Magic By David
- Wendell, NC
- Children’s Party Magician
- 7 Verified Bookings
Debbie K. said “Absolutely the best. David put on a wonderful show entertaining all the kids and adults. The show was packed with thrills and several real animals. He…”
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Christmas isn't just a day, it's the amazing experience of hope, joy, peace and love that come to us through the baby lying in a manger. St. Nicholas, a.k.a. Santa Claus, demonstrated this in his life, and has come to symbolize all that is magical and wonderful about Christmas. Let Santa Jim bring the joy and wonder of Santa Claus to your private party, charity event, retail promotion, or family gathering. The jolly old elf in the red suit will visit with children of all ages, pose for individual and group pictures, hand out presents (that you provide), and read "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" from a large picture book.
He’s the best! Held the kids attention, asked the kids questions and answered some hard ones. He’s great!
Santa Jim entertained all of our children at our family Christmas event with a story and personal lap time. He was kind, engaging and you could tell he loved his job. Thank you for making the evening so special!
Santa's presence was truly heartwarming, and he effortlessly embodied the spirit of the season. The attention to detail in his festive attire and the twinkle in his eye instantly put smiles on everyone's faces, both young and old. It was evident that Santa had a genuine passion for spreading joy and helping to keep the magic of Santa Claus alive within us all.
I would highly recommend him for your event. Merry Christmas!
We had Santa Jim over for our children and nieces and nephew. Our kids can sometimes take a moment to warm up, and Santa Jim was so patient and kind. My four year old kept sneaking back for one more hug!
His suit-- especially the boots!-- is just beautiful! Santa Jim was just like we hope Santa to be. His reading of "Twas the Night Before Christmas" was a perfect end to his visit-- and he never seemed to tire of answering questions! He really went the extra mile, and he even convinced two pre-teen skeptics.
My oldest was eager to please Santa Jim, and Santa Jim was kind enough to oblige my son. He was so excited that he got to "help" Santa by offering him a glass of milk and offering to carry his bag.
My kids can't stop talking and smiling about their visit with Santa! Thank you for making our Christmas so special and memorable....we would definitely have Santa Jim back!!
Boxcar loved having Santa Claus Jim for our annual Christmas sweater party. He was enthusiastic, kind, and was able to work well despite a very busy day!
Santa Jim was amazing. He was the most authentic Santa we have ever met. He was on time, friendly and made everyone’s night special. (Young and old) highly recommend.
We absolutely loved having Santa Jim at our event. He was great at communication leading up to the event and was fantastic with all of the kids and photographer. We would hire him again and again!
Santa Jim is Santa! He did a wonderful job and even had cute reindeer anecdotal stories. Gentle, warm kind - on time, communicative did a great job. Will call him back again.
We are group of families with neurodivergent loved ones. Santa Jim was amazing and patient with them. He was natural while story telling too!!
We had the wonderful opportunity to book Santa Jim for our agency community Angel Tree holiday workshop. Santa Jim volunteered his time to give back to a community in need by taking pictures, handing out candy, and even dancing with many of the families who came by. We absolutely loved having him!
Santa Jim was great. Very personable with the kids, great interaction with parents and adults. Spoke clearly so parents could hear if the children made requests they may not have known about. Would definitely book him again.
Response from Santa Claus Jim:
Thank you, Sarah, for the very kind words. I try to always make sure parents hear everything the kiddos ask me for so there aren’t any unfortunate disappointments on Christmas morning!
Santa Claus Jim arrived on time, jingling his christmas bells and surprised all our little ones on Christmas Eve! He shared insider information on the reindeer and was very patient with kids and read them a beautiful Christmas story. He shared special chocolates with the little ones before leaving and left everyone feeling loved and special on Christmas eve! Thanks Santa Claus Jim! Definitely recommend (my son talked the whole way home about Santa!)
Santa Jim was everything we needed in a Santa for our event. We had a small event for our neighborhood kids to meet with Santa. He took care with each child, making each one feel special. We can't wait until next year to book him again! Thank you Santa Jim! Merry Christmas!
Jim was awesome and the kids loved him, especially his beard haha !! He had an amazing spirit and was very punctual. Cant wait to see you next year. Thank you.
Great job
Spoke great to children
Made them believe
Would hire him again and again
Jim was fantastic! He was so laid back and willing to be flexible. We had some last minute cancelations due to sickness and overall late start to the event and he was so understanding and kind. He took his time with the kiddos, answered some tough questions and encouraged everyone to have a picture. We definitely look forward to having him again!
Santa Jim was punctual, looked great, and engaged with our attendees in a positive and fun way. I would definitely recommend him!
Very interactive with children. Gorgeous, authentic -looking suit.
Santa Claus Jim was a pleasure to work with. He was excellent with communication, extremely timely, and great with the kids!
Santa Jim was very professional. Excellent communication. Would not hesitate to book him again!
Santa Jim did a phenomenal job during our Holiday Photo event! His demeanor with children is second to none and you can tell he really enjoys his role as Santa. From start to finish he delivered exactly what was asked of him. He read “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” throughout the event, chatted with kiddos and gave every one of them a treat to take home. Communication prior to the event was great, we even chatted on the phone to get all the details dialed in. Santa Jim is the first Santa we’ve ever worked and we’ll definitely hire him again for future events! Thank you Santa Jim!
Santa Jim is outstanding! We booked him for a Santa Photos fundraiser and he was amazing. I was impressed with his responsiveness, promptness, and overall demeanor with the children. He took the time to make kids feel welcome and comfortable. He was very willing to work with the photographer and the photos turned out perfectly. If you need Santa- he's your guy! Thank you Santa Jim, I look forward to working with you in the future.
Santa came to my house for our family Christmas party. Kids 4 months to 6 years old. He was AWESOME!!! Beautiful suit. Kids loved the visit. He even read “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” to them. Gave them each a treat bag that I provided. He was prompt, very professional, easy to communicate with and VERY kids appropriate and believable. Very much recommend him.
Santa Jim was wonderful! He was prompt, professional, warm and jolly!! He did a great job remembering names, telling stories, and reading a book. He posed for pictures and was so very patient listening to the wish list. He made a lot of kids and parents very happy!
Santa Jim was wonderful! He was prompt, professional, warm and jolly!! Even though it was raining and a little cold, Santa Jim did not let that stop him from spreading his holiday cheer to the kids! He made a lot of kids and parents very happy!
Santa Jim was prompt, professional, and just amazing! He made a lot of kids super happy. Merry Christmas!
Price Range: Contact for quote
Gig Length: 30 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
Santa Jim will in arrive in costume ten to fifteen minutes early to go over expectations, learn names, and collect gifts to be distributed (if any) in his big, red bag. Please plan to meet him somewhere out of view of the children. He will allow kids to sit on his knee, or not, as they and their parent(s) desire, will visit, find out what each one wants for Christmas, and answer questions. He will hand out any gifts you have provided, pose for pictures, and read “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” (if desired).
Santa Jim will be warm, friendly, kind and compassionate from beginning to end. As the father of two children with special needs, he will do whatever he can to accommodate children with special needs and to help them to feel included. Most of all, Santa Jim will share the magic, wonder, and love of Christmas with young and old alike.
Santa Jim is a husband, the father of three adult children, and an ordained United Methodist minister. His father, also a United Methodist pastor, has been bringing the magic and wonder of Christmas to children as Santa Claus for many years. He has now retired, and Santa Jim, having learned from the best, has taken up the "family business." He looks forward to helping you make Christmas memories that will last a lifetime.
Member of the Fraternal Order of Real Bearded Santas, Non-smoker, non-drinker, current on both flu and bivalent COVID vaccines, criminal background check available upon request.
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December 08, 2023 • 4:30pm - 8:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
December 02, 2023 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 02, 2023 • 9:00am - 11:30am | Fundraiser |
December 01, 2023 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Corporate Event |
December 24, 2022 • 5:30pm - 6:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 24, 2022 • 4:00pm - 4:15pm | Personal Occasion |
December 18, 2022 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Christmas Party |
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December 17, 2022 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 16, 2022 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | House Party |
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December 04, 2022 • 1:30pm - 2:00pm | Personal Occasion |
December 03, 2022 • 10:00pm - 11:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 03, 2022 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
December 03, 2022 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 03, 2022 • 8:30am - 12:30pm | Corporate Event |
November 20, 2022 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Studio Session |
November 05, 2022 • 8:00am - 1:00pm | Fundraiser |
December 19, 2021 • 6:00pm - 6:15pm | Surprise |
December 19, 2021 • 12:00pm - 12:30pm | Parade |
Debbie K. said “Absolutely the best. David put on a wonderful show entertaining all the kids and adults. The show was packed with thrills and several real animals. He…”
Brandy M. said “For the most authentic, special, memorable experience for you & your family…you must book the REAL Santa!!”
Libby S. said “We held an Evening With Santa for our employees & families and received nothing but positive feedback: "I love how he interacted with the children…”
Dynestie R. said “I had the pleasure of witnessing a real-life Santa Claus in action during our annual Angel Tree Drive, and his name is MJ Santa. This incredible individual…”