PLAE - Performing, Learning, Art and Education!

Welcome to Plae - a place where fun isn’t just for kids, and play is a lifelong adventure!

Hire me for magic shows, fire performing, and entertainment!

Creating experiences and adding flair to your events.

Video Showcase

Fire Performing in Costume

I do the fire poi, fire staff, and fire devil sticks. I also dressup in goofy costumes.

Shuffling Workshops

I teach people how to shuffle and have lead multiple group workshops, this one is from Splore.

Slinky and Magic Shows

I do the slinky and magic shows. I love to interact with random people and make them happy.

Fire Snake Pois

Solo Shuffle Jam

UV Light Slinky Show

Street Magic

Birthday Magic

Slinky Workshops

Like what you see? Email me@noahbarclay.com for any enquires!

Noah Barclay – Credentials & Experience

Founder of PLAE: Performing, Learning, Art & Education

Festivals and Events

Splore Festival - Hired to teach dance workshops
Earthbeat Festival - Hired to teach more dance workshops
Nelson Car Museum - Hired for roaming magic
Armageddon Expo - Dressed up as a magician and tested new tricks
Warkworth Christmas in the Park - Performed in front of 300+ people as Santa Claus doing the fire poi!
Auckland Festival of Lights - Performed fire staff and poi in front of more than 500 people
Matakana Sculptureum - Performed fire while also being the photographer for the event!
Magician at numerous birthday parties and private events
Warkworth Winter Light Festival - Dressed as a wizard performing magic and slinky tricks

Busking and Roaming

I perform for fun whenever I go grocery shopping, waiting for flights in airports, or anywhere that needs enchanting with magic. I enjoy performing slight of hand and card tricks for strangers to spark joy and wonder in their days!
I have taught hundreds of people to shuffle throughout my life, going to bars, clubs, music festivals and community events

Schools and Camps

Mahurangi College, performed the glow poi and fire poi at assemblies and fashion shows

Mangawhai Holiday Campgrounds Talent Show - Winning 3rd place with the fire poi when I was 11 years old!
Camp IHC, New York, USA - Teaching American kids how to do slinky tricks and poi

Fire & Magic Shows

Birthday Parties
Community events
Small street acts in Auckland, Wellington, and Surfers Paradise

What Else I Do

Live Performances – Fire spinning, poi, cowboy whips, magic tricks, and more! Perfect for festivals, birthdays, and events.
Workshops & Classes – Teaching kids and adults flow arts, juggling, shuffling, and unique movement-based skills.
Birthday & Private Events – Whether it’s an interactive performance or a fully customised play experience.

Beginner Workshops and Classes

Poi (Standard, LED, and Fire)
Slinky
Spinning Plates
Juggling Balls, Clubs
Diabolo / Chinese Yo-Yo
Devil Sticks
Staff Spinning
Dragon Staff
Whip Cracking
Hula Hooping

Fire Performance

Fire Eating
Fire Breathing
Fire Poi
Fire Staff
Fire Flower Sticks
Fire Whips

Magic & Illusions

Close-Up Magic
Stage Magic
Mentalism & Mind Tricks

Why Play Matters

Too many people grow up and forget how important play is - for creativity, for mental health, for staying connected with the moment. I believe toys, movement, and performance unlock something pure and powerful, and I want to make that accessible to everyone.

How You Can Be Part of This

This is just the beginning, and I want you to be part of it!

Book a workshop or event - Let’s bring fun and energy to your next gathering.
Try out new toys & skills – Whether it’s juggling, shuffling, or magic, come learn something new.
Support the vision - Follow along as I work towards opening a real-world space for creativity and movement.

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