Sleighmasters

03/31/2026

🎅✨ Join us this Thursday at Sleighmasters for a special evening you won’t want to miss!!!

We’re thrilled to welcome our guest, Santa Larry Talbert, who will be bringing a touch of magic to the meeting. Larry will share some of his favorite magic tricks and demonstrate how close-up magic can be a powerful tool to enhance your home visits, delight families, and create truly memorable experiences for children and adults alike.

In addition to the fun and interactive magic session, Larry will also be available to answer questions about performer insurance. Whether you’re new to performing or have years of experience, this is a great opportunity to learn more about protecting yourself and your business while spreading holiday cheer.

The meeting will begin at 6:45pm with refreshments, so come a little early to enjoy some treats and connect with fellow members before the program gets underway.

We’re looking forward to a great night of learning, sharing, and a little extra magic. See you there! 🎩✨

01/10/2026

We're still meeting TODAY at 1:30 pm at Rudy’s BBQ, located at 451 E Interstate 20, Arlington, TX 76018.
See you there!

12/30/2025

We hope everyone had a memorable and successful 2025 season!!!

Now that the sleigh is parked and the boots are off, let’s gather around the (BBQ) table and swap a few stories. 😁
We’ll be meeting on Saturday, January 10th at 1:30 pm at Rudy’s BBQ, located at 451 E Interstate 20, Arlington, TX 76018.
This will be a great chance to reflect on our appearances, share what worked, what didn’t, and what lessons we’ve learned along the way. Every season adds another chapter to our character development! See you there!!!

09/29/2025

🎅✨ This month’s SleighMasters Meeting is one you won’t want to miss! ✨🎅

We’re thrilled to welcome Ed Taylor, a noted Santa trainer and performance Santa with the Worldwide Santa Claus Network, as our special guest speaker. 🎤

Ed has trained and inspired Santas all across the globe, and now he’s bringing his experience and wisdom straight to our group. Whether you’re new to the red suit or a seasoned pro, this is your chance to learn, grow, and connect with one of the best in the business. 🌟

📅 Mark your calendar and join us for an evening of community, inspiration, and Claus magic!
This Thursday at 7pm!

09/09/2025

HUGE shoutout to our highly regarded friend, Mike Snyder!

Mike has been such a blessing to our Sleighmasters group, capturing the joy, laughter, and magic of our meetings so we can share those memories for years to come.
Not only has he been documenting the fun, but he’s also been an incredible help behind the scenes photographing the latest designs in Santa's Tailor, LLC suits!

Thank you, Mike, for always going above and beyond to make sure the spirit of what we do shines through in every photo and video! We appreciate you more than words can say! 🙌❤️

09/01/2025

Our September Meeting will be THIS THURSDAY at Santa’s Tailor Shop 🎁
📍 104 Chowning Dr. Suite 100, DeSoto, TX 75115

🕕 Doors open at 6:15 pm
🎤 Meeting begins at 7:00 pm

This month’s special guest speaker is none other than Stephen Gillham 🎅📚 author of Santaology, Member of the first inaugural class of the International Santa Claus Hall of Fame, and in my opinion, the finest performance Santa trainer of our generation! 🌟

Stephen will be:
🎄 Sharing a story with us
🎁 Unveiling a brand-new project (and asking for our feedback!)
💰 Guiding us on the big question: “How much should I charge for my Santa visits?”

Afterwards, he’ll gladly answer questions about the story, props, and his pricing methodology!

P.S. 🎄 October’s guest speaker will be Ed Taylor, sharing insights on the Worldwide Santa Claus Network 🌍🎅.
And for November, we’ll let YOU help choose between two amazing guest speakers at the September meeting!
See you Thursday!

07/08/2025

We hope everyone had a fun and safe Fourth of July!
Just a quick reminder that our monthly Sleighmasters meeting—originally delayed for the holiday—has been rescheduled and will now take place this Thursday, July 10th.

🕕 Refreshments & Social Time: 6:45 PM
📍 Location: 104 Chowning Dr, Suite 100, DeSoto, TX 75115

Come catch up with your fellow Santas, share stories, and get inspired for the upcoming season. As always, we’ll open the floor for anyone who wants to test out a new routine or story, and there’ll be plenty of snacks and cheer to go around!
Hope to see you there!!!

06/17/2025

So MANY Santas!!! 😀
This is where we hold our monthly meetings, join us for the next one! 🌲

06/12/2025

SLEIGHMASTERS is always a hoot! 😄
Every month some of the funniest, kindest, warmest people show up to sharpen their skills and share their love of our special calling.

05/01/2025

Even Santa must take good care of his teeth!
Santa has a meeting with the Dental Elves this week, so there will be no SleighMasters meeting this month.
We will meet again in June! HO HO HO!

03/04/2025

Join us this Thursday for our monthly Sleighmasters meeting!
Before we get started, we’ll have snacks and drinks, so come early to mingle.
We’re also opening the floor for anyone who wants to test out a new story or routine—this is a great chance to get feedback and fine-tune your performance. This is a supportive, judgement free environment so come test out that new act you've been thinking about!
Thursday Evening, 6:45 refreshments, 7pm meeting!
See you there, friends!

12/21/2024

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/12/21/santa-claus-sleigh-masters-challenges-joys/76830443007/?tbref=hp

In north Texas, a group of Santa performers called Sleigh Masters meet to discuss the role's trials and joys, from crying kids to misbehaving adults.