Eric Bedard began his magic career at the age of 7 assisting his father Ray Bedard, who performed as the ‘Great Gilbini’ in the late 1950’s. After graduating from assistant to magician, Eric performed his first solo stage show for an audience of 300 at the age of 14. During the next several years, Eric incorporated magic into his career as a corporate sales manager and eventually as a highly sought after motivational speaker.

In September of 1993, Eric became a full time professional magician accepting the coveted position of Ship Magician on the S.S. Beaver Steamship, a fine dining cruise line operating out of Victoria, BC, Canada. For the next 4 ˝ years, Eric was able to hone his magical skills performing close-up magic for international audiences on the high seas.

Next came the Trade show years, where Eric performed over 1,000 days on the trade show floor for International Corporations at convention centers from Hawaii to New York, and San Antonio to Vancouver. (Eric still performs the occasional trade show for select clients.)

In the Spring of 2005, ‘Mirth, Magic & Madness Tour’, Eric introduced us to ‘The Cool Magic Dude’, Eric’s new performing persona. The very original and hilarious cool magic dude show garnered many standing ovations. Whether performing his original close-up magic in private jets, on the shores of the Baja Peninsula (see photo in rt hand corner) or at private functions for many celebrities such as David Foster, Josh Groban, Merv Griffin, Jim Carey, Pamela Anderson to name a few, the Cool Magic Dude continues to amaze, mystify and entertain.

Magicians gather every year to compete against each other much the same as actors hold the Academy Awards to honor their own. Eric has been fortunate to not only win awards in the stage/comedy magic category and in the close-up magic category but also for his originality (See Awards). Eric is also sought out for his creativity by many full time professional magicians to assist them in creating their own original routines. To book the Cool Magic Dude (shown on this website much smaller than actual size) call 250-590-7107 or e-mail us