The kids go crazy!!
That’s Merlin!
Merlin and his Dragon “Smog”!
Bruce Hunt (master Comedy Magician) without the Merlin outfit!
B.C.’s #1 Wizard!
....and Santa too!
Merlin the Magician and his sidekick Smog (a wisecracking dragon) can’t wait to make your child’s birthday party a very special event that will have all of his/her friends talking for a long time! Community and Corporate events too! Merlin is an award winning comedy magician with thousands of shows under his belt. Make your event extra magical and create lasting memories with Merlin!
Don’t want a costumed character? Adult or corporate events, Bruce Hunt (Merlin’s real name!) does stand up, stage or walk around magic that appeals to all ages! He can also promote your company logo or product! For the Christmas season, Mr. & Mrs. Claus can make appearances at company parties and home visits.
15 reviews
Aman C.
July 28, 2026I just want to take a moment to thank Merlin the Magician for an amazing show. Everyone absolutely loved him, and i would recommend to others and do business again!!!
Hired as: Children’s Party Entertainment, Children’s Party Magician
Chris H.
June 16, 2026We hired Merlin the Magician for our son's 7th birthday party and asked if he could incorporate a Harry Potter theme to fit with the rest of the celebration. Merlin was happy to accommodate the request and did a fantastic job.
He arrived on time, got started right away, and somehow managed to hold the attention of a room full of excited 7-year-olds for an entire hour—which is no small feat. His show was engaging, entertaining, and perfectly paced. The kids were captivated from start to finish, and there were plenty of laughs and moments of amazement along the way.
What stood out most was how clear it was that Merlin genuinely loves what he does. His enthusiasm, energy, and passion for entertaining children came through in every part of the performance and made the experience feel special.
If you're looking for something a little different for a birthday party—something memorable, wholesome, and genuinely entertaining—I would highly recommend Merlin. He was a highlight of the day and left a lasting impression on both the kids and the adults.
Hired as: Children’s Party Magician
Thomas H.
November 10, 202530 little kids were spellbound by Merlin, ages 3-7, rare to see them so engaged and excited. The atmosphere was electric!
Hired as: Children’s Party Entertainment
Tania C.
December 20, 2024We organized a party for the children of our employees and Merlin had everyone enchanted, the kids were , engaged, were delighted with his dragon and had a blast, the balloons at the end were the icing on the cake, parents kept laughing and loved seing their kids so happy.
Everyone comented on the great time they had and asked to get Merlin for next year's party. He is such a wonderful person and loves children, such a joy to have him.
Hired as: Children’s Party Magician
Merlin the Magician
Thank you so much Tania!
The kids were great (and the adults too!). Your party was extremely well organized and I would love to do a return performance next year.
Thank you for having me!
Have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Merlin
Tom D.
July 17, 2023Fun and engaging
Hired as: Children’s Party Entertainment, Children’s Party Magician
Price range: Starts at $250
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 90 minutes
What can you expect?
That the children or audience will enjoy themselves immensely! It is not uncommon to hear very loud laughter and total pandemonium - all of course under control of a master magician!
Prepare for excellent photo opportunities where your child will become the star of the show (but only if he/she wants to be) and maybe even magically float in mid air!! If it is a corporate event, the CEO of the company can join in the fun too!
All in all, a great time for everybody with lots of laughter and fun!
Born and raised in Vancouver B.C., Canada, Bruce Hunt (Merlin’s real name!) currently resides in Surrey B.C. - just outside Vancouver.
Bruce started performing magic on stage at the age of 9 in the mid 1960’s and has performed thousands of shows since that time for private parties, community events, corporate events, and small and large stage shows. He has won numerous awards as a Children’s performer, Comedy magician, and magic inventor. In the last several years he has taught magic in schools, supplied magic props for the movie industry, performed in night clubs and many venues abroad. Currently Bruce is focusing on the Children’s Birthday market (after all, every child has a birthday!) with his character “Merlin the Magician” and puppet dragon sidekick “Smog”, but still does out-of-character shows, all with a comedic bent. Magic is the only thing Bruce does now to earn a living, so he is available any day of the week - but remember to book early as the bookings are first come, first served!
In home parties - there is no special requirement. I have a portable backdrop if needed and a small P.A. System with music. For large stage, a sound system and lighting may be required.
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Surrey, BC
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Vancouver, BC
Friday
Personal Occasion
5:00pm - 5:45pm
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Coquitlam, BC
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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West Vancouver, BC
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
5:00pm - 5:30pm
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Vancouver, BC
Friday
Camp Event
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Abbotsford, BC
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Burnaby, BC
Saturday
Corporate Event
8:00pm - 9:00pm
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Langley, BC
Wednesday
Holiday Party
3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Vancouver, BC
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Abbotsford, BC
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:00pm - 3:30pm
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Vancouver, BC
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Surrey, BC
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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North Vancouver, BC
Friday
Children’s Birthday Party
5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Delta, BC
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Vancouver, BC
Saturday
Christmas Party
10:30am - 11:30am
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North Vancouver, BC
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
12:00pm - 12:30pm
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Vancouver, BC
Friday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Vancouver, BC
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
1:00pm - 1:45pm
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Port Coquitlam, BC
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Richmond, BC
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Vancouver, BC
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
2:30pm - 3:00pm
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Langley, BC
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Abbotsford, BC
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Vancouver, BC
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
11:30am - 12:00pm
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Burnaby, BC
Thursday
Camp Event
10:00am - 11:00am
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Burnaby, BC
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
1:30pm - 2:30pm
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Surrey, BC
Saturday
Graduation
8:30pm - 10:00pm
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Vancouver, BC
Sunday
Children's Birthday Party
3:00pm - 3:30pm
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Surrey, BC
Sound system and stage lighting
Children’s Party Magician