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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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BIG NEWS, ⭐️Magic Friends!⭐️🤗❤️👍Firstly, thanks to ⭐️The Halifax Convention Centre⭐️...electric⚡️ and bursting with effervescent JOY🤗, for an evening of Magic.🎩🪄🐰🕊🌠You know, several of these amazing ladies (pictured), told yours truly they had never seen live Magic before. (‼️)And also (quote): "Magic brings everything to Life."❤️🥰🌠Alors!☝️😋 This is just the Beginning.💥 Everyone deserves a Magical Experience.👌 So, get this: In the spirit of sharing silliness and soul-stirring spectacles, yours truly is picking up a HUGE collection of new colourful stage tricks this week.‼️ This is the professional act of a talented German husband-and-wife team, who have performed together for over fifty years. Wacky, world-travelled wonderment...quality props, with classic European flair...now, upon their retirement, honoured to continue their Legacy of Love.😊❤️🎩🪄So, Cool People😎👌...the Best is Yet to Come.⭐️A really Big Show (really big 'shooooeee👞) for all ages is on the way, which will also promote a forthcoming passion project: A new BOOK📖😃, intended to promote reading and imagination for all ages. (Stay tuned...)😉👍To ⭐️YOU⭐️, who always support all our awe-spiring artists👩‍🎨👨‍🎨🎨, astounding authors📚, and sensational stage actors🥰🎭🎬:THANK YOU🙏❤️.YOU are keeping The Magic alive.🌠May YOU perpetually pursue all your personal Dynamic Dreams as well.🥳🎉🎊⭐️"Don't Stop Believin'"⭐️🎵🎶😉😎👍 ... See MoreSee Less
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Big Show, Friends!🙏❤️🥳 Performing tonight at The Halifax Convention Centre.‼️ Gonna BE MAGIC!🎩🪄🕊🐰🌠👍 ... See MoreSee Less
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Friends!⭐️❤️ Here's 20+ reasons (in pictures) showing WHY our beloved CANADA is MAGIC.🇨🇦🎩🪄(Hope the very LAST one makes you smile most of all...he's a personal favourite Canadian...)😉😎👌We are so lucky🍀 to have SO many cool characters, coast-to-coast...including YOU!❤️🤗May this medley of Heroes remind you of our shared Canadianna🇨🇦, our blessings🙏, and the celebratory wonderfulness of being alive.🌠You know, a little girl holding a small flag came up after today's Magic Stage Show, smiled, and said: "Hey, Mr. J? I really LOVE living here."🥰Experiencing kids bringing Gratitude and Hope like that to the party, it's easy to feel the same.🕊🐰🤗Happy Canada Day, Mes Amis.🇨🇦❤️👍#Canada #CanadaDay #ElbowsUp #Never51 #Magic #Gratitude #BestCountryInTheWorld #CanadaRocks ... See MoreSee Less
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Heartfelt congrats❤️ to Nova Scotia's ⭐️Brad Marchand⭐️🏒, on his SECOND Stanley Cup (❗️), just months after ALSO winning the Four Narions Cup (❗️) for our beloved Canada.🤗🥰🇨🇦👍You know, having the privilege of being invited to perform Magic🎩🪄🕊🐰at Brad's house🏡 many times...let yours truly personally attest- the Man knows how to throw a PARTY!🥳🎊🎉Speaking of Partying with The Cup- Fun Fact for you fellow Animal Lovers🥰:Mr. J's loyal bunny (Baby J) wants you to know that she once literally JUMPED OUT of the fabled Cup. (See pictures!‼️)Years ago, Blackhawks' Al MacIsaac kindly allowed Mr. J a publicity pic (An honour- First Magician Ever to pull a rabbit out of The Cup!🎩🪄🐰) Well, looking to shine herself, Baby J (accustomed to sitting happily in a Top Hat) decided to leap into history, and go airborne✈️ right out of Lord Stanley's treasured trophy.🫢 After a frantic round-and-round chase🫨, during which Al and Mr. J collided with the table😜, tipping and ALMOST KNOCKING OVER the swaying Cup (‼️), we finally retrieved the rascally running rabbit. Al deadpanned: "Yeeeahh...um...let's say no more rabbits in The Cup..."😅🙃😋At any rate, (with a salute to Edmonton for an amazing series), congrats again to ⭐️Brad⭐️ on his personal Magical Milestone.🏒🌠🇨🇦👍Here's to more Canadian🇨🇦 hockey heroism at the 2026 Winter Olympics🏅...THAT will also be a wild Magic Party.🏒🎆🎇🥰👍#BradMarchand #StanleyCup #Congratulations #Magic #Rabbit ... See MoreSee Less
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Met this ⭐️super cool family⭐️ a few years ago...always a treat and a cheer to catch up.🤗 Brothers Reid and Blake are getter bigger and wiser, which is helpful as yours truly has to up his Magic game every year. ;) Humbly grateful for Mom Krystle's kind words, and pictures (she's a photographer!) 🥰🎩🪄🐰🕊🌠👍 ... 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