Vic Juba Community Theatre presents in the Dr. H.A. McDonald Season
Murray the Magician
Thursday, March 5, 2026 @ 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $30.00 - Reserved Seating
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Murray the Magician (Murray Sawchuck) is a world renowned stage illusionist, magician, comedian and, actor. Based in Las Vegas, "The 'Dennis the Menace' of Magic," builds family-friendly shows blending comical mishaps that result in illusions and magic tricks. He has been featured on the fifth season of America's Got Talent, and is the resident magic historian on Pawn Stars. SawChuck has also appeared as a magic coach on five episodes of the VH1 series Celebracadabra, and has been a guest star on shows such as Reno 911!, Last Comic Standing,Celebrity Blind Date, War of the Worlds 2: The Next Wave, Ring of Darkness and is a regular on The Masters of Illusion.
Feature Article
Murray SawChuck: The Dennis the Menace of Magic in the Digital Age
NY Weekly Contributor, November 1, 2025
By: Ethan Price
Murray SawChuck has captivated audiences worldwide with a unique blend of comedy, charm, and mind-bending magic. Known affectionately as the “Dennis the Menace of Magic,” SawChuck has been delighting fans for decades with his playful approach to magic. Born in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, SawChuck discovered magic at the age of seven when a Siegfried and Roy magic kit sparked a lifelong passion. Today, he has built a following of over 1.7 million subscribers and garnered more than 6.5 billion views online, demonstrating his ability to blend entertainment, personality, and engagement. Recently inducted into the Magic Hall of Fame, SawChuck has earned recognition for his contributions to bringing magic to both live audiences and digital platforms.
Humor has always been a central component of SawChuck’s performances. “Humor is my mission and magic is my vehicle,” he says. From an early age, he realized that applause can be earned in many ways, but laughter is special. “People clap for all sorts of reasons, but laughter only comes when something is genuinely funny,” he explains. His shows are delightfully haphazard, full of surprises and mischief. Tricks often seem to go wrong at first, only to resolve in mind-blowing finales. “I’ve always marveled at the art of making an audience laugh. There’s nothing better than taking people away from their everyday worries and giving them an hour of pure fun and wonder.”
