Press

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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Can you describe Heaven in two words?🤔❓️How about 'Cape Breton!'😇🤗Performed all over ❤️The Island❤️ this week, including:-A show for Adults, on a beautiful North Sydney back deck, celebrating the 75th Birthday of beloved CBC RadioJim White Jim White⭐️, -A 50th Anniversary all-ages stage show🎩🪄 celebrating the wonderful close knit community of Glencoe Station (near Judique and Port Hood),-plus some kids birthdays🥳🎂, impromptu tricks for folks at Sydney's Mayflower Mall, and more!But here's the thing!❗️ The Bonus Magic was exploring Nature🌲, and being able to read some amazing books📚 in the great outdoors.🌞☀️🌤🌿Nature time. Books. Making new Friends. May You also make these Magical blessings ⭐️YOURS.⭐️As You know, whatever you feed Your Soul, You harvest wit#magic #birthdays#anniversariesh#naturen#booksa#specialtimes##capebretonialTimes #CapeBreton ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy Birthday CANADA!!🇨🇦🫡🥳👍 And enjoy YOUR day, Friends!⭐️ From coast-to-coast, here's to the MAGIC of our great country.🎩🪄❤️⭐️👍👍 ... See MoreSee Less
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Magic Friends!🤗🎩🪄 Meet ⭐️Margo.⭐️ Performed at her Nursing Home back in 2023, and WOW!👀❗️ She amazingly remembered every bit of that show, and all the specifics of our conversation, during today's return performance in 2024.😮😃❤️Good thing it was all new tricks✨️(though with some duplicated corny jokes).😋Today's takeways:1) Our seniors are true treasures🪙, with Magical memories👏, and2) You never know the long-term impression you can have on people.🙏May YOU personally continue to know that YOUR random acts of kindness create Magic that lives forever.❤️👍 ... See MoreSee Less
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Magic Friends!🎩🪄❤️ You know WHY Mr. J LOVES performing in Cape Breton?🤔❓️1) Amazing people⭐️, and2) It's Cape Breton!🤗🌲🌿❤️❗️Big thanks to David and Kirsten DeJong (birthday show, for their daughter, at Millville community centre), plus Leah MacLeod and the Cabot Fire Auxiliary Team in Cape North (fund-raiser event for the Volunteer Fire Dept).⭐️All first-class folks!👍Summer's here, so hope YOU personally also get to experience the Magic of Cape Breton.☀️"Your Heart will never leave."❤️ ... 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