California Kids Fun Puppet and Magic Shows
Unforgettable Kids Party Entertainment | Puppet, Magic Show + Balloons
The Silly Puppet and Magic Show that Entertains EVERYONE Including Parents - California Kids Fun
Children's Party Entertainer | Jungle Joe
Big crowd, big fun! Our shows keep large groups of kids engaged at festivals and school events.
Indoor birthday party fun! We bring the show to any space, rain or shine.
Kids get to join in! Every show is packed with interactive moments for young guests.
Park party under the trees! Just bring blankets and we'll bring the show.
School assembly fun! Our shows keep a full multipurpose room of kids laughing and engaged.
Puppet show in the park! Our portable stage sets up anywhere, even on the grass.
Preschool puppet and magic show right in the classroom. Little ones love it!
Up close with our monkey puppet! Kids love getting a turn to say hello.
Ventriloquism with our wise old owl! Kids can't believe a puppet can talk back.
Our colorful puppet friends come right up to say hi to the kids!
Story time with a twist! Puppets and books bring reading to life for young audiences.
Handcrafted puppets and a classic red puppet stage. A show kids remember!
Family-friendly fun outdoors! Parents and kids enjoy the show together in the park.
Puppet magic indoors! A great fit for libraries, community centers, and schools.
Say hello to our feathered friend! A colorful parrot puppet that kids adore.
Little helpers welcome! Kids get invited up to be part of the magic.
Outdoor show fun! Kids crowd in close for the magic and puppet surprises.
Setting up for the show! We bring everything needed, indoors or out.
Jungle Joe and his owl pal bring safari fun, laughs, and ventriloquism to every show.
Heading in for another school show! We perform at preschools and elementary schools.
Overview
We bring the laughs to your next party! We're a family-run kids' entertainment company with 26+ years in puppetry, ventriloquism, magic, and balloons. Every show is funny and interactive, with kids invited up to help.
-Silly Magic Show (35 min): Magic comedy where kids help make the magic happen.
-Puppet & Magic Duo (45 min), most popular: Puppets plus magic.
-Ultimate Entertainment (2 hrs): Fun from start to finish.
Add balloon twisting or dance games, or book a strolling puppet for festivals. Ask about our Halloween show!
Trusted by libraries, schools, and city programs. Serving San Jose, Fremont, Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, Pleasanton, Tracy, Stockton, Modesto, and the Bay Area.
Reviews
7 reviews
Chris F.
May 7, 2019Happy Bright Kids are amazing !!!!
HBK was very great for my daughter's birthday party. They were very early to set up and didn't disturb our party. At the end they waited around until the cake was cut to sing the birthday song. They are very amazing and I would hire them again!!! Very polite and professional.
Hired as: Balloon Twister, Puppet Show
California Kids Fun Puppet and Magic Shows
Thank you for inviting us :) Your kind words in the review are very appreciated, it was a pleasure being part of your special celebration and we wish you all the best!
Dhirendra S.
April 7, 2019Entertaining, Friendly and Extremely Professional.
This was for a small group of kids in our backyard. His setup required just a power outlet. He was right on time. Kids found the act entertaining and adults too were completely engrossed. Balloon twisting was great. Highly recommend for party entertainment! Thanks for making the day special for my kid and his friends.
Hired as: Balloon Twister, Puppet Show
California Kids Fun Puppet and Magic Shows
Hi Dhirendra
Thank you again for having me as part of your special celebration, it was my pleasure to entertain your son and all of the other friends and family! Your kind words are very appreciated, and I wish you all the best!
Niha K.
March 26, 2019Great customer service, my child seemed to enjoy it
I booked their show for my daughter's 5th birthday at her daycare. I was consistently contacted by the vendor to ensure all details had been worked out including arrival time, set up requirements, theme for show puppets and balloons. I was not present at daycare for this show but my daughter had nice things to say and seemed like the other kids enjoyed it too. I may have been confused that this was a full puppet show, as per the teacher it is actually meeting various animal puppet characters who interact with the kids. She felt that while the kids enjoyed it, maybe this was designed for a younger audience (this class is 4.5-5 yr olds). I believe there was some magic built in too.
Hired as: Balloon Twister, Educational Entertainment
Jose D. J.
February 4, 2019Good Performance for the young ones and the young at heart.
We had a mixture of ages in our party. The girls, mostly third graders (ages 8-9), were very much into the show. The boys, first graders (ages 6-7), were all "too old" for puppets. I suspect a bit of peer pressure had to do with their commentary. Most of them were more keen to stick with some of the other entertainment in the house. On a side note, I found it fascinating that with the wide array of balloon figures available (there were over 10 different choices), the kids were all stuck to 1-2 styles. Kids will be kids! In other extra-curricular matters, I had to call Happy Bright Kids to confirm the morning of the event. I was expecting a call 1-2 days before the event, which did not happen. Other than that, they arrived on time, set up on time, provided all of the services as agreed to. Overall, the services provided were great. I was very happy with how our birthday bash turned out, in no small part to the contribution of Happy Bright Kids. I would not hesitate to use them again!
Hired as: Balloon Twister, Puppet Show
Elizabeth W.
December 10, 2018Engaging and entertaining!
I only wish we had more time! Thank you so much for keeping a large group of children engaged long enough for parents to enjoy their food while it was hot! Looking forward to working together again in the future.
Hired as: Children’s Party Entertainment, Children’s Theatre, Ventriloquist
Booking information
Price range: $285 – $575 per event
Languages: English
Gig length: 35 - 120 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Commercial general liability, $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate
What to expect
Your show starts the moment we arrive. Expect big laughs, handcrafted puppets, kid-friendly magic, and lots of chances for kids to come up and help. Shows are designed for young children and work for any group size, from a backyard birthday to a full school assembly. We arrive early to set up, bring everything we need, and keep kids engaged from start to finish.
About
Let us bring the laughs to your next celebration! We're a family-run kids' entertainment company with more than 26 years of experience in puppetry, ventriloquism, magic, and balloon art. We perform at birthday parties, family events, schools, libraries, and community celebrations across the San Francisco Bay Area, Stockton, and Modesto.
Every show is funny, engaging, and fully interactive. Kids get invited up to help, our handcrafted puppets talk back, and the whole room ends up laughing together.
Choose the package that fits your party:
- Silly Magic Show (35 minutes): A laugh-out-loud magic comedy show where kids help make the magic happen.
- Puppet & Magic Duo (45 minutes), our most popular package: Puppets plus kid-friendly magic, with plenty of chances for your guests to join the act.
- Ultimate Entertainment (2 hours): Our biggest package for parties that want fun from start to finish.
Add balloon twisting or dance games to any show. For festivals, school carnivals, and company family days, we also offer a strolling puppet character with a balloon station. Ask about our seasonal Halloween puppet and magic show!
Trusted by public libraries, school districts, preschools, and city recreation programs, we also offer educational and library programs.
We travel throughout the Bay Area, including San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Palo Alto, Fremont, Hayward, Oakland, San Francisco, Pleasanton, Livermore, Walnut Creek, and Concord, plus the Central Valley in Tracy, Manteca, Stockton, and Modesto.
Additional booking notes
✔️ 100% Arrival Guarantee
✔️ $0 Travel Fees within our service area
✔️ Event Day Support
✔️ Fully Insured
Services offered
Past booked events
July 2019
17
Wednesday
School Assembly
10:30am - 11:15am
•
Cupertino, CA
May 2019
05
Sunday
Children's Birthday Party
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Santa Rosa, CA
April 2019
06
Saturday
Children's Birthday Party
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Sunnyvale, CA
March 2019
25
Monday
Children's Birthday Party
11:00am - 12:00pm
•
Redwood Shores, CA
February 2019
02
Saturday
Children's Birthday Party
12:30pm - 1:00pm
•
Pleasanton, CA
January 2019
12
Saturday
Children's Birthday Party
3:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Los Banos, CA
December 2018
09
Sunday
Christmas Party
11:30am - 12:15pm
•
Tiburon, CA
November 2018
16
Friday
House Party
5:30pm - 6:15pm
•
Daly City, CA
Team
Set list
Puppet comedy show
Kid-friendly magic
Ventriloquism
Audience participation
Balloon twisting (add-on)
Dance games (add-on)
Halloween puppet and magic show (seasonal)
Influences and inspiration
Our shows are shaped by the classic puppeteers and family entertainers who proved that kids' entertainment can be clever, warm, and genuinely funny.
Jim Henson and The Muppets showed us that puppets can be real characters with big personalities. Shari Lewis and Lamb Chop inspired our gentle, playful approach to ventriloquism for young audiences. Paul Winchell and Edgar Bergen set the standard for the craft of ventriloquism, and Jeff Dunham showed how much comedy a puppet can carry. Mister Rogers reminds us to always meet kids with kindness and respect.
We've also been inspired by the many local magicians, balloon artists, and children's librarians we've worked alongside over 26 years, and most of all by the kids themselves. Their laughter shapes every show we create
Setup requirements
We can perform in almost any space, indoors or outdoors. We bring our own puppet stage and professional sound system. Just give us a flat area for the stage and a spot for the kids to sit facing it.