Suley Fattah - Memorial
January 25, 2017With great sadness, we report the passing of Suley Fattah, beloved husband of Julie Eng. Suley passed away Monday due to complications from a heart attack. He died peacefully at Toronto General Hospital surrounded by his family.
Nominations Open
January 11, 2017Nominations are now being accepted for work completed in 2016 for the Allan Slaight Awards. Each year the ASA awards a total of $50,000 recognizing outstanding achievements in the pursuit of the impossible.
Hocus Pocus On Stage
December 14, 2016Hocus Pocus is now on stage at Soulpepper Theatre! Come and enjoy the magic of the holidays.
A Rose is Just a Rose
December 12, 2016In his last #HocusPost, David Ben reflects on the old adage that a rose is just a rose.... and, that magic is, well, just magic!
Credit Where Credit is Due
December 08, 2016David Ben sharing credit for both the team creating Hocus Pocus on stage and for those who created the magic in the first place.
Intimate Detail
December 07, 2016Does size matter? You bet it does. Discover how exactly David Ben intends to share Hocus Pocus up-close and personal—with you.
A Three-Ring Circus
December 06, 2016David Ben makes the claim that Hocus Pocus is all about focus, but he wonders where will you place yours? The screen? The magician? Find out why it’s up to you but, by his design.
Poetry in Motion
December 05, 2016Discover how poetry, both in words and action, inspired David Ben to revisit an old friend, The Butterfly and Fan, for Hocus Pocus.
Appropriating Culture
November 28, 2016David Ben shares insight on how being accused of appropriating culture spawned new ideas for an old trick for the forthcoming December show at Soulpepper, Hocus Pocus.