The show will feature at least a dozen performers showcasing different aspects of stage magic, from traditional card tricks to modern mentalism. Participating illusionists include Eric Bodard, Elizabeth, Jonathon T. Wizard, and Jarrod the Other Guy. Audience members may also have a chance to interact directly with the magicians and contribute to the show.
The show is aimed at all ages and will be family-friendly, running approximately two hours. Hocus Pocus is part of the Templeblooms program series, which promotes local cultural programming at the historic Bloomsbury House’s Temple Ballroom. This will be a one-time-only show with unique performances and illusions, with advertising promising:
“A two-hour extraordinary afternoon of magic and wonder [...] Experience astonishing magic and incredible illusions.”
The Magic Circle welcomes talent from beginners to full-time entertainers, with shows like Hocus Pocus functioning to showcase how members have been developing their skills. The club is open to members 16 and older from the Southwestern Ontario area. Stage shows like this often attract audiences with imaginative flyer printing, social media marketing, and other tools that provide a hint at the magic to come.
The 2026 edition of Hocus Pocus will take place at the Temple Ballroom in Windsor on the afternoon of May 3.