How much does a show cost?

Most corporate events land between $2,500 and $4,500 plus GST, depending on what you're looking for (walk-around mingling, a stage show, or both), your guest count, and your date, with prime December dates at the higher end. Private parties and smaller gatherings are quoted per event. The exact number always comes down to a handful of factors, so get in touch with your date and a few details. Patrick will have a couple of quick questions, then he'll put together a custom quote if he feels he can help make your event a success.

How is this different from a regular magic show?

It is built around mind reading rather than props and card tricks. It feels smart and surprising, it is written for adults and professional rooms, and guests take part without being embarrassed.

How far in advance should we book?

November and December fill first, often by early fall, and the best December Fridays and Saturdays go quickly. Reaching out in late summer or early fall gives the most options. Last minute is sometimes possible, so it is always worth asking.

How many guests does this work for?

It scales. Walk-around mind reading suits receptions of almost any size. The feature show works for groups from a few dozen up to a few hundred. Tell Patrick your headcount and venue and he will recommend the right format.

Is it appropriate for a corporate audience?

Yes. The material is written for adults and mixed professional rooms. It stays clean, never singles anyone out, and is comfortable in front of clients, leadership, and staff at once.

Do you travel outside Winnipeg?

Patrick is based in Winnipeg, serves the surrounding area, and is available across Canada for the right event. If your event is out of town, just ask.

Can you do both a reception and a show at the same event?

Yes. Walk-around during the reception followed by the feature show after dinner is a popular way to run the full evening.

Do you perform for children's parties?

No. Patrick performs for adults and teenagers. The show is clean but adult in sensibility.

Winnipeg Fringe magic show (2026) - "Escape Reality"

Poster for the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival featuring a man opening curtains to reveal a cosmic scene with stars, glowing lights, and a city skyline in the distance. The poster includes schedule details for various dates and times, and mentions 'Escape Reality' and 'Wonder Will Set You Free' at the top, with venue information at the bottom.

Escape Reality show banner. Patrick Gregoire parts stage curtains to reveal a glowing magical world, framed by five star audience reviews

As children, the world is full of wonder, excitement, and surprise. But as we grow older, life gets busier, routines settle in, and that sense of wonder can quietly fade into the background.

Through moments of impossible magic and captivating showmanship, Winnipeg magician Patrick Gregoire invites you to escape reality for an hour and embark on a shared journey back to curiosity, imagination, and the joy of believing in the impossible.

Wonder isn’t lost forever - it’s just waiting to be rediscovered…

11 shows - July 15th-26th

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From the Magician

Who Brought You:

Dangerous Magic (2017)

★★★★

Winnipeg Free Press

Poster for the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival featuring a man in a suit holding a gun to his head, with storm clouds and lightning in the background. Titles include "Dangerous Magic" and "Other Incredible Mysteries," with show dates and times listed.

Mindreader (2023)

★★★★

Winnipeg Free Press

This poster promotes a mental health workshop titled 'MindReader' by Patrick Gregoire, presented at Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival. It features a man's face with a serious expression, surrounded by swirling smoke and a starry background. The poster states, 'Your thoughts can run, but they can't hide...' and includes dates and times for the workshop, held at Théâtre Cercle Molière, 340 Provencher Blvd.

Supernatural (2024)

★★★★

Winnipeg Free Press

Control (2025)

★★★★ 1/2

Winnipeg Free Press

Control, A Psychological Magic Show poster for Patrick Gregoire at the Winnipeg Fringe Festival

11 Chances to Catch 'Escape Reality':

Venue 19

Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain

(340 Provencher Blvd - 2nd Floor)

Wed, July 15th @ 9:30pm

Thurs, July 16th @ 6:00pm

Fri, July 17th @ 7:45pm

Sat, July 18th @ 6:00pm

Sun, July 19th @ 9:30pm

Mon, July 20th — *NONE*

Tues, July 21st @ 7:45pm

Wed, July 22nd @ 9:30pm

Thurs, July 23rd @ 6:00pm

Fri, July 24th @ 7:45pm

Sat, July 25th @ 9:30pm

Sun, July 26th @ 5:00pm

A person in a suit opening stage curtains to reveal a bright, magical scene with stars and light, promoting the escape reality event schedule in July.

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About Patrick Gregoire

He’s a Winnipeg 4-time award-winning magician & mentalist who’s been entertaining and mesmerizing audiences at corporate and private events across central Canada for over 25 years.

He’s performed 4 highly successful Winnipeg Fringe shows so far, has headlined (and sold out) 10 shows at The Basement Speakeasy & Comedy Lounge, and has performed at well over 500 events over the years.

Always striving to design a fresh and engaging experience for his audiences, Patrick has been hard at work over the past year to create “Escape Reality” - a fun and exciting journey filled with incredible magic and showmanship.

Leave the world behind for an hour and rediscover what it feels like to believe in magic again…

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