Danny Malin: When you see Santa on TV and then he calls you
‘It’s not often you get a call from Santa, but I actually did’: Danny Malin It wasn’t a hoax either it was Santa ‘as seen on TV.’
It wasn’t a hoax either it was Santa ‘as seen on TV.’ He’s actually an old pal of mine from Dewsbury who has become famous in recent times from his TV appearances to going viral for his beatboxing.
I originally know him from when he helped me out in the music video for my charity Christmas single one year. We filmed together in the White Rose Shopping Centre.
Santa was calling to say he was in West Yorkshire doing private “audience with” experiences at a local photography studios.
He invited my daughter Athena, my wife and I down to LW photography studios in Wakefield. We didn’t know what it would entail as we’ve done ‘Christmas’ backdrop photos before but you can’t say no to Santa. Especially not such a famous Santa who lives nearby.
LW Studios is by the waterside at Navigation Walk next to Tileyard North.
It may not be December yet but we were already in the festive spirit from the weekend at York Christmas Market and The Moor Sheffield.
As soon as we walked in we were met by an elf called JPEG who sat us down and played games.
It was then time to go through the sparkly door and meet Santa.
It really did feel like we’d walked into an old living room rather than a photoshoot.
Prior to coming Santa had asked lots of questions about Athena so he could tailor her experience. This really warmed her up.
Santa also had another elf with him called Pixel who was smiling and taking photos.
Santa told us a story which felt like a true theatrical experience.
It really did feel special. We may have just been a stone’s throw away from a busy main road but it felt like we’d been transported to Lapland without the rip off prices.