Press

National Magazine ‘Today’s Parent’ showcases The Amazing Mr. J (October 2015):
https://www.todaysparent.com/kids/awesome-birthday-party-entertainers-in-atlantic-canada/


 
The Amazing Mr. J performs magic for Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, and the cast of Back to the Future! (November 2018):
https://www.trurodaily.com/living/truro-area-man-meets-back-to-the-future-cast-members-257943/

The Amazing Mr. J performs magic for a childhood hero, the man behind Sesame Street’s Big Bird & Oscar the Grouch, who is retiring after 50 years. (Caroll Spinney’s Dad is also from New Brunswick!) He gave me an actual Big Bird feather, a gift to treasure forever. (October 2018):
https://www.thechronicleherald.ca/news/local/halifax-magician-meets-childhood-hero-the-man-behind-big-bird-251498/
https://www.trurodaily.com/news/halifax-magician-meets-childhood-hero-the-man-behind-big-bird-251498/

Some truly funny things happen when performing magic! Here’s a ‘True Story’ by The Amazing Mr. J – David Johnston, with Comic Art by MAD Magazine’s Mike Holmes, for The Coast (September 2010):
https://www.thecoast.ca/halifax/true-story-by-david-johnston/Content?oid=1901156

The Amazing Mr. J – a tribute to the music, and magic, of Stan Rogers (StanFest 20th Anniversary – June 2016):
http://www.trurodaily.com/news/local/2016/6/3/stanfest-it-really-is-magic-time-4548987.html

The Amazing Mr. J presents ‘Back to the Future’ Magic Party for Parkinsons! (Charity event – October 2015):
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/back-to-the-future-fundraiser-truro-1.3279619
https://www.facebook.com/events/510891619073396/
http://www.trurodaily.com/news/local/2015/10/18/how-time-mcflies-4313525.html
http://www.pressreader.com/canada/truro-daily-news/20151019/281539404802587

“Trenton Fun Fest” Pictou Advocate (July 2015)

“Mike Robinson and The Amazing Mr. J show, hosted by Lenore Zann” (April 2015)

“Music & Magic fundraiser for Mental Health” (April 2015)

The Amazing Mr. J presents ‘Music & Magic for Mental Health’ (Charity event – April 2015):
http://www.trurodaily.com/living/2015/4/19/music-and-magic-for-mental-health-4117002.html

The Amazing Mr. J interviewed at Billy Joel concert (Québec City newspaper, front page, July 2014):
http://www.journaldequebec.com/2014/07/11/une-vingtaine-dheures-de-route-pour-voir-billy-joel

The Amazing Mr. J- CTV interview at Billy Joel concert (July 2014):
http://montreal.ctvnews.ca/video?playlistId=1.1910510   (Mr. J interviewed at 2:14)

The Amazing Mr. J meets Prince Charles & Camilla (May 2014):
http://www.ngnews.ca/news/local/2014/5/19/pictou-countys-royal-showcase-3730739.html

The Amazing Mr. J- Houdini Séance performance atop Citadel Hill, Halifax NS (Hallowe’en 2013):
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uW9Vknwm-dc

Mr. J’s Houdini Séance Articles:
http://www.thecoast.ca/TheScene/archives/2013/10/31/blinded-me-with-sance
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/harry-houdini-summoned-at-halifax-seance-1.2325688
http://thechronicleherald.ca/metro/1163519-halifax-s-history-with-houdini-the-naked-truth
http://www.wildabouthoudini.com/2013/10/official-word-from-halifax-houdini.html

The Amazing Mr. J on CBC TV’s Dragons’ Den (2013)
Halifax audition: http://polargrizz.tumblr.com/post/45125821752/dragons-den-auditions-halifax-2013

Mr. J on CBC TV’s Dragons’ Den Articles:
http://thechronicleherald.ca/community/halifax/1130606-mister-j-and-the-dragons
http://thechronicleherald.ca/business/911242-truro-magician-to-practise-on-dragons
http://www.pressreader.com/canada/truro-daily-news/20130221/281762741663163
“Truro Resident on Dragons’ Den This Fall” (March 2013)
“Truro Man Auditions for Dragons’ Den” (February 2013)

Following a successful publishing deal with CBC Dragon Kevin O’Leary, you can read The Amazing Mr. J’s story in Kevin’s #1 International Bestselling Book- ‘Cold Hard Truth on Family, Kids & Money’ (pgs 123-133):
https://books.google.ca/books?id=uXnqAQAAQBAJ&pg=PT124&lpg=PT124&dq=David+Johnston+magician&source=bl&ots=r1k4nsmbQ-&sig=mPvyZh6q4I27QgODQGQeOanYsZA&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiKpKaeg9XTAhVF7IMKHQcnBUk4ChDoAQgoMAE#v=onepage&q=David%20Johnston%20magician&f=false

The Amazing Mr. J at Atlantica Oak Island (March 2013):
http://www.familyfuncanada.com/halifax/family-fun-at-the-atlantica-oak-island-resort/

“Family Literacy Day” (January 2013)

“Magic Moments front page picture- New Year’s Eve Party” (December 2012)

“Town of Truro New Year’s Eve Celebrations” (December 2012)

The Amazing Mr. J – Reveen TV commercial (November 2012):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hqmb3Jwlc-I

“Magic Moment” (August 2012)
“12th Annual Community Fair” (May 2012)
“New Year’s Eve Magic” (January 2012)
“New Year’s Eve Magic Show” (December 2011)
“New Year’s Eve on the Town” (December 2011)
“Mr. J’s Library Donation” (November 2010)
“Mr. J – Live at Truro Mall” (March 2010)
“The Magic of Reading – Great Village” (November 2009)
“Halifax Library Guide” (Summer 2009)
“Wilson’s 9th Annual Community Fair” (May 2009)
“March Break Fun at Truro Mall” (March 2009)
“Truro’s New Year’s Eve Celebrations” (December 2008)
“The Magic of Reading” (Summer 2008)
“Bedford Magazine” (August 2008)
“Museum Events Magazine” (Spring 2008)
“Magic of Chocolate” (March 2008)
“Magic of Chocolate” (March 2008)
“Library Guide” (Summer 2006)
“A Little Magic Goes a Long Way” (2006) (Photo and article by Caitlin McIntyre)
“Celebrating Family Literacy Day” (2006)
“Truro Mall March Break Promo” (2005)
“Abracadabra” (2004)
The Hero’s Hero- Remembrance Day show (November 2003)
“Now That’s a Balloon” (2002)
“Teen Friends of the Library” (2000)
“Nothing Up My Sleeve” (2000)

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Y'know, performing Magic🎩🪄🐰is easy at a Wedding👰🤵‍♂💒💍🔔...Magic is ALREADY in the air.🤗🥰👍Congrats to the two special shining stars: First-class couple ⭐️Kallyn DeGrace & Brady Leights⭐️, along with all their amazing friends and family. You folks know how to tie the knot in style.🪅🎉🎊🥳Thank you for inviting me to be part of your celebration🙏✨️...wishing you a Lifetime of Joy and Magic.🌠"To the world, you may be one person,But to one person, You are the World."🌎❤️👍 -Dr. Seuss(Photos credit: Emily Marie Photography)#Wedding #Magic #Love #Joy #Celebration ... See MoreSee Less
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Wishing a Merry❤️ Magic🎩🪄🐰 Birthday🥳 to Beloved Comic Connoisseur ⭐️Calum Johnston⭐️, owner of all three sensational Strange Adventures Comix & Curiosities locations...a true supporter of the arts, literacy, and small business since 1992 (❗️)The Man was even heroically🦸‍♂️ working on his own birthday today (‼️), so had to bring him a balloon of another fellow Hero: the soon-to-be-superstar cosmic Super-Sheriff 'Space Cowboy'🤠🐎👢, created by Maritimes' own glorious ⭐️Grandway Comics!⭐️Thank you, ⭐️Cal⭐️, for spreading the love of literature, the arts, and old-fahsioned FUN...here's a tip of the Magic🎩 (and cowboy) hats🤠 for making the Multiverse a better place.🌠🤩🌟🇨🇦❤️👍#StrangeAdventures #HappyBirthday #GrandwayComics #SpaceCowboy #AmazingMisterJ #Magic #ThankYou ... See MoreSee Less
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Magical time🎩🪄🐰 with CBC star ⭐️JONNY HARRIS⭐️ tonight, as 'Still Standing' puts the TV spotlight on New Glasgow!❗️Jonny loved his balloon gift🎈🤗: a caricature of him riding a motorcycle (Fun fact: Jonny's a longtime major motorbike lover!)🏍🎈🥰If you haven't experienced this wonderful show, the AMAZING team👏 behind it put their heart and soul into bolstering the fortunes of Canada's struggling small but wonderful communities🙏, while finding the funny side of small town life😅, for over 10 years. Highly recommended!👍 They are awesome ambassadors for all the happy hidden hamlets of our cool country.🇨🇦Wanted to give them all The Order of Canada!🫡🇨🇦(...but hopefully a nutty balloon is a close second?)😋❓️❗️If you'd like to see our beloved Nova Scotia showcased nationally, tonight's episode will actually air next year, as the Season 10 Finale! (You "might" even get to see a cameo by ole Mr. J, performing some Magic during the episode...)😉🤫🌠🎩Here's to Jonny and the stellar 'Still Standing' Team...long may they celebrate the Magic of Canada.🌠🇨🇦✨️🌲🫡👍#StillStanding #CBC #JonnyHarris #CanadianHeroes #Magic ... See MoreSee Less
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Are you a Canadian Music Fan?🇨🇦🎵🤔❓️Well, it "Hasn't Hit Me Yet"...but just did some Magic🎩🪄and Balloons🎈 for the legendary JIM CUDDY, of BLUE RODEO! (‼️) ⭐️🎸🎶🎵❤️⭐️👍👍He loved his balloon guitar🎈🎸, and what a warm, kind man in person...he immediately reached out his arm for a hug!🤗Class act.👌Y'know, if you're also a longtime fan (of anyone), YES- You should ALWAYS "Try" to meet your heroes. They are most often your heroes for a reason.🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️🙏"A thousand shining moments are waiting just to happen to YOU."💫✨️🌠🤩❤️Wishing You personally many equally Magical experiences.🤗❤️🎩🪄⭐️👍👍#JimCuddy #BlueRodeo #Music #Magic #CanadianHero 🇨🇦👍 ... See MoreSee Less
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In this wild and wacky world...Can we really make a difference?🤔❓️Y'know, ⭐️Donna⭐️ and the amazing team at ⭐️Bayers Westwood Family Resource Centre⭐️ recently inspired me. The level of caring and support they offer to low income families...very humbling to behold.❤️Naturally, what touches my heart most of all, (as it does for many), is seeing the CHILDREN.🙏 We so often take for granted certain basic luxuries- like going to see a movie🎞🎥🎬, seeing a live show🎭, or even simply taking a family day trip downtown by bus.🚌🚎🏙Well, for so many of our children (growing up right here in Nova Scotia!), because of financial barriers (through no fault of their own!)😪, many young kids will go through childhood without many of these simple, fun, social experiences.😔As such, profoundly honoured to be invited to perform Magic, for all these wonderful children, and their parents.🎩🐰🪄Magical souls.🌠Along the highway of Life, with all the temptations from drugs, alcohol, and taking the wrong path, we sometimes, sadly, lose some kids. However, if we don't at least TRY to make a difference, we lose OURSELVES.❤️So, can we really make a difference in this world? ⁉️Sometimes...maybe...yes. 🙂Bottom line: All we can do is#magic😊#kindness #makingadifferenceD#bayerswestwoodfamilyresourcecentreurceCentre ... See MoreSee Less
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