Piff is the kind of busker that Christchurch audiences love to hate – he calls us out on our apathy, makes us squirm in our ignorance – and calls us up on stage. Yep, this is the guy that’s going to pull you (or your poor mate) out of the audience to have some fun with you. He’ll also astonish, surprise and amaze you, while the rest of us laugh at your misfortune – but in a loving way.
He’s adorably acerbic in his green dragon suit, but don’t be fooled, Piff is a very skilled magician. He’s mates with Penn and Teller, has a full-time gig in Vegas, opened for Mumford and Sons and was the stand-out hit on America’s Got Talent.
There’s a good reason he’s one of the most popular acts of Bread and Circus, and it isn’t all to do with the dog or the Vegas showgirl. Brilliant magic tricks, great sidekicks (including audience members and David Copperfish), dry wit, flawless patter and the perfect mix of comedy, pizzazz and storytelling, Piff is the epitomy of live theatre. And make sure you’ve got $20 in your pocket. You do not want to be that dude.
Piff the Magic Dragon,
until Jan 20, Assembly Hall - Christ's College
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