One thing we know for sure about Piff the Magic Dragon: He loves food. And not those fair maidens who are in dire need of saving by brave knights, no. Piff loves sandwiches, bananas … just about any finger food he can get his hands on. He’s also constantly pitching things for sale (as if a dragon would ever need a financial assist by anyone)—when one of his signature illusions is over, there he is, offering the unsuspecting fan a souvenir … for a small fee. Yes, these are very un-dragon-like characteristics, but as you quickly discover at a Piff the Magic Dragon show, there’s no creature—or performer—quite like him.
The acerbic Piff, aka John van der Put, dressed head to toe in a very unconvincing dragon costume, is rarely without his companion, Mr. Piffles, a Chihuahua who is about as chill as you’ve ever seen a canine; it often seems he’s just putting up with Piff, patiently waiting until he gets his next dragon treat. (Yes, he’s dressed up in a costume, too!) Together, they bring audience members onstage for some clowning around, Piff always reminding everyone how much of a catch he is for some lucky damsel (and how most of them haven’t got a chance with him).
Fans will be pleased to know that, even though Piff’s general demeanor appears to be one of indifference, he’s always adding new elements to his hit show on the Las Vegas Strip, involving a magical “bush” that heals broken relationships. We could go into more detail, but … you really have to see this one to appreciate it. In everything, Piff is ably assisted by showgirl Jade Simone, ever-smiling and ever-limber, performing the splits with absolute ease.
Don’t miss your chance to catch Piff while he’s here—seriously, you don’t want a dragon mad at you, especially a sarcastic one.
Flamingo, 13+, 702.777.2782, Ticketmaster
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