Mr Merlin and Okey Dokey the Dragon

Name: Mr Merlin and Okey Dokey the Dragon
Address: Bournemouth, BH119SE, GB
Telephone: +447737522088
Rating: 5

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Mr Merlin and Okey Dokey the Dragon

Comedy Magical entertainment with panto style fun. A ventriloquism show with Okey Dokey the Dragon. Games and fun competitions. Punch & Judy and much more.
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Also: www.instagram.com/mrmerlinsmagic/

01/12/2024

It's the first of the month and Xmas is approaching. Time to do my annual reminder of the song I co-wrote with my good friend Nutty Noah - Family Entertainer. I played it at today's Xmas party and the kids loved it. Have a listen and let me know what you think. Mariah is quaking in her boots. 🙂

Welcome to our Christmas song!

01/12/2024

It was my first Xmas show of the season today. Much fun was had by all. So many little ones and a special visitor at the end was very welcome. Santa rocks!

23/11/2024

One of the best carnivals around and one i have a long association with (back again next summer) is having a fun fundraising quiz. Please support them if you can.

FUNDRAISING QUIZ, THURSDAY 12 DECEMBER 👇🏼

🎪✨ Step right up to the Corfe Mullen Carnival Winter FUNDRAISER Quiz Extravaganza! 🤔

Date: Thursday, 12 December📍Tables available at Corfe Mullen Royal British Legion - non members welcome - and The Dorset Soldier
Time: 7️⃣:4️⃣5️⃣ pm for registration. Kick-off at 8️⃣:1️⃣5️⃣ pm
* LIMITED SPACE - REGISTER IN ADVANCE AT YOUR PREFERRED VENUE *

🤩 Get ready for a night of brain-teasers and fun! 🧠 Gather your squad, flex those quiz muscles, and join us for a jolly good time! 🎉

💷 Only £12 per team to enter! 🎊 Maximum 6 people per team. Remember, it's not just about the quiz; it's about the laughs, the camaraderie, and the cheer! 🥳🌟

See you there, quizzers! Let the fun begin! 🎉❓

12/11/2024

Another chance today to work at Centerparcs for Brunch with Santa. This time working with a friend, colleague and local competitor (the 5th best entertainer in the the BH15 area) . Lots of happy smiling faces with children getting to meet Santa and of course Okey Dokey.

06/11/2024

The first Xmas booking of the year yesterday. Brunch with Santa at Centerparcs. 🙂

27/10/2024

My video for today's shows. 2 hours from Bournemouth, but if you're near Taunton or Bridgewater it's ideal for you.

25/10/2024

This Sunday! Don't forget. Especially if you have a party booked!

Anyone have any interesting stories linked to forgetting to put your clocks back (or forward)? I'd love to heard them.

25/10/2024

If you're in the area, I will be performing shows here at 11:30 am. 1:30 pm and 3:15 pm alongside the talented Nutty Noah plus many other treats this Sunday. It's going to be great!

24/10/2024

I have performed at the Red House a few times over the years and it's so much fun. With crafts, games, hot chocolate and a goodie bag to take home. Normally it's sold out but there are a small number of tickets remaining this year, so great news if you haven't been able to get in to this 'spook-tacular' event before.

Hope to see you there.

https://www.hampshireculture.org.uk/event/halloween-magic-family-fun-night

Red House Museum

12/10/2024

Last night I had the privilege of compering a variety show in Canford Heath for SANDS during baby loss awareness week. SANDS is a national charity supporting parents and families who have lost babies before, during and shortly after birth. I was there as my alter-ego Wyn Jones comedy/magician, so Okey Dokey the Dragon had the night off!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYgWuvtoyrs

There were some wonderful acts (including my good friend James Brown Magician) there entertaining a very receptive audience and £1340 was raised on the night!

Thanks to Taff and Angie for inviting me and for more information about your local SANDS, go here:

https://www.facebook.com/bournemouthandpoolesands

For Baby Loss Awareness Week 2024 and to raise money for SANDS, Angie Halfhide organised a spectacular variety show and raised £1340 whilst also raising awar...

25/09/2024

This from yesterday's Echo remembers the Christchurch carnival I appeared at 20 years ago. I remember appearing with two others mentioned there, Ivo the clown (and his son), plus Barney Bay. I've not seen Ivo for years. Does anyone know of him? And Barney is a good friend who was best man at my wedding. Has anyone been to this carnival and have any memories you'd like to share?

The Vikings, complete with steel helmets, chainmail armour, and a fearsome array of axes, set up camp on Christchurch Quay on August 22, 2004.

11/09/2024

Would your children do this? :-)

02/09/2024

Thanks to P&O Cruises for getting the Mr Merlin show onboard the lovely Ventura this week. Not many children because of the new school term starting but they're having fun and lots more Okey Dokey fans. One evening doing my show I had a handful of children but around 100 grandparents in black tie and posh frocks chuckling away at the back.

Mrs Merlin even got to come with me. The little Merlinettes are being looked after by lovely friends and family whilst we're away and it's very much appreciated.

09/08/2024

This came up in my memories from 8 years ago. My staging and performance area may be different, a few more wrinkles and grey hairs too, but Okey Dokey the Dragon will still be his cheeky self and we'll have a lot of fun.

Join me today Live at The Square - Bournemouth for a fun family show.

SHOW TIME: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

07/08/2024

Hey lovely people. Want to watch me on Bournemouth Square for FREE? I will be there this Friday with Okey Dokey the Dragon. Just one show, so make sure you don't miss out. Come early to do some kids crafts and stay later for fab music too.

Get there for 3pm to make sure you get the best view.

Lots of fun stuff all summer with Live at The Square - Bournemouth

17/07/2024

Travelled north of Blandford today to do an end of term party for a nursery. Totally coincidentally the party I did afterwards was an end of term party for the primary school in the same village. It was just next door. I had the same parking space. 🙂

28/06/2024

I'll be performing here this Sunday at the Dorset Street Food Festival Shows between Midday and 3pm. And it's FREE entry!

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Bournemouth
BH119SE

Telephone

+447737522088

Website

http://childrens-entertainer-bournemouth.co.uk/contact/

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My video for today's shows. 2 hours from Bournemouth, but if you're near Taunton or Bridgewater it's ideal for you.

So much fun at the Upton House Food and Music Festival tonight. Two shows done and the rain stayed off. Great music and scrumptious food make for an amazing Festival. This is my first time there for an evening booking and there was a great buzz. More to come tomorrow and Sunday. Get yourself down there but take a brolly just in case. #uptonhousefoodandmusicfestival #mrmerlin #dragon #okeydokey #childrensentertainer #thingstodoindorset #bournemouth #familyentertainment #familyentertainer #poole #corporateentertainer

Corfe Mullen Carnival 2024

This has been my performance area for the last week. 3 done and 3 to go. It's a lovely room. Yesterday I enrolled a few children and lots of grown ups in the Mr Merlin Magic School, where I taught the secrets of magic. I can do that for schools, scouting groups, over 8s birthday parties and so much more. Get in touch if you want more information. Tomorrow will be my 3rd Mr Merlin show but today, I'll be in the kids clubs with another workshop. Oh, perhaps I didn't mention; I'm in Beautiful Barcelona on board P&Os Arvia. #pandocruises #cruiseentertainment #arvia #familyentertainer #familyentertainment #magician #barcelona

30 Years Anniversary as Mr Merlin!

***MR MERLIN 30 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OFFER*** I have performed as Mr Merlin for 30 years and I am proud to be celebrating my business anniversary from when I started in February 1994. My first party was for a young lad named Nicholas in Haslemere, and I am still very happy to be doing the job I love and I hope I have made lots of people happy in that time too. So as a special treat to everyone out there, I would like to offer a #30years offer to you all. As long as it's in the BH area and the show is done 1 year from March 1st 2024 then you can book me for just £30. More details about the offer will be posted below, but this makes the show cost less than I used to get in 1994. :-) All you need to do is post your name below OR the name of a group or organisation that you would like to receive this offer. This could be a school, pre-school, charitable organisation, scouting group, or even for a birthday party. Whatever you want. I don't like it when businesses insist that people have to like & share to enter competitions, so I won't. However, if you do, as a reward, I will put your name into the draw TWICE. There will also be a few consolation prizes of Okey Dokey Keyrings to some of you. So what have you got to lose? Enter your names below and I will collate them and announce the winner on the weekend of March 2nd/3rd. GOOD LUCK ***************************************************************** T&Cs All entries must be done by posting your name or the name of the chosen group/organisation on this thread on Facebook/Instagram by midnight February 29th 2024. Parties booked must be held in the BH area and the show will be 45 minutes in length. The offer will need to be taken up before March 1st 2025. Mr Merlin's standard booking terms will apply to all bookings made. Certain prime dates including end of school summer and Xmas terms plus Xmas Eve, Day and Boxing Day are unavailable.