A Touch of Magic Entertainment
- St Paul, MN
- Santa Claus
- 34 Verified Bookings
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Ho Ho Ho. Let me tell you about being Santa Vern; its all about sharing a piece of Santa's heart. Whether its for the Minnesota Wild, or Starkey Hearing Technology or Best Buy or Delta Airlines Trip to the North Pole ; Christmas is a time of Belief, and Awe and Wonder. As Santa I tell a variety of original Christmas stories . Whether it's Photo's with Santa, Family Christmas Parties or Special Events. Imagine for a moment when it seems that Christmas will never get here and then you hear the sound of jingle bells ringing. You go to see who is at the door and Santa Claus is standing there , knows you by name and asks “May I come in?” A personal visit with Santa can be arranged at your home.
Santa Vern was absolute perfection for our holiday party this weekend. He arrived on time, joyful and jolly, and everyone was amazed. He shared stories with a picture book about the north pole, his reindeer, answered many many questions from the young ones, sang christmas songs with everyone, led the kids with an active and musical "jingle bells", used his christmas magic to check if the children were naughty or nice, passed out presents, allowed for many photo opps, and all around brought the best joy possible in an organized manner to our group. We will most certainly have him back next year! Thank you Santa Vern!
We had Santa Vern for an event with 11 families and he was wonderful! Very engaging and allowed kids to warm up. He answered so many preschooler questions about Santa and Christmas with ease and humor. We will definitely book him again for next year.
Response from Santa Vern:
Thanks for the kind review. As Santa it’s a privilege to be part each families Christmas.
Santa Vern came to our virtual holiday party last Saturday. He was a pleasure. The kids loved his stories and gentle manner.
I was pleased how well he could work in the virtual setting.
Santa Vern was an excellent emissary for the big guy.
Judy
Santa Vern did a good job with the kids, but there was confusion on start time as well as length of visit (which maybe on us). Gig Salad stated 1.5 hours, but Santa was only here for 30-45 minutes. In addition, Santa was a bit confused on the kids names and relationships, even though there were only 5 kids total, with 2 sets of siblings. He was able to remember the names of the elves, but not who they belonged to.
Overall we had a good experience, but had I been aware prior I would have simplified things and done the visit differently. For example, larger name tags on the gifts the we provided for him to hand out as we wrote the names too small and choosing bigger bulkier gifts rather than smaller gift cards for the older kids. We would also look to get a better understanding of start/end times as I believe he planned to be there early to review the data on the kids we sent prior, but was rushed inside because we were under the impression he was late.
We intend to have Santa Vern again next year but will prep him and our visit a bit differently.
Overall, it was a good experience and with Covid shutting down malls and Santa visits all over, you couldn’t really ask for much more!
Good job Santa Vern, we look forward to next year!
Response from Santa Vern:
Thank you for the positive review. Getting honest feedback will help me improve my performance. Thanks
Santa Vern was prompt, professional, and played the part extremely well! In light of our our current global climate we knew that things were subject to change and adjust last minute, and it was a touch and go situation. Santa Vern was super accommodating and able to pivot and go with the flow with all of the updates and changes we needed to make even as late as day of. Highly recommend!
Santa was picture perfect to any of your children’s expectations!
Santa Vern was absolutely amazing and it was so fun to see him interact with the kids (and adults). I would recommend him to anyone looking to rent a Santa Claus! One of the kids has started to question whether Santa is real or not and yesterday she said I think this is really the real Santa Claus! Thank you Santa Vern for making our Christmas so magical and special!!
Heather
Wonderful night! The children were enchanted by Santa’s stories and song. He was fabulous. Really made our night special!
Santa Vern was great. The kids (and teachers) loved him! He was so interactive with all the children, took the time to speak with them, read them a story and even sang songs. Everyone was pleased. I will definitely be booking him for next year, too!
Santa Vern was a delight to work with. We will definitely be in touch next year!
Santa Vern is an absolutely wonderful Santa. He made our family holiday party a memorable experience for the grandkids and the adults. Everyone in the family thought he did an amazing job and of course the kids were thrilled! He was well prepared and looked so authentic. Thanks for making it so special for our family. My son in law Took lots of pictures and will post once he sends.
Santa Vern was incredible. He was engaged and entertaining for our entire event. He was amazing!
Response from Santa Vern:
Thank you for the review, it was a privilege to have been you’re Santa
Loved having Santa Vern for our Christmas in July weekend. He was the hit of the weekend. He knew how to handle crying children, pets and parents. Love his personal touch with the stories.
Santa Vern was fantastic! He knows his audience and fans. Everyone loved him. He was great with children, parents and pets! We will be asking him back for our next Christmas in July!
Santa Vern is the real deal. He looks amazing, he captivated all ages. All our guests were talking about how authentic he looked, better than any mall Santa.
The kids were completely drawn in, his stories and games were great.
We'll be hiring him in the future.
Santa Vern did a fabulous job at our company holiday party. He brought props and couldn't have been more jolly!! He took pictures with the kids and made rounds to all the tables to socialize with both adults and children. He even occasionally would sing some Christmas carols. If Santa is real... I am convinced it is Santa Vern! I highly recommend him for any event! Thanks Santa Vern!!
Great! Told a story, engaged the children, happy, jovial, and looked the part. We would highly recommend Santa Vern.
This Santa had great energy and a great look, very authentic and jolly. Just a note; and this perhaps was lack of planning on our end, but please confirm the routines or activities you wish Santa Vern to partake in. We invited him for a corporate event and he had some activities that might be suitable for children: such as asking our executive leadership to sit on his lap or jump in his Santa bag, to asking a female to be harnessed as a 'reindeer' to prance along the office, that was not holding to the professional standards we expected. Again, this might have been an error on our part for not confirming his routine and setting expectations. Otherwise, a jolly, enthusiastic, happy spirited Santa. We had feedback from neighboring offices that he was kind enough to take pictures and talk to them even though they weren't part of the event, that shines well to Vern.
Response from Santa Vern:
Thank you for the open, honest and direct feedback and evaluation. I will use this to be better in my Santa appearances. I welcome the specifics you provided and I’m open to any more feedback. If there is anything I can do to address any mistakes I may have made, please let me know. Being Santa is not an exact science and as an extrovert I may have missed some clues. I agree that it would have been appropriate to have discussed my performance and your expectations beforehand and learned more about the event and participants. Rest assured this will always be my future practice. Sincerely, Santa Vern
He really had the attention of the kids. I think he even had the adults starting to believe again. It was a great event
Santa Vern was such a joy to have at Best Buy's corporate Holiday party. He came prepared with props and made some of the best faces! Our employees had an amazing time!
Response from Santa Vern:
Thanks for the great review. Please feel free to visit my FB page Santa Vern MN . I can also be contacted at santaclausvern@gmail.com You mentioned the Santa gathering video , CBS Sunday Morning just contacted me - they are rebroadcasting it this Sunday 12/24
Fabulous time with Santa had by all!
Response from Santa Vern:
Ho, Ho, Ho hard to believe with these warm days, that cooler nights are coming soon. It has been both an honor and a privilege to have been your Santa Claus. I appreciate the trust you have placed in me, and will do my very best to make you happy. I’m currently scheduling bookings and visits. If you would like me to be your Santa again, please contact me so I can make sure I’m available. Santa Vern 612 756 3474 or santaclausvern@gmail.com.
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He was wonderful! The kids loved him and he was so authentic! We are simply disappointed that the rest of the family with little ones could not be there - they would have had so much fun!
Response from Santa Vern:
Thank you for the kind words, Santa enjoyed spending time with the children and your family.
I came to Santa Vern with an unusual request: could he visit my husband and wish him a happy birthday at his office? My husband had no idea and was so surprised. His office loved it. They had so much fun. Santa Vern was charming and very accommodating. Thank you so much, Santa Vern! In my husband's words, "where did you find him?? He was a LEGIT Santa!" and I said "I called the North Pole, duh!"
Response from Santa Vern:
Thank you for the wonderful review, I had as much fun as your husband and his co-workers. It's a treat to visit a "true believer". As soon as I got back to the North Pole, I told all the elves about it.
We used Santa Vern for two events for a brunch with other characters and kids. He was phenomenal with kids. He was also a great entertainer. He is truly the jolly old elf you hope he will be. We'd use him again in a heartbeat. He was so flexible with everything. He is the best.
Santa Vern could not have been more awesome! Wonderful with our 4 grandkids.. involved all even the shy one had a good experience! Definitely will be looking for him for years to come
He was amazing with our son. Our four year old son was in a mood and wouldn't go near Santa when he first came in, even ran and locked himself in his room. Within minutes Santa had him on his lap, listening to stories, taking pictures, and helping sing Christmas songs. I would highly recommend him for any party. He also looked just like Santa!
Santa Vern came to our home for a children's party. He was magical! He made the birthday girl feel special without excluding the other children. Very authentic, a true professional.
Wonderful communication
Came early, looked JUST LIKE Santa, great with people, witty....so much fun! Thank Vern for bringing so much happiness to SO MANY people!!!!!!!!!!!!
Santa Vern was a great Santa and kept our holiday party guests entertained! I would highly recommend him for any future event.
Santa Vern was a big hit! His real beard and lightheartedness with the children was just perfect. Thank you, Santa Vern, for helping to make our holiday party a great success!
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Imagine for a moment when it seems that Christmas will never get here and then you hear the sound of jingle bells ringing. You go to see who is at the door and Santa Claus is standing there in full suit, knows you by name and asks “May I come in?” A personal visit with Santa can be arranged at your home. You can invite neighborhood friends or just have your own family present; it’s your choice. Think of the photos and the memories you will provide for your loved ones. T
Storytime with Santa: The Ultimate Christmas Adventure: Santa Vern presents “Storytime with Santa.” During a 45 minute performance, Santa shares an original Christmas story. These stories capture the awe and wonder of the season. Each year Santa brings a new story to life.
Along with Storytime, Santa sits for photos, sings songs with you and does some Santa magic. Please plan on Santa being there for 90 minutes.
Photos with Santa: These appearances can be at Corporate events, Child Care, Healthcare or Senior centers, or at stores or commercial events. Tree lightings, parades or other public gatherings.
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December 11, 2021 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 05, 2021 • 9:00am - 2:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 04, 2021 • 1:00pm - 4:30pm | Delta |
November 21, 2021 • 10:30am - 12:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 19, 2020 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 12, 2020 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 05, 2020 • 12:30pm - 6:30pm | Festival |
December 25, 2019 • 4:30pm - 5:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 25, 2019 • 1:30pm - 2:00pm | House Party |
December 24, 2019 • 7:00pm - 7:45pm | Christmas Party |
December 18, 2019 • 9:30am - 10:30am | Surprise |
December 13, 2019 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 10, 2019 • 10:00am - 11:30am | Christmas Party |
December 07, 2019 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Reception |
November 30, 2019 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | House Party |
October 09, 2019 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Corporate Event |
July 27, 2019 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Camp Event |
December 23, 2018 • 6:30pm - 7:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 22, 2018 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 15, 2018 • 8:30pm - 9:15pm | Wedding Reception |
December 11, 2018 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 10, 2018 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm | Christmas Party |
January 07, 2018 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 25, 2017 • 12:00pm - 12:15pm | Christmas Party |
December 24, 2017 • 3:30pm - 4:15pm | Personal Occasion |
December 19, 2017 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Fair |
December 19, 2017 • 2:00pm - 4:30pm | Corporate Event |
December 16, 2017 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
December 15, 2017 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm | Christmas Party |
December 15, 2017 • 11:30am - 12:30pm | Corporate Event |
December 10, 2017 • 3:00pm - 4:30pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
December 07, 2017 • 1:00pm - 1:30pm | Surprise |
December 05, 2017 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Fair |
December 03, 2017 • 9:00am - 4:00pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
November 25, 2017 • 3:00pm - 3:15pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
November 24, 2017 • 9:00am - 1:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 24, 2016 • 5:00pm - 10:00pm | Starkey Xmas eve party |
December 22, 2016 • 11:00am - 11:30am | Birthday (Child) |
December 18, 2016 • 2:30pm - 3:15pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
December 14, 2016 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
December 10, 2016 • 7:00am - 1:00pm | Starkey Breakfast |
December 09, 2016 • 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 09, 2016 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
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Gabriele W. said “Santa Boe was great. He was able to warm up to all of the kids and even two of the kids that were afraid of him at first.”