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Amazing Fantasy #15

Amazing Fantasy #15 (1st comic appearance of Spider-Man, Aug. 1962)

Bob Camp (Creator of Ren & Stimpy!)

Bob Camp (Creator of Ren & Stimpy!)

Bob Layton

Bob Layton

Brian Stelfreeze

Brian Stelfreeze

Calum Johnston (50th Birthday surprise party)

Calum Johnston (50th Birthday surprise party)

Calum Johnston (50th Birthday surprise party)

Calum Johnston (50th Birthday surprise party)

Calum Johnston (Balloon of himself!)

Calum Johnston (Balloon of himself!)

Calum Johnston (Flaming Carrot balloon gift!)

Calum Johnston (Flaming Carrot balloon gift!)

Calum Johnston (Green Bay Packers Balloon gift)

Calum Johnston (Green Bay Packers Balloon gift)

Calum Johnston (Green Bay Packers "AIR-on Rodgers")

Calum Johnston (Green Bay Packers "AIR-on Rodgers")

Calum Johnston (Legendary owner of Strange Adventures)

Calum Johnston (Legendary owner of Strange Adventures)

Calum Johnston (Reid Flemming- World's Toughest Milkman balloon!)

Calum Johnston (Reid Flemming- World's Toughest Milkman balloon!)

Calum Johnston (Santa balloon)

Calum Johnston (Santa balloon)

Calum Johnston (Scrooge McDuck balloon gift)

Calum Johnston (Scrooge McDuck balloon gift)

Calum Johnston (Space Cowboy, by Grandway Comics)

Calum Johnston (Space Cowboy, by Grandway Comics)

Calum Johnston (Superman balloon)

Calum Johnston (Superman balloon)

Calum Johnston (SuperSnipe balloon gift!)

Calum Johnston (SuperSnipe balloon gift!)

Calum Johnston ('Mighty Hercules' DVD gift!)

Calum Johnston ('Mighty Hercules' DVD gift!)

Calum Johnston and Michael Creagen

Calum Johnston and Michael Creagen

Charlie Brown

Charlie Brown (from Snow Queen Go-Karts in Antigonish)

The Amazing
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The Amazing Mr. J - Magician & Entertainer

3 days ago

You know what, Magic Friends?

️ "ELBOWS UP!" has an EXTRA BONUS meaning today!

Of course, that classic phrase was first coined by this icon (born on THIS day- March 31st, 1928):

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The Amazing Mr. J - Magician & Entertainer

1 week ago

BIG NEWS, Friends!

TONS of terrific NEW tricks

, and Much More MAGIC

being added to the show!

(Wait until you see this kaboodle of Kraziness in action!!)

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The Amazing Mr. J - Magician & Entertainer

2 weeks ago

Magic at the Mall!

Hope y'all had a Magnificent March Break.

Did 14 shows (

) all throughout the Maritimes...thanks to all YOU adults and kids for your amazing energy.

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The Amazing Mr. J - Magician & Entertainer

4 weeks ago

Wishing YOU personally a Magical

International WOMEN'S DAY!

If you're a Woman, THANK YOU.

You give us Life

️, plus You truly make this Life so much BETTER.

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The Amazing Mr. J - Magician & Entertainer

1 month ago

Yo, Canada!

WE DID IT.

Here's to Our Country.

Together, we are MAGIC.

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You know what, Magic Friends?

You know what, Magic Friends? 🎩🪄🤔❓️
"ELBOWS UP!" has an EXTRA BONUS meaning today!💪☺️❗️

Of course, that classic phrase was first coined by this icon (born on THIS day- March 31st, 1928):
⭐️Canadian Ice Legend "MR. HOCKEY" GORDIE HOWE!⭐️🏒🥳🎊🎉

Well, here's YOUR FRIENDLY REMINDER of its EXTRA MEANING:
That means TOMORROW is 🙃APRIL FOOL'S DAY🙃... so keep your both your ELBOWS and your HEAD UP!‼️

Speaking of foolishness🤪, as you can see, Brother Chris and Mr. J gifted the Great Gordie with balloon hats🎈, in honour of his other famous expression, the 'Gordie Howe Hat Trick'.🎩🪄🏒

Laughing, the champion said: "Nice...though I'd rather have the other one!"😄

Gordie couldn't have been friendlier🤗, and gave us a lot of his time for a lengthy, highly entertaining conversation. Talk about a true Canadian.🇨🇦

Plus, Gordie exemplifies our national toughness💪...The Man played in the NHL over five separate decades (!), even at an amazing 52 years old (!!)😮☺️❗️

Though he passed away in 2016, that record will NEVER be beat.🏆👌

Just like our country of CANADA!💪🇨🇦⭐️😎‼️

Happy Birthday to ⭐️"Mr. Hockey" Gordie Howe.⭐️

"ELBOWS UP."👍👍

#GordieHowe #HappyBirthday #Magic #Balloons #Canada #ElbowsUp

BIG NEWS, Friends!

TONS of terrific NEW

BIG NEWS, Friends!⭐️🤗 TONS of terrific NEW tricks🎩🪄, and Much More MAGIC🐰🕊 being added to the show!😃 (Wait until you see this kaboodle of Kraziness in action!!)🌠🤩

All thanks to a wonderful Husband-and-Wife team (who have been performing together around the world for over 50 years).❤️😍

⭐️IMAGINE⭐️: You've performed two large shows in northern New Brunswick, and you're trying to get back to NS to beat an impending snowstorm. Your eyes heavy with sleep, you get an invite from a retired German couple, looking to possibly sell their Magic act.
With their place located along the way, you figure you can make a quick stop-in...little expecting you the sheer FUN and FRIENDSHIP awaiting you! 🥳🎊🎉

Christel and Fritz Frischmuth treated yours truly to a meal, a lifetime of stories, and a full-hour (❗️) kitchen Magic Show!

Despite the gathering darkness outside🌨, all was laughter and light within their happy home, as they turned this longtime Magician into a kid again.🥰 (See attached video!) 🎥

A deal was struck, and it feels a profound honour to be able to carry on their sensational show-biz legacy.🎭👍

As you know, there's a quiet Magic in old toys, houses, and books.🙏 As if the Spirits of years-gone-by somehow imbue them with happy memories, giving them a Soul.❤️

Honestly, it feels the same with old-fashioned, high-quality Magic props.👌

Get this❗️: When the Great Fritz smiled and passed over his world-traveled top hat, a wistful, bittersweet thought came over my mind:
"You two have performed together for over 50 years, entertaining for thousands...and tonight, after all that...I had the privilege to witness your...Last Ever Show."🥲

After a beat of quiet...this sudden realization became a bonding moment of reflection, and celebration. 🙏🤗

Departing in the small hours of the night, driving in the white-knuckle conditions of a late-February tempest, the highway homeward journey took 8 hours driving at a mere 15-30 km, but you can do anything when your heart is full.💪❤️👍 Joy elasticizes Your Spirit.🤗

May the Magic Power of similar HOPE, Fun, and Friendship also guide you personally through whatever wacky weather you might be driving through.🎩❤️

Magic at the Mall!

Magic at the Mall!🎩🪄🕊🌠

Hope y'all had a Magnificent March Break.⭐️🥳🎊🎉 Did 14 shows (❗️) all throughout the Maritimes...thanks to all YOU adults and kids for your amazing energy.💪💥😃👌

Happy St. Pat's🍀, and remember, in these turbulent times: Spring is a'comin'.🤗🌞🌹

PLUS- More BIG MAGIC NEWS, later this week...stay tuned!❗️🥰🎩🪄❤️👍

#StPatricksDay #Spring #Magic

Wishing YOU personally a Magical🎩🪄🐰🕊 ⭐️International WOMEN'S DAY!⭐️💪😎👩💃👍

If you're a Woman, THANK YOU.🙏

You give us Life✨️, plus You truly make this Life so much BETTER.🌠

If you're a Guy, let's reflect on all the amazing women we've had the pleasure to know🤔🤗:
Our beloved Moms, Sisters, Aunts, Grandmothers, Partners, Lovers, and Cool Female Friends...who have all enriched, enlightened, and inspired.🥳🎉🎊

It's no coincidence that 'MOM' upside-down spells 'WOW'.😉🙃🥰

Secret theory (shhhhh🤫): You know, performing shows🎭 for over 25 years, the reason why all you Women enjoy seeing Magic so much...might be because...you are literally MADE of it. (Could you be seeing a...reflection?)🪞❓️

Grateful for all that y'all do.❤️👌
Keep rockin' this World.🎵🎸🎹🎶 🌎👍

#Magic #Strong #Smart #Cool #Talented #Women #InternationalWomensDay #ThankYou

also a fan of the late great b

Are ⭐️YOU⭐️ also a fan of the late great beloved actor ⭐️GENE HACKMAN?⭐️🎬🎥❤️🤔❓️

Gene's Best Friend ⭐️Morgan Freeman⭐️ sure was, as evinced at last night's Oscars🌠, seeing Morgan's emotional tribute.🥲

Quick personal story❗️: Flashback to 1999. First year of performing Magic in Toronto (inspired by Len Herb Pinsky Browsers Den of Magic).

Feeling beyond excited to embark on this new career.🤗🎩🪄🐰🕊🥳

Then one day, whaddaya know- an impromptu opportunity to meet the legendary ⭐️Gene Hackman⭐️ (❗️)

Yours truly got to thinking: "Hmmm, what could I GIVE The Man, as a GIFT?❓️ Maybe...a Balloon Animal?!" (🎈❗️) (...I was young).🙃😋

As you can see in the attached video🎥, after sharing sincere compliments with the affable actor ("On behalf of all your Fans, we'd love to give you an Oscar, but hopefully THIS will be the next best thing...") our brief exchange went like this:

Gene (looking mildly perplexed at the balloon): "Hmmm...that looked kinda obscene there for a minute...(laughter)..."😅
Mr. J: "From Popeye Doyle to Lex Luthor, we love you!"🥰
Gene: "Wait a minute, WHAT IS IT? (More laughter)."😆🤣

At this point, the Hollywood hero then kindly gave a shout out to all US FOLKS here in NOVA SCOTIA (❗️ 🦞🌊❤️)

Suddenly, in his likeable, charismatic way, Gene Hackman then exclaimed to me with his trademark smile:

"You're a Show Business Legend". (‼️)

Though spoken in jest☺️, this was the first (and still the best) compliment of my early, budding Magic career.🤩🙂🎩🪄

Still to this day, when making balloon dogs for kids of all ages, ole Mr. J thinks of the great ⭐️Gene Hackman⭐️.

RIP to an Actor's Actor.🙏 The French Connection, Poseidon Adventure, Unforgiven, Superman...Gene's movies and talents were pure Magic.✨️🎭❤️👍

#GeneHackman #Oscars #Magic #Balloons #ShowBusinessLegend

Yo, Canada! 🇨🇦🏒 WE DID IT.💪😎🤗

Here's to Our Country.🫡🥰👍
Together, we are MAGIC.❤️🎩🪄🐰🕊🌠👌

#FourNationsCup #Hockey #Canada #Champions #SidneyCrosby #NathanMacKinnon #BradMarchand #AmazingMisterJ #Magic

Remember when you got Valentines in school?🤔😃❓️❗️

All the cheesy puns, and childhood fun?🥰

It was Magical!🤗🎩🪄🐰🕊❤️👌

So, if YOU didn't get a Valentine this year as a grown-up...HERE ya go!😃💝🌠👍

Your personal present🃏♥️♣️♦️♠️, performed by your prestidigitating pal, ⭐️The Amazing Mr. J.⭐️😉

Whether you're a swingin' single🥳🎉🎊, or swooning with a sweetheart😍💕, wishing you a day full of LOVE.❤️

"When the Power of LOVE overcomes the Love of Power, the World🌎 will know Peace." ☮️🙏
-Jimi Hendrix

Just what Our World needs.🌠👌

And just what YOU Deserve!🥰😃✨️👍

Happy Magic Valentine's.❤️♥️💘💛🎩🪄

(Song credit: The titanically talented ⭐️John Lindsay-Botten⭐️, "I'll Provide the Love"). 🎵🎶🎹👍

#Magic #CardTricks #Valentines #ValentinesDay #Love

the Music, Magic, Movies,

Do You ❤️LOVE❤️ the Music, Magic, Movies, and Memories of the 70s/80s/90s?🎶🎵🎩🪄🐰🕊🎥🎬🤔❓️

Well, get this: "You know why it's COOL being older now?❓️

Because WE got to be Young...THEN!"😉🙃🤗🤩🥰🥳🎉🎊👍

Cool Friend ⭐️David Murdock⭐️ and his Fabulous Family (Claire Murdock and kids) recently visited, putting together this amazing little 60 second video (✨️check it out in this post!✨️), showcasing one of Mr. J's hobbies, as a 'Retro Enthusiast'. 🌠 (This was an assignment for his journalism course; The Man surely deserves an 'A').👌

Hope this Madcap Memory Lane Montage makes YOU Merry.🙏😄✨️

And truly, the Biggest JOY🤗 is when friends bring their kids over, so families can experience all of our nifty, nostalgic, fondly-remembered fun firsthand.🥰

Here's the thing: This is only the beginning!❗️ The long-term vision is to build a Magic Castle (!) for hosting public retro parties/dances/weddings and of course, Magic Shows. ‼️

Big thanks, David. May we all keep dreaming BIG.⭐️

Because even though we grew up during the BEST pop-culture time ever😉, the Best and most Magcial times are STILL yet to come!❤️🎩🪄🐰🕊🎥🎬👍

#Retro #Arcade #Pinball #MagicCastle #70s #80s #90s #BestDecades #MagicTimes

Happy 77th Birthday

Happy 77th Birthday🎂🥳🎊 to ⭐️ALICE COOPER!⭐️😃❤️💀🎵🎸🐍👍

Who knew?⁉️ The legendary rocker🤘🎶 loves ♥️BALLOONS🎈, and MAGIC.🎩🪄🐰🕊😉

Plus, get this!❗️ Alice is a passionate golfer🏌‍♂️⛳️, and also does extensive volunteer work...he often personally serves food to children in need.🥰🍗🥦🍛🍎👍

In this wacky, nutty world, it's nice to know there's still always folks who are awesomely COOL.😎 👌As brother Chris and I luckily learned, it's extra cool when your musical hero also ⭐️ROCKS⭐️ in Real Life.🤗🎵🎶🎸✨️❤️👍

#AliceCooper #HappyBirthday #Magic #Balloons #SchoolsOut

What do YOU think?

Hmmm!❗️ What do YOU think?🤔❓️

Considering a ⭐️New Magic Motto⭐️, based on these recent cool😎 experiences:

1- Grateful to be hired for the third time (‼️) by world-renowned designer ⭐️Ozlem M. Manness⭐️, for her adorable daughter's birthday. Oz owns 'House of Moda🌠', Halifax's premier jewelry and accessory/apparel store.🤗💎 Even with her amazing, sought-after creations worn at the Oscars🏆, and by A-list celebs like Beyoncé☺️, Oz always loves taking part in the simple fun of a Magic Show. (See pics!)🥰

2- A Mom in Chester offered a choice to her son and daughter for their combined birthday party: A Limo Ride🧐, OR a Magic Show🎩🪄. The boy wanted the Limo, the girl requested Mr. J. Luckily, (with their Mom casting the deciding vote😉), Magic won out!🐰🕊❤️ Knowing the boy's preference, brought every bit of energy💪🔥that a Magician could muster, while showcasing him and his sister as the special stars of the show.🌠 Afterwards, asked the livened up-lad if he had any regrets about going with the Magic Show. The pure, unbridled excitement on his face said it all.🥰🥳🎊😀🤗

OK!👍 So, taken together, what do YOU think of this new motto:

⭐️"The Amazing Mr. J- Your Magician to the Stars, and markedly better than a Limo Ride!"⭐️

(Can see the face-palms now)🤭🫢😋🤦‍♀️🤦‍♂️.

Ah well, t'was a fun week. Stay cool, Magic Friends!❤️🎩🪄🐰🕊🌠👍

Y'know, many often ask: "Mr. J, do you perform HOU

Y'know, many often ask: "Mr. J, do you perform HOUSE PARTIES🥳 just for GROWN-UPS?"🤔❓️

Oh YES, every week! (We ADULTS are just "big kids" y'know...🤫😉🥰)

Performing regularly in ⭐️CAPE BRETON, NS, NB, PEI, NFLD⭐️...anywhere you're planning a Party!

Just had some Merry Magic Fun🎩🪄 with some First-class Folks.👌🏆👍

A super group, and get this‼️: So sweet🤗...Mr. J's Magic Show (and his animals) was the surprise gift, from one sister to another.❤️🤗🐰🕊

Super cool group, we had a blast!💥🔥✨️🌟🌠👍

"Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes and the ✨️ magical ✨️ birthday weekend! "What a time full of surprises and laughter with friends and family." -Melissa Hinckley

🩷 Melissa Hinckley Anna Chisholm Kalamity Kevo Maryann Chisholm Andrew Foster Jenn Greene Lana Atwood The Amazing Mr. J - Magician & Entertainer

Weird question: Have you ever worn a CAPE

😅😋Weird question:
Have you ever worn a CAPE🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ to work?🤔❓️

So excited to announce Mr. J's NEW Magic Cape!‼️🤗🥰🎩🪄🐰🕊🌠

(Hmmm, you'd think maybe this means a new stage show was in the works...😉😉🎭 Stay tuned...)

Y'know, everyone struggles and Life can be tough...some days if you can even GET yourself to work, YOU are a HERO.💪🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ And naturally, "Not all heroes wear capes."

But many Magicians must!🌟💫
From Merlin to Marvel, from Houdini to Here-and-now...capes are the cartoonish calling card of wizardry and Wonderment.

So, after 25 years of performing, it's time to up the game.🙏😃👍 (Plus, to allow for more secret pockets to hide stuff...)😉❗️

Many Magical thanks to Mina Roe of Sewing, Quilting & Embroidery By Mina, who made and embroidered this new colourful creation. She's the true Magician of custom, personalized work for your home or business. ⭐️Highest Possible Recommendation!⭐️

And Magic Friends❤️, whether or not you ever decide to wear a cape to work yourself (#JustDoIt), keep being the amazing HERO that you are.🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️🥰👍

"All the world's a stage."
-Shakespeare🎭

⭐️Magic Friends!⭐️Today's BIGGEST story💪📚...may not be what you think!😮😃‼️

🎅🤶'Old Christmas Day', January 6th🎄:
A Prime Minister steps down; a President is certified. Riots are remembered, Christmas memories never forgotten. (Fun fact: It's also my cousin Kenny Dolomont's birthday...a lifelong hero, and Big Brother!)🤗

HOWEVER❗️, the most personally impactful news for Your Magic Friend Mr. J is...*sniff*🥲 it MIGHT😌 (maybe)😪 now be time...to START...taking down decorations!😭😵‍💫😋

But HARK!🥰 On this 12th Day of Christmas, there's still one more present to open🎁...and that is, a Wish for YOU!❤️ (Yes, YOU!)🫵😃

May the 🌠Magic Spirit of Christmas🌠 stay strongly with You, all through the year!🙏 Wishing you peace, Love, Joy, and MAGIC throughout 2025.🎩🪄🐰🕊👍

(And since the animals are happy🥳, the egg nog is flowing🧉, and the fireplace is a'blazin'🔥, ...maaaybe putting away decorations can wait until TOMORROW...)😋😉☺️❤️👍

BIG (ridiculous) NEWS📰⭐️, Magic Friends!🎩🪄❤️🤗❗️

Just bought...a BUS!🚎🚍❗️
(Soon to become a painted, decorated "Magic Bus"). 🐰🕊🌠‼️👍

So, what's the nuttiest thing YOU've done in 2024?😛🤪🤔❓️

As you reflect🙏, remember to get on board the bus of YOUR biggest dreams.🌠 Never give up. Love over fear. Kindness is the new cool, and makes its own Magic.🥰

Looking ahead: BIG Plans for 2025💪😎.
We ALL have Endless Possibilities😃🏆🏅 (see attached pics📷, and video🎥...plus, open to YOUR suggestions!)🥳🎊

Lots of NEW Magic tricks🪄, a stage show🎭🎩, plus a couple original books in the works too.📚 Gonna be an amazing year ahead...😍

(In the meantime, there's a giant bus in the yard...) 🚐🚌🙃🤭🤪‼️

At any rate, hope ⭐️YOU⭐️ are also dreaming BIG.🎆🎇 Shoot for the moon🌛...even if you miss, you'll still land among the stars.✨️💫🌃⭐️🌠

Many close friends and other folks have persevered through a challenging past year.🙏 I hear you.😔Proud of You, Dear Friends, for hanging in there. 💪☺️

We all struggle, stumble, and have setbacks. Take some time to Reflect. Recharge. Refocus.👌 You are Loved!🥰

"Life can be tough, and Death smiles at us all. All we can do...is SMILE BACK."💀☠️😛😉😘

Remember the many Good Times.😇
It's 2025...a Jolly Good chance for You to get a Fresh Start.🌊🚿💧🧹🧹🙌✌️🫶🫵👏

So, hop on Your own personal Magic Bus🚌🚐, and "Let's get this Show on the Road!"🚎🛞🛣🏁⚡️👍

Wishing you a Magical New Year, ⭐️Dear Friends.⭐️🎩🪄✨️🐰🕊🌠🙏❤️

#Magic #Love #MagicBus #NewYear2025 #HappyNewYear

Dear Magic Friends?

Guess what, ❤️Dear Magic Friends?🤔❓️ "YOU'RE RICHER than YOU THINK!"🤗💰💲

Of course, you see that tacky tag-line festooned throughout Scotiabank.😋😛 BUT❗️ if you look at your Loved Ones🥰, who you wouldn't trade for a kabillion dollars, you realize..."Hey! Waitaminute!" You are among the Super-Rich, BEYOND the so-called 1% !‼️💸💸💸

You know, this all hit home when performing Magic for longtime dear friend ⭐️Jamie Dean⭐️, who generously hosts a huge free public Christmas Party at 'Dean & Son's Auto', his shop for over 30 years. 🧰🚗🔧The hardest working man in town, Jamie Dean is an honest mechanic (how about THAT!)❗️ who has supported and helped thousands over the years...including yours truly. Huge respect, profoundly grateful.🙏 Fun fact: Mr. J's first EVER paid kids birthday (February 5th, 2001) was for Jamie's own son, Jaeger Dean.🎂🎩🪄🐰🕊 Five thousand shows later, t'was an honour to entertain at Jamie's annual Holiday Hootenanny. 🌠🥳🎊

What to get someone who has given so much? Gifted his family a custom personalized 'DEAN-opoly' board game, featuring taped-on highlights of 'Team Dean' over the years. (Please don't tell Hasbro that Mr. J made a makeshift Monopoly...even though with all of Jamie's friends, it would fly off the shelves).🤫🤫😉

Always a swingin' shindig.🎉 Like George Bailey in 'It's A Wonderful Life'...beloved owner Jamie Dean is truly 'The Richest Man in Town'.😃🤗🥰

Whither the so-called 'billionaires?'🤔❓️ Let Musk fly to Mars...have fun (I hear the atmosphere's not that great). Poor ole' Steve Jobs had lots o' dough, but it couldn't save him from cancer. All Jeff Besos' bucks couldn't even save his marriage, (or his HAIR!) 😋

"All we are is Dust in the Wind...and all your money, won't another minute buy..."
-from the famous Kansas song.💨🌬

⭐️Bottom line: As you know, Your Wealth is Your FRIENDS.⭐️

If you're blessed with even a couple good ones, YOU personally are rich beyond the dreams of avarice.💲💰🎵🎶🫂🫂❤️🥰

Wishing you personally a Merry Magic Christmas🤶🎅🎄, with heartfelt THANKS for the perfectly PRICELESS person You are.👍👍

Big Holiday love to YOU, from Mr. J.🎩🪄🐰🕊🌠

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