Hi, I’m Magic Don
Magician, clown, entertainer, and lifelong believer in the power of laughter, wonder, and a great show.
A Lifetime of Magic, Smiles, and Entertainment
My love for magic started when I was just 9 years old. By the time I was 11, I had also discovered clowning, and from that point on, entertaining people became a huge part of my life.
Over the years, that early spark grew into a lifelong passion. I’ve had the privilege of performing for children, families, businesses, and community audiences, always with the same goal in mind: to make people smile, laugh, and leave with a memory they won’t forget.
How It All Began
One day, when I was young, I put on my mother’s clown outfit and visited a nearby nursing home. I wanted to cheer people up, and what happened that day stayed with me forever.
The smiles I saw and the encouragement I received showed me something important: entertainment can do more than fill time. It can lift people up, brighten a day, and create real joy.
Learning the Craft
At 13, I met Hal “Shorty” Horton, a world-renowned clown who became my mentor. Under his guidance, I grew as a performer, developed my clowning skills, and became known as Fuzzy the Magic Clown.
By 14, I had officially become a professional clown and magician, and I was honored to become the youngest member of Alley 107 of the Clowns of America.
Growing as a Performer Over the Years
As the years went on, I continued building my skills through live performance, theater work, clown education, magic events, and hands-on experience in many parts of the entertainment world.
Magic & Clown Training
I continued learning through programs and events like Mooseburger Clown Arts Camp, American Clown Academy 2.0, World Clown Association conventions, and the Daytona Festival of Magic.
Theater & Stage Work
My experience also includes work with the Lucille Ball Community Theater in Jamestown, New York, where I was involved in audio/visual work, set building, props, acting, and backstage production.
Consulting & Performance
Along the way, I also worked as a magic consultant for Damn Yankees at the Hartford Stage Company, which gave me another opportunity to blend creativity with performance.
Through Every Challenge, I Kept Going
Life hasn’t always been easy, but through every chapter, I’ve stayed committed to sharing magic and making people smile.
In 1992, I was diagnosed with muscle myopathy, which affected my mobility. Even so, I adapted and kept performing. In 2005, I entered remission and became active again, and by 2015 I reopened my entertainment business and expanded into DJ services as well.
In 2017, I joined Fun World Clown Alley in Orlando and attended clown school, where I transitioned my clown character from White Face to Auguste clown under the guidance of Ron Severini. In 2018, I was honored to be elected Southeast Regional Director for the World Clown Association, where I served two terms.
Later, when my health challenges returned, I made changes once again. I closed my DJ business and renamed everything from Music, Magic & Mayhem to Magic & Smiles—a name that better reflects what I’ve always wanted to bring to others.
Still Doing What I Love
Today, I continue performing for birthday parties, family events, community programs, and more—bringing magic, laughter, and smiles wherever I go.
Every performance I give is built around making people feel included, entertained, and genuinely happy they were there.
To me, Magic & Smiles is more than a business name. It’s the mission that has guided me from the very beginning.
I’d Love to Bring the Magic to Your Event
Whether you’re planning a birthday party, school program, community event, or special celebration, I’d be honored to help make it fun, memorable, and full of smiles.
