James Alan is a close-up magic and corporate events and parlour magic artist based in Toronto. Toronto-based magician and sleight-of-hand artist James Alan makes the case that magic really is for grownups, with interactive performances that have been described as "thought provoking, astonishing, funny and thoroughly entertaining.".
James Alan is a close-up magician based in Toronto, ON, known for card magic and visual sleight of hand.
Toronto-based magician and sleight-of-hand artist James Alan makes the case that magic really is for grownups, with interactive performances that have been described as "thought provoking, astonishing, funny and thoroughly entertaining." He has been featured in the Toronto Star and on CP24, and trusted by Scotiabank, IBM and Google.
His solo shows Lies, Damn Lies & Magic Tricks and The Uncertainty Project played the Summerworks Performance Festival, the Hamilton Fringe Festival and the Wychwood Theatre, and Mysteries and Lies reached the 2026 Toronto Fringe Festival. He hosted the long-running weekly series Magic Tonight and starred in Magic & Martini, together seven years of continuous weekly magic in Toronto, and created The Choice, a close-up experience featured regularly at À Toi. Mingling close-up magic for receptions or a seated show, his work suits corporate events, weddings and private parties across Canada.
Sleight of hand at intimate distance — cards, coins, and sleight of hand.
Tailored entertainment for corporate events, conferences, and celebrations.
Intimate salon theatre and storytelling for small gatherings.
Interactive magic produced for digital broadcasts and remote events.
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