Puppet Tales

Puppet Tales

Puppet Tales performs comedy magic shows with puppets for kids ages 3 to 10!

All shows are highly interactive and customized for birthday parties, corporate events, church programs, fundraisers and school shows.

07/11/2024

We are excited to announce our newest show: A Dino Christmas! We are now booking for the upcoming holiday season! Email us at [email protected] to schedule a performance!

Photos from Puppet Tales's post 02/10/2024

Had the opportunity this past Friday to be the one and only Pinocchio! Performing comedy skits with puppets and magic at the Douglas County library fundraiser! 

28/09/2024

More fun at FFC8 Preschool at Weikel

28/09/2024

Had a blast yesterday performing two shows at FFC8 Preschool at Weikel Great kids and staff!

Photos from Puppet Tales's post 17/07/2024

A couple of weeks ago we had a special guest at one of our library shows here in Colorado Springs! It was my nephew from Washington state! Check out the awesome shirt his parents made for him! Now that is high-quality fashion! 

10/07/2024

Had a great show today at the Louisville Library in beautiful Louisville, Colorado! 

Photos from Puppet Tales's post 28/06/2024

Another great week of shows! We performed eight shows at various libraries, daycare centers, and even a virtual show this week! Did a three show tour yesterday in Breckenridge, Frisco and Silverthorne! Today had a show at the Westside Community Center! 

07/06/2024

We have kicked off our new show: “A Fine Feathered Adventure” this week at libraries, daycares, and day camps! Here are two of the stars of the show: Carl the Crow and Platy the Platypus!

28/02/2024

Platy the Platypus is ready to star in our new show to support summer reading programs!

Coming this summer. . .
A Fine-Feathered Adventure:" Magic Dave embarks on a birdwatching adventure to discover some incredible birds! Unfortunately, Platy the Platypus has other plans, as he attempts to disrupt the adventure in this fun-filled show with magic, puppets and comedy! Based on the book: A Backyard Birding Adventure: What’s in Your Yard? By Kermit Cummings.

Our summer calendar is filling up, so let us know if you are interested!

Hide Your Brush, Boo the Emu is Back and Ready to Attack! 30/01/2024

Boo the Emu is back and he's causing all kinds of problems in the latest video on our YouTube channel! If you like seeing an emu sabotage Dave's video, this video is for you!

Hide Your Brush, Boo the Emu is Back and Ready to Attack! Emu Grooming Tips with Hilarious Results!

Our Complete Kids Book Review of Dragons Love Tacos 20/01/2024

Just dropped a new YouTube video with a book review with the help of our dragon friend Delmer!

Our Complete Kids Book Review of Dragons Love Tacos Magic Dave and His Puppet Delmer Review Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin

Marvin's Marvelous Adventures: A Magical Rabbit Puppet Wrecks a Magic Show! 05/01/2024

Marvin's Marvelous Adventures: A Magical Rabbit Puppet Wrecks a Magic Show! Marvin the Magical Rabbit Plays Silly Tricks on Magic Dave Magic for kids

Marvin's Marvelous Adventures: A Magical Rabbit Puppet Wrecks a Magic Show! 05/01/2024

Exciting News! Puppet Tales now has a YouTube channel! The channel will feature clips from our shows, kids' book reviews, magic tricks, how to do puppetry, and so much more! It's a great place for kids to enjoy Puppet Tales fun all the time! We hope you enjoy it and please subscribe and share!
The video below is from a show during the Covid lockdown starring the one and only: Marvin the Rabbit!

Marvin's Marvelous Adventures: A Magical Rabbit Puppet Wrecks a Magic Show! Marvin the Magical Rabbit Plays Silly Tricks on Magic Dave Magic for kids

12/10/2023

Looking to add some outrageous holiday fun this Christmas season? Book our newest show: "How to Catch an Elf" for your next kids' event! The show features Magic Dave in a desperate attempt to catch one of Santa's little helpers, but along the way he encounters a number of arctic friends from the North Pole! Filled with magical illusions, adorable puppets and the kind of hilarious mayhem that only Puppet Tales can provide!

24/05/2023

We are back at it again this summer with two new great shows for libraries and daycare programs! Each of these shows features new magical, illusions, puppets, and are based on wonderful children’s books! We will be performing at libraries in Colorado Springs, Calihan, Douglas County, Littleton, Lakewood and Gilpin County. Check with your local library for more information!
We do have a few dates still open, so let us know if you would like to bring one of these shows to your event! 

31/03/2023

Our newest show being presented at libraries this spring! Based on the book: Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin.

24/02/2023

Does Puppet Tales provide laughter and smiles for audiences? Check out the video to find out!

Photos from Puppet Tales's post 01/02/2023

Looking for magical illusions, hilarious comedy and lots of dragons? Then, get ready for our newest puppet/magic show: "Funny, Ferocious Dragons!" This show features all new illusions, puppets, lots of fun and encourages reading! Our school and library schedule is filling up quickly, so let us know if you would like to book this new show!

Hilarious Magic Shows with Puppets Customized to Your Event

Puppet Tales brings contagious laughter to kids ages 3 to 10 through comedy magic shows with puppets. Each show is specially customized to your event or party theme. Dave Nickodemus, aspiring magician and puppeteer since age 10, started performing professionally in 2012 for libraries, schools, churches and birthday parties in Idaho and Washington. He draws on 17 years of experience in family and children’s ministry, overseas missions, teaching, and fatherhood. Relocated to Colorado Springs, CO, Dave is eager to bring his unique and hilarious entertainment to your next event.

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Funny Ferocious Dragons
Does Puppet Tales provide laughter and smiles for audiences?  Check out the video to find out!
Puppet Tales Comedy Magic Shows

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Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 20:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 20:00
Thursday 09:00 - 20:00
Friday 09:00 - 20:00
Saturday 09:00 - 20:00
Sunday 14:00 - 20:00