Lost and Found

Kid show magicians are constantly leaving props behind. David Kaye (aka Silly Billy) has some theories about why.

David Kaye
Lost and Found
Silly Billy with actors Bobby Cannavale and Rose Byrne, courtesy of David Kaye

I sweat a lot during my shows. And after each show, I change my shirt. Recently, after a three-show day, I emptied my case and found only two soggy shirts, not three. I concluded that I must have left one disgusting, sweaty, red T-shirt at one of my parties. Likely in the bathroom of a party venue. Gross.

So I wondered, do kid show magicians accidentally leave stuff behind at their shows? I posted this question to a few kid show Facebook groups and I had my answer. Yes! Lots of people leave lots of things behind!

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about the author
David Kaye
David Kaye performs kids magic as Silly Billy. He's written 2 books and 175 articles on kids magic, invents and sells magic, and is the only kids magician recipient with an AMA Performing Fellowship.
New York City
WorkshopSecretsSeptember 2025