Piff the Magic Dragon Talks Upcoming Show at The Neptune
In a truly entertaining interview on "The Day With Trae," Piff the Magic Dragon, the renowned Vegas headliner and a master of deadpan humor, offered an in-depth glimpse into his peculiar journey to global stardom and his upcoming performance in Seattle.
Piff humorously recounted his rather unconventional origins in the world of magic, admitting with a straight face that he was once utterly "unemployable" due to what he affectionately terms his "resting grumpy face." He shared a memorable anecdote from a restaurant magic gig where, after a man's wife had just delivered the news of an impending divorce, Piff's perfectly timed and sarcastic retort, "No, cuz I guess she just made half your house disappear,” led to his immediate firing. In a moment of serendipitous birth, Piff’s now-iconic dragon costume emerged from a costume party where, to his surprise, "no one else was in costume. It was just me,” he said.
Piff's career-defining moment came over ten years ago on "America's Got Talent," an experience he credits with nothing less than saving him from a downward trajectory in England. He expressed profound and genuine gratitude for America's embrace of him, his loyal and equally deadpan magic-performing Chihuahua, Mr. Piffles, and his glamorous Las Vegas showgirl, Jade Simone.
Seattle fans will be thrilled to know that Piff is bringing his unique brand of magic, which seamlessly blends comedy, trickery, and a touch of the absurd, to the historic Neptune Theater on September 14th at 7:00 p.m. He noted his considerable familiarity with the Seattle area, having performed multiple times before at popular venues like Snoqualmie Casino, the now-closed Parlor Live in Bellevue, and the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center, demonstrating a long-standing connection with the Pacific Northwest audience.
For his current tour, Piff is truly pulling out all the stops, bringing an eclectic ensemble of friends and acts, ensuring that this road show is "totally different" from his long-running Vegas residency. Audiences can expect to see fellow performers from Cirque du Soleil and "America's Got Talent," including talented jugglers, hilarious comedians, captivating dance acts, and even "a whole bunch of hula-hooping chickens.” He promised new tricks and unexpected surprises, ensuring that even long-time fans will find fresh material.
During the interview, Piff also delighted Trae Holiday with an impromptu card trick, playfully asserting his preference to fool "cynical" adults rather than children. This interactive segment left Trae laughing, a testament to Piff's captivating showmanship and his ability to entertain by subtly and expertly frustrating his audience.
Visit piffthemagicdragon.com to buy tickets to Piff’s show at the Neptune this Sunday at 7:00 p.m.
