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Magical Santa
- Richmond, VA
- Santa Claus
- Travels nationwide
- Contact for quote. Santa or Mrs. Claus. Magic Show
Overview
Real Beard Santa.
Licensed and Insured.
Review Photo Gallery for additional characters.
Know Your Magical Santa Behind the Gifts and Tricks
Magical Santa can actually show you how he gets down and back up the chimney. Elf magic and more, Ho, ho, ho...
Take all the photos you like.
Chuck Shields
25 years Entertaining Children and Adults the last 17 as the most recognized clown in the world.
Performed over 5,000 appearances for T.V., radio, Schools, Libraries, USO, Special Charities, etc.
(phone number hidden)2 Southeast Director of the World Clown Association
Gold Metal Winner 1993 World Clown Association Convention
Clown School Inst.
$1,000,000 Liability Performance Ins.
34 Reviews
Our 4 year old wanted a Christmas themed birthday party for his November birthday this year and of course had Santa at the top of his guest list. We reached out to Magical Santa and heard back from him almost instantly. His communication was top notch prior to the party and he delivered just as he had promised. The children were in awe of Magical Santa and his magic show! Magical Santa brought all of the materials and everything he would need to make the event a success. He even brought his own rocking chair for the children to take pictures with Santa! Our birthday boy told us this was, "The best birthday ever!" Magical Santa took time with each of the children and even shared a few bonus tricks with the children who were interested as we were wrapping up. We highly recommend Magical Santa to add fun and excitement to any holiday party. Everyone enjoyed his visit. This will be a precious memory for our family to treasure forever. Thanks Magical Santa!
Great with kids and knows how to play a great santa!
Actor, Santa Claus
We will definitely be calling Magical Santa for future events!
Santa Claus
Santa Chuck was amazing! He checked in twice before his visit, he was early, he was engaging and prepared. He brought much needed cheer to my home after a hard month. Thank you Santa!!!
Santa Claus
Magical Santa was a huge hit with everyone young and old!
Magical Santa was great. He arrived on-time, easy to work with, and most importantly, the kids had an awesome time. We'd absolutely hire Magical Santa again!
Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus
This was our third year in a row using this Santa Claus for our event. He is wonderful with our children, performs magic tricks and always communicates wonderfully with us. We will continue using him year after year. It has become our favorite holiday tradition.
Santa Claus
Everything was GREAT! My kids were so excited! Truly magical!
Santa Claus
2020 meant flexibility and creative thinking and Santa was al game! He visited our neighborhood and did 5 separate porch stops. Each one had different requests, and he delivered magic and memories to all. Thank you magic Santa!
What a most magical experience. Magical Santa is the best. He not only brought smiles and laughter to the children but took the adults back to their special moments as well. We could not have asked for a more wonderful experience. We will definitely request Magical Santa for future events. Thank you Magical Santa for making our evening so special. Merry Christmas!
This Santa is on his A-game for sure! His communication skills are impeccable, he was early, ready to go and helped me to keep the ball rolling throughout my son's birthday party. We have decided this will be an annual event! Thank you Magical Santa!!!!
Santa was perfect for our christmas birthday party our children loved the surprise. Santa was punctual and polite. Great experience.
Santa Claus
Magical Santa was truly magical. He was so sweet to all kids and adults. His performance was amazing, it exceeded our expectations. He truly made Christmas day special for our family. I am very grateful and I sure will book him every year if he is available because we loved it!
Magical Santa was a great addition to our event and was as professional, courteous, and patient as could be. Great value as well! We would book him again anytime. Thanks, Santa!
The Scouts, their siblings, and parents all loved Santa Claus. He did such an amazing job with the children. Even the adults had some fun taking pictures with him. I was told by multiple people that this Santa was the best one ever and I need to get him back for next year. Huge thanks to Chuck for doing an excellent job!
Santa Claus
2nd year we have used him and we will never use another Santa! He is the best! Amazing with kids and adults!!
Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus
Honestly I am hesitant to write such a wonderful review In fear of Magical Santa being booked for my next year’s event but honestly he was perfect and deserves 100 stars. He was wonderful and professional with the children and worked well with me. I am in deep gratitude he was so wonderful! And arrived on time!
Thank you very much for the professionalism!! Highly recommended Magical Santa for next year!
Very entertaininhg.
Santa Claus
Magic Santa and his tricks were a big hit with the children and adults. We had a fantastic family evening and would highly recommend him.
Magical Santa was absolutely perfect. He has the best expressions which made for perfect pictures! The kids (and adults) Loved his magic tricks and were so entertained the whole time! We will continue our tradition next year with him!!
Fantastic Santa. Courteous, great communication, and very funny and accommodating. Much cheaper than a lot of other providers, but the service is still top notch.
Santa Claus
He was absolutely excellent!! Will be booking in the future.
Santa Claus
Santa Frank RVA was a lovely Santa whose gentleness and kind manner was well received. He passed out gifts, read “The Night Before Christmas” and led us in some holiday songs. I was greatly appreciative of his efforts to plan ahead via phone on several occasions to ensure things would go well and they certainly did! Grateful to Santa Frank RVA for making this a memorable and treasure memory for the kids- big and small!
Santa Claus
Chuck was super flexible, and amazing to work with! The kids loved him, he was a great addition to our event! Highly recommend!
Santa Claus
Chuck was PERFECT and I would HIGHLY recommend him. Professional, prepared, arrived early, offered to do more than he was asked, and was good fun. I would absolutely work with Chuck again.
Santa Claus
He was well prepared with information, activities, and use of time. We loved him. The kids were very interactive with him.
What a wonderful experience this year. He was awesone, the kids had a great experience with magical Santa. Particularly one child who asked Magical Santa for a miracle and I wanted to let Santa know the police who he wanted to get better ,who was pretty banged up.
Well I'm pleased to say he is out of the hospital and he is home and doing much better.
When the front office staff heard the good news we all turned and looked at each other with out jaws dropped...
You brought something more to us than just great pictures to share with families. Thank you so very much... See you next year !!👍
Santa Claus
Magical Santa was a joy to have! Would have him again and highly recommend him. He played with the kids, chatted with the party guests and made everyone smile! Thank you for a great time!
Santa Claus
From the twinkle in his eye to his perfect smile in every picture and engaging conversation with children of every age, Santa is pure magic and I hope he visits again next year.
Santa was on time and came with props and music. The neighborhood kids absolutely loved him. The neighborhood loved him so much we are sure to repeat this event again next year!
Santa Claus
Arrived on time and was very flexible to the ebb and flow of the event. Many glowing compliments from my parishioners. Patient and engaging with all kids and adults involved. Will seek his services again next year!
Santa Claus
Magical Santa joined us for our Grand Opening at David Miller Motors in Farmville, VA. He was awesome. He patiently listened to little children of the community tell him what they wanted for Christmas. Tears rolled down my cheek as he greeted a special needs child at her car because she couldn't get out. He was truly Santa!
This was our first time using GIG salad and Magical Santa. In advance of the event Magical Santa was very cooperative and very responsive to all of our questions and requests. Easy to reach! Gave a great level of confidence about him. Then - the surprise - he showed up at our venue THE DAY BEFORE to check it out and meet everyone! HOW GREAT! We went from 'virtual friends' to REAL PEOPLE! On Event Day he was exactly on time and even came with some 'emergency extras' just in case we hadn't thought of everything.... HE WAS PREPARED!
Ok. so he's professional and has his act together... How Good of Santa was he?? FANTASTIC! Many of our guests remarked how wonderful he looked - how great he sounded - how 'perfect' he was. We had Santa miked, mixed over Christmas music --- and it was WONDERFUL!
Do we sound too good? Reality -truly a perfect Santa that made the event BEYOND all expectations...
Appreciated by all... well, almost.... now we have to have him back again!!! Please?!?!?!
Booking Info
Price Range: Contact for quote. Santa or Mrs. Claus. Magic Show
Gig Length: 30 - 600 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Performance
What to Expect
What To Expect During Your Magical Santa Visit
A typical Magic Santa visit would have Magical Santa arriving on time. Santa enters with a big, ho, ho Merry Christmas. A predesignated area with good lighting is awaiting Santa.
Santa can read the night before Christmas or as a group, we can sing Christmas carols. Also, should you desire our Magical Santa Show this is available.
If Santa is to deliver presents, there are several options for how that can be handled. This will be discussed during your initial scheduling contact.
Santa allows as many photos as you want during his visit. Of course, it is important that everyone gets a chance to get their photo with Santa. Making sure not one person or child spends all of the time Santa has available and others are left out.
Santa will not promise a child any gift or specific present. He will always give a vague answer that will allow the child to continue to hope they will get the present, The anticipation of what will be under the tree on Christmas morning is much of the fun of Christmas. This allows the parent or gift buyers to make the final decision.
Please remember, don’t force a child onto Santa’s lap. You may really want a picture but it becomes a battle of wills and everyone loses. Many things can scare children, it can be the beard or the symbol of Santa and they were told Santa knows everything. Let the child ease their way up to Santa and let Santa talk softly with the child. The child does not have to sit in Magical Santa's lap, Standing next to a sitting Santa is a wonderful photo. Another helpful hint is to let the older children or one that is not afraid go first. This will help the younger children gain confidence.
For smaller children, please hand the child to Santa. It is easier for a small child/infant to be passed to Santa than for Santa to try to reach for the child. The reaching can also startle or scare the child. This always works best with cameras already set and aimed before the child is with Santa. Take as many photos as possible.
Santa loves dogs and cats, he understands how important they can be to your family. However, at times they can be a problem for a Santa visit. We would love to discuss several scenarios on how best to include them.
How To Schedule a Santa Visit
Select two or three possible dates for your event. Prioritize by first, second, and third choice of dates and times.
The number of people at your event and what you have planned for Magical Santa to do should determine the length of the visit.
After Santa is scheduled, relax. You just secured wonderful memories that will last a lifetime.
Charles Shields
Office Parties, Meeting Gift Presentation, Home, Child & Adult Care, Holiday Parties, Hospital Visits
About
Know Your Magical Santa Behind the Gifts and Tricks
Chuck Shields
25 years Entertaining Children and Adults the last 17 as the most recognized clown in the world.
Performed over 5,000 appearances for T.V., radio, Schools Charities, etc.
(phone number hidden)2 Southeast Director of the World Clown Association
Gold Metal Winner 1993 World Clown Association Convention
Clown School Instructor
$1,000,000 Liability Performance Ins. (No additional charge)
What To Expect During Your Magical Santa Visit
A typical Magic Santa visit would have Magical Santa arriving on time. Santa enters with a big, ho, ho Merry Christmas. A predesignated area with good lighting is awaiting Santa.
Santa can read the night before Christmas or as a group, we can sing Christmas carols. Also, should you desire our Magical Santa Show this is available.
If Santa is to deliver presents, there are several options of how that can be handled. This will be discussed during your initial scheduling contact.
Santa allows as many photos as you want during his visit. Of course, it is important that everyone gets a chance to get their photo with Santa. Making sure not one person or child spends all of the time Santa has available and others are left out.
Santa will not promise a child any gift or specific present. He will always give a vague answer that will allow the child to continue to hope they will get the present, The anticipation of what will be under the tree on Christmas morning is much of the fun of Christmas. This allows the parent or gift buyers to make the final decision.
Please remember, don’t force a child onto Santa’s lap. You may really want a picture but it becomes a battle of wills and everyone loses. Many things can scare children, it can be the beard or the symbol of Santa and they were told Santa knows everything. Let the child ease their way up to Santa and let Santa talk softly with the child. The child does not have to sit in Magical Santa's lap, Standing next to a sitting Santa is a wonderful photo. Another helpful hint is to let the older children or one that is not afraid go first. This will help the younger children gain confidence.
For smaller children, please hand the child to Santa. It is easier for a small child/infant to be passed to Santa than for Santa to try to reach for the child. The reaching can also startle or scare the child. This always works best with cameras already set and aimed before the child is with Santa. Take as many photos as possible.
Santa loves dogs and cats, he understands how important they can be to your family. However, at times they can be a problem for a Santa visit. We would love to discuss several scenarios on how best to include them.
How To Schedule a Santa Visit
Select two or three possible dates for your event. Prioritize by first, second, and third choice of dates and times.
The number of people at your event and what you have planned for Magical Santa to do should determine the length of the visit.
After Santa is scheduled, relax. You just secured wonderful memories that will last a lifetime.
Charles Shields
Office Parties, Meeting Gift Presentation, Home, Child & Adult Care, Holiday Parties, Hospital Visits
Upcoming Booked Events
December 22, 2024 • 10:30am - 11:00am | Personal Occasion |
Past Booked Events
December 10, 2024 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Restaurant/Bar Event |
December 08, 2024 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Christmas Party |
October 27, 2024 • 11:30am - 2:00pm | Festival |
December 24, 2023 • 9:30pm - 10:00pm | Surprise |
December 23, 2023 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 21, 2023 • 11:30am - 12:30pm | School Assembly |
December 15, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 23, 2022 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Personal Occasion |
December 10, 2022 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 03, 2022 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 23, 2021 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 20, 2021 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Personal Occasion |
November 21, 2021 • 9:00am - 12:00pm | Studio Session |
December 24, 2020 • 7:00pm - 7:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 24, 2020 • 3:30pm - 6:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
December 19, 2020 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 19, 2020 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 18, 2020 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 15, 2020 • 7:00pm - 7:15pm | Surprise |
December 14, 2020 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Personal Occasion |
December 05, 2020 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
November 28, 2020 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | House Party |
November 28, 2020 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | Christmas Party |
June 04, 2020 • 1:00pm - 1:30pm | Children's Birthday Party |
December 25, 2019 • 7:30pm - 8:00pm | House Party |
December 24, 2019 • 8:00pm - 8:30pm | House Party |
December 24, 2019 • 6:30pm - 7:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 24, 2019 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 21, 2019 • 8:00pm - 9:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 21, 2019 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 19, 2019 • 10:30am - 11:30am | Christmas Party |
December 18, 2019 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
December 18, 2019 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
December 17, 2019 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Restaurant/Bar Event |
December 15, 2019 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 14, 2019 • 7:00pm - 7:45pm | Christmas Party |
December 07, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 01, 2019 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Christmas Party |
November 09, 2019 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Christmas Party |
September 21, 2019 • 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Children's Birthday Party |
December 24, 2018 • 7:00pm - 7:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 24, 2018 • 6:00pm - 6:15pm | Christmas Party |
December 24, 2018 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 23, 2018 • 6:00pm - 6:15pm | Christmas Party |
December 23, 2018 • 4:30pm - 5:15pm | House Party |
December 23, 2018 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 23, 2018 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
December 22, 2018 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Personal Occasion |
December 22, 2018 • 3:00pm - 5:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 20, 2018 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Christmas Party |
December 19, 2018 • 9:00am - 11:00am | Christmas Party |
December 17, 2018 • 2:30pm - 3:15pm | Surprise |
December 16, 2018 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Surprise |
December 15, 2018 • 10:30am - 11:30am | Christmas Party |
December 14, 2018 • 7:00pm - 7:15pm | Christmas Party |
December 12, 2018 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
December 08, 2018 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | House Party |
December 08, 2018 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 08, 2018 • 10:00am - 1:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 01, 2018 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Christmas Party |
November 30, 2018 • 9:30am - 11:00am | School Assembly |
November 16, 2018 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
November 13, 2018 • 4:30am - 7:00am | Studio Session |
December 24, 2017 • 3:00pm - 3:30pm | House Party |
December 23, 2017 • 12:00pm - 2:30pm | Product Promotion |
December 20, 2017 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Personal Occasion |
December 19, 2017 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Magical Santa AFF |
December 19, 2017 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | Magical Santa AFF |
December 18, 2017 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Magical Santa AFF |
December 18, 2017 • 9:00am - 11:00am | Magical Santa AFF |
December 17, 2017 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 16, 2017 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
December 16, 2017 • 7:00am - 4:00pm | Magical Santa ECity |
December 13, 2017 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Magical Santa AFF |
December 13, 2017 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | Magical Santa AFF |
December 10, 2017 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 09, 2017 • 4:30pm - 7:30pm | Sporting Event |
December 09, 2017 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Festival |
December 09, 2017 • 9:00am - 11:00am | School Assembly |
December 03, 2017 • 9:00am - 10:00am | Christmas Party |
December 02, 2017 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Grand Opening |
November 22, 2017–November 26, 2017 • 9:00am - 9:00pm | Event Out Of Town |
November 18, 2017 • 11:00am - 3:00pm | Product Promotion |
November 12, 2017 • 5:30pm - 6:15pm | Birthday (Child) |
November 02, 2017–November 05, 2017 • 9:00am - 9:00pm | Event Out Of Town |
Setup Requirements
For photos with Magical Santa. A well lit area with plenty of room. For the Magical Santa Show an area six by six with additional room for the quest.