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Merlin the Magician

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4.76 
(10 reviews)
  • Vancouver, BC
  • Children’s Party Magician
  • Travels up to 200 miles
  • $250 and up
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The kids go crazy!!

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That’s Merlin!

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Merlin and his Dragon “Smog”!

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B.C.’s #1 Wizard!

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Bruce Hunt (master Comedy Magician) without the Merlin outfit!

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....and Santa too!

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Overview

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.


10 Reviews

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Miguel M. C. • May 4, 2023

Children could not stop laughing.

Great communication before and during the day of the event. Show up on time and ready to go.
Children were so engage and happy with they show.
I would recommend him for your events, children and adults.

Hired as:
Children’s Party Magician
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Lee A. R. • December 18, 2022

Children's Christmas Party.

Merlin is excellent!! He had the whole room laughing. One of the best we have ever had. Thanks Merlin!

Hired as:
Children’s Party Magician
Merlin the Magician

Response from Merlin the Magician:

Thanks Lee Ann!
I enjoyed entertaining all of your guests - they were great! Have a wonderful Christmas!

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Mike D. • December 12, 2022

Fun Show!

Merlin puts on a really fun, family-friendly show. Lots of great gags for our crowd (mostly seven year olds), and bonus treats like colouring sheets, balloon swords, loads of printables (invitations, signs, banner etc), and a certificate for the birthday kiddo making them a sorcerer's apprentice. Highly recommend.

Hired as:
Children’s Party Entertainment, Children’s Party Magician
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Nash • October 30, 2022

Good entertainment for kids!

Good entertainment for kids!

Hired as:
Children’s Party Entertainment, Children’s Party Magician
Merlin the Magician

Response from Merlin the Magician:

Thanks Nash! I’m glad everyone had a good time.

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Simi C. • August 9, 2022

Great for kids birthday party

Merlin was great. He kept all the kids entertained for more than an hour. Adults enjoyed the show as well.

Hired as:
Children’s Party Entertainment, Children’s Party Magician
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Sami K. • February 28, 2022

Nice show, lots of fun

It was a nice experience, kids loved the show

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Children’s Party Magician
Merlin the Magician

Response from Merlin the Magician:

Thanks Sami - The kids were great and I know they (and the adults) had a good time. Thank you very much for having me entertain at your daughters party! (P.S. - My dragon “Smog” says Hi!)

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Julia G. • October 27, 2021

Amazing show!

Merlin adapted to some unforeseen hiccups flexibly and had the kids laughing and entertained :)

Great show!

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Children’s Party Magician
Merlin the Magician

Response from Merlin the Magician:

Thank you Julia! I know everyone had a great time!

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Samina Y. • September 5, 2021

Amazing

Arrived on time, friendly, and did a great job of entertaining the kids.

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Children’s Party Magician
Merlin the Magician

Response from Merlin the Magician:

Thank you Samina!
The kids were great and a good time was had by all!

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Lita L. • April 16, 2019

Senior Prom

Entertaining 17 and 18 year old's is never easy and can be a difficult task. Firstly, Merlin arrived late after the majority of students had arrived. Perhaps arriving late put him off his game, but knowing the age of his audience well in advance, Merlin couldn't seem to capture their attention or connect with them, definitely falling flat! Originally the students seemed intent on watching the show but for only 5-10 minutes and then walked away. Disappointing.

Hired as:
Comedy Magician
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Jessica Z. • March 17, 2019

Great show

Great show! It was for my son’s birthday party and it ended up entertaining both children and adults. Everyone was very happy. Kids enjoyed the Balloon twists very much. I am very happy with this show

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Children’s Party Entertainment
Merlin the Magician

Response from Merlin the Magician:

Thank you, Jessica! I had a great time entertaining everyone at the party and am so glad you enjoyed the show.

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Price Range: $250 and up

Gig Length: 30 - 90 minutes

Languages: English

What to Expect

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!

About

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!

Additional Booking Notes

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.

Services Offered

Children’s Party Magician Children’s Party Entertainment

Past Booked Events

April 29, 2023 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm Children’s Birthday Party
December 17, 2022 • 10:30am - 11:30am Christmas Party
December 10, 2022 • 12:00pm - 12:30pm Children’s Birthday Party
October 28, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Birthday Party
August 07, 2022 • 1:00pm - 1:45pm Children’s Birthday Party
February 27, 2022 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm Children’s Birthday Party
October 23, 2021 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm Children’s Birthday Party
September 25, 2021 • 2:30pm - 3:00pm Children’s Birthday Party
September 04, 2021 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children’s Birthday Party
July 24, 2021 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm Children’s Birthday Party
July 17, 2021 • 11:30am - 12:00pm Children’s Birthday Party
July 23, 2020 • 10:00am - 11:00am Camp Event
July 04, 2020 • 1:30pm - 2:30pm Children’s Birthday Party
April 13, 2019 • 8:30pm - 10:00pm Graduation
March 03, 2019 • 3:00pm - 3:30pm Children's Birthday Party

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Setup Requirements

Sound system and stage lighting

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