I'd like to introduce you to Windsor's newest birthday party entertainer/magician- Southwestern Jack and his Magical Yak!
Amazing magic, trick ropes, tall tales and a yak!
👉To book a visit: https://www.southwesternjack.ca/
On Sunday, May 18th at The Masonic Temple Ballroom, The Windsor Magic Circle and Temple Blooms presented - Hocus Pocus 2025.
This all ages event was one to remember. Guests experienced up close table-side magic and finished with a big stage show with magic and grand illusions.
Featured 7 magicians from the Windsor Magic Circle:
~Wilfred Gardner
~Michel Lejeune
~Jonathon T. Wizard
~Tim Traynor
Click to see some video highlights below:
💜Have a sincere interest in magic? Join a fun group of beginner to professional Magicians here in the Windsor, Ontario area: Windsor Magic Circle
It's happening! We are so excited to bring this theatrical performance to the stage.
Mirror in the Attic - an original Cirque-style experience
⭐One Show Only!
Monday May 12th at 7pm at the Temple Ballroom, 986 Ouellette Avenue, Windsor ON.
✨Join a magical and memorable journey into another realm! On a stormy day a young woman is rummaging through old things in her attic when she is joined by a mysterious guide named Agination. Together they embark on wide adventures, creating a magical experience that forms an unexpected connection.
❤️Mirror in the Attic is a unique theatrical experience which uses dance, mime, magic, juggling, and circus skills to explore complex aspects of the human condition.
It features original music written and recorded by Bill Nuvo and tailored to this one-of-a-kind production.
Tickets $20/each available here or you can purchase tickets at the door.
About the Cast:
Bill is truly Unusually Entertaining as a professional magician and juggler. He has been performing all across Canada for over 30 years at various festivals and corporation functions. Bill’s talents don’t stop there. He is a musician with a love for producing jazz/funk/EDM fusion music, and has taken the stage in many local theatrical productions such as Guys & Dolls, Junie B. Jones, The Price of Freedom and more. Bill’s creative juices are always flowing and loves to collaborate with others to give audiences an unforgettable experience.
Alex is a performing artist of over 10 years specializing in aerial arts and dance. Her passion began in theatre at a young age and developed into a love for the creative process via movement exploration and embodiment. She owns Vertika Studio and the SPACE collective, offering public classes and programs, and runs her own entertainment and wellness services under her name. The last 5 years she has been traveling to expand her abilities and connection to communities across Central America, and has been involved in various social circus projects.
The Price of Freedom is a soul-affirming play written by Carlos Anthony, directed by Arts Collective Theatre, Chris Rabideau in collaboration with the Amherstburg Freedom Museum, celebrating its 50th anniversary. I had the pleasure of attending on the evening of "ACT Gives Back" at the Capitol Theatre.
The story revolves around John Anderson (played by Carlos Anthony), a freedom seeker who is accused of killing a bounty hunter in self-defence. He is put on trial for a gruelling legal battle that challenges not only the complex legal system but the inherent systematic injustices that painfully exist and undoubtedly leave deep wounds.
Highlights for me:
👉First and foremost, Carlos Anthony. You can tell that this portrayal of John Anderson is more than just reading words on a paper to memorize, it’s an opportunity to find his strength within and truly pour his heart out to the audience. This is very impactful throughout the play, especially as he is faced to relive and retell the traumatic moments in court.
👉Fight scene – (Bill Dileva – Diggs/Carlos Anthony- John Anderson). The battle between Anderson and Diggs is intense and is a pivotal moment with the guidance of Fight Coach, Jackson R.R. Balint. Diggs is played wonderfully by Bill Dileva, as he exudes a dominant portrayal on stage of a slave catcher with a cackling laugh that echoes the room to gives chills.
👉The heartfelt moment between mother and son. Shelly Davis plays John’s mother and her uplifting words and unwavering love showed how one’s strength can push us onward despite hardships.
👉Court scene - the battle of logic vs the human condition. Samuel Freeman (Jordan Youseef) as defense lawyer and Mr. Oswald Grant (Robin Swainson) as prosecutor, gave such strong performances presenting their cases.
👉Overseer’s Wife (Cristina Orlando) – an explosive performance that commanded the stage, portraying a rentlessly cruel woman confronting one of her slaves.
👉The music – composed by Ian Smith. There is so much emotional depth felt from the music, particularly during the train station scene that that has a haunting historical presence, especially with the percussion work from Teajai Travis.
👉The statement of “you people” that is referenced in the play highlights the pitiful treatment and belief of unworthiness and undermining human dignity. It invokes feelings of anger and pain. So, whether you are familiar with John Anderson’s journey to freedom and his legal case which was a defining historical moment in Canada, this is a story you want to hear by all of these passionate performers.
It is one that makes you reflect on the past, the present climate we are in, and of course, what may hold for the future.
Freedom is like oxygen. We all deserve to breathe.
