For over thirty years, Roger Way ("Skip" to his friends and entertainment peers) has traveled the world entertaining families and children.  His family comedy shows are regular features at festivals, comedy clubs, banquets, trade shows and more. 

He's especially proud of the laughter shared among American and Allied military personnel on three European NATO Holiday Showcase Tours.  This grand tradition continues with lively showcases for military families at installations up and down the southeastern coast. 

Children always laugh louder whenever his children's character, Happy Dan the Magic Man, is near.  Happy Dan’s character is a zany mix of Captain Kangaroo and Mister Rogers with humor and genuine affection that children and parents adore. His clean, family-structured humor touches the funny bone of every child and adult.  View his schedule here.

With over thirty years of experience, Skip is one of the area's most recognized authorities on birthday party entertainment for children aged seven and younger.  Skip shares this experience with you in his Twelve Step Plan for A Memorable BirthdayThis simple step-by-step blueprint can help you achieve a stress-free and truly memorable celebration each and every time!  Because he cares...it's yours...absolutely free!

Skip also appears at Cub Scout Blue & Gold Banquets across the state. His Guide to a Successful Blue & Gold Banquet is yours for the asking. As a lifelong Scout and leader, he knows how to give your banquet that special memorable touch.

A 22-year veteran law enforcement investigator and administrator, Skip takes each child’s welfare and safety very seriously.  Every child is a treasure to this performer.  He actively supports The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.  This site includes a Child ID Profile...a free PDF download...for you to record your child's identifying features, photos, DNA and fingerprints.  He begs you to complete a new profile every year...for your child's sake!  Don't forget to check out the Free Babysitter's Guide and  Family Love Coupons, too! 

Skip is a well-established contributor to magic & comedy conferences and forums around the world.  He is a senior columnist and contributor to The Funny Paper magazine and The KIDabra Journal, unique trade journals for professional family entertainers.  His professional articles & columns continue to appear in magazines and journals for nearly every clown, magic & comedy organization. 

 Watch this unique entertainer just once and you will immediately spot the favorite-uncle quality that draws children to him everywhere he goes.  Children simply love Happy Dan the Magic Man and you will, too!  Make him YOUR favorite entertainer!

Contact info

  • www.HappyDanMagic.com
  • www.MagicYouthRaleigh.org
  • Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Happy-Dan-the-Magic-Man/41605899429
  • Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/62671856418/