Daniel Garcia

He was hired as a consultant on the hit national television show "David Blaine: Dive of Death." Several years before, he released the groundbreaking DVD "Greed" which garnered widespread critical acclaim within the magic community and became an instant international bestseller. And if you ask Danny, it was just the beginning.

Garcia came on board with the Paul Harris Presents group , and agreed to shoot three DVDs directed and edited with the acclaimed Buck Twins. This project, dubbed The Garcia Project, was an instant hit and was hailed largely as one of the best DVD sets ever created.

Now with international fame under his belt, he become a free agent working for such online companies as Penguin Magic, Ellusionist, and Theory11.

For more information about Daniel Garcia please visit www.garciamagic.com

Shawn Farquhar

Shawn Farquhar is a one of a kind, two-time IBM world champion, three time FISM award winner and fourth generation magician. He's been doing magic all his life. His Mom says when Shawn was born the Doctor slapped him and he said 'Pick a Card'!

His career has taken to over 42 countries around the globe and allowed him the opportunity to be apart of just as many television shows including the X-Files, Highlander and Poltergeist the Legacy. After over two decades of performing at sea he's finding his land legs and looking forward to his first year at Sorcerers Safari!

For more information about Shawn Farquhar - please click here.

Magic Mike Segal

Magic Mike is the founder and Camp Director. He is a member of the prestigious Magic Circle. The Magic Circle, Britain's premier magical society, boasts an impeccable reputation gained through the extraordinary achievements of its members throughout its century of existence.

Magic Mike is a BFA (theatre) graduate from York University and a member of The International Brotherhood of Magicians, Society of American Magicians, ACTRA, and the Canadian Associations of Magicians. Specializing in consultation and choreography, Magic Mike has to his credit, numerous live theatrical and industrial productions, movies, television programs, commercials, music videos and has worked with industry personalities such as Siegfried & Roy, John Woo, Dolph Lungren and Richard Dreyfus. Additionally, Magic Mike heads up  a magic program for Toronto area School Boards.

Magic Mike has twenty years of experience and over 1000 performances all over the world to his credit.

Read more about Mike at www.Magic-Mike.com

Jennifer Segal

Jennifer Segal (she goes by Jen) has been working full time at Sorcerers Safari with Magic Mike (her spouse) for the past four years and part time since the beginning. As well as running the day to day business of a camp she spends her time booking birthday parties, Christmas shows and special events for Magic Mike and other entertainers, including jugglers, hypnotists, mimes and clowns.

Jen has had the pleasure of working with some incredible magicians from all over the US and Canada. She looks forward to spending time with her counselors and campers at both March Break and summer camp.

Stephanie Botamer

Stephanie's love for the art of magic came about through her marriage to Steven Kline. She worked as an assistant in his illusion show for over 10 years, performing throughout the U.S. and Asia. She is honored to be a part of the Best Magic Camp ever and looks forward to her week at camp every year!

Steven Kline

Steven hails from Columbus, Ohio and has been performing magic professionally for over nine years. Read more about Steven at www.stevenkline.com

Christina Galonska

Christina started at magic camp 9 years ago. Promoting healthy non-magic related activities, she's the Activities Director for Sorcerers Safari Summer Magic Camp.

“It is without a doubt the best experience I have had at a camp. The instructors, special guests and campers are all so wonderful. It truly is a very magical place I wouldn’t miss it for the world.” comments Christina.

When she's not enriching children's lives at camp, Christina works full time in advertising sales at the National Post in downtown Toronto. She's been there over 14 years, and loves what she does.

Lee Asher
 

Lee Asher, at the age of 33, has become one of the most notorious "Underground" magicians of today.

He has lectured at many worldwide venues including Paris, New York, Copenhagen, Singapore, Berlin, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Glasgow, London, Perth, Tel-Aviv, Hong Kong, Vienna - and the list goes on.

He was also the "strolling" magician at Caesar's Magical Empire in Las Vegas when it first opened 1996. His television credits include the Discovery Channel, The Learning Channel and World's Greatest Magic III.

Lee was the International Brotherhood of Magicians Close-up Champion for 1991 and 1992. He has been published in magazines such as Trapdoor, The Magic Circular, Channel One, The Penumbra, Apocalypse, Labyrinth and Genii.

This will be Lee's 9th consecutive year with magic camp. For more information about Lee Asher please visit his official website  www.LeeAsher.com

Kristin Allen

Kristin is excited to be returning as head councilor at Sorcerers Safari. She has been involved with the camp since 2000. When not at camp Kristin fills her days teaching high school students math and coaching football and tennis. She is excited to be spending her last week of summer vacation at camp and seeing all her returning campers and meeting all the new ones. Looking forward to an amazing, magical week.

Brad Allen

Hi! My name is Brad.  I first came to Sorcerers Safari as a camper when I was 12 and have been there every year since.  It's been a great learning experience for me, helping me with self-confidence and the ability to present in front of a large audience.  Now I am 24 and study Environmental Science at the University of Toronto.  I can't wait to watch this year's new campers become captivated by this magical experience, as I still am.  I look forward to meeting with all of you!

Marc Chalmers

Marc Chalmers has been studying the art of magic since the age of eight and 2006 will mark his 7th year at the Sorcerers Safari. He has performed in restaurants and bars for the past 15 years and has a large stage show that tours Southern Ontario. When not performing, Marc enjoys traveling the world and swimming.

Jason Dean

Jason Dean of Kansas City, Kansas, is a young magician with the power "to raise even the most jaded eyebrows" -Max Maven.

Jason is currently traveling all over the United States entertaining National and International rock bands such as Metallica, Godsmack, and Sevendust to name a few. In addition to performing for professional rock bands, Jason’s magic can be seen on numerous instructional magic DVD’s that feature his original ideas and routines.

Visit Jason's website by clicking here.

Craig Douglas

Craig Douglas has been performing professionally as a comedian and juggler for more than 17 years. He has thrilled audiences from Vancouver to Halifax, from the Caribbean to Europe with his high-energy comic juggling show. Bowling balls fly, machetes whirl, and torches blaze. Craig has appeared nationally on The Comedy Network and CBC Television. As an instructor Craig has lead workshops for kids and adults in Canada and Switzerland. Visit Craig at www.comicjuggler.com

Janice Douglas

Although Janice Biehn has seen hundreds of magic shows — from birthday parties to cruise ships — for the past 20 years she has worked as a professional writer. She is currently editor of The Health Journal.

Mike D'Urzo

Mike D'Urzo has performed at virtually every type of event. In 2007, D'Urzo performed in an international tour across China for over half a million people. His magic was featured across Canada on the hit television show, "Keys to the VIP" on the Comedy Network, CTV and Fuse TV in the United States. After graduating from York University in Specialized Communications, D'Urzo worked with Sony Pictures- Columbia TriStar Films hosting movie launch parties and premieres across Canada. D'Urzo has also performed at some of the most exclusive gala shows and private parties for the Toronto International Film Festival.

Aaron Fisher

I know that people love to laugh, and more than that, they love to laugh together. I first learned this secret performing sleight of hand magic at the Maryland Renaissance Festival. I was 17.

I know the people love special occasions – those moments that make us remember how much fun life can be. I discovered this when I was 21, performing at Caesar’s Palace and other Las Vegas Hotels. That’s where I really learned how to help people celebrate. It was my job to give my guests enough memories in one night to last a lifetime. I hope to share this excitement with the campers this year. For more information about Aaron Fisher please click here.

Greg Frewin

Greg earned his title by winning first place in all of the World's top magic competitions, a feat that has never been duplicated by any magician. He has appeared on the World's top stages such as The Flamingo Hilton, Caesar's Palace and the Tropicana in Las Vegas, The Crystal Palace Casino in Nassau, Bahamas and has been featured in over 35 TV specials around the world.

For info about Greg Frewin  -- Click here -- 

Alan Grose

Al Grose is an award-winning close-up Magician.  In 2001 Al took 1st Place in Close-Up Magic at the International Battle of Magicians in Canton Ohio. In 2005 Al took 3rd Place in Close-Up Magic at the Magi-Fest Close-Up competition in Columbus Ohio.  Al works steadily at 2 restaurants weekly performing magic for Patrons.  When Al is not teaching or performing magic, Al is a Police Officer and has been an Officer for the last 17 years.  Al presently teaches Defensive Tactics to Police Officers at his home Police Department.  Prior to that, Al was teaching Defensive Tactics and Officer Safety at the Ontario Police College in Aylmer Ontario.  This will be Al's 11th year at the camp.

Jeff Hinchliffe

Jeff Hinchliffe is going to be at Sorcerer's Safari for his sixth year this summer. Jeff specializes in cards and has been involved in magic for 11 years. He has even developed several original creations, and given his own lecture last winter in Toronto. Jeff is also a restaurant worker, and loves helping a fellow magi with a new card trick! Check out his website at http://www.jhmagic.com

Wayne Houchin

He was hired as a consultant on the hit national television series "Criss Angel: Mindfreak." Two years before he released the groundbreaking DVD "Stigmata" which garnered widespread critical acclaim within the magic community and became an instant international bestseller.

Houchin came on board the Angel crew, and agreed to allow a few of his original pieces of magic to be performed on the show and subsequently shot a DVD teaching how to perform his impromptu  signed quarter through soda can, "Sinful," with Angel. The DVD was an instant hit and was hailed largely as one of the best impromptu effects ever created.

For more information about Wayne Houchin, please visit www.WayneHoucin.com

Dick Joiner

With his infectious hysterical laugh, fun-loving zany manner and high paced interactive comedy magic, Dick Joiner delights and astounds audiences on land, sea, and air (television), throughout Canada, the U. S. A., and Europe. This is Dick's third visit to Sorcerers Safari Camp.
Visit Dick's site by clicking on this link ----> www.dickjoiner.com

Nathan Kranzo helps corporate event planners make their meetings and parties unforgettable and uproariously fun with unique programs consisting of magic, mind reading, comedy, and audience participation.

For 16 years Nathan has helped hundreds of private organizations and companies including General Motors, Sam’s Club, and Ameritech make their events a smashing success!

Nathan also teaches other entertainers from around the world how to be better performers. Nathan has performed and lectured all over the United States as well as Europe and Asia and has been a featured performer several times at the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, California. Most recently Nathan was a consultant for Penn and Teller’s NBC special.

For more information, please visit Nathan Kranzo's website.

Carey Lauder

This is Carey's 12th year at Sorcerer's Safari as the official non official photographer. While he does have a love of magic, most of his life has been devoted to a career in photography, first in the field of commercial work and for the past 3 years he has passed on his knowledge of cameras and traditional darkroom work to grades 9 and 10 at Tec Voc High School in Winnipeg.

Getting bitten by the magic bug only 17 years ago, Carey takes care of variety of magic responsibilities including: Society of Young Magicians Assembly Co-Leader, Territorial Vice President for the International Brotherhood of Magicians and Treasurer for the Magic Club of Winnipeg.

In 2008 Carey taught a total of 8 different magic camps, but the week ay Sorcerers Safari is by far the best camp of all. Smile and say CHEEESE and maybe you will get you picture taken, one of the several thousand he will shoot during camp.

Dan McLean Jr

Dan's been doing volunteer work with children, young adults & adults for about 32 years,
and since 2000, has been facilitating a support group at The Centre for Addiction and
Mental Health in Toronto.

Dan's career is in live-event audio, he's a performing musician (his first CD was released last summer), he has a Web site dedicated to helping magicians with "stage technology" (www.MagicRoadie.com), he wrote a regular article for "Street Magic Magazine", and his first trick will be published soon. "Amazing" Dan has been at The Safari every year since 2002!

Johnny Toronto

Johnny Toronto ("so famous, they named a city after him") comic juggler/unicyclist, has been one of the leading Canadian entertainers on the "New Vaudeville" circuit for the past 30 years. His hilarious one-person variety act has taken him around the world, from Moscow to Rio de Janeiro, from Mexico City to the North Pole.

Performing at Santa's Village in Muskoka and hanging out with his daughter, Lucinda, at Magic Camp in Haliburton are two of his all-time favourite summer "gigs".

Visit JohnnyToronto.com for more information.

Ben Train

Excited to return to camp for his EIGHTH summer, Ben Train is looking forward to seeing old friends, making new ones, and finally figuring out how the kids know which one of the twenty-one cards he's thinking of.

When he's not being bamboozled, Ben spends his time studying business at York University, and organizing lecture tours for magicians all over North America.

His Favorite color is blue (his mom says it brings out his eyes), his favorite card is the Five of Diamonds, and his favorite place is Sorcerer's Summer Safari!

Samantha Segal

Amy Umpleby

Amy is a recent graduate of University of Toronto and this will be her 8th year as a counselor at Sorcerer's Safari. In between searching for that dream job, she practices her magical card moves on friends and family. Amy absolutely loves kids, camping and especially magic camp!