Magical Santa
Overview
Real Beard Santa.
Licensed and Insured.
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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.
Reviews
35 reviews
Sarah W.
November 13, 2017Best Birthday Ever
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!
Hired as: Children’s Party Entertainment, Children’s Party Magician, Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus
Martha B.
June 1, 2026Wonderful to have him at our event!
He has such a great personality, everyone loved him and his balloon creations! I would recommend him over and over again :)
Hired as: Balloon Twister
Steven T.
December 26, 2023He's great!
Great with kids and knows how to play a great santa!
Hired as: Actor, Santa Claus
Jessica M.
December 24, 2023The real deal!!
We will definitely be calling Magical Santa for future events!
Hired as: Santa Claus
Ernestine D.
December 26, 2022Awesome experience
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!!!
Hired as: Santa Claus
Booking information
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 600 minutes
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
Past booked events
May 2026
30
Saturday
Festival
11:00am - 2:00pm
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Newport News, VA
December 2025
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Saturday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Chesterfield, VA
December 2024
22
Sunday
Personal Occasion
10:30am - 11:00am
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Moseley, VA
10
Tuesday
Restaurant/Bar Event
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Richmond, VA
08
Sunday
Christmas Party
5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Chesterfield, VA
October 2024
27
Sunday
Festival
11:30am - 2:00pm
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Ruckersville, VA
December 2023
24
Sunday
Surprise
9:30pm - 10:00pm
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Powhatan, VA
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Saturday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Midlothian, VA
21
Thursday
School Assembly
11:30am - 12:30pm
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Richmond, VA
15
Friday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 8:30pm
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Chesterfield, VA
December 2022
23
Friday
Personal Occasion
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Chester, VA
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Saturday
Christmas Party
4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Midlothian, VA
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Saturday
Christmas Party
10:00am - 12:00pm
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Richmond, VA
December 2021
23
Thursday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Chesterfield, VA
20
Monday
Personal Occasion
6:30pm - 9:30pm
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Chesterfield, VA
November 2021
21
Sunday
Studio Session
9:00am - 12:00pm
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Richmond, VA
December 2020
24
Thursday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 7:30pm
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Glen Allen, VA
24
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
3:30pm - 6:00pm
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Fredericksburg, VA
19
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Midlothian, VA
19
Saturday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Chester, VA
18
Friday
Christmas Party
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Charlottesville, VA
15
Tuesday
Surprise
7:00pm - 7:15pm
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Chesterfield, VA
14
Monday
Personal Occasion
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Green Bay, VA
05
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
2:30pm - 3:30pm
•
Midlothian, VA
November 2020
28
Saturday
House Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Moseley, VA
28
Saturday
Christmas Party
10:00am - 12:00pm
•
Roanoke, VA
June 2020
04
Thursday
Children's Birthday Party
1:00pm - 1:30pm
•
Jeffersonton, VA
December 2019
25
Wednesday
House Party
7:30pm - 8:00pm
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Fredericksburg, VA
24
Tuesday
House Party
8:00pm - 8:30pm
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Richmond, VA
24
Tuesday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Glen Allen, VA
24
Tuesday
Christmas Party
3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Gordonsville, VA
21
Saturday
Christmas Party
8:00pm - 9:30pm
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Richmond, VA
21
Saturday
Christmas Party
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Richmond, VA
19
Thursday
Christmas Party
10:30am - 11:30am
•
Midlothian, VA
18
Wednesday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Newport News, VA
18
Wednesday
Nonprofit Event
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Glen Allen, VA
17
Tuesday
Restaurant/Bar Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Mechanicsville, VA
15
Sunday
Christmas Party
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Chester, VA
14
Saturday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 7:45pm
•
Spotsylvania, VA
07
Saturday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Chester, VA
01
Sunday
Christmas Party
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Fredericksburg, VA
November 2019
09
Saturday
Christmas Party
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Roanoke, VA
September 2019
21
Saturday
Children's Birthday Party
7:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Richmond, VA
December 2018
24
Monday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Glen Allen, VA
24
Monday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 6:15pm
•
Richmond, VA
24
Monday
Christmas Party
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Gordonsville, VA
23
Sunday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 6:15pm
•
Richmond, VA
23
Sunday
House Party
4:30pm - 5:15pm
•
Glen Allen, VA
23
Sunday
Christmas Party
12:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Charles City, VA
23
Sunday
Nonprofit Event
11:00am - 12:00pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
22
Saturday
Personal Occasion
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Colonial Heights, VA
22
Saturday
Christmas Party
3:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Gordonsville, VA
20
Thursday
Christmas Party
10:00am - 11:00am
•
Henrico, NC
19
Wednesday
Christmas Party
9:00am - 11:00am
•
Richmond, VA
17
Monday
Surprise
2:30pm - 3:15pm
•
Fredericksburg, VA
16
Sunday
Surprise
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Chester, VA
15
Saturday
Christmas Party
10:30am - 11:30am
•
Cobbs Creek, VA
14
Friday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 7:15pm
•
Richmond, VA
12
Wednesday
Nonprofit Event
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Glen Allen, VA
08
Saturday
House Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Chester, VA
08
Saturday
Christmas Party
12:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Charles City, VA
08
Saturday
Corporate Event
10:00am - 1:00pm
•
Richmond, VA
01
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Richmond, VA
November 2018
30
Friday
School Assembly
9:30am - 11:00am
•
Blackstone, VA
16
Friday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Richmond, VA
13
Tuesday
Studio Session
4:30am - 7:00am
•
Crozet, VA
December 2017
24
Sunday
House Party
3:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Manakin Sabot, VA
23
Saturday
Product Promotion
12:00pm - 2:30pm
•
Richmond, VA
20
Wednesday
Personal Occasion
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Richmond, VA
19
Tuesday
Magical Santa AFF
5:00pm - 7:00pm
19
Tuesday
Magical Santa AFF
10:00am - 12:00pm
18
Monday
Magical Santa AFF
6:00pm - 8:00pm
18
Monday
Magical Santa AFF
9:00am - 11:00am
17
Sunday
Christmas Party
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Cobbs Creek, VA
16
Saturday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Suffolk, VA
16
Saturday
Magical Santa ECity
7:00am - 4:00pm
13
Wednesday
Magical Santa AFF
5:00pm - 7:00pm
13
Wednesday
Magical Santa AFF
10:00am - 12:00pm
10
Sunday
Christmas Party
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Richmond, VA
09
Saturday
Sporting Event
4:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Richmond, VA
09
Saturday
Festival
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Newport News, VA
09
Saturday
School Assembly
9:00am - 11:00am
•
Richmond, VA
03
Sunday
Christmas Party
9:00am - 10:00am
•
Richmond, VA
02
Saturday
Grand Opening
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Farmville, VA
November 2017
22
Wednesday
Event Out Of Town
9:00am - 9:00pm
18
Saturday
Product Promotion
11:00am - 3:00pm
•
Glen Allen, VA
12
Sunday
Birthday (Child)
5:30pm - 6:15pm
•
Blackstone, VA
02
Thursday
Event Out Of Town
9:00am - 9:00pm
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.