On behalf of the Slaight Family Foundation, Magicana is pleased to announce the creation of the Allan Slaight Awards to recognize outstanding achievement in the pursuit of the impossible. The foundation has pledged to give $50,000 a year, to celebrate exceptional work in five distinct categories.
Initiated in 2015, the awards are named after Canadian businessman and philanthropist Allan Slaight in honour of his significant contributions to the art of magic.
Nominations are closed
Categories
$50,000 is awarded in five distinct categories: Lifetime Achievement, Sharing Wonder, Sharing Secrets, International Rising Star, and Canadian Rising Star.
Award Recipients
Since 2015, the Allan Slaight Awards have been recognizing some amazing and outstanding individuals and organizations. See the list of past recipients who have been embraced and celebrated around the globe.
About Allan Slaight
Allan Slaight caught the magic bug early—age eight—after seeing Johnny Giordmaine perform magic at his counter in the Eaton’s department store.
