Piff the Magic Dragon is a unique and entertaining act that combines comedy and magic. The character, played by magician John van der Put, is a dragon dressed in a green dragon suit, complete with a grumpy expression and a magical suitcase. Piff has gained popularity through various appearances, including on the reality competition show "America's Got Talent." Piff's performances often involve audience participation, with his comedic banter and witty remarks adding an extra layer of entertainment to his magic tricks. His deadpan delivery and dry sense of humor create a distinct and amusing persona that sets him apart from other magicians. Alongside Piff, his "assistant" is a chihuahua named Mr.

Piff The Magic Dragon

Viral sensation Piff the Magic Dragon returns to the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre with his one-of-a-kind comedy magic show! Since breaking out on America’s Go Talent and Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Piff The Magic Dragon has won the heart of America with his network television appearances, non-stop touring, and unyielding passion for snacks. Voted one of Variety’s Top Ten Comics to watch, crowned champion of TBS’ Tournament Of Laughs, he is the first act to ever win Best Comedian, Best Magician and Best Headliner at the Best of Las Vegas Awards. His first special, Reptile Dysfunction, filmed at the Piff the Magic Dragon Theatre, is out now, and his first book, Piff The Magic Book, will be published this summer. Don’t miss Piff and his co-star Mr Piffles, The World's Only Magic Performing Chihuahua™, as they return to Clearwater only at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre!

Piff The Magic Dragon

Viral sensation Piff the Magic Dragon returns to the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre with his one-of-a-kind comedy magic show! Since breaking out on America’s Go Talent and Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Piff The Magic Dragon has won the heart of America with his network television appearances, non-stop touring, and unyielding passion for snacks. Voted one of Variety’s Top Ten Comics to watch, crowned champion of TBS’ Tournament Of Laughs, he is the first act to ever win Best Comedian, Best Magician and Best Headliner at the Best of Las Vegas Awards. His first special, Reptile Dysfunction, filmed at the Piff the Magic Dragon Theatre, is out now, and his first book, Piff The Magic Book, will be published this summer. Don’t miss Piff and his co-star Mr Piffles, The World's Only Magic Performing Chihuahua™, as they return to Clearwater only at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre!

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A limited number of Private 4-seat Luxury boxes are available for single event purchase at The Bilheimer Capitol Theatre. This exclusive experience offers expansive views of the auditorium, from the comfort of your own private luxury box. Each box includes four movable chairs and your choice of beer, wine, champagne, soft drinks and snacks for your entire party.

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Each box consists of (4) seats. When purchasing, you must purchase all (4) seats. (3) drink coupons per person (includes select beer, wine, soft drinks, coffee & bottled water).

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Where can I park? Public parking is available throughout the downtown district. Please view the City of Clearwater’s Downtown Parking Map for the most up to date parking availability. We strongly encourage carpooling, rideshare and public transportation.

Where do I pick up will call tickets? Visit The Bilheimer Capitol Theatre Ticket Office, located outside the main entrance to the venue on Cleveland Street, before you enter the security line, up to two hours before showtime.

What are your safety and security policies? All members of your party must have a ticket to enter the venue. All individuals entering the facility are subject to screening including the checking of bags and personal belongings for prohibited items. Re-entry is not permitted. For a complete list of Prohibited Items visit the A-Z Guide.

What dining and concessions are available? The Bilheimer Capitol Theatre features the Frenchy’s Rooftop Terrace Lounge, The Hideaway Speakeasy and the main concession features a full liquor bar and popcorn, pretzels, chips and candy. A variety of restaurants are located within walking distance of the Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre.

For more information about accessibility and a complete guide to visiting the Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, visit our A-Z Guide.

AGT's Piff the Magic Dragon talks illness that made him leave IT job for showbiz

Forget Adele, Sir Elton or Sir Rod - the UK's biggest headliner on the Las Vegas Strip in the last decade is a London comic and best friend, a dog called Mr. Piffles.

Piff The Magic Dragon has been pulling in crowds in his own room at the Flamingo in Las Vegas. And the star, famous in the USA thanks to America's Got Talent, is banking millions as the most successful Brit comic and magician ever in Sin City.

John van der Put has enjoyed seven years of playing close to 1,500 gigs as a Strip headliner since appearing on Simon Cowell's 10th season of NBC's America's Got Talent where he placed in the top 10. The entertainer loves being an "AGT loser", especially as he hit the jackpot in Las Vegas.

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His style is best described as a modern-day mix of the tomfoolery of iconic British magician Tommy Cooper, the comic deadpan genius of Jack Dee, and the quick-fire side-splitting joke-cracking of Jimmy Carr - without the really rude stuff. He is lauded in Vegas after close to 1500 shows and adored by magic icons Penn and Teller and David Copperfield.

Speaking exclusively to the Mirror, joker John, 42, admitted: "Las Vegas is perfect for dragons because it is in the desert and we are hotblooded and this is where we thrive. I came from England, whose patron saint George is famous for slaying dragons, so it's a terrible place to be if you are a lizard like me.

"Las Vegas is a Mecca for magic and it's great that I have gotten to do all these shows," he added. The theatre he works in was once the site of Donnie and Marie Osmond's show along with other famous names.

"I'm on the same stage as Wayne Newton, Elvis, and Tom Jones, who famously had women throw panties and room keys at him," He said, "And we actually tried to reinstate that. But we're on a budget, so we went to Walmart, got 38 pairs of men's boxer briefs, and offered them to anyone who could toss them at me. And it wasn't quite the same atmosphere as Tom. Honestly, I just prefer people just throwing cash at me. I want to instigate that. Marie's old dressing room includes a steam shower. Unfortunately Jade and I have yet to christen it."

Jade is not just his long-term partner, but also his stage assistant, alongside Mr Piffles, who is a rescue dog originally from Dundee, Scotland.

"I's a special kind of person who looks at an adult man in a dragon outfit and goes,' I'm on board,' He says of his partner, "Jade looks after being a showgirl and buying lots of chicken feathers and dying them yellow and takes care of the dog. And I look after the magic part and say horrific things to strangers. We recognize that we help each other out a lot. We're a great team."

The Forest Hill funnyman almost never made it to the bright lights of the entertainment capital of the world as he endured "dark times" during his twenties. A debilitating pancreas defect prompted him to rethink his life goals, studying drama at the Central School of Speech and Drama.

"I got a computer science degree and IT job, because I wanted to have a backup in case the magic didn't work out. But five nights a week I was hustling. But I got pains in my stomach and it got worse with me needing morphine for the pain over two years," Piff explained. Finally, doctors figured a key tube in his pancreas was missing, meaning the organ was digesting itself. The operation to fix it was like being in a car crash, with a 25% chance of dying. But Piff made it through and started hustling during the beginning of his comedy and magic career.

"At the start, I was taking it like Chris Rock. I wasn't wearing a dragon outfit, but in a regular suit doing magic and loved coming up with funny things," he said. One experience he recounted was: "At a small Croydon Italian restaurant I asked a table to see some magic. The guy scrapes his chair across the floor, he stands up and he says, 'My wife has just asked me for a divorce, so you really think I want to see some f***ing magic?' I said, 'No, 'cause I guess she's already made your half of the house disappear.' Hilarious, but I got kicked out immediately."

In 2008, John's life took a twist when he borrowed a dragon outfit from under his sister's bed for a costume party that was canceled. However, that moment of embarrassment inspired him to use the costume for his shows.

Another twist came when an Edinburgh Festival show chief asked him to involve her pet Chihuahua as an assistant. Audiences loved the comedy between the pair, which saw John adopt Mr Pibbles from a Dundee shelter. "He is a natural. He was unfazed by whatever we did, including firing him out a cannon," said Piff.

After support gigs for Penn and Teller and Mumford & Sons on their 2012 Tour of Two Halves and a role in a short-lived Vegas cabaret, America's Got Talent came calling in 2015. Stand-in judge Neil Patrick Harris sent him to the final with a golden buzzer. "I rang Jade and said: 'I think it's going to be okay. I think we've done it," he recounted.

After the show was over, The Flamingo offered him a few shows. As audiences flocked to Sin City. Piff's dates increased which led him to have the room named The Piff The Dragon Theater

AGT's Piff the Magic Dragon talks illness that made him leave IT job for showbiz

Forget Adele, Sir Elton or Sir Rod - the UK's biggest headliner on the Las Vegas Strip in the last decade is a London comic and best friend, a dog called Mr. Piffles.

Piff The Magic Dragon has been pulling in crowds in his own room at the Flamingo in Las Vegas. And the star, famous in the USA thanks to America's Got Talent, is banking millions as the most successful Brit comic and magician ever in Sin City.

John van der Put has enjoyed seven years of playing close to 1,500 gigs as a Strip headliner since appearing on Simon Cowell's 10th season of NBC's America's Got Talent where he placed in the top 10. The entertainer loves being an "AGT loser", especially as he hit the jackpot in Las Vegas.

His style is best described as a modern-day mix of the tomfoolery of iconic British magician Tommy Cooper, the comic deadpan genius of Jack Dee, and the quick-fire side-splitting joke-cracking of Jimmy Carr - without the really rude stuff. He is lauded in Vegas after close to 1500 shows and adored by magic icons Penn and Teller and David Copperfield.

Speaking exclusively to the Mirror, joker John, 42, admitted: "Las Vegas is perfect for dragons because it is in the desert and we are hotblooded and this is where we thrive. I came from England, whose patron saint George is famous for slaying dragons, so it's a terrible place to be if you are a lizard like me.

"Las Vegas is a Mecca for magic and it's great that I have gotten to do all these shows," he added. The theatre he works in was once the site of Donnie and Marie Osmond's show along with other famous names.

"I'm on the same stage as Wayne Newton, Elvis, and Tom Jones, who famously had women throw panties and room keys at him," He said, "And we actually tried to reinstate that. But we're on a budget, so we went to Walmart, got 38 pairs of men's boxer briefs, and offered them to anyone who could toss them at me. And it wasn't quite the same atmosphere as Tom. Honestly, I just prefer people just throwing cash at me. I want to instigate that. Marie's old dressing room includes a steam shower. Unfortunately Jade and I have yet to christen it."

Jade is not just his long-term partner, but also his stage assistant, alongside Mr Piffles, who is a rescue dog originally from Dundee, Scotland.

"I's a special kind of person who looks at an adult man in a dragon outfit and goes,' I'm on board,' He says of his partner, "Jade looks after being a showgirl and buying lots of chicken feathers and dying them yellow and takes care of the dog. And I look after the magic part and say horrific things to strangers. We recognize that we help each other out a lot. We're a great team."

The Forest Hill funnyman almost never made it to the bright lights of the entertainment capital of the world as he endured "dark times" during his twenties. A debilitating pancreas defect prompted him to rethink his life goals, studying drama at the Central School of Speech and Drama.

"I got a computer science degree and IT job, because I wanted to have a backup in case the magic didn't work out. But five nights a week I was hustling. But I got pains in my stomach and it got worse with me needing morphine for the pain over two years," Piff explained. Finally, doctors figured a key tube in his pancreas was missing, meaning the organ was digesting itself. The operation to fix it was like being in a car crash, with a 25% chance of dying. But Piff made it through and started hustling during the beginning of his comedy and magic career.

"At the start, I was taking it like Chris Rock. I wasn't wearing a dragon outfit, but in a regular suit doing magic and loved coming up with funny things," he said. One experience he recounted was: "At a small Croydon Italian restaurant I asked a table to see some magic. The guy scrapes his chair across the floor, he stands up and he says, 'My wife has just asked me for a divorce, so you really think I want to see some f***ing magic?' I said, 'No, 'cause I guess she's already made your half of the house disappear.' Hilarious, but I got kicked out immediately."

In 2008, John's life took a twist when he borrowed a dragon outfit from under his sister's bed for a costume party that was canceled. However, that moment of embarrassment inspired him to use the costume for his shows.

Another twist came when an Edinburgh Festival show chief asked him to involve her pet Chihuahua as an assistant. Audiences loved the comedy between the pair, which saw John adopt Mr Pibbles from a Dundee shelter. "He is a natural. He was unfazed by whatever we did, including firing him out a cannon," said Piff.

After support gigs for Penn and Teller and Mumford & Sons on their 2012 Tour of Two Halves and a role in a short-lived Vegas cabaret, America's Got Talent came calling in 2015. Stand-in judge Neil Patrick Harris sent him to the final with a golden buzzer. "I rang Jade and said: 'I think it's going to be okay. I think we've done it," he recounted.

After the show was over, The Flamingo offered him a few shows. As audiences flocked to Sin City. Piff's dates increased which led him to have the room named The Piff The Dragon Theater.

After the pandemic, he was the first Vegas star to return to a residency in the Flamingo main room in October 2020. And it seems he'll be there for a while. "We just re-signed for another three years to stay until 2026," he announced.

Piff says that his season's AGT judges Howard Stern, Heidi Klum, and Mel B have "all been fantastic." He thanks judge Howie Mandel, saying: "has been incredible to me, always saying if you want to talk about anything call me up." John hopes to find time off from his mega-money deal to go on a UK tour in the next couple of years.

Alongside Piff, his "assistant" is a chihuahua named Mr. Piffles, who also plays a role in the act. Mr.

Piffles is dressed in a matching dragon suit and even participates in some of the magic tricks, adding to the comedic aspects of Piff's performances. Despite his grumpy appearance, Piff has a likable and endearing personality that resonates with audiences. He has a knack for connecting with the crowd and making them laugh, creating a fun and enjoyable experience for everyone. Piff's performances often include a variety of illusions and tricks, ranging from card tricks to larger-scale illusions. He adds his own twist to classic magic tricks, infusing them with his unique style of comedy. Piff's act is not only about the magic tricks themselves but also about the humor and interaction with the audience. Piff the Magic Dragon has become a popular figure in the magic and comedy world, known for his blend of comedy, magic, and his distinctive dragon persona. His performances continue to captivate audiences, leaving them entertained and wanting more..

Reviews for "Piff the Magic Dragon: Comedy, Magic, and Irreverence Combined"

- Jane - 2 stars - I went to see Piff the magic dragon with high expectations because I had heard so many great things about him. However, I was extremely disappointed with the show. The magic tricks were underwhelming and predictable, and the jokes fell flat. I didn't find him funny or entertaining at all. It felt like he was just going through the motions and lacked the enthusiasm and energy that other magicians have. Overall, it was a very boring and forgettable experience.

- Mark - 1 star - I was really excited to see Piff the magic dragon, but unfortunately, the show was a huge letdown. The tricks were mediocre at best, and there was no wow factor. His comedy was also quite dull and didn't make me laugh. I felt like I was watching a cheap imitation of better magicians. I expected more from Piff, but he failed to deliver. I would not recommend wasting your money on this show.

- Sarah - 2 stars - Piff the magic dragon was not what I expected at all. The magic tricks were unimpressive and didn't leave me wondering how he did it. The comedy was also lacking and I didn't find his jokes funny. It felt like he was just going through the motions without much enthusiasm. Overall, I was disappointed with the show and wouldn't go see Piff again. There are much better magicians out there to spend your money on.

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