Victoria Magician Donald Dunphy - Magic Shows on Vancouver Island and BC

Not just another school program, "The Magic of Reading Show" is a fun & motivational literacy-themed show for your elementary students (grades K-7). Usually presented at a daytime assembly, the goals of this 45-minute show are to encourage reading, to help students become eager about using the library, and to promote creative writing and other positive after-show classroom experiences. A classroom study guide is included for teacher use.

Here is another popular show. The "Family Night Magic and Illusion Show" is the perfect solution, because it’s a family fun night for the whole family to enjoy together, as well as a fundraiser. When run as a school fundraiser, your school can raise $750, $1000, or more for that special project with minimum effort and in a short amount of time. Let me show you how. Or, the show doesn't have to be used as a fundraiser (you don't have to charge admission)... it can be a "PAC sponsored" family night, to help build your school community or to reward a special accomplishment. The Platinum package is a 60-minute show, with lots of amazing magic and fun, clean comedy and lots of audience participation, and also FEATURES TWO LARGER STAGE ILLUSIONS. I will float a student in the air, and also perform the guillotine illusion with the Principal or a favorite Teacher. These exciting illusions will help increase attendance at your family night event.

“…You captured all of their attention…”
“Your performance, delivered to approximately 160 students ranging from Kindergarten to grade 7, was wonderful. You captured all of their attention. You used magic, stories, audience participation and humor to entertain the audience. It is often difficult to cater to such a diverse group but you did. Our grade 7's enjoyed your show as much as our Kindergarten students. I, along with our staff, was impressed with your skill and professionalism. I would definitely recommend your show to others. In addition to enjoying the show I liked how organized you were. You had support materials ready for distribution, set up and take down were done quickly, you were pleasant and easy to talk to and you were prepared to entertain for the full time - no down times.”
- Larry Dean (Principal), Chase River Elem. (SD#68)

“…helped us raise $1380…”
“A huge thank you to you for coming out to our school and performing your "Evening of Magic" for us. Your incredibly fun and entertaining show helped us raise $1380 towards our Playground Fundraising goal. All of the children and parents had a wonderful time, it was one of our most memorable family events. Some of the best memories will be of the kids favorite substitute teacher being a part of the very exciting guillotine illusion, one of the students being levitated and the lucky few who were chosen to be volunteers in your show! As the PAC coordinator for this event I just want to say it was a pleasure working with you. The amount of time and effort you put into this event for us was crucial in making it such as success. I would highly recommend your show to anyone who is interested.”
- Alison Hoogland (PAC), Rogers Elem. (SD#61)

“…children commented that it was the best magic and illusion show that they had ever seen…”
“Your Magic of Reading Assembly show was a great treat for all of the students and teachers. Many of the children commented that it was the best magic and illusion show that they had ever seen. The professional show was well organized and kept our students amazed. Watching the teacher get cut in half was the highlight for many students. Thank you for being able to weave the joy of reading into your wonderful magic and illusion show.”
- Lynn Barnes (Teacher/Librarian), Georgia Avenue Community School (SD#68)

“...the perfect blend of professionalism and fun...”
“Thank you very much for performing at our school and providing us with a wonderfully entertaining 'Evening of Magic' that raised $755 towards our Playground Replacement Fund! It was a pleasure to work with you and I felt you were the perfect blend of professionalism and fun both in your show and in your organizational details. The children, parents and staff thoroughly enjoyed your show and it made a lasting impression on all who attended. I can honestly say it contributed immensely to the success of the 2007/08 school year. Everyone especially liked the audience participation segments and the special illusions with our Vice-Principal and our very lucky kindergartner who levitated!”
- Lisa Woo (PAC), Hillcrest Elem. (SD#61)

“...your enthusiasm for magic and for literacy clearly showed...”
“Your 'Magic of Reading' show turned out to be quite entertaining and covered many of the basics such as fiction and non-fiction, types of stories, author and illustrator, letters make words make sentences, and more. I particularly enjoyed your storytelling with illusions and tricks to support the story. The children and staff totally enjoyed themselves and most of the books on magic we had on the shelves are now out. The presentation looked quite professional and your enthusiasm for magic and for literacy clearly showed. I highly recommend your show to other schools in our district and have sent an email to all our teacher-librarians in that regard.”
- June Bouchard (Teacher/Librarian), Quarterway Elem. (SD#68)