Mr SHAP was an incredible addition to a recent family birthday, engaging easily with a crowd of adults and children from 3 to 11 years old. The party started a little later than normal, with friends rolling in, and Mr SHAP took everything in stride. Without any prompting or interruptions to the hosts, he quickly adjusted to balloon twisting first and then doing his magic show towards the end of his time with us (vs. the original plan of doing the magic show first). I really appreciated that he read the room, took initiative, and still delivered exactly what we had agreed to. Friends came up to say how great he was! He also was incredibly efficient with setting up and breaking down, and everyone loved his energy and his magic! read more

We hired Mr. Shap for our twins' 6th birthday party, and he was absolutely fantastic. From the moment he arrived, he had the kids completely engaged and, just as impressively, the parents too! He managed a large, energetic group of kindergarteners with ease, keeping everyone laughing, focused, and excited throughout the entire show. His magic was age-appropriate, interactive and surprising, with lots of opportunities for kids to participate. The energy in the room never dipped, and the smiles were constant. Several parents came up to us afterward to comment on how great he was, which says a lot. Mr. Shap is professional and clearly very experienced with young children. We couldn't have asked for a better entertainer and would enthusiastically recommend him to anyone planning a kids' party. read more

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Great professional who knows how to work with kids! Saw his show at the local library and my kids love him!

Mr Shap performed at my dogs 13th birthday party, for a group of ~20 adults. It was AMAZING!! He arrived with an incredible balloon hat of the birthday dogs, and performed an engaging and fun magic act with a couple little Mature twists to keep it fun for adults. He made a fun party a legendary memory we will bring up forever! read more

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The kids absolutely loved the magic tricks. From the moment the show started, both kids and adults were fully engaged and their eyes never left the magic. It was one of those rare moments where everyone was completely focused and having fun together. The balloon work was just as impressive. The working bow and arrow balloons were a huge hit and the kids could not stop talking about them long after the party ended. My son and his friends were beyond excited. Mr. SHAP arrived ahead of time to set up and was very thoughtful in giving us a few extra minutes so guests could arrive, which I really appreciated. He brought such great energy and created an amazing vibe that truly made it feel like the best party ever. He was professional, warm, and wonderful with kids of all ages. As a bonus, he also took beautiful portrait photos of our family, which we really appreciated. They captured such special moments for us. Highly recommend for any kids party if you want a stress free, memorable, and truly fun experience. read more

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We had Mr. shape for my 6 years old son birthday party couple weeks ago. He is professional and Fun to work with. The show was amazing. Adults and the kids enjoyed it so much. He is super good with balloons. All the kids happy and love it. Thanks again Mr, Shape. read more

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Mr. Shap was impressive and entertaining! Everyone had a blast and we were so glad we hired him for our child's birthday party.

We had the pleasure of having Mr. SHAP at my 21st birthday party and it was a genuine blast and probably the highlight of the night! He accommodates for the crowd based on age and group AND he has many volunteers so that everyone feels included and it's super interactive! We loved having a CAL alumni come in and share the best tricks and jokes :) read more

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Mr. SHAP came to my adults-only holiday party and he did not disappoint! The magic was very entertaining and the guests were impressed! He also has great stage presence and carried the show well. After the magic show, he stayed and did balloons for people which honestly beforehand I wasn't sure what adults would think of a balloon artist but, they loved it! He had a line of people waiting when it was time to leave. Overall, he was easy to work with and professional. Can't recommend enough for a fun twist at a party! Thanks Mr. SHAP!!! read more

I hire Mr. Shap who was referred to me by a friend that have hired him before for magic show. Mr. shap performed a magic show and balloon, twisting for my son's 10th birthday, and we had 25 kids. The show was amazing, all the audience were really happy and involved in the show. I highly recommend Mr.Shap to anyone that's looking for a magician! read more

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Mr. Shap was the main entertainment for my son's 1st carnival - themed birthday party. Loved how he came dressed as a lion tamer! His magic show was fantastic and had all the kids engaged! The adults were also amazed and entertained. He wrapped up his show by giving each kid a party balloon shaped as a character or animal. Would greatly recommend Mr. Shap! read more

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If there were more than 5 stars, Mr. Shap would absolutely earn them all! We had him perform at our Halloween Hangover party, and he was the real magic behind the night. From the moment he arrived, he had the kids *completely* spellbound -- laughter, wide eyes, and non-stop giggles filled our backyard. His balloon creations were pure art, and his tricks were so engaging that even the adults couldn't resist sneaking peeks between sips of their cocktails. Thanks to Mr. Shap, the little ones were blissfully entertained, giving the grown-ups time to enjoy their own parallel party upstairs. It was the perfect balance of fun for everyone. He's professional, full of energy, and genuinely connects with kids -- not an easy feat after a sugar-fueled Halloween weekend! If you're hosting a party and want guaranteed smiles, amazement, and happy kids (so you can actually relax), *book Mr. Shap.* He's the best kind of magic -- the kind that makes your event unforgettable. read more

Mr. Shap performed at my 3 year old's birthday party. I was a bit skeptical that he would be able to capture the attention of two dozen toddlers, but boy was I wrong. They were entranced. His act involves a lot of audience participation too, which made our son and many of his guests so excited to be involved! Contrary to the few negative reviewa, Mr. Shap was outstanding dealing with young kids and I would definitely recommend him. read more

Fantastic show from Mr. Shap at the Contra Costa Library! He captivates the audience (of all ages) and has you laughing, "ooh-ing" and "awe-ing" from start to finish. Very fun, wholesome production. Can imagine how awesome he would be for birthday parties! read more

Five stars all the way -- Mr. Shap is the BEST! He came over to perform for our son's birthday party and it was amazing. He kept a group of more than fifteen 8-9 year olds enthralled with some genuinely fun and head-scratching magic tricks. And he kept an equal number of grownups thoroughly entertained (and frankly wondering, "how did he do that?") with his humor, energy, and delivery. His ability to integrate his remarkable balloon-twisting skills into his show is unique. (I will admit we didn't know how it would pan out ahead of time but it is fantastic to watch). Overall, his performance easily exceeded our expectations, and we heard just as much from other parents in attendance. We wholeheartedly recommend Mr. Shap for anyone looking for an entertaining and wholesome event. Thank you Mr. Shap for making our son's birthday a memorable one! read more

What a delightful, comical, and engaging performer Mr. Shap is! He came early to set up, started and ended on time, interacted with the birthday boy and everyone throughout our party, and performed some jaw-dropping magic. Thank you for making my boys' birthdays super memorable with your INCREDIBLE magic tricks and lovely balloon formations! read more

We had Mr. Shap perform at our sons' 6th and 9th birthday party at a local park in South Bay, and he exceeded all expectations! From start to finish, he had the kids completely engaged with his fun, interactive magic tricks and lively personality. He arrived early, was well-prepared, and handled everything with ease. Mr. Shap made sure to involve the birthday boys in the show, making them feel extra special. Many parents commented on how great he was. I'd highly recommend Mr. Shap for any kids' event! read more

Mr Shap kept the attention of 25 seven year olds at my son's birthday party, which is no easy feat. Amazing performance, loved the magic show, balloons, and the ease of communication. Thanks Mr Shap! read more

Would book again in a heartbeat! Mr. Shap was our entertainer for our daughter's 1st birthday. He kept all the kids entertained to the point that they did not want him to leave. Arrived on time, was very professional with us and great with the kids! Highly recommend! read more

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Excellent magicians and make kid very happy and definitely I highly recommend. He can do all kind of events at your preferred location read more

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We had Mr. Shap for our son's 3rd birthday party and he was an absolute hit! He started by making a custom dinosaur crown for our son which kicked things off and then he was able to make a large array of popular cartoon characters including Thomas the train and Elsa. He even brings 2 color photo albums to show the types of balloons he can make for the kids and they loved it. Mr. Shap was always very responsive with his communication and was promptly on time and was great with the kids. I would strongly recommend Mr. Shap for any event. read more

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Tons of fun. Best balloons animals I've ever seen. Was for a kids party but he kept the adults entertained with a handful of 'adults will get it, but kids won't' type of jokes. Magic was very well done too! Overall a great way to bring energy and fun to a party. read more

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Mr. Shap was great at entertaining our group of kindergarteners and adult parents! He was on time and an absolute wizard when it comes to making balloons for approximately 40 kids under 30 minutes! He strategically limited the options (a good thing because long lines and running out of time is no fun!) he made it look effortless and made sure everyone got a balloon before they walked away. He gave me a great tip of bringing a bubble machine for the balloon part so everyone enjoyed popping bubbles with their balloon swords. Great time. read more

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Balloon extraordinaire, Mr.Shap! Isabelle, my niece (or cousin if I'm inclined to be exact), celebrated her 4th birthday in style by having Mr.Shap at the party (Happy Birthday, Izzy!!). I must admit, that before this party I haven't given much thought over balloons. To me, they serve primarily as background decoration and will politely deflate away when the festivities are done. I was enlightened today. With a welcoming hello, a kind smile, and skills that border on wizardry, Mr.Shap brings the figment of your imagination to life! Balloon swords for the kids to practice lightsaber duels? Too easy. How about a dinosaur for a toddler obsessed with the Jurassic era? Well here's a friendly stegosaurus for you to hold, little one. Grandparents from an era that is hard to impress? How about this classic Mickey Mouse to show off Mr.Shap's insane technique? And for the birthday girl, Isabelle? The Frozen sisters, Elsa and Anna. Once the kids get a hold of these inflatable gem, good luck convincing them to Let It Go. Mr.Shap is great to have for a party. If you are planning a party for your child and expect a crowd of classmates and cousins, it's hard to imagine anything better. And even if you could, Mr.Shap could probably make it into a balloon anyways. read more

I hired Mr. Shap for my 6 year old birthday party and her words after were "this was the best day of my life". Mr. Shap ability to connect and entertain both kids and adults was great. 60 minutes of laughs and wows non stop; if you're looking to make your party memorable, Mr. Shap is the guy! read more

We had Mr. Shap come to our house to do a balloon and magic show for our five year old's birthday party. He was a huge hit with all the kids, including the older siblings who at first tried to pretend they were too cool for magic. Mr. Shap was very communicative, super punctual, and easy to work with. He tailored his show to our party theme -- Star Wars -- and the birthday boy felt super special. We would recommend him for any kids party or similar gatherings! read more

Mr. Shap was the star at my daughter's birthday party. His balloon twisting was top-notch, and everyone was amazed by his skill. We had a conversation prior to the party about the details, theme, etc, and on the day, he arrived early with a fantastic themed balloon crown for the birthday girl. Highly recommend him if you have an event where balloon twisting, magic or bubbles are needed. He is a lovely person. read more

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Mr. Shap gave a fantastic performance at my 3 year old's birthday party, and all of the kids loved it. Thanks for such a wonderful experience for the kids Mr. Shap! read more

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He made weird and off putting remarks and "jokes" about the audience, who were literal kids. Example: One joke was about hooking up with one of the moms. All the adults sort of looked at each other and laughed awkwardly, mostly because we didn't expect to hear that at a KIDS party? It was really embarrassing, especially for those kids and people he called out. read more

Mr Shap was WONDERFUL at our 4 year old's birthday! We had a few extra friends join at the last minute and Mr Shap was a total pro and rolled with the larger-than-planned group. He kept twenty 3-5 year olds rapt for the 30 minute show and gamely made all manner of balloons for the kids (as well as the most incredible magic bunny hat for the birthday kid). All the parents commented on how wonderful Mr Shap was and how much their kids enjoyed the party and show. Thanks Mr Shap! read more

I was not able to book Mr. Shap, but this review is for our conversations via phone and email. Mr. Shap 's price is unbeatable. He's very nice and will explain everything. He will also get back to you in a timely manner. I wish he was available, but based on his reviews and speaking with him, I'm sure he's great! read more

Mr Shap performed a delightful magic show for our daughter's 5th birthday party. He had great tricks that kept the kids and adults amazed and also laughing! His balloon birthday crown was really something to see and our daughter loved it so much she wore it for the entire day, long after the show ended. He was very responsive and easy to work with as well. Once we spoke with him, we knew we wouldn't have to worry about a thing as he was very considerate and responsible. Highly recommended! read more

I would highly recommend Mr Shap for a children's birthday party! He performed at our son's 5yr birthday with a funny & clever magic show and amazing balloon twisting. The magic show kept kids (3-6yrs) laughing, participating, shouting, and amazed.. and the same goes for the adults. Everybody was genuinely engrossed in the show! What was really special was that the show was interactive with all the children asked to get involved. When putting my son to bed in the evening he couldn't stop talking about the magic "he" had performed. The balloon twisting was way more intricate than at other birthdays we've been to.. No swords or giraffes here, but rather unicorns, dinosaurs, lego men (etc). Finally, and importantly, Mr Shap turned up on time, despite severely heavy traffic in the city on that day. And he was fully set up in minutes. read more

Our daughters wanted a birthday party and gave us 2 weeks to plan everything. Luckily Mr. Shap was available on a Sunday so we booked him right away! The reviews were great and I felt confident confirming the booking after my first conversation with him. Mr. Shap is professional and kind. I loved that he gave me a full run down on what to expect. He asked for the girls' ages and party theme. Since we went with jungle safari, he showed up as Safari Shap! The party was in San Leandro and he drove to us right after another party in SF. He was early and ready within a few minutes. The kids and parents absolutely loved him!! The show was a few minutes in and parents were asking me where did I find him and how can they book him. Mr. Shap WILL NOT disappoint. Thank you so much, Mr. Shap! We look forward to our next party!! - Jackson Family read more

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Mr. Shap is incredible and I highly recommend him! He was very responsive when we reached out to book him. He contacted us on the day of the event to let us know he was on the way. He was wonderful with the kids. We had a big 7th birthday party with 50 kids and he was so kind and patient! If you're on the fence, don't be! He was fabulous! He held all of the kids attention for the entire time. All of the children said that the magician was AWESOME!! read more

My kids LOVE Mr Shap. I don't know where I'd be without him. If you need a kids entertainer he is your guy seriously. Look no further, just pray he's available that's my only add on as he gets booked up fast! read more

Mr Shap was amazing!! He has a wide range of capabilities for the kids! My daughter requested an Elsa and I was amazed! He is so good with keeping the kiddos entertained while waiting in line (a very hard task to accomplish). 5 stars!! read more

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Mr Shap entertained both kids and adults at our son's birthday party. He was accommodating and easy to work with.

We had a wonderful experience with Mr. Shap for my son's third birthday. The booking process was simple, and Mr. Shap showed up early the day of to set up. We had several compliments from guests regarding the magic show which entranced the kids, and his balloon art skills are unparalleled. Even the adults had requests - our favorite was, "a purse with a small dog inside" :) I highly recommend Mr. Shap for anyone's party entertainer needs! read more

I booked Mr. Shap for our son's 7th birthday party because our son specifically requested him! My husband and I had taken him to see Mr. Shap perform at a library near us a couple years ago and we all three loved his show then, and even though it was two years ago, our son has continued to talk about how much he loved Mr. Shap's show at the library, and he asked if he could have Mr. Shap at his party this year! Three days after I had booked Mr. Shap for a date in April 2024, I ended up needing to change the date from April to June, because our son's school notified us that the class picnic for the small group of students in my son's class (and their parents) was scheduled for the same date in April, and at the same time as we had scheduled our son's birthday party. The majority of guests we were inviting to our son's party were our son's classmates and their parents so it would have likely meant that no one would have been able to come to our son's party. Mr. Shap was very understanding and was able to accommodate moving the date of the party to a date in June. A few days before the event he reached out to ask about the theme for the party and I told him that the theme and all the decorations were based on our son's favorite TV show, and gave him a link to that show. On the day of the event, he arrived on time and performed a wonderful magic show, full of fun and humor for both kids and adults, along with amazing balloon twisting that all of the kids and the parents thoroughly enjoyed. During the magic show he included my son and each of his friends in the show by inviting them each to have a turn to come up and "help him" during a part of the magic show, and they all loved having chance to do that. During the balloon twisting, he surprised our son by making him a "balloon birthday cake" with the two main characters from our son's favorite TV show on top of it and made him a couple of the other characters from the show as well. To say that our son was over the moon excited about that surprise is an understatement! :) He then invited each of the kids up individually and asked them they wanted him to make for them with the balloons--he suggested many different things that he could make and gave them each a choice, and every child was excited to get to pick what they wanted and they each loved what he made for them! Mr. Shap also "saved us" when it came time to bring out our son's birthday cake as the lighter that the venue provided for us to light the candle on our son's birthday cake was not working....but Mr. Shap pulled out a lighter from his pocket that he says he always has with him for such a situation! Our son loved having Mr. Shap at his party so much that toward the end of the party, he went up twice to Mr. Shap and hugged him and thanked him for being at his party. Then, on the way home, our son asked if we could have Mr. Shap come to do his magic show and balloon twisting at all of his birthday parties going forward....I don't think that there is any higher compliment than that! :) We would absolutely invite him to perform again and we highly recommend him ...he really made this a "magical day" for our son! The day after the party we received an email from Mr. Shap with some wonderful photos of our family that he had taken for us during the party, (which was so thoughtful of him as we hadn't had time to get any until he asked to take them for us) and he mentioned how touched he was that our son had gone up to him and had given him a hug and thanked him for being at his party. read more