Halifax Magic Festival
September 19
The Halifax Magic Festival is a one day event that celebrates the best magic and variety entertainment the East Coast has to offer.
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1:00Â - Family Matinee
Grab the kids and enjoy family friendly fun.Â
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3:00 and 4:30 - Two Full-Length Shows
They stand alone, but can be enjoyed together. Each with their own distinct flavour of 'weird'.Â
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7:30 - The Evening Showcase
A breathtaking blend of close-up magic, cabaret comedy and a full stage show.
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Join us at the Sanctuary Art Center in downtown Dartmouth to see magic live and in person.
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An Evening of Magic
A night like no other. Step into the world of old-time magic and new aged fun. Grab a friend, a partner, a top hat and a monocle (if that's your style) and immerse yourself in the myriad forms of modern magic.Â
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From 7:30 to 9:00 guests are invited to roam the beautiful Sanctuary Art Center and seek out the hidden magic gems secreted around this historic building.
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From the cabaret bar, where you can enjoy snacks, cocktails and table side close-up magic to the hidden hallways and the quiet corners where magicians are poised to share their absolute best. Prepare for private and intimate moments that will tilt how you see reality.
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At 9:00 guests will convene in the stunning Sanctuary main stage for a show that is not to be missed.
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Multiple Penn and Teller Fool Us alums will join some of the busiest and best professional magicians in the Maritimes to top the evening off with a laugh out loud, gasp out loud magic and comedy filled show.
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7:30 PM
Ages 16 and up
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When you purchase a ticket for An Evening of Magic you receive a code granting a 50% discount for tickets to Heart of the Gardens and Bag of Tricks. Offer valid while tickets are avialable for these two shows and must be used in conjunction with a ticket for An Evening of Magic.
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The Family Show
We can't wait to share this playful silly show with you and the kids you love. Not all magic shows are a good fit for kids under 10 but boy howdy this one sure is. Filled with excitement, jokes, juggling, audience participation and truly astounding magic. This is what memories are made of.
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1:00 PM
Ages 5 to 10
Heart of the Gardens
Paul Vienneau is an artist of many talents, in recent years he has turned his creative attention towards magic and the mysteries of the mind. In Heart of the Gardens he uses storytelling, poetry, humour and magic to share how his relationship with the Public Gardens has helped him better understand the human condition.
Minds will be read, deceptions discerned, spines tingled and ducks will fly together.
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3:00 PM
Ages 12 and up
Bag of Tricks
It's actually bags of tricks, Bill Wood has so many tricks one bag isn't enough to hold this show.
As a comedian Bill has appeared at the Just for Laughs Festival and the Edinburgh Fringe, he was part of the legendary sketch group Picnicface and a cast member on CBC's Mr. D.
As a proud member of the Halifax Magic Club he hosts the long running Up-Close Cabaret, a monthly magic and variety show at the Trident Cafe.
Bag of Tricks will leave you laughing, gasping and seeing the world in a more magical light.
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4:30 PM
Ages 12 and up