Two Years of Magic with BMO

Written By Jonah Babins
Comedy mentalist Ben Train performing live at BMO's 2024 Top Performers Gala in Toronto

How Bank of Montreal Used Live Entertainment to Elevate Their Top Performers Gala

Overview

BMO (Bank of Montreal) hosts an annual event to celebrate their top performers. It’s an evening of recognition, awards, and celebration and they wanted to make it feel extra special.

They turned to The Toronto Magic Company two years in a row.

  • 2024: Hired Ben Train, our Comedy Mentalist

  • 2025: Returned for Jonah Babins, our Comedy Magician

Both events were a hit.
Here’s what happened:

The Client

Company: Bank of Montreal (BMO)
Event: Top Performers Gala
Years: 2024 and 2025
Audience: Internal high-achievers and leadership teams
Location: Toronto

Year One: Comedy Mentalism with Ben Train

BMO first reached out looking to hire Jonah Babins.
He was already booked.
So, we offered another option:

Ben Train, our Comedy Mentalist.

What Ben delivered:

  • Smart, psychological magic

  • Interactive moments with the audience

  • Big laughs and bigger gasps

  • A polished, professional presence from start to finish

The response was immediate.

  • The room was fully engaged

  • Laughter, participation, and standing ovations

  • The entertainment added energy and connection to the entire night

Here’s the testimonial from the person that booked us!

“Everything was perfect and the magic was wonderful everyone loved it! We had a fabulous evening, and the feedback from our guests have been very positive”
-Bernice F, Senior specialist

Year Two: Back by Demand

In 2025, BMO came back. They loved it so much they wanted to do it all again.

Same audience.
Same venue.
New Performer.

So they booked Jonah Babins: the original magician they had in mind.

Jonah’s show brought something different:

  • Fast-paced comedy

  • Sleight of hand magic

  • Crowd work and high-impact visuals

Why This Worked

The Toronto Magic Company isn’t just a group of magicians.
We’re a team of professional entertainers with a shared focus: making corporate events unforgettable.

For two straight years BMO got:

  • Two completely different shows

  • Two unique personalities

  • Consistently high-quality performance

  • A partner who made the booking process simple and reliable

What It Shows

✅ Our team adapts to your needs
✅ You’re never locked into one option
✅ Every show is custom-fit to your audience and event style
✅ Clients trust us enough to come back year after year

Planning Your Event?

If you're planning an awards night, gala, or team celebration:

  • We’ll help you find the right performer

  • You’ll get a show your guests actually talk about

  • We promise you’ll love it so much, you’ll want to do it again next year!

And you’ll look like a hero for booking it

Whether it’s your first time organizing a gala or you're a seasoned pro, we’re here to help make it exceptional. From high-energy comedy magic to mind-blowing mentalism, we’ll connect you with the right performer to match your audience, your goals, and the moment.

Let’s create a night your guests will be talking about long after the lights come up.

Contact us at The Toronto Magic Company today!

Jonah Babins
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