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Hi, I’m Victoria Magician Donald Dunphy, and I help fill parties and events with Laughter, Smiles, and Amazement! Based on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, I perform Magic Shows and Balloon Twisting in Victoria and area, the Cowichan Valley and area, and beyond. 100+ Five Star Google Reviews. Show options and rates are below. Call me at 250-727-6505 to book a show.
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Birthday Show References
About Donald's Birthday Shows
These rates are for children’s birthday party shows in Victoria and area, or the Cowichan Valley and area.
Call for rates for shows in other areas of Vancouver Island. (For example, fees for birthday shows in Nanaimo are +$100.)
My children’s birthday party shows are ideal for children celebrating a 4th through a 10th birthday.
If you are planning a show for a different type of event, please check out my Family Shows options.
#1) Donald Dunphy’s REGULAR Package “Happy Birthday Magic Show”
A quick summary of the Regular Package:
*** Runs about 40 minutes total. ***
30-Minute “Happy Birthday Magic Show.” After the show, Balloons and Magic Postcards for all children (including birthday child). Fancy Balloon Hat for the birthday child. Fill your child’s party with laughter, smiles, and amazement!
If there are more than 15 children at the party, it will take me longer than 10 minutes to twist the balloon animals. The amount of time for balloons depends upon the number of children — call and ask.
A show comparison chart is below.
Note: I prefer indoor birthday party shows. If you want an outdoor birthday party show, please discuss it with me at the time of the booking.
| Regular Birthday Package – Up to 15 children (& up to 15 adults): | $250 |
| Regular Birthday Package – 16 to 25 children (& up to 25 adults): | $275 |
Call and Discuss for Larger Groups.
#2) Donald Dunphy’s DELUXE Package “Happy Birthday Magic Show”
A quick summary of the Deluxe Package:
*** Runs about 40 minutes total. ***
30-Minute “Happy Birthday Magic Show” with Personalized Trick. After the show, Magic Wands, Balloons, and Magic Postcards for all children (including birthday child). Fancy Balloon Hat and Magic Kit for the birthday child. Fill your child’s party with laughter, smiles, and amazement!
A show comparison chart is below.
Note: I prefer indoor birthday party shows. If you want an outdoor birthday party show, please discuss it with me at the time of the booking.
| Deluxe Birthday Package – Up to 15 children (& up to 15 adults): | $300 |
| Deluxe Birthday Package – 16 to 25 children (& up to 25 adults): | $340 |
Call and Discuss for Larger Groups.
#3) Donald Dunphy’s SUPER DELUXE Package “Happy Birthday Magic Show”
A quick summary of the Super Deluxe Package:
*** Runs about 60 minutes total. ***
Longer 45-Minute “Happy Birthday Magic Show” with Personalized Trick and Floating Birthday Child Illusion. After the show, Magic Wands, Balloons, and Magic Postcards for all children (including birthday child). Photo of Floating, Fancy Balloon Hat, and Magic Kit for the birthday child. Fill your child’s party with laughter, smiles, and amazement!
A show comparison chart is below.
Note: For the Super Deluxe Birthday Package, the magic show and balloons must be indoors. This show option is not available to be performed outdoors (safety during the floating child illusion & other reasons).
| Super-Deluxe Birthday Package – Up to 15 children (& up to 15 adults): | $500 |
| Super-Deluxe Birthday Package – 16 to 25 children (& up to 25 adults): | $550 |
Call and Discuss for Larger Groups.
Birthday Party Magic Show
Comparison Chart
#3) The SUPER DELUXE Package
| 60 Minutes total. |
| 45-Minute Magic Show. |
| Personalized Magic Trick in show. |
| Floating Birthday Child Illusion in show. |
| Postcard for each child. |
| Balloon animal for each child. |
| Magic Wand for each child. |
| Balloon Hat for birthday child. |
| Magic Kit for birthday child. |
| Starting at $500. |
#2) The DELUXE Package
| 40 Minutes total. |
| 30-Minute Magic Show. |
| Personalized Magic Trick in show. |
| – |
| Postcard for each child. |
| Balloon animal for each child. |
| Magic Wand for each child. |
| Balloon Hat for birthday child |
| Magic Kit for birthday child. |
| Starting at $300. |
#1) The REGULAR Package
| 40 Minutes total. |
| 30-Minute Magic Show. |
| – |
| – |
| Postcard for each child. |
| Balloon animal for each child. |
| – |
| Balloon Hat for birthday child |
| – |
| Starting at $250. |
Frequently Asked Questions About Donald's Birthday Party Magic Shows
A: Sit back and enjoy the show. I arrive about 10 to 15 minutes before the show start time to set up (after the show, it will take me about 10 minutes to pack down from the show). My Super Deluxe Show takes a bit longer to set up than my Regular or Deluxe shows, because there is extra equipment. I’ve performed hundreds of birthday shows in houses of all sizes, school classrooms, recreation centres, rental halls, etc. I’m self-contained, which means I don’t have to borrow a table. I bring my own suitcase, which converts to my show table. I simply need a small 6′ x 6′, or 6′ x 8′, performing area, and can help you move your coffee table, if necessary. I prefer to have my back to a wall, or at least have no one sitting behind me (including the adults). When people sit behind me, it causes a distraction for the audience and for me. If it’s a bright day, consider having me face the main window (with the audience nearer the window) or close the curtains behind me, so the kids can see the show.
A: No, I don’t use live animals, which may make a mess in your home, or bite your child. My focus is more on the audience participation. I want the children to be the STARS of the show, not an animal.
A: In the summer months / warmer temperatures, outdoor shows are OK, as long as you discuss it with me when first booking your show. I have some preferences about the performing surface, where I’m supposed to set up my magic table (call to discuss), and which shows work best outdoors vs. indoors. Also, I have some expensive magic props that I don’t want damaged, so I won’t perform my magic show outdoors in rain (even a light rain), or when it’s really windy. Please let me know whether you have a back-up plan to have the show indoors, or if you plan to provide a portable pop-up tent / canopy to perform under.
Generally speaking, I prefer indoor shows, but I still do some outdoor shows. For outdoor shows, some problems include wind, heat, water, uneven performing surface, balloons popping too easily, etc. I can’t perform the Floating Child Illusion outside on the grass at a birthday party for safety reasons (must be done on a level floor indoors, or on a level deck).
More Show Photos
See more magic show photos on my Photos Page.
Video Clips
Note – These video clips are a few years old (I’m working on getting newer footage), but should still give you an idea about my performing style.
Also note, I’ve been using an electric pump to inflate my balloons since April 2017. I no longer inflate balloons by mouth.