Michael Kras

Invisibility cloaks, cardboard rockets, and flying orbs of light: Here’s how Canadian theatre uses the art of magic

In many ways, theatre artists and magicians have the same job. We push the bounds of a live experience to startle audiences into confronting their realities. We aim to tell stories that linger. For a magician, there’s no such thing as “it can’t be done.” It can always be done, one way or another.

The Rise of Hamilton (the City, not the Musical)

“Hey Toronto friend! Wanna come see my show in Hamilton?”

“I mean, maybe, I dunno.”