Boy oh boy! -- your child's birthday is coming up soon, you want to plan for a magician to perform, but -- with the Delta variant on the loose in NYC -- you're not sure if it will be safe to hold a live in-person birthday party! As if the last year & a half hasn't been challenging enough! I'm new to New York City, but not new to birthday party magic shows.
Over the years, hundreds and hundreds of parents, schools, and libraries -- first in Los Angeles and then in Central New York -- have trusted me to put on a rollicking good show for kids. Please don't take my word for it; just check out all my five-star Google reviews. And now -- whether you live in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, or Staten Island -- The Great & Powerful Dave can do the same for you.
Over the years, hundreds and hundreds of parents, schools, and libraries -- first in Los Angeles and then in Central New York -- have trusted me to put on a rollicking good show for kids. Please don't take my word for it; just check out all my five-star Google reviews. And now -- whether you live in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, or Staten Island -- The Great & Powerful Dave can do the same for you.
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Since the event many parents have expressed to me how much their children enjoyed the show. If you are planning a family friendly event (Dave) is the magician to have! We had the extreme pleasure of having (Dave) as our entertainer for our daughters 6th birthday. His show was fun, interactive and enjoyed by parents and children alike.
Imagine your child's favorite people - grandparents, cousins, aunts & uncles, far-away friends - coming together to watch your child star in a birthday party magic show, even if they live halfway-a-world away! That's the beauty of my live, interactive, belly-laugh-filled Zoom magic shows. And in these days of social-distancing, it's the perfect way to bring together loved ones while keeping them all safe.
Is your child shy? Or a ham? When I was a kid, I was both. I think many born-performers are like that; in everyday life, they're quiet observers of other people, but when they get onstage, the inner-goofball emerges. When I was in elementary school, I discovered that magic was a great way to showcase my goofiness.
The perfect blend of comedy, magic, audience participation and action. Every guest, regardless of age, sat in rapt attention (unless they were falling over in laughter). Patrick's participation in the show was truly the icing on the cake. My husband overheard one mother say to another "How are we ever going to top this birthday party?"
Reviews (10)
Jessica Siegel
Oct 24, 2021
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I made the wise choice of hiring The Great and Powerful Dave to perform at my son's 5th birthday party. From the first phone call, to the email I exchanged with Dave this morning thanking him, every interaction has been an absolute pleasure. Dave's show was hysterical in addition to magical, the kids LOVED every second of it, and the adults were entertained as well. Everyone at the party had huge smiles plastered on their faces for the duration of the show! Aside from the performance being a huge hit, Dave's customer service was perfection. I had to change the date of the party 3 times, between
West Winfield Library
Sep 02, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
We booked the Great & Powerful Dave when the COVID shutdown was in full swing. He was willing to do whatever we needed him to do as mandates changed. We ended up doing an outdoor show and he did a great job interacting with the audience and got them involved and even kept the interest of younger children. We will book him again.
We booked the Great & Powerful Dave when the COVID shutdown was in full swing. He was willing to do whatever we needed him to do as mandates changed. We ended up doing an outdoor show and he did a great job interacting with the audience and got them involved and even kept the interest of younger children. We will book him again.
Linda Weal
Aug 20, 2021
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The Great and Powerful Dave starred in an outside noontime performance at the Old Forge Library, during the pandemic for a crowd of 130 (mostly 4-8 year olds). They loved him! He demonstrated all the skills of an educator (keeping the audience together and behaving), an entertainer (the responsiveness of the crowd, even the adults showed that), and a good guy (the kind it is nice to work with). The Great and Powerful Dave was a big hit for our small library.
The communication leading up to the performance was clear and appreciated. He asked for library materials that would help him to personalize
The communication leading up to the performance was clear and appreciated. He asked for library materials that would help him to personalize
Library Marcellus
Aug 02, 2021
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The Great & Powerful Dave held his first in person show in 16 months for the Marcellus Free Library as part of our Summer Learning Program.
It was a HUGE success. He is engaging and entertaining. The kids loved the program. One grandmother told us her granddaughter has been teaching her self magic ever since see the show. I would highly recommend this program.
It was a HUGE success. He is engaging and entertaining. The kids loved the program. One grandmother told us her granddaughter has been teaching her self magic ever since see the show. I would highly recommend this program.
Amber Williams
Jul 30, 2021
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We love The great and Powerful Dave at the LaFayette Public library! We have had him coming to us for many years and every year the kids just love him. Always a good time with lots of laughter. He is easy to contact, very friendly, and get's back to you right away as well as booking is a breeze. I highly recommend him!
Melissa Lewandowski
Jan 15, 2021
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Moreland is always so much fun to have, either in person or virtually. We originally had him scheduled for an in person program as part of our Summer Reading program. However, due to Covid, we ended up having him do a virtual show. He had all the kids, and adults, laughing and having a good time. He even taught the kids how to do a magic trick, which they loved! Moreland always promotes librarians and the importance of reading.
Cortland Free Library
Nov 09, 2020
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Moreland the Magician has always provided a fun engaging program that is well received by children and adults alike. This year due to COVID-19 we were unable to have an in-person program with him. However, we did participate in his virtual show and were not disappointed. As usual he was wonderful! Moreland knows how to connect with all ages and presents a program filled with magic and humor that promotes libraries and reading.
Monica Norton
Nov 05, 2020
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We've had Moreland the Magician perform at our library for several years and he is one of the best performers I've seen. Great rapport with the kids, excellent crowd-control skills, and general fun and adaptable to our needs. Even in our year of "living virtually," he was able to put on a fantastic performance, and was complimented on our end-of-summer survey by our patrons!
Amanda Stewart
Dec 26, 2019
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I have had David Moreland perform at the Utica Public Library every summer for the past 3 years. He is very easy and professional to work with. His show is always one of our most popular shows offered. He changes his act each year to add new tricks and a new storyline. Not only does he entertain the kids, parents also enjoy the show!
Becky Gilbert
Aug 21, 2019
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