GO CANADA!

WOW! Has this last two weeks been awesome or what!

What a way to finish too, Gold medal in hockey on Canadian soil! It just does not get any better than that. I am sure you will join me in congratulating all of our Canadian athletes and all of the people involved in this winter games that made these the best games on the planet!

You know I moved to Vancouver from the UK 12 years ago and I have never felt more proud of where I now live as I have over the past few weeks! Just a great time to live in Vancouver.

On a side note, I will be off on my travels again. As many of you know my home base is here in Vancouver, British Columbia where I perform most of the year, however on occasion I travel to other countries to perform and this year is no exception. I have a few trips coming up this year, the first one of which is from the 5th of March to the 19th of March.

In this two weeks I will be traveling to Aalborg in Denmark where I will be performing and lecturing at a Magic Convention for 4 days. After this it’s off to do a lecture for the Oslo Magic Club in Norway and then the day after that I fly to Trondheim in Norway to do another lecture for the Norway Magic Circle. I have never been to Denmark or Norway so this should be a great deal of fun.

For those of you new to my website and my blog I should explain that I am an all round magician, that means I perform at all manner of events from Birthday Parties to Dry Grads, Cocktail Receptions to Weddings. I like it that way! It means no two shows are ever the same and keeps things fresh and diverse.

Take this weekend for example, I did 5 shows this weekend and they were all over the map. I performed in Port Moody, North Vancouver, Richmond, Maple Ridge and Port Coquitlam, how is that for international!

My shows take me all over the lower mainland, all over Canada and world wide to boot. Being able to travel doing what you love is the greatest feeling in the world.

So you are probably wondering why I travel out of the lower mainland if I am so busy here? Well that is a very good question. First I travel only about 5 times a year for 2 to 3 weeks at a time so most of my time is spent performing right here in the lower mainland. However I travel to teach magicians how to perform and more importantly how to perform my effects and inventions. You see when you have been doing magic for as long as I have you develop a great deal of knowledge in your chosen field. I am lucky that Magic Conventions and clubs all over the world pay to fly me to them so that they can learn from that knowledge. There is no feeling in the world like teaching your peers, just great!

So I should sign off for now although I do intend on trying to blog a little more often.

Please don’t forget that I am booking events here in Vancouver for any dates following the 19th of March so give me a call at 604 788 9046 with your questions. If you need to get a hold of me between the 5th of March and the 19th of March you can do so by emailing me at matthew@magicshow2go.com.

So until my next blog……GO CANADA!

Welcome to MagicShow2Go & our first blog in 2010!

If this is your first time at MagicShow2Go allow us to welcome you to the home of Matthew Johnson, British Columbia’s premier (& funniest) Comedy Magician.

If this is your first time here you may be asking yourself  “So who is this Matthew Johnson character? What makes him so funny? & why is he standing next to the Golden Gate Bridge in that picture?”

These are all very good questions so allow us to fill you in!

Matthew Johnson is a professional Magician that lives & performs right here in Vancouver, BC with his wife & two beautiful daughters (he lives in North Vancouver actually).

Matthew moved to Vancouver 12 years ago after finishing a 2 year contract aboard a P&O European Cruise Line & an extended 2 year contract at the Hilton Hotel in Nagoya, Japan. His clients range from people just like you through to Fortune 500 Companies. Matthew Johnson performs for children, adults & everyone in between (even those dreaded teenagers). He is literally one of the funniest & most unique entertainers you will ever see (honest!).

So what sets Matthew apart from his competition?

Lets face it, you are shopping around to find the perfect entertainer for your special event & you probably want to find someone you can trust (from start to finish) without breaking the bank. You are also a busy person (we all are) & probably don’t want to spend your entire day on the phone calling every magician & entertainer in Vancouver.

Guess what? You have come to the right place & you have found the very best, so it’s time to stop looking!

Matthew Johnson is DYNAMIC, HILARIOUS, HOUSE TRAINED & most importantly a consummate professional! Now we will admit that Matthew is not the cheapest entertainer in Vancouver but he is FANTASTIC & definitely worth paying that little bit extra for.

So why does Matthew cost a little bit more than other entertainers in his market?

• Matthew has been entertaining audiences of all ages as a professional (full time) entertainer for more than 17 years. Not only that he has done it all over the world!
• Matthew has been awarded many top honors by his peers including Parlor Magician of the Year & Family Entertainer of the Year right here in BC.
• Matthew is called upon by Magic Clubs & Magic Conventions all over the world to literally TEACH MAGICIANS how to perform! That’s right, professional Magicians want Matthew’s advice & fly him all over the world to get it!
• Matthew’s track record with his clients is second to none! When you pay that little bit extra to book Matthew Johnson you can rest easy knowing he will be there & more importantly he will be there on time!
• Matthew’s clients literally book him year after year. Matthew keeps records of every single show he has performed, so if you book him again you will get a different show!
• Matthew Johnson is quite simply the best at what he does! There is nobody quite like him!!!

So you still did not tell us why Matthew is standing next to the Golden gate Bridge?

Sorry about that :o(

We already mentioned that Matthew gets flown all over the world to teach Magicians right? Well that’s why he is standing next to the Golden Gate Bridge! The picture was taken on one of Matthew’s tours. In 2009 Matthew toured the US, United Kingdom, Wales, Canada & even performed at the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood & the Palace Station Hotel in Las Vegas.

You see, although Matthew performs for most of the year right here in BC he spends 6 to 8 weeks out of every year in other countries. He is already booked to appear in Denmark & Norway in March of this year, the United Kingdom in September & Las Vegas in October. He is also confirmed to appear at an Australian Magic Convention in October 2011!

So as you can see it is all go here at MagicShow2Go & Matthew is one busy guy.

So whether you are holding a Children’s Birthday Party for 20 children or a large scale banquet for your Corporate Event trust us when we say that Matthew Johnson is the perfect choice!

Now click on the Family Link or the Corporate Link at the top of the page & you will be well on your way to making your next special event truly unforgettable!

Well look no further! If you are looking for one of the finest Magicians in BC you have come to the right place.

Matthew Johnson at MagicShow2Go is an entertainer of the highest caliber & has been entertaining audiences all over the world for more than 17 years. From Cruise ships in Europe to the Hilton Hotel in Japan, Matthew has traveled the world with his unique brand of magic & has amazed his audiences where ever  he goes.

As a Magician, Matthew Johnson is second to none & is able to captivate his audiences whether they be 3 years old or 103 years old. His uniqueness comes from his ability to cater his performance to his audience. He is one of the funniest Entertainers in the business & one of the slickest Corporate Magicians you will ever see. Matthew Johnson is one of very few Entertainers in Vancouver that can truly separate Children’s Magic from Corporate Magic while still being the best in his field!

Companies such as TD Bank, Ford, Microsoft & Toyota have hired Matthew to wow at their events for many years, at the same time Matthew Johnson is hired to perform Magic at private events & house parties all over British Columbia.

“Diversity in ones chosen field is what makes it interesting & FUN! I have performed Magic for every age group, every occasion & all over the world. The Corporate Black Tie Events keep me on my toes as a Magician while the family events are just plain fun! As for the Children’s events, well I love kids, I used to go to school with them when I was younger!” - Matthew Johnson

So don’t settle for second best, if you are truly looking for an experienced Entertainer in Vancouver give us a call today.

You will be glad you did!

This represented my first performance in Vegas & my first trip to Vegas so it was a great thrill & I am sure I will be heading back that way very soon.

So what’s next for this travelling magician from Vancouver you are asking yourself?

Well, I am gearing up for my busiest Christmas season ever so that takes care of December then I will be getting ready for my trip to Sweden in March so it’s all go here at MagicShow2Go.

Stay tuned for updates & be sure to check back soon!

It has been a while since my last blog & you may be wondering what I have been up to? Well I have been on tour in the UK teaching my unique brand of magic to magicians. The lecture tour lasted for 14 days with 10 stops in different cities all over the UK (& the Isle of Man). As you can tell from the lovely picture of yours truly I had plenty of time to stop & take some pretty entertaining & cheesy pictures along the way :o) This rather remarkable picture of me was taken at The House of Magic in Stourbridge.

Teaching magic to magicians all over the world is great fun & a real passion of mine. I started as a magician back when I was just 7 years old (so long ago). Since my early magic wand wielding days I have had the chance to visit many countries and literally perform for all kinds of audiences, something I would probably never have done if it were not for magic. Did I mention I just love being a magician? Anyways that is why I love teaching magicians now, it’s like I have come full circle & am now able to give something back to the art that I love so much.

So what next I hear you ask?

Well, that’s a very good question. I am back in Vancouver where I am accepting bookings until the 7th of November & then it’s back on another plane & off to Las Vegas to attend Mindvention, the worlds largest meeting of mind readers. It will be my first time at Mindvention & I am looking forward to performing my signature YMCA mind reading act which will be very different for the Mentalist crowd. After leaving Vegas it’s off to Tofino for 4 days. I don’t know it’s all go go go!!! Rest assured, I will be back in Vancouver on the 16th of November & geering up for the busy Christmas Entertainment season.

Fear not! While I am away MagicShow2Go will still be open for business! My wife Sue is always here to take your Special Event bookings & answer your questions. Give us a call if you are interested in booking me (I am the talented magician pictured :o) for your next special event, private party, corporate event or Christmas party. Please note that I will not be dressed exactly as shown, cheesy costumes are optional :o)

Bye for now,

Matthew Johnson

Imagine this scenario. I am on my way to a gig & I get a call asking me if I can perform magic at a private event for a cocktail reception, a little bit of strolling magic as the guests arrive. The difference with this event is that the small guest list consists of the players for the Vancouver Canucks, their wives, coaches & other special guests. What a thrill this was. The entire Aquilini family made me feel very welcome & the Canucks were a GREAT bunch of guys who just happened to LOVE magic…..who knew!

I do have to confess to not watching much hockey as it happens. Being an English fella who moved to Vancouver 11 years ago it is not a game that I ever really followed. However I do like the opportunity to cheer the home team on in the playoffs & always find the chance to do so very exciting!

Probably the most excited person I know was my youngest daughter Sophia who is 9. Imagine the look on her face the next morning when I gave her a water bottle signed by Roberto Luongo. She was the proudest child in her class that morning….ahh what a great feeling that was as a father.

So, I will be jetting off to the UK on Friday on a 2 week, 10 date tour, I will return on Sunday the 18th of October. Do not fear! While I am away the offices of MagicShow2Go will still be open. My wife Sue will be taking my calls & booking in shows for the rest of October, November & the busy Christmas season. If you do need to contact me in my abscence you can always do so by dropping me an email at matthew@magicshow2go.com

It’s been a while since I blogged, as always I have been extremely busy over the past few months. So what have I been up to?

Well first of all in the month of August I traveled down to the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, California to lecture. It was a real thrill to be invited to lecture at the Magic Castle & very much a childhood dream come true. After the lecture I got to spend the rest of the day (& night) hanging out at the Castle, making many new friends along the way. This was not the only lecture stop, on the way I got to lecture in San Francisco, Tacoma & Fresno too! In Fresno I got to lecture at Hocus-Pocus, the worlds largest online Magic Store. What a great time & a trip I will never forget.

I am back in Vancouver now entertaining at events for the rest of September. In October I will be jetting off to England for a 2 week, 10 date lecture tour. This will be a great opportunity to visit many cities I have never seen & make many more new friends. You know having the chance to travel & teach my own unique brand of Magic to Magicians & Magic Clubs all over the world is truly a fantastic thing!

For those looking to book me for a special event, I will be returning to Vancouver on October the 18th & will be accepting entertainment bookings until the 7th of November. On the 7th of November it is off to Las Vegas for 5 days to demo a new product at Mindvention, the worlds largest meeting of Mind Readers & Mentalists. After that it’s back to Vancouver for the rest of November & the busy Christmas Entertainment season.

By the way if you are looking for Entertainment for your Christmas Event get in touch with us soon! I am already 60% booked for the month of December & new bookings are coming in every day!

So until my next post, take care!

Matthew Johnson

On Saturday I got to spend 3 hours at a great Toy Shop in Steveston by the name of Splash Toys. Beth & all of the staff at Splash Toys invited me to entertain their pint sized customers with comedy & balloon twisting. As I stood in the entrance to the store I got to take in a little bit of Steveston. It occurred to me what a beautiful little fishing village this is. It reminded me of seaside towns in England a little bit, boy did I start to feel homesick!

I would like to thank Beth & all of the staff at Splash Toys for making me feel so welcome. If you are looking for a great toy store I highly recommend Splash Toys. Here is a link to Steveston Kids where you can find the address of Splash Toys: http://www.stevestonkids.com/Toys.ubr

On Sunday I was thrilled to be back performing at the North Shore Auto Mall family fun day event!

This was my second year with the North Shore Auto Mall & a great day was had by all! Although the day started with a little rain our spirits were not dampened. It was nice to see so many people braving the rain & by about 2pm the sky cleared up & we were able to enjoy fun in the sun. I got to meet many friends (old & new) & had a great turn out for my magic show. The show tent was in a different spot this year & was located right at the entrance to the Auto Mall.

Thanks again to Alexandra & all of the wonderful staff at the Auto Mall for putting on such a great event. Don’t forget if you are looking for a great deal on a new car head down to the North Shore Auto Mall: http://www.northshoreautomall.com/. Tell them the magician sent you :o)

……”One of the largest crowds we have ever had!”. This is just one of the great comments I heard this year from a Festival Organizer!

As an entertainer in BC & Canada Matthew’s reputation to draw a crowd, keep them there & keep them laughing is second to none! So whether you are hosting a small backyard event or an important corporate event,  Matthew Johnson will keep them in their seats like no other.

So how does he do it?

Matthew Johnson has spent more than 17 years performing all over the globe. He has been an entertainer on cruise ships, in hotels, at festivals, private events,  corporate banquets & company events for almost 2 decades! He has literally performed 1000’s of shows in this time for every event imaginable.

So is Matthew’s show for children or adults?

Quite simply the answer is…..BOTH! Matthew Johnson is one of the very few entertainers in British Columbia who truly transcends all age groups. If you are looking for a children’s entertainer you are looking at one of the best! If you are looking for a slick, polished corporate entertainer for your next company event or banquet you are looking at one of the most seasoned entertainers in the industry. Stage shows, strolling entertainment, master of ceremonies, master sleight of hand artist, balloon artist, comedian…..Matthew literally has (& continues) to DO IT ALL!

Matthew Johnson here, Vancouver’s favorite Entertainer & Magician (OK, I may be a little bias but I am pretty good!) The month of July is shaping up to be a HOT one in more ways than one.

First of all it really is HOT! Trust me, when you are an entertainer and you dress like I do (what was I thinking?) & perform outdoors you get HOT & go through a years supply of mineral water. You know come to think of it may be I should get corporate sponsorship from Aquafina or something. Anyways I digress!

We are only mid way through July & this is shaping up to be another great month (that’s right folks…we’ve got a HOT one!)

The start of July saw me at Whistler for the third year in a row performing at the Whistler Children’s Festival. This really is a great event & Traci & her crew always make both myself & my lovely wife feel very welcome. Every year we get to combine great Main stage shows with some roving Balloon Twisting & a couple of street performances thrown in. If you would like to see me perform come on up to Whistler on the 1st & 2nd of August as I will be back there with Traci & her crew as part of the Whistler Street Entertainment series.

July also saw me performing for Canada Post at their annual summer picnic. This was my first year with Canada Post as a client but we all had a great time so no doubt I will be seeing them again (wink, wink if you are reading this Canada Post!)

I also got invited to perform at Burnaby Discover Days for the third time. Maria (pictured) & her staff made me feel very welcome and even gave me my own chaperon buy the name of Moiya to help with crowd control. Moiya, you were awsome! Thank you very much.

I am not through yet folks! Still many more private events to attend this month so I am busy, busy, busy!

Don’t forget to give me a call if you are looking to add that extra special entertainer to your next special event!