California Kids fun puppet/magic show was amazing as a special visitor at our after-school program. I forgot his name, but he has curly hair and was absolutely fantastic! The kids loved every moment of the show, and even the teachers were entertained. He kept everyone engaged, excited, and on their toes from start to finish. I would definitely recommend him for schools, after-school programs, or children's parties. We had a wonderful experience! read more

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had the best time with my family. would come see them again and again. even got MJs paw autograph read more

We had the absolute best experience with Sam at my son's birthday party! He put on a wonderful puppet show mixed with a few magic tricks, and the kids were completely captivated from start to finish. What really stood out was how engaged all the children were--lots of laughter, wide eyes, and full attention the entire time (which is no small feat with a group of energetic kids!). He was also great at interacting with the audience and making each child feel included. Everything was smooth and professional, from communication beforehand to setup and the performance itself. As a parent, it made the party so much easier and more enjoyable knowing the kids were having such a great time. I would highly recommend him for any kids' party or event. Truly a highlight of the day! read more

Sam was a great entertainer. My son wanted a puppet show for his 3rd birthday and he was very happy! Sam kept 15 toddlers captivated for 40-45mins and then made balloon animals for each one after. It never felt rushed and the kids were very happy. The parents also! Highly recommend, would book again. read more

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Kids absolutely loved the puppet and magic show. We had kids ranging from 2-10 years old at the party and they all had a great time!

The minute the show started the kids were laughing and having a great time. Everyone was so tuned into the show even the Adults. It was like he put them under his spell lol read more

We hired this wonderful family-owned business for our daughter's First Holy Communion, and they were absolutely fantastic! Sami was our entertainer, and he was incredibly good with the kids. He kept them completely engaged with a great mix of magic and a dual puppet show. He had excellent 1-on-1 interaction with the children and had all of them laughing the entire time. My daughter thought he was so funny and really enjoyed the performance. read more

I can not say enough good things about California Kids Fun. I was asked by a neighborhood organization to help plan some kids entertainment for a block party, and not only was California Kids Fun very reasonably priced, the performance went waay above my expectations. The artist who came out was named Jungle Jeff, and the kids were screaming with laughter the entire time. Even the kids who were older who I thought would be too cool for school loved it, and everyone was talking about it all day. Worth every penny, and if it wasn't a free event with a fixed budget, I would have offered to pay him a lot more! They were super communicative in the days leading up to the event, had insurance, showed up early, stayed late, just so awesome and professional all around. read more

They were amazing in my event ,very professional .their performer was great ,he made our event very special all kids and adults loved the show. Thank you so much for everything. You guys are THE BEST read more

Just amazing! We decided to do something different for our 5-year-old's birthday this year and hosted it at the park. Instead of the usual bounce house, I booked a puppet show I'd only heard about through word of mouth--without even seeing it beforehand. Sam showed up right on time and got the show going quickly. From the very start, the kids were completely captivated, and the parents were just as entertained. It was so fun to see something new and different at a birthday party. The kids loved being able to pet the puppets and laugh along with all their silly antics. Honestly, it became the highlight of the party--everyone was talking about it. Later, so many parents messaged me saying how memorable and special the party felt. read more

Jungle Joe is fun for all ages. Great show! He's funny, charismatic and an excellent showman. Worth every penny.

He was ok. More for kids ages 4-6. There was no magic. That was a HUGE bummer. Pretty pricey for just a puppet show. Kinda disappointing since my kid was really expecting magic read more

Not worth the price. Jungle Joe showed few magic tricks, just a puppet show and you see him obviously talking, not a professional ventriloquist. I wonder why he got a lot of 5 stars on his page. Very misleading. read more

Mommies & Daddies Listen Here!!! HAPPY BRIGHT KIDS ARE THE BEST! In this crazy new virtual world planning my daughter's first birthday was very tough. I searched all over town & online to find entertainment to make my daughter's birthday special. We found Happy Bright Kids online and couldn't believe their terrific pricing and fun offerings. They also had excellent reviews (I really rely on reviews when picking a new vendor for the first time). We are so grateful for Joe & Happy Bright Kids. They were TERRIFIC - and both the kids AND adults were thoroughly entertained for 30 full minutes. JUNGLE JOE, his crocodile, bird & monkey were all HILARIOUS. Joe is a talented ventriloquist.. I mean wow you just have to see this for yourself! They offer to record the entire zoom party for you and at the end surprised me with a nicely edited video of the event for me to keep and even share with the family & friends who missed the event. Several mommies asked for the contact and intend to use Happy Bright Kids for their upcoming parties as well. I am really impressed by this company & plan to use them in the future. I CANNOT RECOMMEND HIGHLY ENOUGH!!! read more

thanks to California Kids fun.. kids had such a wonderful time.. great entertainment and would use them again... thanks a lot..

Jungle Joe was a HUGE hit at our 5 year old's birthday party. I am still receiving texts from friends days later that their kiddos are still repeating the jokes that they heard (and laughing delightedly). Thanks Jungle Joe! read more

We booked Jungle Joe for a virtual show for my son's 6th birthday and it was EVERYTHING we could hope for in these strange socially-distanced times! Joe made it really easy to book and setup the time, and love the fact that I could invite as many kids as my son wanted (100 callers maximum made it easy to not worry who could come). Jungle Joe KILLED it - he left the kids unmuted so you could hear their oodles of laughter, but had command of the "room" so that it never felt chaotic or out of control. It was amazing to see both my son laughing so hard that he was doubled-over, and to look at the gallery view of the kids just in stitches. The humor is slapstick-y and good-natured - perfect for the 5-7 year-old set. The ventriloquism made the puppets come to life, and the magic was easy to follow-along. He also made it interactive - calling on the birthday boy, inviting kids to shout-out answers, so you didn't just feel like it was passive "screen time". Multiple parents told me afterwards that "I have never seen my kid laugh so hard" and kids themselves even told us how much they loved Jungle Joe and thought he was so good. It's so lovely for these kids to have a moment of levity (virtually!) in these dark times that was so genuine. We asked for a custom 45-minute show, for $145 - I totally felt it was worth it since the time flew by and the kids were having so much fun. We also got to stay in the virtual room after to say our goodbyes to friends. Would totally book Happy Bright Kids in a heartbeat in the future! You won't regret it. read more

Jungle Joe did a wonderful job in making my daughter and son's party a memorable and fun one, no dull moments, I highly recommend him!

My child and I watched Jungle Joe's puppet/magic comedy at an event and loved it. So I invited him to perform at my child's birthday party. It was worth every penny! All the kids ranging from 3 to 7 year olds LOVED it. The kids laughed so much and sat through the entire show. The show was entertaining and interactive. Jungle Joe was responsive during the booking process, showed up on time, and surely made the birthday kid feel special extra special. After the show, several parents asked me for his contact info. One of the guest children loved it so much that she kept asking her mom why wasn't Jungle Joe at her birthday party, lol. read more

If I could, I would give Jungle Joe 10 stars. I did a lot of research and reached out to quite a number of performers to put on a puppet show for the joint fourth birthday party my daughter had with another child. Jungle Joe's price point was excellent for what you get in comparison, and based on his reviews here, I decided to book him. From the beginning, he lived up to every rave review. He was quick to reply, thoughtful, and caring in our communications. He made the planning process so easy. As for the event itself, it was held in a public playground and his set-up was very straightforward and something he handled entirely on his own. And the performance- he couldn't have done a more incredible job! The party was nearly a month ago, and the children who attended are STILL talking about him! He gets the humor of four-year-olds perfectly, and the kids were literally falling over with laughter. In fact, the grown-ups didn't really watch the performance because they were so delighted watching their children have some of the biggest laughs of their lives. Not only was the performance outstanding, but Jungle Joe managed the young crowd flawlessly. Several times, an audience member would get so excited that he or she would rush up, or jump up when it was another child's time to interact with a puppet. Each time, Jungle Joe didn't miss a beat and very kindly  but firmly got the child to sit down so that there would be no disruption to the show. I was also blown away by Jungle Joe's sensitivity and ability to read different children's needs. My daughter was very eager to participate in the show, but the other birthday child was very shy and strongly preferred staying in the audience. Jungle Joe figured that out immediately, and both birthday children got the treatment that made them feel the most comfortable and celebrated. Afterward, the children were overjoyed with the show nearly all the adults asked me where I found Jungle Joe! You should definitely book him for your event- it's one of the best choices I have made when planning any event! read more

I absolutely LOVE HBD. I cannot say enough good things about this company. This is the second year that I hired Bashir for our Eid party and he did not disappoint. His puppet show is so entertaining that the adults in our party stopped their socializing and gathering around the kids to watch. He is engaging and humorous and his way with the puppets really pulls young and old into the act. His cost is definitely reasonable and he is prompt and on time. My guests told me they had never seen their kids laugh so hard and that to me illustrates a successful act. I've seen other entertainment shows at parties and so far, no one else has come close to this show. You will not be disappointed. read more

California Kids Fun Puppet and Magic Shows - Clowns Near Me - Manteca, California

Best-in-class all around . Kids simply can't stop laughing when Jungle Joe is on! We have been having him back for years now . Always a HIT with kids !! read more

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It was such a pleasure having Joe entertain 30 kids (and 40 adults) at my son's 2nd birthday at CuriOdyssey in San Mateo. We hired Happy Bright Kids to do a puppet show with a Jungle Theme. Not only did he keep everyone engaged for an hour, the kids were excited to participate. Joe was very easy to work with; setting up his equipment fast and without any trouble. He was professional and punctual and his puppets were very high end. My nieces and nephews were still raving about the show afterwards. read more

California Kids Fun Puppet and Magic Shows - Clowns Near Me - Manteca, California

The kids had a great time! The show was very funny and interesting I was worried since i had 40 kids but it was perfect! They were fascinated the whole hour and laughing a lot Thank you Joe! read more

We had booked a puppet show with Happy Bright Kids last Friday at our daycare. The daycare kids are 1-5 and the puppet show was a great show and all the kids enjoyed it. He brought 9 different puppets and had all the children interact. The kids had a blast, we will definitely use them again in the future. Basir was very professional, he came early to set up and cleaned up after. read more

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Bashir did a great job and all the kids had so much fun with the show! The balloon twisting was also a big hit. Thank you very much! read more

This company was amazing and easy to work with. The puppet guy had my 23 kids laughing so hard and loud we could hear them up stairs having a blast. Would definitely book another party with same guy and company. 110% happy I had them for my sons 6th birthday. read more

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Joe did a puppet show performance at our four-year-old's birthday party, and it was spectacular! We had an age group from 3-9 years old and all the kids enjoyed the show, so much laughter all around! The birthday boy had the time of his life and was talking about the show for days after! Joe was engaging, funny, and kind and our son felt totally at ease interacting with him and the puppets! We had many people come up to us in the park and ask for Joe's details, so great impression all around! When I was organizing the show with Elaine from Confetti Cup, she was warm and so accommodating! I would highly recommend these amazing entertainers! Thank you, Joe and Confetti Cup! read more

I have never had an entertainer in my party previously and lucky me that the first one I had was Happy Bright Kids. They are very professional and highly skilled. They were on point in contacting me and reminding me that they were ready for my upcoming event. On the day of the event they were quick to set up their equipment. And as soon as they started the show the kids were busy all I could hear is laughter and giggles. They are on my speed dial now for my next event. Would highly recommend them to anyone. read more

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This was the third time we had Joe the Jungle at our school and the children always have a blast with his puppet show. I highly recommend him for any school events or children's party. read more

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Amazing show! Joe performed for my daughters 3rd birthday. He was really great with kids and kept all the kids (All age groups) entertained. Kids were super happy. Many parents told me that the party was really great specially because of the Puppet and Magic show. Ballon twisting and crown ceremony was super fun! You could see how happy kids were. Joe was on time, communicated his plan, worked with us as situation demands. I will definitely call them for next party. I certainly recommend HBKids for all kind of parties. read more

I LOVE HBK! I would recommend them to anyone considering them. He took his time and was not rushed at all. He made sure that even if things did not go as planned it worked out for us. You will be very pleased if you choose to book them for an event! Thank you HBK! read more

Great performance! The puppet show entertainment was fun for adults and children! will definitely be using them again the next time, My kids had a great time and i would recommend happy bright kids to all my friends. read more

California Kids Fun Puppet and Magic Shows - Clowns Near Me - Manteca, California

We had jungle joe come in for my 6 year old's birthday. I was worried I hired him purely on yelp reviews. He was awesome!!! Super professional, corresponds very promptly with clarity through emails. Was there on time at the venue. I had a mixed crowd of kids mostly 6 year olds but also some older kids and kids as young as 4. They all LOVED him. They were all sitting down and engrossed in his show. It's been 2 months already and my 4 year old still talks about his show. He is worth the money and he did not disappoint. read more

Joe did a fantastic puppet show for our son's birthday! It was non-stop laughter for the kids and adults... we did not expect it to be this good of a party over Zoom (Covid-style)... but it was truly a magical time spent and the best zoom call ever! Thanks so much, Joe!! We appreciate it. read more

It was great! We have invited the HBK to our preschool to see 3 Little Pigs and the show was wonderful! Love hearing kids laugh and see their lit up faces! Thank you, guys, we will see you soon! read more

Lighthouse summer camp likes Joe's puppet show. We have around 60 kids from 2 - 10 and ever one likes those very funny animals. read more

So pleased with Jungle Joe and HBK!! Communication was so easy and I really appreciated the check in a few days before the show. Our group of about 20 kids had a blast and were thoroughly entertained the entire time. Jungle Joe is a total pro! read more

Just had my daughters 5th Bday party on 4/6/19. I had the package that was up 20 kids, with the 30 minute puppet show. Everything went smooth and on track. The children loved the show, and afterwards the balloon making was a hit! The gentleman who ran the show was amazing and was so kind and patient the children. I got so many compliments from other parents and everyone had a blast. Will be using them again! read more

Truly amazing experience, Bashir is the nicest person you can ever meet, Not only he is a very good entertainer with the kids, he is very kind and very respectful. He came early set up everything, he actually stayed longer than expected and entertained kids in every second. HBR is Definitely recommended with five plus stars! read more