wicked, back twisting escapes! JEFF HILL – Magic that rocks!

  

  

  

 

 

 

 

  

  

KNOTTY BITS    ( MICHIGAN )

  

August 22, 23 and 24 (4 pm, 7pm, 9pm)

  

 

  

 

  

THE RONA PURE COUNTRY

  

PAVILION 

  

  

This stage hosts charming family magic where animals star throughout the festival. 

  

 

  

MARIO CHOINIÈRE    (MONTREAL)

August 15, 16 and 17 (2 pm, 5 pm)

MICHAEL BOURADA  (OTTAWA)

Born and raised in Ottawa, Michael presents a modern, new age style of magic. He has amazed audiences all over Eastern Canada and has become one of magic's brightest rising stars. His exciting dove act, unique illusions and modern style are definitely capturing attention as his show is featured at countless events each year.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

 

 

  

  THE FAMILY LAND STAGE

  

   Presented by Ottawa Public Health

  

This stage hosts charming family magic amongst the rides.  

  

 

 

Steve Mayers       ( TORONTO)

Children will love Steve’s magic. Originally from South Africa Steve’s genuine enthusiasm is the magic that puts a smile on all the faces.
This children’s entertainer will delight both young and young at heart.

 

  

 

 

 

 

THE CLOSE-UP MAGIC STAGE

Presented by

Chris Topp Photography

  

Enjoy seeing how it might be done as a television camera points straight down at the magician’s hands. You get to see the tricks on a large format television.

  

  

  

  

ERIC LECLERC (OTTAWA)

  

August 15, 16 and 17 (2 pm, 4 pm)

 & August 22, 23 and 24 (2 pm, 6 pm, 8 pm Aug 23)

  

An Ottawa native, Eric has been perfecting his skills for 18 years. His magical exploits have delivered him around the world where he has delighted people of all ages. Eric will be flashing the fastest hands in Canada at the Capital Magic Festival’s CLOSE-UP MAGIC THEATRE 2 times daily. Come and find out why is Eric is the only Canadian magician crowned 2 time champion by the Canadian Association of Magicians.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Patrick Nicol

August 22, 23, and 24.(4 pm, 6 pm(Aug 22,24), 8 pm(Aug 23))