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Math magician brings mind-bending tricks to Nova Scotia

CTV News

27-05-2025

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CTV News

Math magician brings mind-bending tricks to Nova Scotia

Mikael Taieb brought his mathematical magic to Halifax this week. When he was nine years old, Mikael Taieb was trying to solve a Rubik's Cube. His math teacher eventually showed him a solution, which set him down a path that eventually led to Canada's Got Talent. 'He really helped me build my confidence,' Taieb said. Taieb, a Rubik's Cube artist and math magician, is hoping to impart that confidence onto future generations with his touring shows. He recently performed at LeMarchant-St. Thomas Elementary in Halifax, leading a workshop and a showcase. 'The goal of the workshop is to demonstrate how spectacular mathematics can be,' he said. 'The brain is a muscle. Working with math and the Rubik's Cube brings self confidence. 'It helps you to feel better about yourself and get some direct result of what you can do.' Taieb's math skills landed him a spot in season four of Canada's Got Talent. 'It was an amazing experience and amazing exposure to bring art and math to the biggest stage of the country,' he said. Taieb is hopeful his performances encourage people to explore the world of mathematics. 'Math can be for anyone, for any brain,' he said. 'It can be very fun. Everyone is capable of amazing things.' Mikael Taieb Mikael Taieb brought his mathematical magic to Halifax this week. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page

Canada's Got Talent winner Jacob Lewis welcomed home as local celebrity

CBC

20-05-2025

Entertainment
CBC

Canada's Got Talent winner Jacob Lewis welcomed home as local celebrity

From the big stage back to Newfoundland's Avalon Peninsula, Canada's Got Talent winner Jacob Lewis was welcomed home on the long weekend to celebrate his newfound fame and fortune. Lewis, an offshore oil and gas worker from Butlerville, a neighbourhood within Bay Roberts, took home a million dollars after singing his way to the top of a nationally televised talent show. Lewis was emotional as he thanked everyone in his hometown for their support. "When I auditioned for Canada's Got Talent, I was dreaming big," he told the crowd. "You guys have helped make this a reality." "If you're a kid, if you're an adult, if you're anyone and you have a dream or something, I'm living proof that just a regular Joe and this can become possible for you guys," he said. Balloons and billboard-like signs hung on many homes, as a long motorcade led by the Bay Roberts fire department, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and its search and rescue unit, escorted Lewis into the town with sirens blaring. People and cars lined the one-way road going through Butlerville. The owner of the community's only take-out restaurant, Mountain View Grocery, shut off the deep fryers to watch Lewis drive by. As residents waved, they talked among themselves about how Lewis must feel tired despite the excitement. His entrance to the town's field was met with cheering, and people saying "God love him." In a field where the celebrations continued, dozens of people lined up to get autographs and pictures with Lewis. Hannah Stone, who met Lewis before he won the show and took a photo with him, brought the picture for him to autograph. "I've already met him at McHappy Day, and he's a really nice person," Stone said. Paige Peddle knows Lewis' sons and spoke highly of the family. "I think it's really great that he won, his kids are so nice, and he's just a really good person," Peddle said. Lewis' cousin, Ella Franie, watched the Canada's Got Talent finale live in Niagara Falls and recalls the moment she saw his win. "I got so excited I started screaming," Franie said. Lewis says he will have more to share on his next steps soon.

Canada's Got Talent winner Jacob Lewis ‘back in the office next week' before giving music his all

CBC

14-05-2025

Entertainment
CBC

Canada's Got Talent winner Jacob Lewis ‘back in the office next week' before giving music his all

Jacob Lewis is saying a big thank you to everyone who cheered him on during his winning run on Canada's Got Talent. Lewis won the competition and the million dollar grand prize, but he says the best part was seeing his wife and kids walking toward him on the stage.