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.

Donald's Happy Holiday Magic Shows are filled with fun, holiday-themed magic and interaction!
Donald's Happy Holiday Magic Shows are filled with fun, holiday-themed magic and interaction!
Santa loves my Happy Holiday Magic Show (in this photo - Catherine, Santa, Donald). I'm often his opening act.
Santa loves my Happy Holiday Magic Show (in this photo - Catherine, Santa, Donald). I'm often his opening act.

Christmas Show References

  • Kristi Norberg

    We recently hired Donald for our preschool Christmas party and had an outstanding experience from booking to performance! Mr. Dunphy was easy to reach, responded immediately to emails, organized and on time! He had the children engaged, amazed and in stitches the entire show! So entertaining!! We are looking forward to having him return again soon.

    Kristi Norberg
    Parachute Express Playschool, Sidney, BC
  • Nina Kope

    Thanks again for a great show! The kids (and adults) loved it! Also, kudos to you for your patience with allll of the balloon requests. You really made it a fantastic event.

    Nina Kope
    Goldstream Tattoo Parlour Staff, Langford, BC
  • Meagan Brame

    The kids at my daycare loved him! Always tons of laughs!

    Meagan Brame
    Saxe Point Daycare, Esquimalt, BC
  • Natalie Shoemaker
    Donald Dunphy has been performing his outstanding magic and illusion shows at Parachute Express Playschool for the past 25 years. In fact, within minutes of his performance wrapping up, I immediately re-book him for the next year! Hiring Donald means that I never have to stress about the quality or appropriateness of the show - each and every show is a rip-roaring good time, filled with family humor, amazing tricks and lots of laughter! Hiring Donald means I never have to worry about whether he will arrive on time - he is extremely punctual, reliable and well organized, and always arrives with extra time to spare. Hiring Donald means that I never have to worry how the show will be received - Donald always creates an engaging and thrilling performance for my little friends - he even makes the teachers and parents scratch our heads in wonder! Donald Dunphy offers top quality and varied performances, with a wonderful audience connection. His magic and stage presence appeals to the entire target audience at our preschool - he is enjoyed by all - Moms, Dads, Grandmas, Grandpas, and most importantly my 2 1/2 to 5 year old crowd. Donald has the innate ability to chose his participants wisely - and it never ceases to amaze me that some of my quietest preschool friends will suddenly feel comfortable performing with Donald on stage and in front of a large crowd! In all of these years, I have NEVER been disappointed with my hiring choice as Donald is truly a professional children's entertainer.
    Natalie Shoemaker
    Parachute Express Playschool., Sidney, BC
  • Julie Mackrow
    I just wanted to let you know that you were a hit at our children’s Christmas party last month. The kids and parents both really enjoyed your magic show. It was also nice of you to add the balloon animals for the children after your show. We appreciate that you came all the way up to Parksville from Victoria where you were performing earlier in the afternoon in order to accommodate our party. You were very professional, setting up and beginning your performance right on time. I enjoyed the fact that you have a great attention to detail so there is no question as to what is expected or how billing will be done etc. You spell everything out which made the whole experience absolutely hassle free!
    Julie Mackrow
    Koers and Associates Engineering Staff, Parksville, BC

Happy Holiday Magic Show Rates:

These rates are for shows in the Victoria area & Cowichan Valley area. No travel fee, because I’m based in Victoria.

Call for rates for shows in other locations. (For example, fees for shows in Nanaimo are +$100, and fees for shows on the Lower Mainland are +$400.)

I prefer to perform indoors.  Outdoor shows only when discussed earlier & under certain conditions. I’m self-contained, and can bring my own tables, sound system, and backdrop (as necessary). I can work on a stage, riser, or on the floor. Different shows have different set up and pack down times (call to discuss).

Please promote my show as “Donald Dunphy’s Magic Show” or “Magician Donald Dunphy.”

Information on my Christmas-themed Shows is below, or follow this link to find information on my non-themed Family Shows (aka Fun Shows).

Donald Dunphy’s BRONZE, SILVER, or GOLD “Happy Holiday Magic Show”

The Bronze, Silver, or Gold Happy Holiday Magic Show is my Christmas-Fun Magic Show, that delivers lots of Laughter, Smiles, and Amazement! The shows are a blend of amazing magic tricks, fun balloon twisting, clean comedy, and audience participation, with no stage illusion. The “Happy Holiday Magic Show” is an adaptation of my popular “Fun Magic Show”, but packed with Christmas-fun themed magic, so it will fit the theme of your party or event better! You’ll see themed tricks featuring Christmas trees, candy canes, stockings, Santa, elves, snowmen, and reindeer. New shows (different magic tricks) are available for repeat customers. You can also add-on a special “Stage Illusion” or “Balloon Twisting,” or both – see below.

1) 30-minute BRONZE “Happy Holiday Magic Show”: One Show = $250.

2) 45-minute SILVER “Happy Holiday Magic Show”: One Show = $350.

3) 60-minute GOLD “Happy Holiday Magic Show”: One Show = $450.

Add-on – “Stage Illusion” (Floating Child and / or Amazing Shoe)

To create a big WOW, you can add one or two special “Stage Illusions” to the Bronze, Silver, or Gold “Happy Holiday Magic Show.” A stage illusion is a larger-scale magic trick, usually involving a person. In this show, I perform my Floating Child Illusion (a child volunteer who I select from the audience), and / or my Amazing Shoe Illusion (comedy trick with a borrowed shoe and some very large magic wands), which are special highlights of the show.

4) Add One Illusion (“Plus”) = $100 Additional,
Add Two Illusions (“Plus Plus”) = $200 Additional.

For Example:
SILVER PLUS “Happy Holiday Magic Show” (45-Minute Show with Floating Child) = $450.
SILVER PLUS PLUS “Happy Holiday Magic Show” (45-Minute Show with both Floating Child and Amazing Shoe) = $550.

Add-On – “Balloon Twisting” (Balloon Animal Souvenirs)

Yes, you can book Donald’s Balloon Twisting without booking a Magic Show, but some customers book it as an add-on to their Magic Show.  Balloon Twisting is NOT a stand-up show, but souvenir-style entertainment for a few people at a time (typically, I end up a steady line-up of kids wanting balloons). I’ll create and give away colourful and customized balloon creations.  In one hour, I can inflate and twist about 100 souvenir balloons.  These can be 100 single-balloon-creations for larger groups, or fewer but fancier multiple-balloon-creations for smaller groups.  All of the balloons create a festive atmosphere.  I currently inflate my balloons with a pump, not by mouth.

5) BALLOON TWISTING –
One hour, or portion of a full hour = $200.
Two hours = $400.

Hot Dog! Donald twisting a balloon dog for a fan.
Hot Dog! Donald twisting a balloon dog for a fan.

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.

Video #1 (Promotional Video – Short Clips):
Video #2 (Full Magic Trick – Longer Clip):