The first thing you’ll probably notice about John van der Put is his costume—I mean, how could you possibly miss it? Bedecked head to toe in green and wearing a knowing smirk, he looks like a disgruntled member of the Muppets. Of course, once you actually hear Piff the Magic Dragon speak, it becomes a whole different story. You’re not listening to a guy in a strange suit; you’re enjoying a magician who makes nonstop jokes about how much he loves gold and fair maidens, all with the most deadpan lilt. Within a few seconds, you are under his spell. Whether it’s magic, comedy or a combination of both, you’re more than happy to spend an hour with this medieval, mercurial madman.
He’s back performing with Mr. Piffles, his tiny dog that’s ever-present in everything Piff does onstage, whether it’s interacting with the audience or performing an illusion. It’s a welcome return for one of the Strip’s most unique and memorable performers, who now famously refers to himself as “The Loser of America’s Got Talent.” If you know anything about Piff, you’ll know that’s a title he’s extremely proud of.
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