Season 02

In this first episode of Season 02, Santa Stuart shows how he built 3 styrofoam head mounts on a budget of ~ $15.

Just like Kris Kringle and Santa Clauses in films, Santa Stuart demonstrates one of the rare skills a real life Santa Claus would have: using a whip. I recommend Taylor Whips: https://www.facebook.com/taylorwhips/

Discover Santa Stuart's favorite pair of prosthetic ears, how to apply them with liquid adhesive, and what some tricks performers use for blending.

Santa Stuart visits with Bob Kissner on the important messages contained within A Christmas Carol and how it changed how Christmas was celebrated.

Santa Stuart documents his process for trimming lace and prepping a ZM Hair set for wear in this episode.

Santa Stuart provides an overview of goals and expectations, along with several examples, of why producing video work can be challenging as a Santa.

Learn how to create and maintain hard curls in this theatrical beard styling video.

Santa Stuart provides an overview of his preferred camera & settings, lens choice, and microphone for professional video services.

Santa Stuart demonstrates how to transform a curly beard into a more elegent and bushy style.

With over 4 different setups staged in a single 8X10 room, Stuart shares how he has adapted the 3-point lighting setup for a classic look.

Learn how to create gently flowing curls in this theatrical beard styling video.

Learn what elements make practical backdrops special, what Santa Stuart has included in his, and why separation of subject and background is so important in making a professionally cinematic look.

Learn the basics of styling without using heated curlers and how this technique can give a great natural look if you leave the curlers in over night.

Stuart discloses his personal sets he's purchased and used during the first 5 seasons as a Santa Claus. Remember, it's not what a theatrical piece looks like, it's what you can do with the styling skills you've developed.

Would you like some props for your virtual visits without having to spend an arm and let? Consider Santa's Magic Snowball & Magic Key!

Stuart Deacon Jr. and Doug Eberhart discuss the different ways Santa sacks can be used professionally.

Santa's Naughty & Nice List has had many different incarnations throughout film and in the Christmas community. This video is all about Santa Stuart's.

Letters to and from Santa Claus can be used in many ways. This episode covers how you can make Christmas visits and family activities *POP* by using letters to Santa Claus.

Stuart visits with Santa's Tailor Bill Dendy to discuss how Santa's clothes can benefit performance and comfort.

Santa Bruce Kotowich suggests a wonderful list of recommended books on different aspects of the Santa Claus legend to add to one's research library.

Stuart shares his personal Santa Claus backstory and how he has intertwined aspects of history into it.

Santa's Tailor Bill Dendy answers some questions about caring for clothing.