Naturally, we all wonder what we should say when we are meeting or working with a celebrity. Fortunately, magic can be a great icebreaker! All of these celebrities got a balloon animal and/or had a magical effect performed for them!
CELEBRITIES:- Dan Aykroyd (Ghostbuster, Blues Brother, Saturday Night Live legend): (photo 1)
- Gene Hackman (Hollywood Movie Star): (photo 1, photo 2, photo 3)
- Anne Murray (Music legend, worldwide star, Canada's Snowbird): (photo 1)
- Bruce Cockburn (Beloved Canadian singer, songwriter and eco-activist): (photo 1, photo 2)
- Red Green (Steve Smith) and Mag Ruffman (TV Comedy Stars): (photo 1, photo 2)
- Pete Rose (Baseball Legend, All-time Major League leader in hits, games played, at-bats, and outs, Three-time World Series Champion): (photo 1, photo 2)
- Terry Fox (Original "1980 Marathon of Hope" van, and Terry's older brother Fred Fox.):
(photo 1, photo 2, photo 3, photo 4, photo 5) - Kermit the Frog: (photo 1)
- Fraggle Rock: (photo 1, photo 2)
- Ben Mulroney (TV personality): (photo 1, photo 2)
- Weird Al Yankovic (Perfectly normal and calm individual): (photo 1)
- Rick Derringer (Rock legend, singer of "Hang on Sloopy" and Hulk Hogan's theme):
(photo 1, photo 2) - The Stampeders (Legendary Canadian rock trio): (photo 1, photo 2)
- Gordon Jump (WKRP in CINCINNATI’s Mr. Carlson, and Maytag’s Ever-Lonely Repairman):
(photo 1, photo 2) - Kenny Baker (R2-D2 from all Star Wars movies): (photo 1)
- Neil Diamond (Tribute Artist Gerry Armstrong): (photo 1, photo 2)
- Roy Orbison (Tribute Artist Mike Mulligan): (photo 1, photo 2)
- Rick Miller (Stellar performer and host of ABC's primetime hit 'Just For Laughs'): (photo 1)
- "Bite" Cast (Bloody Good Vegas Vampire Variety Show):
(photo 1, photo 2, photo 3, photo 4, photo 5)
- Rex Murphy (CBC Journalist and personality): (photo 1, photo 2, photo 3)
- Brent Bambury (CBC TV Midday host, CBC Radio’s “GO”):
(photo 1, photo 2, photo 3, photo 4) - Bob McDonald (CBC personality, “Quirks and Quarks” host): (photo 1)
- Rick Mercer & “Made in Canada” Cast: (photo 1)
- Royal Canadian Air Farce (with the “Chicken Cannon”!): (photo 1)
- Don Cherry (Just a cardboard stand-up, actually - though this was the real set of Hockey Night in Canada! The legendary Don didn't make it that night... probably trying to get his suits through customs..."): (photo 1)
- Mr. Dressup (aka Ernie Coombs, CBC TV's legendary children's entertainer and Tickle Truck caretaker): (photo 1)
- Fred Penner (Children’s Entertainer from TV’s “Fred Penner’s Place”):
(photo 1, photo 2, photo 3)
- Mike Bullard (CTV/Comedy Network TV Host): (photo 1)
- Steve Murphy (CTV News Anchor): (photo 1, photo 2)
- Bruce Frisko (CTV Live at Five host): (photo 1)
- Starr Dobson (CTV Live at Five host): (photo 1, photo 2)
- Cindy Day (CTV Meteorologist): (photo 1)
- BT Morning Crew (Jayson Baxter, Cyril Lunney, Maria Panopalia): (photo 1)
- Elizabeth May (Green Party leader, environmental hero):
(photo 1, photo 2, photo 3, photo 4) - Bill Casey (Heroic Independent MP): (photo 1, photo 2, photo 3)
- Brian Mulroney (Canada's 18th Prime Minister, 1984-1993): (photo 1, photo 2, photo 3)
- Michael Ignatieff (Federal Liberal Party Leader): (photo 1)
- Bob Taylor (Mayor of Colchester County): (photo 1)
- Peter Kelly (Mayor of Halifax): (photo 1)
- Jamie Muir (Former MLA and NS Cabinet Minister): (photo 1)
- The Amazing Kreskin (One of my heroes, and the World’s #1 Foremost Mentalist):
(photo 1, photo 2, photo 3, photo 4) - Mike Robinson (Magic mentor, and immortal world-class magician/ventriloquist!):
(photo 1, photo 2, photo 3, photo 4) - Penn & Teller (World renowned magicians and TV stars, the infamous "bad boys of magic"):
(photo 1, photo 2, photo 3) - Mac King (World's #1 Comedy Magician): (photo 1)
- JC Wagner (World's #1 Bar Magician and living legend of magic):
(photo 1, photo 2, photo 3, photo 4) - Bob Sheets (Hysterical and multi-talented magic legend): (photo 1, photo 2, photo 3, photo 4)
- Greg Frewin (International Grand Champion of Magic and TV Star): (photo 1)
- Romaine (Canadian Magic legend, worldwide entertainer for over 40 years): (photo 1)
- Shawn Farquhar (World Champion Magician; he makes cards do beautiful things): (photo 1)
- Michael Dardant (Hilarious and innovative New Orleans entertainer, along with 'Kitty Kaos'):
(photo 1) - Jay Sankey (Very talented and hilarious magician/comedian): (photo 1)
- Juan Tamariz (Spain's most legendary Master of Magic): (photo 1, photo 2)
- Boris Wild (World Champion Magician from France): (photo 1)
- Doc Eason (Amazing Bar Magician, and close friend of the late great John Denver): (photo 1)
- Oscar Munoz (Brilliant and charismatic showman): (photo 1)
- Richard Sanders (Creative Canadian Magic Mastermind): (photo 1)
- Nathan Burton (Star semi-finalist from "America's Got Talent"): (photo 1)
- Dirk Arthur (X-Treme Magic performer and tiger conservationist): (photo 1)
- Rick Thomas (Amazing showman and tiger conservationist): (photo 1)
- Rick Thomas' Amazing Dancers (Angela and Cori): (photo 1, photo 2)
- Neil Croswell (2010 CAM 1st Place Stage Magician): (photo 1)
- Obie O'Brien (Chairman of the prestigious Fechter's Magic Convention): (photo 1)
- Harry Allen (Very funny Magician/MC from Daytona Magic - and a great guy, too!): (photo 1)
- Dickey Dean & Marg (Canadian Magic duo): (photo 1)
- Steven Best & Cassandra (Vegas Magic duo): (photo 1)
- Drew and Angela (Amazing performers! Visit dv8realitymagic.com):
(photo 1, photo 2, photo 3, photo 4)
- Leaping Lanny Poffo/The Genius (Legend who beat Hulk Hogan on TV!): (photo 1)
- Honky Tonk Man (Greatest IC Champ of all-time): (photo 1, photo 2, photo 3)
- Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake (Hulk Hogan's best friend!): (photo 1, photo 2)
- Hacksaw Jim Duggan (Legendary winner of the first ever Royal Rumble!):
(photo 1, photo 2, photo 3) - Bushwacker Luke (One half of New Zealand's finest tag-team!): (photo 1, photo 2)
- Virgil (Bodyguard to Million $ Man Ted DiBiase): (photo 1)
- Al Snow: (photo 1, photo 2)
- Edge (Nine time World Champion, Royal Rumble Winner 2010): (photo 1, photo 2)
- Christian: (photo 1)
- The Hardy Boyz (Matt and Jeff Hardy): (photo 1, photo 2, photo 3, photo 4)
- Kurrgan ('Giant' star of the hit movie '300' and 'Sherlock Holmes!'): (photo 1)
- Pete Rose (WWE Hall of Famer, Raw Host, Kane's Wrestlemania nemesis): (photo 1, photo 2)
- Jason Sensation: (photo 1, photo 2))
- Damian (Jake "The Snake" Roberts' python): (photo 1)
- Leo Burke: (photo 1)
- Cuban Assassin (& son): (photo 1)
- The Beast: (photo 1)
- No Class Bobby Bass: (photo 1, photo 2, photo 3, photo 4)
- Wildman Austin: (photo 1)
- Chi Chi Cruz: (photo 1)
- Joe E. Legend: (photo 1)
- The Answer: (photo 1)
- Calum Johnston (Owner of Strange Adventures): (photo 1)
- Mike Drake (Strange Adventures Sales Guru): (photo 1)
- Seth (One of the most important cartoonists of the last decade): (photo 1, photo 2)
- Scott McCloud (Author of "Understanding Comics" trilogy, and renowned authority on the medium):
(photo 1) - Steve McNiven (Amazing top notch Marvel Comics artist): (photo 1)
- Darwyn Cooke (Eisner and Joe Shuster award-winning Marvel and DC Comics artist): (photo 1)
- "Incredible Hulk" Lou Ferrigno (TV’s legendary muscleman and Mr. Universe):
(photo 1, photo 2) - Spider-Man (1st comic appearance, Amazing Fantasy #15, Aug. 1962): (photo 1)
- Charlie Brown (from Snow Queen Go-Karts in Antigonish): (photo 1)
- Caroline Parker (96.5 Kool FM Morning Host, with sons Max and JJ): (photo 1, photo 2)
- Tarzan Dan (YTV Personality and KISS FM Radio DJ): (photo 1)
- Dave Guy (Truro Radio Legend): (photo 1)
- Danny Finkleman (CBC's Finkleman's 45's host's actual 'shoe', award presented by Fan Club Pres. Alice Hinther): (photo 1, photo 2, photo 3)
OTHER STARS:
- Santa Claus (Jolly old elf on parade in Toronto): (photo 1)
- Rocky Balboa (Statue from Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas): (photo 1, photo 2)
- Woody the Talking Christmas Tree (Former Christmas crowd favourite at Mic Mac Mall in Dartmouth): (photo 1)
- Constable John Kennedy (RCMP officer and creator of the Adopt-A-Library program. Presented Mr. J with a Literacy Award for his 'Magic of Reading' touring show in 2007.): (photo 1)
- Mary Johnston (Grandmother): (photo 1, photo 2)
- Michael and Carol Johnston (Parents): (photo 1)
- Kenny Dolomont (Cousin): (photo 1)
- Glenn Anderson: (photo 1)
- John Mauger: (photo 1)
- Miller (Legendary Grade 6 Teacher - North River Elementary 1970-2006): (photo 1, photo 2)
- Derek DeGrass: (photo 1)
- Edna Newcombe: (photo 1)
- Jason Varner: (photo 1)
- Andy and Greg Allen: (photo 1)
- Glen Hollingswoth: (photo 1)
- Phil and Sheri Lamey: (photo 1)
- Jamie Dean (World's Greatest Mechanic and Rolling Stones fan): (photo 1)
- Troy Dixon: (photo 1)
- John Botten (Great singer and nomadic seeker of the truth): (photo 1)
- Andre Myette and Jennifer Thexton: (photo 1)
- Danielle Parsons and Colleen Smith: (photo 1)
