description Piff the Magic Dragon Overview
Piff the Magic Dragon is the comic stage persona of British magician John van der Put, who performs in a dragon costume with a deliberately dry and irritable manner. He became widely known through America's Got Talent in 2015, where his act combined close-up magic, audience participation, and deadpan comedy. The character frequently appears with Mr Piffles, a small dog presented as a performing companion, and is designed for audiences seeking comedy integrated with technically accomplished magic.
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Who is Piff the Magic Dragon behind the costume?
Piff the Magic Dragon is the stage persona of British magician and comedian John van der Put ([Piff the Magic Dragon](https://piffthemagicdragon.com/about-us/)). His act pairs dry, irritable jokes with close-up magic and the deliberately oversized dragon costume.
Who is Mr Piffles?
Mr Piffles is Piff's magic-performing Chihuahua and the act's deadpan animal partner. Piff found the rescue dog, originally named Alfie, at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2009, then built the double act around him.
How far did Piff get on America's Got Talent?
He reached the finals of NBC's America's Got Talent in 2015, where the character mixed magic with comedy and audience participation. The show helped move the act from British and international comedy circuits to a Las Vegas audience.
Where can I see Piff's Las Vegas show?
Piff has headlined at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas since 2015 ([official biography](https://piffthemagicdragon.com/about-us/)). The theater show features Mr Piffles and expands the short TV routines into a full live comedy-magic performance.
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