NEXT PUBLIC SHOW:
Actual Wizard
at the Maritime Conservatory
of Performing Arts
Saturday May 17, 2025
7:30 pm
As seen on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, and winner of the Audience Choice Award at the 2023 Halifax Fringe Festival
Actual wizard and Halifax magician Vincenzo Ravina brings his magic to mysterious and enigmatic venues across the city of Halifax and beyond, including:• The odd little room with two grand pianos in it at the Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts on May 17 at 7:30 pm.• The haunted and illustrious Bus Stop Theatre on June 28 and July 19.• The beautiful Al Whittle Theatre (where there is NOTHING hidden under the floorboards) in Wolfville, Nova Scotia on September 20.There will be: Potions! Ghosts! Playing Cards! Murder!Actual Wizard is funny, mystifying, absurd, and experimental.Tickets on sale now.
Actual Wizard is Halifax's only monthly magic show, now in its third year. Frequently sold out and acclaimed by critics and audience members alike.Can't make it this time? Join the mailing to get notified about future shows (and secret shows).Or book Vincenzo Ravina for your private event or venue (perhaps your spacious attic).Read about the show at the TWISI Theatre & Music Blog.
Read about the show in the Chronicle Herald."Beautifully done."
– Penn Jillette, Penn & Teller"Truly remarkable magic."
– Mark Robins, Halifax Presents"Brilliant. I have never seen anything like that."
– Martin Brophy, MagicSeats.co.uk
Performance photos by Stoo Metz Photography. Black and white photos by Marco Astan Photography. Headshots by Annie Bee Photography.
UPCOMING PUBLIC SHOWS
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Vincenzo Ravina: Actual Wizard
Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts
Halifax, NS
Saturday, June 28, 2025
Vincenzo Ravina: Actual Wizard
The Bus Stop Theatre
Halifax, NS
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Vincenzo Ravina: Actual Wizard
The Bus Stop Theatre
Halifax, NSSign up for the infrequent Actual Wizard newsletter
to be notified when tickets go on sale!
September 2025
NEW SHOW:
ACTUAL SORCERY
Halifax, NS
Dates and Venue TBASign up for the infrequent Actual Wizard newsletter
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Saturday, September 20, 2025
Vincenzo Ravina: Actual Sorcery
Acadia Cinema's Al Whittle Theatre
Wolfville, NSSign up for the infrequent Actual Wizard newsletter
to be notified when tickets go on sale!
WHAT ARE THE PEOPLE SAYING ABOUT THE WIZARD?
"I love you."
– Howie Mandel, actor & comedian"You were great! An actual wizard!"
– Trish Stratus, WWE professional wrestler"Beautifully done."
– Penn Jillette, Penn & Teller"I have not slept since. It was wonderful."
– Meaghan Smith, singer-songwriter"I loved that from beginning to end."
– Lilly Singh, actor & comedian"Truly remarkable magic."
– Mark Robins, Halifax Presents"Loved the show... Brilliant. I have never seen anything like that."
– Martin Brophy, MagicSeats.co.uk"My mind is blown."
– Eilish Bonang, Global News Morning"Superbly entertaining."
– Katy Jean, SaltWire columnist"Absolutely spellbinding."
"It is so much fun, in this dumpster fire world, to be
given the gift of really genuinely believing in magic and luck
and wizards for an hour... It is good for the soul."
– Amanda Campbell, TWISI Theatre & Music Blog"Nova Scotia’s literal BEST magician."
– Stoo Metz, Stoo Metz Photography"I loved the energy, your personality, everything
you brought, plus the magic was amazing."
– Kardinal Offishall, rapper"Vincenzo's performances were a standout feature of the corporate event,
captivating our audience and making us memorable among the many other vendors
who participated. His ability to customize the show to fit
our payroll company, PGI, was impressive and added a unique touch
that resonated with our team and our prospects.The feedback from our attendees was overwhelmingly positive,
with many calling him their favorite part of the event.
Vincenzo's charm, professionalism, and magical talent are second to none.
If you're looking to add a touch of magic and make your
event unforgettable, I highly recommend Vincenzo Ravina.
You won’t be disappointed!"
– Karlie Kowalski, PGI"Vincenzo was hired for a corporate event, which went very well,
he was funny, interactive, and all participants enjoyed themselves.
A true Wizard."
– Donna Davis, The Professional Institute of Public Service of CanadaTWISI Theatre & Music Blog:
Vincenzo Ravina: Actual Magic ReviewSaltwire:
KATY JEAN: Shivers, wizards and
shuffling down sidewalks and cardsSaltwire:
KATY JEAN: Fun childhood experience
unlocked Vincenzo Ravina's inner wizardHalifax Presents:
Vincenzo Ravina is making online magicMagic Seats:
Review - Vincenzo Ravina: Savour The Sea From a Distance
ABOUT
Vincenzo Ravina is an award-winning magician from Halifax, Nova Scotia. He has performed on stage in Las Vegas for the CW's hit show, Penn & Teller: Fool Us, and performed for an audience of thousands at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls for Canada's Got Talent. He has made appearances on CTV, Global TV, and CBC Radio.His live show, Actual Wizard, is Halifax's only monthly magic show, now in its third year. Regularly sold out and acclaimed by critics and audience members, Actual Wizard appears in mysterious and enigmatic venues across the city of Halifax and beyond.Actual Wizard has previously appeared at Neptune Theatre, the Bus Stop Theatre, the Chester Playhouse, the Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts, and many more localities. If you'd like to bring Actual Wizard to your venue, please get in touch.Vincenzo's 2023 Fringe show won the overall Audience Choice Award at the Halifax Fringe Festival.His 2022 Fringe show won the "Fringiest Fringe" Audience Choice Award at the same festival.His magic is surreal, mystifying, and absurd. At his show, you may end up wearing Mind-Reading Glasses, bestowing luck to the unlucky, trying to the divine the future, testing out a Coincidence Machine, or cowering in fear at the might of the Ancient and Mystical Balloon of Ultimate Power. No matter what, you'll end up laughing and amazed.
Outside of the world of magic, here are two bizarre fun facts: a doodle he drew is the logo for a coffee shop in French Switzerland, and his video work has appeared in an exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.He is also a writer. His collection of short stories, Peril & Exploit and Other Mysterious Tales, is available in both print and ebook form.For more on Vincenzo Ravina's writing and other doings, visit VincenzoRavina.com
BOOK
VINCENZO RAVINA
Vincenzo Ravina is available for public and private events. Book Vincenzo's show for your theatre, cafe, bar, museum, or living room, or for a memorable wedding reception, Christmas party, corporate event, team meeting, or other gathering.Please note Vincenzo does not perform strolling, mingling, or walkaround magic. His show is performed for audiences in a theatre-style set-up, typically with a seated audience in front of him. Large groups or small, small rooms or large.Available for shows in Nova Scotia and across Canada (travel expenses apply).
Special Rope on Global News Morning with Eilish Bonang
Potions & Doppelgängers on Global News Morning with Paul Brothers
Actual Wizard promo
Vincenzo Ravina presents his Mind-Reading Glasses on Penn & Teller: Fool Us!
The Ancient and Mystical Balloon of Ultimate Power on CTV Morning Live
Virtual Magic Show Clip
Media Inquiries
Please email vravina@gmail.com with interview requests or other inquiries.
Press Clippings
• TWISI Theatre & Music Blog: Vincenzo Ravina: Actual Magic Review• Halifax Presents: Vincenzo Ravina performs Actual Magic• CBC Radio: Mainstreet: Hear an ACTUAL wizard perform magic on air• Saltwire: KATY JEAN: Fun childhood experience unlocked Vincenzo Ravina's inner wizard• Global News: Vincenzo Ravina the Actual Wizard• CBC Radio: Information Morning - Art 'n Soul: Magic at the Maritime Conservatory • Saltwire: KATY JEAN: Shivers, wizards and shuffling down sidewalks and cards• Halifax Presents: Vincenzo Ravina is an Actual Wizard• CBC News: How a Halifax man ended up reading minds on magic's biggest stage this week• Saltwire: Presto and prestidigi-tainment: Halifax magician appears on Penn & Teller: Fool Us• Halifax Presents: Vincenzo Ravina is making television magic• CityNews: Do you believe in magic? Local magician's talent to be featured on TV show• InTalksicated Podcast: Making Magic With Vincenzo Ravina• CTV News: Halifax magician uses sleight of hand to earn way into Vegas-based show• Halifax Presents: Vincenzo Ravina is making online magic• Magic Seats: Review - Savour The Sea From a Distance – A Virtual Magic Show By Vincenzo Ravina (Spoiler Free)• Saltwire: Virtual magic: From live audiences to online performances, East Coast entrepreneurs finding new ways to share skills• Magic Seats: Vincenzo Ravina Interview - "Magic From the Twilight Lodge"
Posters
Festivals and Shows
• Halifax Fringe Festival – Virtual Magic Show – "Savour the Sea From a Distance" – 2020
• Evergreen Festival – 2020
• Halifax Fringe Festival – Bus Stop Theatre – "Magic From the Twilight Lodge" – 2021
• Capt. William Spry Public Library's 35th Anniversary Celebrations – 2021
• Valley Communities Picnic – 2022
• Halifax County Exhibition – 2022
• Halifax Fringe Festival – Bus Stop Theatre – "Actual Wizard" – 2022
• Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts – "Actual Wizard" – 2023
• Halifax Fringe Festival – Neptune Theatre – "Actual Magic" – 2023
• Halifax Fringe Festival – Neptune Theatre – "Actual Secrets" – 2024
• The Halifax Examiner 10th Anniversary Celebrations
Appearances, Credits, and Awards
• Zomblet – Magic Consultant – 2019
• Penn & Teller: Fool Us! – 2020
• CTV Morning Live – 2020
• CBC Radio – Maritime Noon – 2020
• News 95.7 – The Sheldon MacLeod Show – 2020
• Audience Choice Award: Fringiest Fringe – Halifax Fringe Festival – "Actual Wizard" – 2022
• Global – Global News Morning – 2023
• CBC Radio – Mainstreet – 2023
• Audience Choice Award – Halifax Fringe Festival – "Actual Magic" – 2023
• Canada's Got Talent – 2024
VINCENZO RAVINA
Actual Wizard & Halifax Magician
VINCENZO RAVINA
Actual Wizard & Halifax Magician
SECRET MAILING LIST OF SECRETS
Saturday, November 30, 2024
The Actual Wizard's Mystery ParlourFeaturing
Ian Stewart, World Record Magician
&
The Understudies, Award-Winning Improv TrioMaritime Conservatory of Performing Arts
Halifax, NSSaturday, November 23, 2024
Vincenzo Ravina: Actual Wizard
The Secret Back Room Speakeasy
at Good Robot Robie
Halifax, NSSaturday, October 12, 2024
Vincenzo Ravina: Actual Wizard
The Maritime Conservatory
of Performing Arts
Halifax, NSSeptember 2024
HALIFAX FRINGE FESTIVAL
Vincenzo Ravina: Actual Secrets
August x, Sept x, Sept 4 & 7
Neptune Theatre
Halifax, NSbunch of library showsSaturday, July 27, 2024 - 7:30 pm
Vincenzo Ravina: Actual Wizard
The Bus Stop Theatre
Halifax, NSSaturday, June 8, 2024 - 7:30 pm
Vincenzo Ravina: Actual Wizard
The Bus Stop Theatre
Halifax, NSActual Wizard
at the Maritime Conservatory
of Performing Arts
sold out
Saturday
May 18, 2024
7:30 PMSaturday, April 27, 2024 - 7:30 pm
Vincenzo Ravina: Actual Wizard
Garrison Brewing Company – Seaport
Halifax, NSsold out Saturday, April 20, 2024 - 7:30 pm
Vincenzo Ravina: Actual Wizard
Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts
Halifax, NSSOLD OUT -
Saturday, March 30, 2024 - 7:30 pm
Vincenzo Ravina: Actual Wizard
SECRET LOCATION
Halifax, NSSOLD OUT - Saturday, March 9, 2024 - 7:30 pm
Vincenzo Ravina: Actual Wizard
The Oxford Taproom
Halifax, NSMarch 11–14, 2024
FREE March Break Magic Shows
From Vincenzo Ravina, Actual Wizard
March 11 - 2:30 pm
Central Library
March 12- 2:30 pm
Alderney Gate Public Library
March 13 - 10:30 am
Woodlawn Public Library
March 13 - 2 pm
Halifax North Memorial Public Library
March 14 - 3 pm
Sheet Harbour Public LibrarySOLD OUT - Friday, February 23, 2024 - 8 pm
Vincenzo Ravina: Actual Wizard
(the secret bar at Good Robot)
Halifax, NSSOLD OUT - Saturday, January 20, 2024 - 7:30 pm
Vincenzo Ravina: Actual Wizard
Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts
Halifax, NSSOLD OUT - Saturday, February 10, 2024 - 7 pm
Vincenzo Ravina: Actual Wizard
Chester Playhouse
22 Pleasant St
Chester, NSThe Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts on Saturday, January 20 at 7:30 pm. SOLD OUT.The haunted Chester Playhouse on Saturday, February 10 at 7 pm. SOLD OUT.Actual Magic has won the Audience Choice Award at the 2023 Halifax Fringe Festival. Thank you to everyone who voted for my show. Read Amanda Campbell's review of Actual Magic at TWISI Theatre & Music Blog.Saturday, November 4, 2023 - 8 pm
Vincenzo Ravina: Actual Wizard
Labour Day Picnic Cafe
12286 Peggys Cove Rd
Glen Haven, NSLabour Day Picnic Cafe on Saturday, November 4 at 8 pm. Tickets on sale now.Argyle Fine Art Gallery on Saturday, November 25 at 7:30 pm. Tickets on sale now.Monday, October 30, 2023 - 7 pm
Vincenzo Ravina: Actual Wizard
Bus Stop Theatre
2203 Gottingen St,
Halifax, NSThe Bus Stop Theatre on Monday, October 30 at 7:30 pm. Tickets on sale now.August 31 - 7 pm
September 2 - 2:30 pm
September 5 - 6 pmGeneral Admission: $15
Run Time: 70 mins
Rated: PGNeptune Theatre
Halifax, NSAfter a sold-out run at the Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts, Halifax magician and actual wizard Vincenzo Ravina returns to the Halifax Fringe Festival with a new weird magic show for YOU, specifically and in particular.There might be: Divination! Puzzles! Unexpected friendships! Artworks! Playing cards! Murder!Actual Magic is funny, mystifying, absurd, and experimental.Tickets on sale now at HalifaxFringe.caRead a review of the show at TWISI Theatre & Music BlogTuesday, August 22 - 2:30 pm
Family Magic Show (Free Show)
Bedford Public LibraryFriday, August 18 - 8:30 pm
Vincenzo Ravina: Actual Wizard
Prospect Road Community Centre
2141 Prospect Rd,
Hatchet Lake, NSSunday, August 20 - 4:30 pm
Family Magic Show
Prospect Road Community Centre
2141 Prospect Rd,
Hatchet Lake, NSThursday, June 29 - 2:30 pm
Family Magic Show (Free Show)
Keshen Goodman Public Library
Halifax, NSTuesday, July 11 - 10:30 am
Family Magic Show (Free Show)
Woodlawn Public Library
Dartmouth, NSSaturday, July 22 - 7:30 pm
Vincenzo Ravina: Actual Wizard
Serpent Brewing
5 Sussex St,
Halifax, NSSaturday, June 24 - 7:30 pm
Vincenzo Ravina: Actual Wizard
Open Book Coffee
3660 Strawberry Hill St
Halifax, NSActual Wizard at the Maritime Conservatory of
Performing ArtsSaturday May 13, 2023 - SOLD OUT
7:30 PMMonday, March 13, 2023 - 10:30 amWoodlawn Public LibraryMonday, March 13, 2023 - 2 pmDartmouth North Public LibraryTuesday, March 14, 2023 - 2 pmCapt William Spry Memorial LibraryWednesday, March 15, 2023 - 2 pmSackville Public LibrarySaturday, March 25, 2023 - 7:30 pm
Vincenzo Ravina: Actual Wizard
Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts
6199 Chebucto Road,
Halifax, NSSaturday, February 25, 2023 - 7 pm
Vincenzo Ravina: Actual Wizard
Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts
6199 Chebucto Road,
Halifax, NSSorry, this event is now SOLD OUT. Sign up here to get notified about the next show.Saturday, December 31, 2022 - 8:00 PM
Sail into the Mystic: New Year’s Eve Soirée
St. Margaret's Sailing Club
5 Foxberry Hill Road
Glen Haven, NS
More InformationSaturday, November 26, 2022 - 8:00 PM
Vincenzo Ravina: Actual Wizard
Labour Day Picnic Cafe
12286 Peggy's Cove Road,
Glen Haven, NS
Buy TicketsWednesday, October 19, 2022
Crescent Moon Cabaret Presents
A Contemporary Vaudeville Revue
The Bus Stop Theatre
2203 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS
Buy TicketsMonday, October 24, 2022 – 6:00 PM
Halloweek Magic Show
University of PEI
McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy
More InfoSaturday, October 29, 2022 – 2:00 PM
Halifax North Memorial Library
More InfoSaturday, October 29, 2022 - 10:00 PM
Halifax HOWLoween
Four Points by Sheraton Halifax
1496 Hollis Street
Halifax, NS
Buy TicketsWednesday, October 19, 2022
This will be an exciting event
but the details are not yet public!
Join the mailing list to keep up-to-date.Saturday, October 29, 2022 – 2:00 PM
Halifax North Public Library
More InfoSaturday, October 29, 2022 - 10:00 PM
Halifax HOWLoween
Four Points by Sheraton Halifax
1496 Hollis Street
Halifax, NS
Buy TicketsJoin the mailing list to keep up-to-date.July 1, 2022 - 1 PM
Valley Communities Picnic
190 Exhibition Grounds Rd, Middle MusquodoboitJuly 5, 2022 - 2 PM
Dartmouth North Public Library - 2 PMJuly 6, 2022 - 2 PM
Bedford Public LibraryJuly 14, 2022 - 10:30 AM
Halifax Central LibraryJuly 15, 2022 - 2 PM
Sackville Public LibraryAugust 26, 2022 - 11:30 AM
J. D. Shatford Memorial Public LibraryThursday Sept 1st - 8:20 PM
Halifax Fringe Festival
The Bus Stop Theatre
2203 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS
Buy TicketsSaturday Sept 3rd - 3:00 PM
Halifax Fringe Festival
The Bus Stop Theatre
2203 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS
Buy TicketsTuesday Sept 6th - 8:20 PM
Halifax Fringe Festival
The Bus Stop Theatre
2203 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS
Buy TicketsSaturday Sept 10th - 11:59 PM (midnight)
Halifax Fringe Festival
The Bus Stop Theatre
2203 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS
Buy TicketsSunday Sept 11th - 6:00 PM
Halifax Fringe Festival
The Bus Stop Theatre
2203 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS
Buy TicketsJoin the mailing list to keep up-to-date.The Hidden World: Customized Magic
Perhaps you'd like a show that begins in your living room and ends in your garden. Perhaps you're planning to propose and you want to do it in a magical way. If you would like a specially designed show for your space or a custom magical experience, please contact Vincenzo at least two months in advance of your date.
GIFT CERTIFICATESHere's how they work:1. You e-transfer $25 per ticket you desire to vravina@gmail.com. Include your email address in the accompanying message.Example: If you want 2 tickets, send me $50, along with "thoughtfulfriend@holidays.com" in the message box.2. I will send you a printable certificate to gift your uncle. It will contain a code that will work to buy tickets for any of my self-produced* 2024 shows. There will be one in nearly every month of 2024.(My self-produced shows are any of the shows that appear on my Eventbrite page. A show like the February 10 show at Chester Playhouse would not be included in this offer because Chester Playhouse is handling the ticket sales for that show and I have no ability to add my codes to their ticketing system.)End of steps.In addition to general admission tickets, the code will also work to purchase the reserved first row seats available at many of my shows**, which normally cost $30.Some venues do not lend themselves to first row reservations, so in a minority of 2024 performances, this option will not be available.Get in touch at vravina@gmail.com if you're interested or have any questions!
MODERN SCIENTIFIC FORTUNE-TELLING CARD RITUAL AND INTERPRETATIONS
by Eloise Fogel
Reading Ritual
Step One: The Sitter mixes the cards.Step Two: The Fortune Teller decides the number of cards to deal. Ask the Sitter to deal any number of cards between seven and thirty into a pile.Step Three: Instruct the Sitter to discard the undealt cards.Step Four: Instruct the Sitter to deal the chosen cards into three piles.Step Five: The top card of each pile represents a piece of the Sitter's future. Fortune Teller, use the interpretations below.
Card Interpretations
The Apple: This image represents rebirth and discovery. Your future contains exciting new possibilities.
Note: The Apple combined with the Blanks or the Door fortells a fortuitous event right around the corner. Good things are coming.The Black Balloon: This image is a powerful omen that represents mortal peril and doom. Your future contains mortal peril and doom.The Blanks: Your future is unwritten and unwriteable. You can make of it what you will.The Book: This image represents knowledge. Your future contains illumination and epiphany.The Cactus: This image represents thirst. Your future contains yearning and striving.The Cloud and Lightning: This image represents sudden change. Your future contains a new and unexpected development.The Dagger: There will be a sharp dagger in your future.The Door: This image represents opportunity. Your future contains limitless possibilities.The Eye: This image represents self-reflection. Your future contains self-improvement.The Key: This image represents ingenuity. Your future contains creative solutions.
Note: The Key combined with the Cloud and Lightning is an omen of good luck. You will be prepared for anything life throws your way.The Knife: There will be a sharp knife in your future.The Leaky Hat: This image represents unexpected problems. Your future will contain roadblocks.The Nose: This image represents wealth. Your future will contain opportunities to increase your wealth.The Planet: This image represents fate. The world is beyond our control and your future contains acceptance of this fact.The Sock Puppet: There will be a sock puppet in your future.
Note: The Sock Puppet combined with either the Tree or the Leaky Hat, is an omen of good fortune. The Sock Puppet combined with any other card is an omen of death or interdimensional demonic possession.The Space Squid: This image represents love. Your future will contain new friendship or a new close relationship.The Toothy Void: This image represents inevitability. Your future will contain what it will contain and cannot be altered or foreseen.The Tree: This image represents new life. Your future will contain an infant or puppy.The Triangular Sun: This image represents conspiracy. Your future will contain paranoia.
HERE IS A FREE PUZZLE
Right-click and save, and then find where it ended up on your computer, and then print, and then cut out all the pieces, and then put them together, and then enjoy the artwork.
YOU FOOL. That button that I asked you not to click was CURSED.I didn't curse it. I don't know how it got there. I tried to stop you.And now, you have broken my website.And you have broken the bonds of our trust.And you have broken the charmed future which the fates had written for you.Here is the bad news: This unfortunate curse will cause you to stub your innermost toe.Maybe not today. Maybe not tomorrow. Maybe not the day after that. Maybe not in a fortnight. Maybe not next month. Maybe not the month after that. Maybe not six months from now. Maybe not in this fiscal or calendar year. Maybe not this quinquennium. But SOME DAY.Lo, what horrors you have wrought by your hubris.Here is the good news: We can fix this.I know of a ritual that can undo the Curse of the Evil Button on My Website Which You Clicked.You must come to me at your earliest convenience.I will be at these places at these times and if you come to me, I will help you.Despite the instructions which you did not follow. Despite it all.I forgive you.I, too, am a curious person.I, too, have been cursed before.I, too, know the siren call of an instruction that begs to be disobeyed.I once stubbed my innermost toe.And it sucked.So heed my words, traveller: careful with your toes until we meet.CAREFUL WITH YOUR TOES.All the best,Vincenzo Ravina
Actual Wizard