Western Region: New York State Performers, Programmers & Related Resources for Public Libraries & Groups


Performer Information
Stage name:	Mr.J
Performer name:	David Jeffers
Phone:	(716) 592-6351
Mailing address:	13077 N. Buffalo Rd. Springville, NY 14141
E-mail address:	dave@davejeffersmagic.com
Website:	http://davejeffersmagic.com
Previous appearances at:	South Cheektowaga Branch Library, Reinstein Library, North Cheektowaga Branch Library, J.B.R library, Stevens memorial Library Contact information for New York State Public Libraries
Information last updated:	09/08/2011

Records 1-9 of 9

Program
Category
Description
Fee

A Tale To Tell Performing Arts- Clowning,
Performing Arts- Magic,
Performing Arts- Storytelling

Many stories are available. All of our stories are designed to include the audience. In my case, the children will come on stage and dress up as some of the characters. Stories include - But No Elephants ( accept those who are different), Albert the Turkey (hard work pays off),Abalard the Lost Lamb(do what your parents ask you to). You'll love these stories and really appreciate the messages.
$201- $350

Clown Is Born Workshop Performing Arts- Clowning,
Performing Arts- Juggling,
Performing Arts- Storytelling

This program works great if Kathleen presents her A Clown Is Born Program, where she becomes a clown right in front of the children. Check this site for a more detailed explanation. After the program she takes the older children (1st grade and up) and shows them how to become a clown. Make-up and costumimg are demonstarted and then she teaches each of the children how to make a balloon animal.
$201- $350

Become a Magician workshop Performing Arts- Magic,
Performing Arts- Storytelling,
Performing Arts- Theater

The best way to present this program is to have me perform a show and then have the school age children (2nd grade and up) join me for a workshop. We'll make 2-3 magic tricks that the children can learn and perform for their friends and family members.
$201- $350

Puppet Power Performing Arts- Magic,
Performing Arts- Theater,
Performing Arts- Puppetry

These puppets are loved by audiences everywhere. Some of them include - Tweedsmore, she's a bird that can't fly, Mr. Johnson, he's a magician that likes himself a bit too much, Grumpy Old Grandma, she needs to learn to be nice if she wants friends - as well a whole bunch more depending on what your needs are. We also offer a Black Light puppet show.
$201- $350

Halloween Safety Other,
Performing Arts- Magic,
Performing Arts- Other

Halloween is a whole lot of fun for children but it can also be dangerous. We need to make sure that they understand that thinking safety, is really important on Halloween. My program is designed to teach specific safety rules that will help insure that they have a safe Halloween. As in all my programs this information will be taught is a fun and interactive way using: *Magic *Music *Story Telling *Laughter *Audience Participation On behalf of the faculty and students at Theodore Roosevelt School, thank you for your outstanding Halloween Safet magic program. It was enjoyed by all, and the Halloween theme was very appropiate and educational. Congratulations on a job well done, and we hope to see you again Thomas J. Slaiman ~ Principal *** We also provide a Teacher's Guide for use after we're gone.
$201- $350

Imagination Theater Performing Arts- Magic,
Performing Arts- Theater,
Performing Arts- Puppetry

Story Telling at it's best. Watch as Mr.J tells the story of Allthesameville, a town where everyone and everything is the same. Watch Dave transform himself into 3 different characters who live in this boring town. Elements of drama, magic, puppetry are all combined in this super interactive story.
$201- $350

Become A Puppeteer Performing Arts- Storytelling,
Performing Arts- Theater,
Performing Arts- Puppetry

Your young readers will learn how to be real puppeteers. The children get to try out their skills with real professional puppets. They get to go behind the puppet stage and perform just like we would. We conclude by making a bag type puppet that they can take home with them. This program works best if you have us present one of our puppet programs as described on this site and then doing the workshop.
$201- $350

The Magic Of Reading Performing Arts- Magic,
Performing Arts- Storytelling,
Performing Arts- Theater

A conbination of magic,puppery and story telling designed to get children excited about reading. Watch, as the children make some of the magic happen right in their own hands. Presented by David Jeffers ( Mr.J ), a full time performer with over 20 years of experience.
$201- $350

A Clown Is Born Performing Arts- Clowning,
Performing Arts- Juggling,
Performing Arts- Storytelling

Did you ever wonder what is was like to become a clown? Watch, as my wife Kathleen becomes CoCo the clown right in front of your audience. Listen to the oohs and ahhs as she puts on all that sticky make-up. CoCo also explains how clowning started. You'll just love this presentation. This is a great program for children afraid of clowns because they learn that it's just a regular person with make-up on.
$201- $350

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Records 1-9 of 9

* Inclusion in this database does not indicate endorsement of any performer or program by the NYS Education Department, the Office of Cultural Education, the NYS Library or the participating library systems, nor does it eliminate the need for reference checks and appropriate standard screening procedures.

Program	Category	Description	Fee
A Tale To Tell	Performing Arts- Clowning, Performing Arts- Magic, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Many stories are available. All of our stories are designed to include the audience. In my case, the children will come on stage and dress up as some of the characters. Stories include - But No Elephants ( accept those who are different), Albert the Turkey (hard work pays off),Abalard the Lost Lamb(do what your parents ask you to). You'll love these stories and really appreciate the messages.	$201- $350
Clown Is Born Workshop	Performing Arts- Clowning, Performing Arts- Juggling, Performing Arts- Storytelling	This program works great if Kathleen presents her A Clown Is Born Program, where she becomes a clown right in front of the children. Check this site for a more detailed explanation. After the program she takes the older children (1st grade and up) and shows them how to become a clown. Make-up and costumimg are demonstarted and then she teaches each of the children how to make a balloon animal.	$201- $350
Become a Magician workshop	Performing Arts- Magic, Performing Arts- Storytelling, Performing Arts- Theater	The best way to present this program is to have me perform a show and then have the school age children (2nd grade and up) join me for a workshop. We'll make 2-3 magic tricks that the children can learn and perform for their friends and family members.	$201- $350
Puppet Power	Performing Arts- Magic, Performing Arts- Theater, Performing Arts- Puppetry	These puppets are loved by audiences everywhere. Some of them include - Tweedsmore, she's a bird that can't fly, Mr. Johnson, he's a magician that likes himself a bit too much, Grumpy Old Grandma, she needs to learn to be nice if she wants friends - as well a whole bunch more depending on what your needs are. We also offer a Black Light puppet show.	$201- $350
Halloween Safety	Other, Performing Arts- Magic, Performing Arts- Other	Halloween is a whole lot of fun for children but it can also be dangerous. We need to make sure that they understand that thinking safety, is really important on Halloween. My program is designed to teach specific safety rules that will help insure that they have a safe Halloween. As in all my programs this information will be taught is a fun and interactive way using: Magic Music Story Telling Laughter Audience Participation On behalf of the faculty and students at Theodore Roosevelt School, thank you for your outstanding Halloween Safet magic program. It was enjoyed by all, and the Halloween theme was very appropiate and educational. Congratulations on a job well done, and we hope to see you again Thomas J. Slaiman ~ Principal ** We also provide a Teacher's Guide for use after we're gone.	$201- $350
Imagination Theater	Performing Arts- Magic, Performing Arts- Theater, Performing Arts- Puppetry	Story Telling at it's best. Watch as Mr.J tells the story of Allthesameville, a town where everyone and everything is the same. Watch Dave transform himself into 3 different characters who live in this boring town. Elements of drama, magic, puppetry are all combined in this super interactive story.	$201- $350
Become A Puppeteer	Performing Arts- Storytelling, Performing Arts- Theater, Performing Arts- Puppetry	Your young readers will learn how to be real puppeteers. The children get to try out their skills with real professional puppets. They get to go behind the puppet stage and perform just like we would. We conclude by making a bag type puppet that they can take home with them. This program works best if you have us present one of our puppet programs as described on this site and then doing the workshop.	$201- $350
The Magic Of Reading	Performing Arts- Magic, Performing Arts- Storytelling, Performing Arts- Theater	A conbination of magic,puppery and story telling designed to get children excited about reading. Watch, as the children make some of the magic happen right in their own hands. Presented by David Jeffers ( Mr.J ), a full time performer with over 20 years of experience.	$201- $350
A Clown Is Born	Performing Arts- Clowning, Performing Arts- Juggling, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Did you ever wonder what is was like to become a clown? Watch, as my wife Kathleen becomes CoCo the clown right in front of your audience. Listen to the oohs and ahhs as she puts on all that sticky make-up. CoCo also explains how clowning started. You'll just love this presentation. This is a great program for children afraid of clowns because they learn that it's just a regular person with make-up on.	$201- $350