Frequently Asked Questions

Goofy Gary offers a 45-minute Standard show and a 60-minute Deluxe show. The Standard show is the full Goofy Gary experience for all guests: magic, comedy, JokeBot hijinks, audience participation, the birthday child featured in the show, and a sincere closer. The Deluxe show includes everything in Standard, plus a group teach-a-trick where every kid learns a simple trick to do at home, and a custom Goofy Gary Magic Diploma presented to the birthday child.

Goofy Gary performs for kids ages 4–10. The sweet spot is ages 5–8, where the comedy, the magic, and the audience participation all land perfectly. Parents enjoy the show too. Gary addresses children like fellow professionals, which turns out to be extremely funny to adults.

Weekend dates fill quickly, especially Saturdays from April through August. Goofy Gary recommends booking 4–8 weeks in advance for birthday parties. For summer weekends and holidays, earlier is strongly encouraged. That said, if you have a last-minute need, it's always worth calling to check availability at (816) 287-8934.

Pricing depends on show length, date, and location. For a detailed breakdown of kids magician prices in Kansas City, see our pricing guide. Contact Gary at (816) 287-8934 or use the booking form for a quote.

An open performance area approximately 10x10 feet, access to one standard power outlet, and an audience ready to participate. Gary handles all setup and breakdown himself and arrives early to prepare. You don't need to do anything except make sure the kids are present and excited. Gary handles the rest.

JokeBot is Gary's professional colleague, a bluetooth speaker he treats as a fully capable assistant. JokeBot mishears commands, gives deadpan responses, and routinely makes Gary's life more complicated. Gary argues with it, dismisses it, and immediately turns back to rely on it again. Children find this extraordinarily funny. Parents also find this extraordinarily funny.

Yes. Goofy Gary performs at private birthday parties, backyard celebrations, family gatherings, church events, and neighborhood parties in the Kansas City area. His show is designed for kids ages 4–10 and works great for home parties and private venues. Contact Gary at (816) 287-8934 to check availability.

Goofy Gary's show is built for ages 4–10. The comedy is physical and broad, the magic is visually dramatic, and every child leaves feeling like they were part of something real.

Call or text (816) 287-8934, email Book@GoofyGaryMagic.com, or fill out the booking request form on this site. Gary responds within 24 hours. He asks for your event date, location, number of kids, and age range so he can confirm availability and provide full details.

Most kids magicians perform tricks. Goofy Gary performs a show: a fully developed character, a recurring cast (JokeBot), signature comedy bits, and a genuine emotional closer that gives the whole thing weight. Kids remember the show. Parents talk about it afterward. The combination of real magic, committed comedy, and a character who takes every kid seriously as a fellow performer creates something that's genuinely hard to replicate.