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The Enchanted Santa

Miami, FL

$375 – $1,500 per event

Travels up to 60 miles

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How lucky I am to be able to visit all the children.

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Yes, I do have that doll this Christmas.

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Believing

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I am real!

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It's cookie time!

Overview

Rick Hyman, “The Enchanted Santa,” has been bringing Christmas joy to families since 1970. A graduate of the Charles W. Howard Santa School, he offers decades of authentic Santa experience from appearances across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Based in Miami/Coral Gables for the past decade, he maintains a current background check and full liability insurance. Invite The Enchanted Santa to share stories from the North Pole and make your holiday truly magical.


Reviews

18 reviews

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Marcus R.

December 14, 2025
Verified review

Fantastic experience

Super cool Santa!!!

Hired as: Santa Claus


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Alisa C.

December 27, 2023

I would give 10 stars if I could...

The Enchanted Santa is the real deal! Look no further and hire him now. I hired him to photograph Christmas photos with my children and the children of 5 other families. All in all, he stayed for 1.5 hours, and was engaged the entire time.

Not only does he look the part (his costume is beautiful!), but what struck me most was how present he is with the children. He talks to them all about Christmas, his elves, the reindeer, what type of cookies Santa likes, and patiently answers any other questions they may have.

His true gift is how he interacts with the kids, and it makes for such a special experience.

Hired as: Santa Claus


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Alex H.

December 17, 2023
Verified review

Great Santa!

We had a great time having Santa visit with our kids and friends! He told stories, used props, took pictures and engaged with the children wonderfully! Thank you Santa!

Hired as: Children’s Party Entertainment

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The Enchanted Santa

Thank you so very much. I thoroughly enjoyed visiting with your friends and family. It was truly a hoot sharing stories tof the North Pole with children.


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Katie C.

November 29, 2023

The Best Santa

Where do I start? We’ve been seeing Santa Rick for 9 years now. He’s is the absolute best Santa I’ve ever encountered. I hire him year after year for the experience and the joy he puts on the faces of children. The experience you get with him is unlike any other. You see parents smiling ear to ear as well. I will hire him as long as he’s willing! I can’t wait until next year.

Hired as: Santa Claus

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The Enchanted Santa

Thanks Katie, it is an absolute honor and joy to be your Santa and visit with your friends at KLC Photography. May you have a blessed Christmas.


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Donna H.

December 2, 2021
Verified review

Truly magical

What amazing experience! The children Loved it. Excited about next year…

Hired as: Holiday Entertainment, Santa Claus

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The Enchanted Santa

Thank you so very much Mrs. Haynes for the kind words. I truly appreciate them and I really did have a wonderful time at your home with your guests and the children. I look very much forward to seeing you all again next year. I wish you and your family a very merry Christmas.
Santa Rick

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Booking information

Price range: $375 – $1,500 per event

Languages: English

Gig length: 45 - 60 minutes

Insurance: $2,000,000 - Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Co. Performers Insurance Background Checks every year by Intelli Corp. Records. Inc.

What to expect

Most events are planned around the needs of the event planner. The typical visit would involve meet & greet, storytelling, gift giving, singing songs with the attendees and photo ops. I do provide my own props to bring my stories to life.

About

All my life I have loved the very idea of Christmas and all it represents. Having been raised in the church I first learned of the religious significance and as time progressed I became aware of the social aspect of the person we all know as Santa Claus. I just could not wait until that magical time each year and I was always one of the first in my neighborhood to have my Christmas list prepared and ready to mail to the North Pole. As I visited with Santa each year I became more and more aware of how very special he is in the lives of children and adults alike. Time and again I would see him dispense his special kind of love and understanding to boys and girls alike and see the excitement in their eyes as they would leave his presence. I knew then, at a very early age, that I wanted to be Santa and could not wait until the time came when I could learn how he shared his special magic with everyone. As 1970 rolled around I was given the opportunity to portray Santa for my family and if the bug had not bitten me before I was all in now. It was very clear to me on that first appearance that when a child looks into Santa’s eyes they are actually examining your very spirit. What a privilege it is to be able to share the Spirit of Christmas with a child and their family and know that when I leave them they feel that they have actually been in the company of Santa Claus, a true legend.

Now so many years later I am still feeling this same excitement as I make appearances with families, groups, and organizations around the country. Over the years I have made appearances in Europe, Asia, and of course here in the United States. I now make appearances and home visits in Miami and the Coral Gables, Florida areas.
It is my fondest desire to be the very best Santa possible and ensure that those I visit will feel the magic and spirit of Christmas long after I have gone. To hone my skills as Santa I have attended numerous Santa schools to include the oldest Santa School in the nation, Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School, Midland, Michigan. All of my suits are custom made as is my casual attire to ensure that the first impression is a lasting one.

I would truly like to be a part of your Christmas celebration and would ask that you review my information on this website. After doing so give me a call or send me a message and let me know if I can be of service to you in helping you create the best Christmas memories as “Santa Spirit.”

Additional booking notes

I do have my own Santa Chair that is available for an additional $125.

I have a PA system with wireless mic if the venue calls for one at $75.

I have a professional backdrop that can be brought if desired at $175.

Past booked events

December 2025

13

Saturday

House Party

9:30pm - 10:30pm

•

Miami, FL

December 2024

15

Sunday

Children’s Birthday Party

6:00pm - 6:45pm

•

Davie, FL

08

Sunday

Story time with Santa

8:30am - 12:00pm

07

Saturday

Breakfast with Santa

9:00am - 12:00pm

06

Friday

Reach & Rise Residents

5:30pm - 8:00pm

November 2024

29

Friday

Brickell City Centre

12:00pm - 5:30pm

28

Thursday

Haynes Family

6:30pm - 8:30pm

20

Wednesday

Brickell City Centre

3:30pm - 6:30pm

December 2023

24

Sunday

House Party

9:00pm - 9:30pm

•

Miami, FL

16

Saturday

Christmas Party

7:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Boca Raton, FL

December 2021

15

Wednesday

Corporate Event

6:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Hollywood, FL

November 2021

25

Thursday

House Party

8:00pm - 9:00pm

•

Miami, FL

December 2020

24

Thursday

Dinner Party

11:30pm - 12:00am (Fri)

•

Miami Beach, FL

December 2019

18

Wednesday

Christmas Party

6:00pm - 6:30pm

•

Miami, FL

December 2018

25

Tuesday

Biltmore Hotel

9:30am - 2:00pm

24

Monday

Leudine Party

10:00pm - 11:00pm

24

Monday

Castroneves Party, Miami, FL

8:45pm - 9:45pm

24

Monday

Toledo Family

7:30pm - 8:30pm

24

Monday

Kempton Epic Hotel

5:30pm - 6:30pm

24

Monday

Linder Party

4:00pm - 4:30pm

23

Sunday

Brickell City Centre

1:00pm - 5:00pm

22

Saturday

Mandarin

3:00pm - 5:00pm

22

Saturday

Loews Miami Beach

12:00pm - 1:00pm

21

Friday

Sip & Sparkle

8:00pm - 9:00pm

20

Thursday

St Stephens Episcopal School, Coconut Grove, FL

10:30am - 12:30pm

16

Sunday

Brickell City Centre

1:00pm - 5:00pm

16

Sunday

Biltmore Hotel

9:00am - 12:00pm

15

Saturday

Cutler Ridge Park

6:00pm - 8:00pm

15

Saturday

Brickell City Centre

1:00pm - 5:00pm

14

Friday

Sip & Sparkle

6:00pm - 7:00pm

09

Sunday

Toledo X'mas Party

6:00pm - 7:00pm

09

Sunday

Brickell City Centre

1:00pm - 5:00pm

08

Saturday

Brickell City Centre

1:00pm - 5:00pm

02

Sunday

Brickell City Centre

1:00pm - 5:00pm

01

Saturday

Brickell City Centre

1:00pm - 5:00pm

01

Saturday

Santa Visit Miami Beach

9:00am - 10:00am

November 2018

24

Saturday

Snellville Tree Lighting

5:00pm - 9:00pm

17

Saturday

KLC Photography

10:00am - 12:00pm

10

Saturday

Sprong Childrens Shoes

11:00am - 1:00pm

December 2017

22

Friday

OWA Theme Park, Foley, AL

12:00pm - 5:00pm

15

Friday

OWA Theme Park, Foley, AL

12:00pm - 5:00pm

09

Saturday

Christmas Party

9:00pm - 10:00pm

•

Atlanta, GA

09

Saturday

Christmas Party

11:00am - 1:00pm

•

Atlanta, GA

08

Friday

OWA Theme Park, Foley, AL

12:00pm - 5:00pm

01

Friday

OWA Theme Park, Foley, AL

12:00pm - 5:00pm

November 2017

25

Saturday

Snellville Christmas Tree Lighting

5:00pm - 9:30pm

Setup requirements

Extension Cords and access to electrical outlet when electrical equipment needed.