Piff the Magic Dragon to Bring Magic and Laughs to Ridgefield Playhouse, Today

From NBC's America's Got Talent to The Ridgefield Playhouse stage get ready for Piff, the Greatest Magic Dragon of all time, when he and his trademark Chihuahua Mr. Piffles perform on Friday, November 20, at 5:30 p.m.

Performing jaw-dropping magic tricks Magic Dragon along with wry comedy, Piff was the stand out star of season 10 of NBC's 'America's Got Talent! With more than 12 million YouTube hits to his name, Piff has performed in the biggest venues around the world including Radio City Music Hall, Shakespeare's Globe, the O2, London and Sydney Opera House -- and had two sell out seasons at SoHo Theatre in London's West End. His one-man show has had five record breaking runs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. With his deadpan humor and perfect timing (imagine Larry David in a dragon costume performing magic tricks) his shows are interactive with lots of audience participation. It's not hard to understand why Piff the Magic Dragon is so popular -- he's hilariously funny, incredibly talented and has a tiny chihuahua in a matching ­costume. He is simply the Greatest Magic Dragon of All Time!

Every hero needs a sidekick and Piff the Magic Dragon is no exception. Step forward Mr Piffles, the World's First Magic Performing Chihuahua. Accompanying Piff on his many adventures Mr Piffles has been levitated, laminated, shackled in a strait jacket and shot out of a cannon all in the name of entertainment. It was during the Edinburgh Fringe of 2009 that Piff realized something was missing from his act. What he needed was a gimmick. So he sallied forth to rescue a small white Chihuahua and the pair have been inseparable ever since. These days Mr. Piffles earns his kibble charming the damsels and negotiating contracts by the power of his cuteness. And although they may be a double act, it's no secret who the star is.

Before the show, which is part of the Clark Construction Comedy Series, visit Dog and Pony (378 Main Street, Ridgefield CT) for dinner and enjoy a complimentary glass of house wine or draft beer with your entrée when tickets are presented.

For tickets ($30), call or visit the box office at The Ridgefield Playhouse, (203) 438-5795. The Ridgefield Playhouse is a not-for-profit performing arts center located at 80 East Ridge, parallel to Main Street, Ridgefield, CT; ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

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