Our party wouldn't have been a blast without Dave! All of the kids had an amazing time enjoying his magic show and the bubble play fun. We invited Dave for our 6-year-old's birthday last weekend, and now all the parents keep asking me where I found this great guy! I got so many compliments for throwing such a wonderful party, but honestly, the credit goes to Dave -- he's the one who made it truly magical. Highly recommend him for any kids' party! Thank you so much Dave! read more

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I'm so glad I found Dave from Total Kids Magic here on Yelp. I wanted something different for a children's entertainment for my son's first birthday party. I would usually see the same entertainers in children's party and I realized that I've never seen a magician at any of them. Booking was easy via email and his prices/packages are listed on the website. I had about 15-20 kids at my party and he did such an AMAZING job entertaining both children and adults! I went with 45 min magic show, 20 min balloon twist, and 20 min bubble show. Even though it was raining that day, Dave was very accommodating and communicated with me the different options for a bubble show in case he can't do it outside. He still made it happen and the kids had so much fun popping gigantic bubbles in the rain. I also appreciated how Dave's magic show was age appropriate with the smaller kids but still catered to the adults with a few magic tricks. I can't recommend him enough to other parents who are looking for a party entertainer. Thank you Dave for a memorable party! read more

He made the event fun and exciting. The kids had a blast watching his show. Would hire again!

We had Dave entertain about 30 6-year-olds for 45 minutes of magic!! Our son's birthday was at a park in January, so the cold weather was a factor! But Dave had everyone forgetting about how cold it was outside - kids and parents were cheering, laughing & dancing! I can't recommend Total Kids Magic enough. Dave arrived early, was a true professional & even had a few fun extras! read more

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Great private show for my son's birthday! My son is autistic and can need some extra patience and he so enjoyed this experience. Definitely recommend to anyone wanting a unique celebration! read more

Dave was amazing! We had him perform for our 3 year old and 5 year old boys joint birthday party at our home. Dave was professional and very communicative in the weeks leading up to the event. He was clear on how long the performance would be and catered perfectly to our age group. We'd definitely recommend Total Kids Magic to our friends, family and community! Thanks Dave for helping make our boys birthday party one to remember! read more

My son was a guest at a birthday party where this magician performed. Everything was going well until the balloon animal making. The kids were crowded around him and were excited to get a balloon animal. My son and another girl are up front and waiting to get their balloon and they were very excited. I didn't hear the full conversation but I heard the magician say you guys are last (several times) for whatever reason (maybe they were too excited and too close to him)? Instead of getting a parent involved to help him get the kids lined up, he decided to punish my child and make him wait. This kind of action is never okay. I would have been happy to step in and help but instead he chose to punish the kids by picking other kids that weren't even waiting as long to get their balloons first. It wasn't until I actually went to stand behind my child and said something that he finally made a balloon animal for my son. And this is after my son asked me why is he not picking me? These kids were all between 3 and 5 years old and they do not know what they were doing wrong. If there was a problem, let the parents know... it is not your job to punish our kids. This really left what could have been an overall good experience with a sour taste. read more

We were thrilled and beyond impressed with his magic show at our children's birthday party. From the moment he started the show until the very end, all of the kids were smiling, laughing, and having a blast. We got several compliments from guests on how he worked so well with the kids, and kept it entertaining for both adults and children. He handled every single situation with such ease and humor and it made the whole experience so enjoyable. He arrived early, was consistent with communication, and was a pleasure to work with. read more

Wow! Dave was awesome!!! Full disclosure I had considered for my 3 yr olds party in July and did not pull the trigger. Then I did book in September for my 1 yr olds party and he was a HUGE hit! The kids were cracking up and all had so much fun! He was great at getting kids involved and when there was a little time left, he made some balloon animals for the kid's too! The magic show was awesome! Both the toddlers and adults were laughing a ton! The ice was good to keep momentum going and no one got bored between tricks. The bunny in the hat was a HUGE hit! We then went outside for some giant bubble time and of course the kids went crazy for it. With a few minutes left , he made balloon animals etc. I wasn't even paying attention to the time so it meant a lot that he didn't short us time! Super fun and a GREAT addition to our party! I HIGHLY recommend booking Total kids Entertainment!!! read more

We had Dave perform at our son's 6th birthday... And all the kids were crazy with joy! He was funny, engaging and his magic tricks had even the grown ups in splits. What I loved was that Dave packed so much in the hour...magic, Farty fox, dance, bubbles and balloon art. The youngest kid at the party was a year old and the oldest was 9 and all of them had so much fun. We highly recommend Dave at your kid's party... He's simply amazing!!! read more

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Both kids and parents enjoyed the entertaining magic show and baloon twisting. Kids are 3 or 4 yrs old and they never get bored. Laughed all the time. read more

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Dave performed his Aamazing magic show for my 4yo sons birthday party and it was outstanding!!He got everyone's attention from littles kids to the adults there. They all had a blast! Dave was very prompt and professional from the moment I decided to book the show, he respond in a quick and timely manner to all my concern messages or emails, and was very accommodating to any changes I had. He arrived early to set up, and when families were still coming, he decided to wait few more minutes to start the show. He also walked around to talk to guests and performed a card show to my 17yo daughter and her friends. He's so very kind and pleasant. I can't thank him enough for making everyone at my sons birthday, from little ones to the big ones, have so much fun and leave so happy!!! We all needed that joyful day! Thank you, Dave! read more

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We can't say enough about Dynamic Dave! He was funny, enthusiastic, and very personable. The kids (and adults) had an amazing time. He was a trooper when some of the kids got a little unruly and handled it like a champ. He showed up early to set up and was kind enough to wait for the kids to finish eating before he started the show. He made sure to make the birthday boys feel special and called on them to participate. We are so pleased when Dave and would recommend him to anyone! read more

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Dynamic Dave was incredible! We had a small party for my 5 year old and all the kids (and adults) couldn't stop laughing. We were very impressed with the magic show and he is a wonderful entertainer. I highly recommend booking Total Kids Magic, you will not be let down. It totally made my daughter's party, in fact we are still talking about the show three weeks later. He's very professional, showed up early to set up and was very patient with the little ones, especially one that had alot of energy. Again, top notch experience. read more

Dave was hilarious! All the kids were laughing the whole time and everyone had a blast. A+!! Excellent guy to work with and we highly recommend hiring for your kids birthday! read more

Wow!! Dave is a absolutely amazing and gave my son the BEST birthday party he's ever had. We are a military family and last year didn't work out so well living in MS but since we've moved here to CA- the turnout was overwhelming! Dave included my son is so many activities and some of the parents were involved too- it was an absolute blast! I highly recommend him if you're looking for a great time. read more

Awesome performance for our twins 7th birthday! A show mixed of magic & comedy for both kids and adults 10/10

The only reason i had this magician the second time is because i didn't see it the first time around as I was taking care of newly born youngest son at a time. I was expecting a real magic show, not a so-called comedy full of stupid jokes. I have seen many magic shows and even the free ones in Baboa Park are of better quality. The parachute was dirty and smelly and it has nothing to do with the size of a living room. Whatever it is, it certainly isn't a magic show of any quality and i don't think that smart kids , let alone parents, would enjoy it. There are many real magicians in san diego. One can't always trust seemingly good yelp reviews. read more

We hired Dynamic Dave for my sons 5th birthday party and had a wonderful experience. Dave was on time, organized, flexible, fun, and funny. He had the attention of the 5 year olds, older siblings in attendance, and the adults! He is experienced and professional read more

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Worth every penny!! Best children's party entertainment in San Diego! His red "Angry Bird" was amazing and the kids were absolutely thrilled. He first did a magic show, and the best part of the whole party for me was seeing the 20 kindergarteners scream with delight and amazement as he "pulled" a hankerchief out of the birthday boy's ear, or make his "bunny" disappear in his top hat. After the wonderful magic show, he twisted balloon animals for the kids - and we had a lot of kids, so he had to be very fast to keep all of their attention (and he was). The most popular request seemed to be wiener dogs, but I saw a good variety of other animals. One girl told me that she was "in love" with her butterfly. ;) Then he left to get his "special guest" and came back as red Angry Bird. He gave the kids hugs and posed for pictures. We then sung happy birthday and handed out cake and ice cream. They loved it! During all of the craziness, a few kids accidentally popped their balloons. When angry bird left, he came back as himself very briefly and redid balloons for the kids whose had popped. He left about 5 "spare" wiener dogs as back up. We were absolutely thrilled with the quality of entertainment provided by this company. I can't wait to hire Dave again. read more

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My 4 year old daughter laughed non stop. Thank you Dave our neighbors thoroughly enjoyed our social distanced magician show. We couldn't have asked for a better birthday show!! read more

I've had so many friends text me telling me how much fun they and their kids had at my daughter's birthday party yesterday. Thank you Dave for making it a party to remember. If you are looking for party entertainment, he is the guy to call. We booked him for my daughter's 4th birthday and not only were the kids cracking up the entire time but the adults too. Fun for everyone! read more

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This was the third year in a row we've had Dave perform at our daughter's birthday party! He's THAT good. He keeps the kids' attention so the parents can sit back and relax. The show is equally amusing for kids as it is for grownups. Your kids will be smiling ear to ear! He's got kids of his own, and it shows! He really knows what he's doing. He offers games, including his parachute, a bubble show, balloon animals, face paint- the man does it all. I love that he has a speaker and microphone so everyone can hear. He plays "Happy Birthday" when it's time for cake and has fun dance music playing afterward. Dave loves what he does, and it shows. Book with him ahead of time, because his schedule fills up quick! read more

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We simply had to have Dave back again for my son's 5th party this year, and once again he blew everyone away! Dave got him up again screaming with delight and having a great time! 20+ under-6s are no easy feat to entertain, but wow, Dave has some great tricks up his sleeve! Would recommend to all for children 1-10! Thank you Dave! read more

Dave did such a great job during our Drive-Thru CARnival. He was flexible with the flow of cars and all the kids enjoyed him. When we had a slow down of cars he would create balloon animals for the kids in the cars. He did an excellent job and appreciate him working with us. read more

I worried so much about the party thinking I won't be able to prepare enough, if you are thinking about hiring this guy, you won't regret it. It turned out to be really fun party for people and I love how he was nice and professional even though he had right to be upset that we were late for the party. I would highly recommend!!! I would call him again for next one! Thank you, David! read more

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The best birthday ever! my son was super excited and had a lot of fun! I had 30 kids in the party and Dave managed them all, it's hard work ! He was on time, setting up and very accommodating, he even stayed longer for the cake and piñata it helped a lot to get the kids attention. Everyone had a laugh, including the parents. best birthday memories, would totally recommend him!!!!! read more

Dynamite Dave was awesome at our daughter's 6th birthday party! Dave is great with kids, kept them engaged the whole time, and everyone (including the parents!) thoroughly enjoyed Dave's comedy and magic routine. We also got Dave's foam machine party, which was also super fun for the kids and easy to clean up! We would highly recommend Dynamite Dave for kids birthday parties, as well as the magic camps he runs in the summer! Thanks Dave! read more

Dave put on an amazing show for my 7 year old daughter and all her friends for her birthday. His magic was very entertaining and I think parents were just as entertained! He was easy to work with, on time and made it just a wonderful experience all around. Would definitely book again!! read more

Total Kids Magic - Party & Event Planning Near Me - Long Beach, California

We booked Dave last minute for my son's birthday party last week with kids ranging from 2-5 years old. We ended up going with a 1.5 hour slot where he did balloons, a magic show, and some games, and then we had a special appearance by Mickey Mouse. Dave was totally awesome. The kids were having so much fun, I think Dave (and his son as Mickey) ended up staying almost two hours. Every parent asked for his info, and someone in the park who had been watching him perform came over afterwards and asked for his card. I would go with Dave again in a heartbeat, he was amazing!! read more

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He is the best!!! Made my Daughter's party fuuun and full of entertainment! If your searching and doubting to get him.....your missing your chance to have your guests laugh and the kids to have a blast! read more

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I wanted something different for my son's birthday party and I found Dave on yelp. He was phenomenal! He showed up on time, made balloons for the kids while everyone ate, did a fantastic and age appropriate magic show for ages 2-5. He played some games and even gave my son a little gift on his way out! I highly recommend him for any kids birthday party! It was better than I expected. read more

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We had a birthday party for my 7 year old great nephew and my 4 year old grandson. There were 6 boys and their various parents and grandparents. The entertainment was better than I had imagined. I am a retired teacher and I was tremendously impressed with Dave's finesse in handling a group of excited, diverse boys. He had us all laughing and he held the kids' attention for a full hour. The boys ranged in age from 4 to 12 and they were all engaged and delighted. Dave was masked and took precautions. I can't recommend Dave highly enough. He made the day fun and very special. We'll be using him again and suggesting him to all of our friends. read more

The best entertainer I've had. He was very interactive with the kids and presented material they could easily understand and enjoy. He was very patient as there were about 30 children between 2-10 years old that were full of energy. He arrived on time and kept in touch with me if he had any questions or concerns. I would not hesitate to invite him to my next kids birthdays party or anybody else's. read more

My only basis for a review is the impact it made the viewing public. The kids undoubtedly had a great time with Dave. It wasn't flooded with just the magic act but really the interaction, the balloon twisting, the everything. It was an event that made the kids preoccupied and had fun. The smiles and laughs from parents were equally priceless. Thanks for making Andrew's party memorable! read more

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We hired Dave for our son's 4th birthday and he did a phenomenal job keeping the kids (and thereby the parents) happy and entertained with his magic tricks and overall fun filled show. He was punctual and one can tell he his dedicated to his craft. His pricing is good value as well. You know the show is a hit when the guests ask you - "Hey who was the entertainer? Can you share his contact information for our next event?" read more

Didn't actually have the pleasure of hiring Dave, but I appreciated his marketing and reach out. I accidentally clicked on a request form when I was perusing via phone. He emailed with follow-up (and a warning that he would follow-up). He sends these helpful tips while you are debating whether to hire him or not. I thought his prices were reasonably and I would be happy to consider him in the future. The best part: he does not continue to harass you with email once he distributes his few attempts to capture your business. Great job. We'll return for your services in the future. read more

We had our daughter's 4th birthday party yesterday and I this is what she said: BEST BIRTHDAY PARTY EVER!!!!! I'm so please with Dave!!! Everyone had a blast, this is the way to go. Thanks Dave! read more

Inviting Dave to my son's birthday party was the best decision! Both adults and kids had a blast, we could not stop laughing. He is fantastic! Really great with kids, engaging, kind, very attentive, professional. read more

Dave came and performed at my son's first birthday entertaining the young kids for a little more than an hour. Let's make this short and sweet. What are you looking for in kids entertainment? Keeps the kids engaged and not bugging the parents during a party would be great. Well, Dave does a great job with transitions switching from magic, activities, and humor. He also had the majority of adults watching because he was so entertaining. Dave is a genuine guy who knows how to work with kids. We highly recommend for any of your kids' entertainment functions. read more