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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/

The Amazing Mr. J writes 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

“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   (The Amazing 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 0:04)- Reveen TV commercial (November 2012):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hqmb3Jwlc-I

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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 ... See MoreSee Less
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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.🥰 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, this Magical experience elasticized the Spirit.The highway homeward journey took 8 hours driving at a mere 15-30 km, but you can do anything when your heart is full.💪❤️👍May the Magic Power of similar HOPE, Fun, and Friendship guide you personally through whatever wacky weather you might be driving through.🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️⭐️👍Storms come and go⛈️, but Magic Lives Forever.🎩🪄(Plus...ahhh! Can't wait to show y'all these nifty new toys! Stay tuned...)😃😉🥳🎊🎉👍#Magic #Hope #Light #Joy #NewFriends ... See MoreSee Less
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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...s#stpatricksday🪄#SPRINGt#magicksDay #Spring #Magic ... See MoreSee Less
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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 th#magic0#strongd#Smart#coolr#talented9#women #internationalwomensdayS#thankyouart #Cool #Talented #Women #InternationalWomensDay #ThankYou ... See MoreSee Less
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Yo, Canada!🇨🇦🏒 WE DID IT.💪😎🤗Here's to Our Country.🫡🥰👍 Together, we are MAGIC.❤️🎩🪄🐰#fournationscupn#hockeyo#canadaa#championsp#sidneycrosbyr#NathanMacKinnoni#BradMarchandc#amazingmisterjs#magicMagic ... See MoreSee Less
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YOUR MAGICIAN to the STARS!

The Amazing Mr. J performs for celebrities at VIP events, and loves sharing stories! He’s faced the Dragons on Dragons’ Den, entertained for CBC’s Peter Mansbridge, Gerry Dee (Mr. D), Lionel Richie, Natalie MacMaster, NHL stars, Hulk Hogan, Stan Lee, and many more!

“HOW the heck did you do THAT? That… was… amazing!” – Stan Lee, Toronto, August 2010