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"Here’s a simple way to make your next church family event more FUN and EXCITING… and still include the Gospel message!"
“Your entertaining presentation of the gospel through illusion was well received and enjoyed by all who attended, children and adults alike.”
- Heather Ney, Moderator, Comox Community Baptist Church, Comox, BC “Donald gave a performance that was engaging and fun... we were very impressed.”
- Brad Funk, Open House Chairperson, Cedar Park Church, Delta, BC "We feel that your methods of presenting the Christian message are a fine addition to our family event each year.” - Pastor Harold McNabb, West Shore Presbyterian Church, Victoria, BC Introducing Donald Dunphy's"Magic with a Message Shows"
Some people don’t really understand what Gospel Magic is. Simply put, Gospel Magic is slight of hand magic tricks and stage illusions that are used effectively to illustrate Biblical truths. I make it clear there are no supernatural powers involved in what I do – just slight of hand magic tricks, stage illusions, audience participation, clean comedy, storytelling, mystery, surprise, and fun. Here’s a quick description of a something you might see in my gospel show. Picture this -- I ask for and borrow a wedding ring from a mom in the audience. After a couple of amusing comments (“I’d better get the car running!,” and “I’m going to have a nice trip - oops, I mean trick, with this ring!”), I ask the child of the mom to come and hold the ring. The ring is wrapped in a cloth handkerchief, and given to the child to “guard”, while I talk about Matthew 13:44-46, and how we are to seek the kingdom of heaven as if seeking a valuable pearl or a wonderful treasure.
 I display an empty dental floss box, and explain that I will make the ring magically appear in the empty box. After some amusing by-play the ring vanishes, and is heard rattling in the dental floss box. The box is opened, and the contents poured into the child’s hand. There is only a small key – no ring!
Then I explain to the mom that I brought for her a lovely present to make up for losing the ring – it is supposed to be a bottle of “expensive” perfume. I pick up a six-inch square gift box that was within sight from the beginning, before I borrowed the ring, and display it all around. The lid is tied down with a ribbon. I untie the ribbon, and remove the lid. Within that gift box is another gift box of a different colour, about five inches square. That box is opened. Within that box is another, about four inches square. This creates some laughs. The opening continues on for five boxes, and then at last, a tiny, two-inch wooden box is found. It is not tied with a ribbon, but locked with a small padlock.
I comment, “I sure wish I had a key.” The child reminds him that they have a key. It is used to unlock the padlock, and the ring is found safe and sound within the smallest box within the six boxes. The ring is returned to the mom, unharmed, while I once again remind everyone that we are to persistently seek God with our whole selves, like we sought out the ring. This is just one of many routines from my Gospel Magic and Illusion Shows.
This is a powerful way to share the Good News!
Other shows are available (non-message Magic and Fun family shows, and also strolling balloon twisting).
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Some of Donald Dunphy’s
Recent Customers
(* indicates Donald has served this customer multiple times) Vancouver Island Regional Library * Mt. Washington Alpine Resort (Ski Resort) * The Playhouse (Child Care) * Victoria Golf Club * Metro Lexus Toyota * Britannia Legion * 443 Squadron Institute of Ocean Sciences Parachute Express Playschool * Comox Community Baptist Church * Cowichan Bay Fire Rescue * Speedway Motors Southern Vancouver Island Foster Parents Association * Dave Wheaton Pontiac Buick Burnside-Gorge Community Association * First Metro United Church * Macaulay Elementary School Honeymoon Bay Blackberry Festival Crystal Pool Summer Daycamp Cobble Hill Fall Fair * SeaParc Recreation Centre Summer Daycamp Comox Nautical Days *
Commonwealth Pool Summer Daycamp
Tillicum Shopping Centre * Chapters Bookstore * City of Victoria Canada Day Celebration Saxe Point Daycare * Savory Elementary School * Emmanuel Baptist Church Preschool Pauquachin First Nation Aboriginal Day Celebration * George Jay Elementary School Hammond Bay Elementary School Sidney Elementary School * Cedar Park Church St. Michael’s University School Spring Break Daycamp Quarterway Elementary School
North Oyster Elementary School
----------------------------------------------- Still not sure you should call? Read on to find out what other customers have to say about the shows:
Applause for Donald Dunphy's Church Shows & Christian School Shows:
“…Your use of humor and the energy you possess delighted us…”
“Your entertaining presentation of the gospel through illusion was well received and enjoyed by all who attended, children and adults alike. Your use of humor and the energy you possess delighted us. I must also compliment you on your professionalism and how easy it is to work with you. You were very accommodating and we look forward to working with you again in the future.”
- Heather Ney, Moderator, Comox Community Baptist Church, Comox, BC
“…We were very impressed with Donald’s professionalism…”
“The priority for us was to provide a fun filled atmosphere that would engage a wide ranging audience from children to seniors. Donald gave a 45-minute performance that was engaging and fun. In addition Donald was at the main door as people entered the building and he greeted many of the children by providing balloon hats and animals. We were very impressed with Donald’s professionalism and would highly recommend him for other events.”
- Brad Funk, Open House Chairperson, Cedar Park Church, Delta, BC
“…We felt that it was money well spent…”
“Since you have a good rapport with youngsters they are eager to see what will happen next time. Your presentation and style is appropriate and helpful. Both children and adults get very much involved and amused by the clever use of your skills of magic and humor. It is good for all ages to participate and hear the gospel in a variety of ways. We feel that your methods of presenting the Christian message are a fine addition to our family event each year. We felt that it was money well spent and would happily have you present your magic to us on another occasion.”
- Pastor Harold McNabb, West Shore Presbyterian Church, Victoria, BC
“…His shows are appreciated by all ages as he engages children and adults alike…”
“Donald always acts in a professional manner when he does his presentations. His shows are appreciated by all ages as he engages children and adults alike with the magic and stories that he shares. As someone who works with children, I appreciate it when performers can connect with kids during their presentation and involve children in their presentation. By doing so, they make the kids feel extra-special. Children always walk away from Donald’s magical presentation with a smile on their face… and perhaps and balloon animal in tow.”
- Lisa Stekelenburg, Pastor of Children and Families, Lambrick Park Church,
Victoria, BC
“…Children and adults alike thoroughly enjoyed your presentation…”
“We really appreciated the content and focus of your presentation. I must confess that I was a little nervous about a ‘Magic Act,’ but was very pleased to hear how clearly you distinguished between magic and entertainment. We also appreciated the way you used your various tricks to effectively present biblical truths and values. We thought you did a very good job of using your act to present the gospel message. Your ‘tricks’ were, in fact, object lessons. Children and adults alike thoroughly enjoyed your presentation. You did a great job of holding the children’s interest and attention. We are looking forward to your return.”
- Pastor Mike Millard, Bethel Baptist Church, Sidney, BC
“…Donald’s warm demeanor related well to the children, and he was able to elicit eager audience participation…”
“Donald Dunphy did a wonderful job at our Vacation Bible School. The
entertainment was just what we asked for, and it was very professionally done.
The elements of magic blended very well with Donald’s story telling. Donald’s
warm demeanor related well to the children, and he was able to elicit eager
audience participation. Both adults and children thoroughly enjoyed Donald’s
performance.”
- Barbara Szeto, VBS Coordinator, Victoria Chinese Alliance Church,
Victoria, BC
“…I am pleased to report that all fears, concerns, and apprehensions were laid to rest during his show at our Christian School. As a true Believer of Christ – Donald displayed a unique talent by blending in Biblical content in all his illusions…” “After much concern and contention by the Board and parents over the Christian
response to the content of Donald show – “Magic and Illusion”, I am pleased to
report that all fears, concerns, and apprehensions were laid to rest during his
show at our Christian School. As a true Believer of Christ – Donald displayed a
unique talent by blending in Biblical content in all his illusions. Parents, Staff and
Students were left with a NEW and LASTING appreciation of Biblical Truths and
the fine art of illusion.”
- Ron Cousins, Principal, Newell Christian School, Brooks, AB
“…Numerous parents commented to me within the past couple of days how much their children enjoyed Mr. Dunphy’s presentation…” “Donald’s skill, professionalism, and rapport with the children was evident and
appropriate. A number of Bible references were plainly used and very well
explained through the tricks that were performed. The Gospel was clearly
presented in a captivating manner. Donald’s performances easily held the
attention of children and adult volunteers alike. Numerous parents commented to
me within the past couple of days how much their children enjoyed Mr. Dunphy’s
presentation. I enthusiastically recommend ‘Donald Dunphy’s Professional Magic
Entertainment’ to churches and other Christian organizations for similar
occasions.”
- Rev. Larry Enslen, Family Ministries Pastor, Hillcrest Church,
Medicine Hat, AB (Letter #2)
“…A warm, humorous, and engaging manner with the audience…” “Donald displayed a warm, humorous, and engaging manner with the audience,
many of whom are un-churched members of our community. Therefore, I feel
confident in endorsing Mr. Dunphy’s show as a creative and useful tool for bridging
Church life with outreach to the broader surrounding community. It was a
wonderful opportunity to offer entertainment containing positive values to the
young families in our area.”
- Pastor Jim Saunders, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Duncan, BC
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Now is the time to call me at 250-727-6505 and find out more information (and to request your free event planning guide).
There are three ways to contact me with your show inquiry: phone, mail, or my online inquiry submit form. The best way is to phone me directly. If you contact me using my online submit form or by mail, I will reply with a phone call first to discuss further information, so be sure to include your phone number. Thanks!
Donald Dunphy Professional Magic Entertainment 4487 Majestic Drive
Victoria, British Columbia Canada V8N 3H8 Victoria Telephone: 250-727-6505 Alternate (home): 250-381-6505 E-mail: Click Here To E-mail |
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