Piff the Magic Dragon (real name John van der Put)[1] is a magician and comedian from the United Kingdom.
Piff the Magic Dragon | |
|---|---|
| Born | John van der Put |
| Occupation(s) | Magician, Comedian |
| Website | http://www.piffthemagicdragon.com/ |
Biography
Van der Put grew up in South East London.[2] Van der Put began his career after University in IT before moving into magic.[3] After many years of corporate gigs, he developed Piff the Magic Dragon. [4] Van der Put is a member of The Magic Circle, and is known as one of the youngest members to lecture at the circle.[5] Van der Put has sold one of his tricks to magician David Blaine. [6] The character Piff the Magic Dragon consists of an act with self-deprecating humour and deadpan delivery. He also has an assistant known as "Mr. Piffles" which is a chihuahua in a dragon costume.[7]
Notable appearances
Piff appeared at the New York City Secret Policeman's Ball.[1]
Piff has appeared at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and holds the record for highest box office take in a single night at the festival.[8]
Piff appeared on the show Penn & Teller: Fool Us in 2011.
References
- ^ a b Mullinger, James. "Piff The Magic Dragon Jokes - GQ.COM (UK)". Gq-magazine.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-11-27.
- ^ http://londonist.com/2011/07/interview-piff-the-magic-dragon-cabaret-magician.php
- ^ http://londonist.com/2011/07/interview-piff-the-magic-dragon-cabaret-magician.php
- ^ http://londonist.com/2011/07/interview-piff-the-magic-dragon-cabaret-magician.php
- ^ "John van der Put - Contemporary Magician". Vanderput.com. Retrieved 2012-11-27.
- ^ http://londonist.com/2011/07/interview-piff-the-magic-dragon-cabaret-magician.php
- ^ http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/Cooperesque-Piff-brings-magic-act-Westcountry/story-17285601-detail/story.html
- ^ "Piff the Magic Dragon". Piff the Magic Dragon. Retrieved 2012-11-27.