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Santa Mark
- Joplin, MO
- Santa Claus
- Travels up to 120 miles
- $70 - $90/hr + $30 fee for milage over 25 miles
Overview
Are you looking for a licensed insured professional authentic Real Bearded Santa Claus with 11 years experience as Santa, and 20 years as a performer, to appear at your company holiday party, community event, home party or on TV or Internet video ads? Look no further, Santa Mark is a professional real bearded Santa from Joplin Missouri serving the four state area of Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. Just think how exciting it would be to have your own REAL Santa at your event to photograph hand out gifts tell stories and more. Santa Mark is also available for charity events, and fundraisers. Make this year’s Christmas special with Santa. BOOK EARLY! Santa Mark fills up fast!
16 Reviews

Santa Mark was Awesome!
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Response from Santa Mark:
Thank you for the kind words. We truly enjoyed the visit. The pleasure was all ours.

Amazing! That’s the best way to describe the experience. My brother hired a Santa to come to my mom’s house tonight to see the kids and give them an early Santa gift since they’ve been so extra good lately. I HIGHLY recommend booking him for your kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews, next door neighbors, etc! He was so much fun and made the kids feel so comfortable. He is a phenomenal story teller and the kids’ eyes were filled with magic through the entire thing. The best part is that he and Mrs. Clause give a gift to the parents to use on Christmas Eve to keep the magic going. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Response from Santa Mark:
Thank you so much for the kind words. I’m glad we could share the magic of Christmas with you and your family. Merry Christmas.

Santa Mark entertained our 7 and 2 year old for an hour and they were entranced the entire time (so we’re the adults)! I have never seen someone as dedicated to what they were doing than him. I was in complete awe the entire time from the stories, to the suit, the personality and detail. I would NEVER use anyone else as it wouldn’t hold a candle to Santa Mark. AWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOME!!!
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Response from Santa Mark:
Thank you for the kind words. The pleasure was all ours. I’m glad we were able to provide you with a little Christmas magic to you and your family for the Holidays.

Santa was the most delightful entertainment for our kiddos at the child care Christmas Party. I have never witnessed a more magical and thorough Santa... the children were in awe. He really spent time with each kid and made sure they all had a special moment.
Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus
Response from Santa Mark:
Thank you so much for the kind words. The pleasure was all mine. Merry Christmas.

Santa Mark was absolutely the best Santa ever. He had great communication with me before the event. He was just perfect. I would definitely use him again and again. All the ladies said that he made the Christmas Party very special.
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Response from Santa Mark:
Thank you for the kind review. The pleasure was all mine. We’d like to wish you the very best Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Santa was way beyond our expectations. The kids were mesmerized by his stories and props. Couldn’t be happier.
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Response from Santa Mark:
Thank you for the kind words. It was our pleasure.
I hired Santa Mark for our Corporate Christmas & 20th Anniversary Party. He did a fantastic job for us. We had purchased gifts for all the kids and had them individually wrapped and tagged. He and his wife worked seamlessly together calling up the kids, giving them their gift and posing for a photo. After they finished with the kids they posed for photos with the adults. I would recommend Santa Mark for any event needing the services of a Santa. He was a delight to work with on the details leading up to the event, he did everything just the way he said he would and it could not have gone better. Thanks Santa Mark!

Santa Mark was a huge hit at our Christmas party this year. He was professional ans stayed in character the entire time. Thanks for bringing joy to the holidays!
Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus
Response from Santa Mark:
Thank you for the kind words. It was my pleasure to serve you.

My daughter loved having Santa come to our house! She was really surprised and amazed. He was right on time, remembered everything I told him about her, such as age, favorite subject, doll's name, hobbies...He was very sweet and entertaining, told many interesting stories. He made it special by giving her a Santa coin...Santa made it a truly memorable Christmas. Our whole family was blessed.
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Response from Santa Mark:
Thank you for the kind words and beautiful review. Wishing you a wonderful and happy New Year.

Santa mark was perfect!! Exactly what we expected and will recommend him to anyone in need of a kind hearted professional santa . We will be using him again
Santa Claus
Response from Santa Mark:
Thanks for the wonderful review. I had a great time at your event.

Santa Mark did so well the children! Very friendly and easy to work with.
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Where to even start...?
Leading up to our event, Santa Mark did a great job of emailing and having a phone conveesation to understand the details of my event. He asked a lot of questions and had seceral ideas on things he could do with the children.
He arrived on time, and even I was in complete disbelief and just how real he looked as I saw him walking up our front walkway!
The moment he walked in all of the children at my home were completely mesmerized. He took the time to remember my son's name/face based on a photo I sent him, and said hello to him specifically. He looked like he had seen a ghost he was in such disbelief.
During the gift handout, he called every child to sit in his lap and take photos. Several of the children are very small and had meltdowns, and Santa just kept smiling. The faces he makes are so unbelievably animated, it was absolutely fantastic.
His suit is realky the most beautiful Santa Suit I have ever seen. So much detail, and rich in appearance.
I just do not have enough words to describe the magic of my event because I used Santa Mark. I had 25 mothers attend my party with their children, and each of them has messaged me to let me know how blown away they were.
I will most definitely be booking for next year. He went above and beyond, and I am so thankful!!!
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Response from Santa Mark:
Thank you for the very kind review. We had a wonderful time. You create the most wonderful events.

Mark visited my business twice, both visits were exceptional! He is the real deal, perfection in every aspect, interaction with the children, patient, fun and jolly. I can't say enough positive things about our experience. I have already booked him for next year. The parents had positive comments and ask that we bring him back.
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Response from Santa Mark:
Thank you for the wonderfully kind words. We really enjoyed doing your event. You put on one incredible party event.

Santa Mark is a favorite at our holiday functions! He knows how to draw in the audience with his Santa Antics...the special little trailing list...the twinkle in his eye and sparkle in his fingertips! The kids, young and old, are absolutely delighted taking pictures with Santa. We definitely want to be on his list of holiday stops this year! You will not be disappointed!!!
Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus

He tries to convince everyone his real name is Mark. I don't believe him, He really is Santa! And I'm 58 years old. Seriously, Mark has been Santa Claus at several functions for us, including the Four State Native American Flute Gathering twice and soon three times. His persona and attention to detail is amazing. I've never met a more real Santa Claus.
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Santa Mark was a delight for 100 plus attendees at our annual church Christmas party last year. He distributed gifts to the children that we provided and many chose to have their photo take with him in his elaborate Santa costume. We plan for him to return this year as well.
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Booking Info
Price Range: $70 - $90/hr + $30 fee for milage over 25 miles
Gig Length: 30 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $4,000,000 - Liability for performer only
What to Expect
Hi this is Santa Mark,
As Santa I strive to make every visit from Santa personally unique and special to your family, business, charity, or event. For this reason I will need as much information as possible about your event. We can provide you with ideas that will make the experience memorable for all in attendance. Santa and Mrs Clause have a special place in their hearts for all charities, especially those associated with children. Local charities in Joplin receive a special discounted price of half off the corporate rate.
When inquiring about a booking please provide us with the following information. Approximate location, the date and time, and if the location is easily accessible with a 2 wheel drive truck. We will need the duration of the event, and if this is an event for children, adults, or both. Will gifts or other items provided by the client be given out by Santa? Do you want Santa to tell stories about the North Pole, or read stories like The Night Before Christmas or Polar Express. Santa Mark and Mrs C. both have current national background checks and are insured. If you are wishing to have a booking with Mrs Claus and Santa please be advised that due to duties at the North Pole, (all the baking, cooking, cleaning, and keeping 700 year old elves in line), her time is very limited. There is no additional fee for Mrs. Claus but she is not always available so book early. You might want to have Mrs Claus with Santa, after all, who can say they had BOTH Santa and Mrs Claus at their party?
Once you have requested a booking for a visit, Santa or Mrs Claus will contact you for additional information, such as children’s names, where Santa will park, information you’d like Santa to know about each child. We will work closely with you to develop a magical experience for children and adults alike, and we will provide you with ideas, and needs for Santa during his visit, (e.g. a chair, small fan to keep Santa cool, remember he’s from the North Pole, etc). Other than water Santa does not eat or drink during a visit. His time is dedicated to making the visit memorable for the children and adults in attendance. Santa will need a contact person with a cell phone who he can contact when he arrives, or who he can give updates to regarding his trip to your home/party from the North Pole. If gifts are to be provided Santa will need to coordinate with the contact person when he arrives to transfer the gifts to Santa’s bag. Depending on the size of the group Santa may need some helpers during his visit. Don’t forget the photos! A properly lit location for Santa’s chair near the tree or other backdrop should be taken into consideration.
About
Santa Mark is a retired Sergeant from the Colorado State Patrol. He has been in the entertainment and service business for over 20 years, and a Santa for 11 years, and has performed for audiences with as many as 1,500 guests. He has been nominated for four NAMMYs and two ISMA awards. While a Sergeant in the Colorado State Patrol Mark developed a program that identified underprivileged families in need in Western Colorado for which he performed as Santa. Once identified hewould arrange for a special visit from Santa on Christmas Eve to make special delivers to the children of these families. Three years ago Mark made the decision to retire permanently and become a fulltime Santa. Mark has attended five professional Santa Claus schools , 1) The Santa Claus Conservatory, 2) The International University of Santa Claus, 3) Santa and the Business of Being Santa Technical School, 4) The Professional Santa Claus School, and 5) The School of Santas. Santa also attended the International Discover Santa 2016 Santa Claus Convention and workshops in Branson 2016. Santa Mark is also a member of the International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santa’s, and is a member of Nationwide Santa’s, who has also studied Santaology. He also attended the Discover Santa 2016 workshops. Santa Mark carries a current national background check that is updated every year, and is fully insured for your event.
Additional Booking Notes
Current National Background Check available upon request.
While there are not many needs, there are few things that will help Santa Mark provide you with a memorable visit. 1) A large sturdy chair for Santa. 2) Location of the chair should be suitable for photos, but do not place the chair near a fireplace. Santa wears a warm suit for the cold nights that becomes too hot when next to the fire. 3) Someone will need to organize the children to visit with Santa 4) A small fan to help keep Santa cool is always appreciated. 5) Lighting should be suitable for photos with Santa.
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
December 24, 2020 • 4:00pm - 4:15pm | Virtual Event |
December 20, 2020 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Mary B Usery |
December 13, 2020 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Mary B Usery |
December 12, 2020 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | Roller City |
December 05, 2020–December 06, 2020 • 9:00pm - 12:00pm | Wheels & Thrills |
December 27, 2019 • 7:30pm - 8:00pm | House Party |
December 24, 2019 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm | Surprise |
December 24, 2019 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Megan house party |
December 23, 2019 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Surprise Party |
December 23, 2019 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | House Party |
December 22, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Jim Blackwell Branson |
December 21, 2019 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Santa |
December 20, 2019 • 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Mary B Usery |
December 20, 2019 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Joplin Preschool |
December 17, 2019 • 6:30pm - 7:15pm | Christmas Party |
December 13, 2019 • 9:00pm - 10:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 13, 2019 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | CSS |
December 12, 2019 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | College View Manor |
December 11, 2019 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | House Party |
December 11, 2019 • 12:00pm - 12:30pm | Corporate Event |
December 07, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 07, 2019 • 9:00am - 1:00pm | Seymour Bank Seymour |
December 06, 2019 • 3:30pm - 5:30pm | Seymour Bank Marshfield |
December 05, 2019 • 11:30am - 12:30pm | Roller City |
December 03, 2019 • 11:30am - 1:00pm | Roller City |
November 30, 2019 • 3:30pm - 7:30pm | Christmas Party |
November 30, 2019 • 9:30am - 12:30pm | Wheels Thrills Ok |
December 24, 2018 • 7:00am - 5:00pm | Booked BPB |
December 23, 2018 • 7:00am - 5:00pm | Booked BPB |
December 22, 2018 • 12:00pm - 11:00pm | Church BP |
December 21, 2018 • 12:00pm - 11:00pm | Booked BPB |
December 21, 2018 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Megan Ozark |
December 20, 2018 • 12:00pm - 11:00pm | Booked BPB |
December 19, 2018 • 12:00pm - 11:00pm | Booked BPB |
December 18, 2018 • 12:00pm - 11:00pm | Booked BPB |
December 17, 2018 • 12:00pm - 11:00pm | Booked BPB |
December 16, 2018 • 5:00am - 5:00pm | Booked BPB |
December 15, 2018 • 6:00am - 6:00pm | Charity Breakfast BP |
December 14, 2018 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | CSS |
December 14, 2018 • 7:00am - 6:00pm | Booked BPB |
December 13, 2018 • 12:00pm - 11:00pm | Booked BPB |
December 12, 2018 • 12:00pm - 11:00pm | Booked BPB |
December 11, 2018 • 12:00pm - 11:00pm | Booked BPB |
December 10, 2018 • 12:00pm - 11:00pm | Booked BPB |
December 09, 2018 • 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Mary Beth Usery |
December 09, 2018 • 7:00am - 4:00pm | Booked BPB |
December 08, 2018 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | Church Party Gerard |
December 08, 2018 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Hospice Joplin RC |
December 08, 2018 • 9:30am - 12:30pm | Oklahoma Children’s charity WT |
December 07, 2018 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Charity |
December 07, 2018 • 3:30pm - 5:30pm | Seymour Bank Marshfield |
December 06, 2018 • 12:30pm - 11:00pm | BPS Branson |
December 06, 2018 • 11:30am - 12:30pm | Roller City |
December 05, 2018 • 12:00pm - 11:00pm | Booked BPB |
December 04, 2018 • 12:00pm - 11:00pm | Booked BPB |
December 03, 2018 • 12:00pm - 11:00pm | Booked BPB |
December 02, 2018 • 11:00am - 8:00pm | Booked BPB |
December 01, 2018 • 4:00pm - 9:00pm | Church Christmas Party |
December 01, 2018 • 9:00am - 12:00pm | Charity SE |
November 30, 2018 • 2:00pm - 11:00pm | Booked BPB |
November 29, 2018 • 2:00pm - 11:00pm | Booked BPB |
November 28, 2018 • 2:00pm - 11:00pm | Booked BPB |
November 25, 2018 • 9:00am - 8:00pm | Booked BPB |
November 24, 2018 • 7:00am - 6:00pm | Church P |
November 23, 2018 • 7:00am - 6:00pm | Booked BPB |
November 22, 2018 • 7:00am - 5:00pm | Booked BPB |
November 21, 2018 • 7:00am - 5:00pm | Booked BPB |
November 18, 2018 • 9:00am - 9:00pm | Booked BPB |
November 17, 2018 • 12:00pm - 10:00pm | Church P |
November 16, 2018 • 2:00pm - 10:00pm | Booked BPB |
November 15, 2018 • 2:00pm - 10:00pm | Booked BPB |
November 14, 2018 • 2:00pm - 10:00pm | Booked BPB |
November 11, 2018 • 9:00am - 8:00pm | Booked BPB |
November 10, 2018 • 10:00am - 8:00pm | Church P |
December 24, 2017 • 12:00pm - 6:00pm | Retail Branson BP |
December 23, 2017 • 1:00pm - 9:00pm | Retail Branson BP |
December 22, 2017 • 1:00pm - 9:00pm | Retail Branson BP |
December 22, 2017 • 11:30am - 12:00pm | Dinner Party |
December 21, 2017 • 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Bryan home visit |
December 21, 2017 • 8:00am - 3:00pm | Retail Branson BP |
December 20, 2017 • 1:00pm - 9:00pm | Retail Branson BP |
December 20, 2017 • 12:00pm - 1:30pm | Megan B (Ozark MO) |
December 19, 2017 • 1:00pm - 9:00pm | Retail Branson BP |
December 18, 2017 • 1:00pm - 9:00pm | Retail Branson BP |
December 17, 2017 • 3:00pm - 7:00pm | Mary B Usery |
December 17, 2017 • 8:00am - 2:00pm | Retail Branson BP |
December 16, 2017 • 1:00pm - 9:00pm | Retail Branson BP |
December 16, 2017 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Roller City |
December 15, 2017 • 1:00pm - 9:00pm | Retail Branson BP |
December 14, 2017 • 1:00pm - 9:00pm | Retail Branson BP |
December 13, 2017 • 1:00pm - 9:00pm | Retail Branson BP |
December 12, 2017 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Dairy Queen Galena |
December 12, 2017 • 8:00am - 3:00pm | Retail Branson BP |
December 11, 2017 • 8:00am - 3:00pm | Retail Branson BP |
December 10, 2017 • 12:00pm - 6:00pm | Branson Retail BP |
December 09, 2017 • 8:30pm - 9:30pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
December 09, 2017 • 10:00am - 1:00pm | Wheels & Thrills (Owasso OK) |
December 08, 2017 • 1:00pm - 9:00pm | Retail Branson BP |
December 07, 2017 • 1:00pm - 9:00pm | Retail Branson BP |
December 07, 2017 • 11:30am - 12:30pm | Roller City |
December 06, 2017 • 1:00pm - 9:00pm | Retail Branson BP |
December 05, 2017 • 8:00am - 3:00pm | Retail Branson BP |
December 04, 2017 • 1:00pm - 9:00pm | Retail Branson BP |
December 03, 2017 • 12:00pm - 6:00pm | Branson Retail BP |
December 02, 2017 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 02, 2017 • 9:00am - 12:00pm | Seymour Bank |
December 01, 2017 • 3:00pm - 8:30pm | Retail Branson BP |
November 30, 2017 • 10:00am - 3:00pm | Hair apt |
November 29, 2017 • 3:00pm - 9:00pm | Retail Branson BP |
November 26, 2017 • 10:00am - 6:00pm | Retail Branson BP |
November 25, 2017 • 1:00pm - 9:00pm | Retail Branson BP |
November 24, 2017 • 1:00pm - 9:00pm | Retail Branson BP |
November 24, 2017 • 9:00am - 1:00pm | Corporate Event |
November 23, 2017 • 12:00pm - 6:00pm | Retail Branson BP |
November 22, 2017 • 1:00pm - 9:00pm | Retail Branson BP |
November 19, 2017 • 10:00am - 6:00pm | Retail Branson BP |
November 18, 2017 • 8:00am - 3:00pm | Retail Branson BP |
November 17, 2017 • 3:00pm - 9:00pm | Retail Branson BP |
November 15, 2017 • 3:00pm - 9:00pm | Retail Branson BP |
November 12, 2017 • 10:00am - 6:00pm | Retail Branson BP |
December 24, 2016 • 4:00pm - 4:15pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
December 24, 2016 • 10:00am - 1:00pm | Ronald McDonald House KC |
December 19, 2016 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
December 18, 2016 • 2:00pm - 6:00pm | Dept Store / Branson MO |
December 17, 2016 • 10:00am - 3:30pm | Children's hospital Springfield |
December 16, 2016 • 3:00pm - 9:00pm | Dept Store / Branson MO |
December 15, 2016 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
December 15, 2016 • 10:00am - 2:00pm | Sporting Goods Branson |
December 14, 2016 • 3:00pm - 9:00pm | Sporting Goods / Branson MO |
December 13, 2016 • 3:00pm - 9:00pm | Dept Store / Branson MO |
December 12, 2016 • 3:00pm - 9:00pm | Dept Store / Branson MO |
December 11, 2016 • 2:00pm - 6:00pm | Sporting Goods / Branson MO |
December 10, 2016 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Four Church Event / Girard KS |
December 10, 2016 • 10:00am - 2:00pm | Children'S hospital KC |
December 09, 2016 • 3:00pm - 9:00pm | Dept Store / Branson MO |
December 09, 2016 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
December 08, 2016 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Roller City / Joplin |
December 07, 2016 • 3:00pm - 9:00pm | Sporting Goods / Branson MO |
December 06, 2016 • 3:00pm - 9:00pm | Dept Store / Branson MO |
December 02, 2016 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | Sporting Goods / Branson MO |
November 30, 2016 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Sporting Goods / Branson MO |
November 27, 2016 • 12:00pm - 6:00pm | Strip Mall / Branson |
November 26, 2016 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Cancer Treatment Center KC |
November 25, 2016 • 3:00pm - 9:00pm | Dept Store / Branson |
November 24, 2016 • 10:00am - 2:00pm | Sporting Goods Store / Branson MO |
November 23, 2016 • 3:00pm - 8:00pm | Dept Store / Branson MO |
November 20, 2016 • 12:00pm - 6:00pm | Corporate Party / Branson MO |
November 17, 2016 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Sporting Goods (Branson) |
November 16, 2016 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | Dept Store / Branson MO |
November 13, 2016 • 12:00pm - 5:30pm | Sporting Goods Store / Branson MO |
Influences & Inspiration
An American Christmas Carol, It's a Wonderful Life, The Man in the Santa Claus Suit, Miracle on 34th Street, A Christmas Story, A Christmas Carol, All I Want for Christmas, Santa Claus, A Christmas Wish, Mrs Santa Claus, I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus, Christmas Vacation, A Christmas Carol, The Christmas Star, Dear Santa, The Muppet Christmas Carol, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, The Christmas Box, Christmas In Connecticut, One Magic Christmas, Christmas Child, I'll be home for Christmas, Christmas Unwrapped - History of Christmas, Christmas with the Kranks, An All Dogs Christmas Carol, An Angel for Christmas, Arthur's Perfect Christmas, How the Toys Saved Christmas
Setup Requirements
Large Sturdy Santa Chair
Small Fan