Email: danfreed@comcast.net
Phone: (610) 717-2986
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multi-talented family-oriented entertainment expert
The Amazing Spaghetti (magician Dan Freed) has been bringing the laughter, fun & amazement to thousands of family oriented special events and occasions since 1994. The main thing kids, parents and clients say about him above all else is that he’s really funny, the kids love him, and he keeps everyone really engaged and entertained the whole time.
He is the most popular magician for children of all ages in the Chester & Delaware County PA/Main Line/Brandywine Valley/Northern Wilmington DE area. He has all 5-star reviews on Google and Yelp.
Featuring any combination of: Comedy Magic & Puppet Shows for kids or the whole family, Close-up Strolling Magic & Quick Caricature Drawing. He is the only kids entertainment specialist in PA that can combine all those activities into one event – you don’t need to get multiple entertainers to have a variety of entertainment.
For many events he is asked to do only one kind of activity, such as caricatures for a company picnic, or a show for a summer camp, or strolling close-up magic for a school carnival. It’s up to you. He can easily and quickly switch from activity to activity as needed. He can entertain groups of any size, from 5 people to a few thousand people.
Rates and Details:
SHOWS: They can be 20-45 minutes long, depending on the needs of your event. For some events such as a festival or school carnival, because people are arriving and leaving at various times, he is asked to do multiple shows. He will discuss your event with you and recommend options that fit your event and budget. Rates vary depending on how many shows he is doing, the length of the shows, etc. Clients often have The Amazing Spaghetti combine show(s) with caricatures and/or strolling close-up magic.
The shows are customized to the age group, they can be just for kids or for the whole family. For older children, such as 8-10 year olds, he does more “cool” and amazing magic and may not use the puppets.
For younger kids between 3 and 7 years old, the show is extra silly and the mix of talking puppets and comedy magic has the kids completely entertained and engaged the whole time. It’s non-stop fun!
The adults often tell The Amazing Spaghetti that they had as much fun as the kids. It’s high energy and very interactive, having many audience volunteers as part of the show. He performs for groups of any size, indoors or outside. Please see the demo video.
Caricatures:
The fee is usually 150 per hour. If Dan (The Amazing Spaghetti) is only doing caricatures, there may be a 2-hour minimum on weekends. He draws 15-18 people an hour in B&W on 11 by 14” paper and puts each drawing in a clear plastic bag. He can draw up to 20 people on a page together, including families, siblings, couples and coworkers. If you would like, time permitting, he can combine caricatures with strolling close-up magic for the same fee. He can also combine caricatures and/or close-up magic with the show(s). Dan has been a professional caricaturist since 1994. He’s probably draw at least 20,000 people! Click here for more information.
Strolling Close-Up Magic:
The fee is usually 150hr. If you would like, time permitting, he can combine strolling magic with caricatures for the same fee. He can also combine those activities with the show(s).
This type of performance is also called table-hopping or walk around magic. It features Dan (The Amazing Spaghetti) walking all throughout your location or going from table to table, mingling with your guests while doing very interactive, funny and amazing magic. Much of the magic happens right in your guests’ hands. He entertains small groups of people for 2-6 minutes at a time, using props that he carries with him such as cards, coins, sponge bunnies, etc.
He specializes in magic for children, but the adults love it also. This type of entertainment is great for a wide variety of events. Unlike balloon twisting or face-painting, it doesn’t cause kids to be bored waiting in lines…and it’s much more fun!
Available For
Company Picnics
Festivals and School Carnivals
Theme Parties & Holiday Events
Birthday Parties
Preschools
Elementary Schools
Summer Camps
Weddings
Communion Parties
Other Events
Company Picnics
The Amazing Spaghetti has performed at hundreds of company picnics. He is a great choice because he can do so many activities to keep kids and adults engaged and entertained. For smaller picnics, if you book him for 2 or 3 hours, he might get time for 3 or 4 activities. For large events, he can do 1 or 2 activities such as a magic show plus caricatures, or just a 45-minute show, or strolling magic for a few hours. Caricatures are great for adults as well as children and are a very popular idea. Please click here for more info on party caricatures.
Festivals and School Carnivals
The most common choice is one to four shows (20–45-minutes long) combined with strolling close-up magic for one or two hours. Sometimes he just does strolling magic, sometimes just a show or two. Sometimes caricatures. He’ll discuss your event and suggest options that meet your needs and budget. Please contact Dan to discuss options and rates.
Theme Parties & Holiday Events
He can often tailor the show or activities to fit your theme and may also be able wear an outfit to match your theme.
Birthday Parties
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Preschools
The Amazing Spaghetti does a show perfect for preschools. He is probably the most popular preschool entertainer in the area. He does a large number of preschool shows, especially in the summer. On weekdays, he is available within a 45 minute drive of West Chester PA, including parts of Delaware. The fee is $300 for a 45-minute show, though a travel fee will apply for some locations. He has insurance and full background checks.
Elementary Schools
He can do 1 or more show(s) and/or close-up strolling magic as a treat for the kids, as a fundraiser, or as entertainment at the school carnival. Strolling walk-around magic is a great option because it’s super fun and interactive, and also because he can entertain a large number of people as he roams through the event, and does it without making kids wait in a boring line. Caricatures are sometimes a good choice as well. He has insurance and full background checks.
Summer Camps
The Amazing Spaghetti show is a very popular choice, entertaining thousands of kids every summer. The show is 45 minutes of non-stop fun. He can also do 30-45 minute cartoon drawing or magic workshops for groups of up to 20 kids at a time. He has insurance and full background checks.
Weddings
He can do caricatures for the adults or kids, a show just for the kids, or strolling close-up magic just for the kids. At weddings, often he is hired to entertain the kids in a separate area, allowing the adults to relax and socialize.
Communion Parties
He does several communion parties every year. Usually it works out very well having both strolling close-up magic and caricatures for 2-3 hours, but that’s up to you. Sometimes he does a show for the kids, though that may take up too much of their time, or there isn’t enough space at the venue.
Other Events
Trade Shows:
For trade shows, he primarily does caricature drawing. He can be hired to work in 1 booth for a specific company, or he can work for the event itself, drawing in the aisle or lobby. When booked as entertainment for the whole trade show, often the client will book multiple artists. The paper can be pre-printed with the event or company logo. It’s very effective for getting people to your booth and remembering your company or trade show. Please click here for more info on caricatures.
Open Houses, Grand-Openings and Sales Events:
The Amazing Spaghetti helps bring people to your event and keeps the kids entertained. Caricatures and/or strolling close-up magic works out very well. The paper used for drawing can have your logo on it, either by putting stickers on each sheet, or by having the paper pre-printed. He has performed at all kinds of businesses, including grocery stores, auto dealerships, real estate offices, retail stores, banks, restaurants, etc.
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Contact
Email: danfreed@comcast.net
Phone: (610) 717-2986
Dan Freed, The Amazing Spaghetti Magician & Entertainer
Available For
- Kids Birthday Parties
- Company Picnics
- Corporate Events
- Holiday Parties
- Theme Parties
- Open Houses
- Festivals
- Pre-K & Schools
- Summer Camps
- Family Shows