AN ENTERTAINER is putting smiles on children's faces with his magic shows and special appearances. 

Children in Cumbria have been surprised by David Cardoso, the man behind Kuko Entertainment - a children's entertainment company designed to enhance parties and events. 

The company, based in Barrow, offers professional performances from superhero appearances to magic, juggling, and even puppet shows. 

The Mail: David dressed as the Grinch. David dressed as the Grinch. (Image: David Cardoso)

At Christmas Mr Cardoso visited several houses and parties dressed as the Grinch. He said the feedback was really positive.

"Kids love it, and I love to do the character because I love the Grinch," he said.

"For me, it is my passion. It is my life. I have been doing this for almost all my life."

Mr Cardoso has a handful of plans for this year, including magical services for adults.

He said: "My project is to keep doing the parties for kids but also to provide parties for adults because I believe that not only kids deserve to be happy. Everyone deserves to have fun and a good time."

The Mail: David preparing a puppet show.David preparing a puppet show. (Image: Submitted)Mr Cardoso, originally from Spain, gained interest in becoming an entertainer when he was a child.

He said: "When I was a kid in Spain we celebrate the Carnival. When I was 10 years old, I did juggling for the first time in front of people, and they said it was amazing.

"I started as a clown juggler, and then I became a magician, superhero and Grinch."

He moved to the UK three years ago and ventured into opening his own business in Barrow two years ago. He explained that as soon as he started his first shows, 'word-of-mouth' helped him get more clients.

The Mail: David dressed as Spider-Man. David dressed as Spider-Man. (Image: David Cardoso)

Kuko Entertainment has more than 60 reviews on Facebook and a five-star rating.

One of the reviews reads: "I would really recommend booking Kuko Entertainment for any if not all events. I could not be anymore happier for the service we received."

Another says: "I hired Kuko Entertainment for my son’s 8th Birthday Party, and wow, absolutely amazing. Not only did all the children love the performance, the adults thoroughly enjoyed themselves too."

If you want to book David for a party, visit Kuko Entertainment here.