School and Library Programs
With the power of being able to read, nothing is beyond your grasp. You can travel to far away places, climb mountains, tame lions, sail a boat around the world, travel through time, or even learn to become a wizard! That is what I have done. All of the tricks and illusions that I perform, I have learned by reading books. You may even have some of the same books in your library right now. It amazes all who watch that they can also learn to perform magical illusions through books found in your library collection.
A magic show with Ed the Wizard is a fun way to reward your students at the end of a read-a-thon or any other hard work. Dressed as a wizard in mystical purple robes, each 45 minute show is packed with a mix of mystery and comedy suitable for all ages. Student participation is strongly encouraged; volunteers are used throughout the performance.
My performances are more than just entertainment. I learned to become a magician through reading. Reading is the emphasis behind all of my shows. I want the students to realize that they too can learn, through reading, all that I have.
The "Reading is Magic" program makes an excellent addition to any School, Library or Museum read-a-thon activities, after school programs, or summer programs. Booking is available for morning, afternoon, night and weekend classes.
A magic show with Ed the Wizard is a fun way to reward your students at the end of a read-a-thon or any other hard work. Dressed as a wizard in mystical purple robes, each 45 minute show is packed with a mix of mystery and comedy suitable for all ages. Student participation is strongly encouraged; volunteers are used throughout the performance.
My performances are more than just entertainment. I learned to become a magician through reading. Reading is the emphasis behind all of my shows. I want the students to realize that they too can learn, through reading, all that I have.
The "Reading is Magic" program makes an excellent addition to any School, Library or Museum read-a-thon activities, after school programs, or summer programs. Booking is available for morning, afternoon, night and weekend classes.
Magic Shows
Each 45 minute show is packed with comedy and illusion. Using many volunteers, Ed the Wizard is sure to please. Having learned Wizardry the old fashion way, by reading, Ed the Wizard keeps reading the emphasis and drive behind each show. Watch as volunteers help vanish coins, pass objects through their heads, and of course, cutting someone in half! Ed the Wizard can accommodate any setting be it on stage or close up. Each show has an air of professionalism to it, whether it is in a gym, cafeteria, or auditorium.
Each 45 minute show is packed with comedy and illusion. Using many volunteers, Ed the Wizard is sure to please. Having learned Wizardry the old fashion way, by reading, Ed the Wizard keeps reading the emphasis and drive behind each show. Watch as volunteers help vanish coins, pass objects through their heads, and of course, cutting someone in half! Ed the Wizard can accommodate any setting be it on stage or close up. Each show has an air of professionalism to it, whether it is in a gym, cafeteria, or auditorium.
Workshops
Each 45-60 minute workshop focuses on strengthening reading, comprehension, and retention skills. Each participant takes their turn reading aloud a passage on how the magic trick is made and performed. Tips on "patter" are given as each student has a chance to perform. All art and craft supplies are included as each student makes their own prop to take home. At the end of each workshop, a copy of the book used is donated to the school or library for future use.
Each 45-60 minute workshop focuses on strengthening reading, comprehension, and retention skills. Each participant takes their turn reading aloud a passage on how the magic trick is made and performed. Tips on "patter" are given as each student has a chance to perform. All art and craft supplies are included as each student makes their own prop to take home. At the end of each workshop, a copy of the book used is donated to the school or library for future use.
Seminars and Magic Clubs
This program is designed for schools or libraries that are looking for a succession of workshops. We start off with a magic show for your school. Choose either a day time show, or "Family Night" show. Then we follow with 6 weekly classes of "Reading is Magic." We will learn how to make our own props and how to perform with them. On the evening of the last class, we have another "Family Night" magic show. This time it is the participants of the program who will perform. This is great for after school programs as well as day classes. All art and craft supplies are included.
This program is designed for schools or libraries that are looking for a succession of workshops. We start off with a magic show for your school. Choose either a day time show, or "Family Night" show. Then we follow with 6 weekly classes of "Reading is Magic." We will learn how to make our own props and how to perform with them. On the evening of the last class, we have another "Family Night" magic show. This time it is the participants of the program who will perform. This is great for after school programs as well as day classes. All art and craft supplies are included.
Reading is Magic!
What is Reading is Magic?
"Reading is Magic" is a 45 minute interactive magic performance using many volunteers. Magic is not just "thrown" at the audience; patrons are brought up on stage to help with each routine.
What are the goals of Reading is Magic?
The message of each performance is to recognize the importance of reading. I try to stress the fact that all we are about to do in the performance, I have learned by reading. That each and every one of the participants can also learn what I am about to show them. I display some of the magic books from your library's collection, briefly discuss some of them, and try to perform a routine from one if possible. Chances are that I am ready and able to do a routine from one books you may already have in your collection. I also talk about the new book that I donate to your collection, and perform a routine from that book as well. Now your students have seen the magic, and have been pointed to the resources. The rest is up to them! I try to relate to the students how reading is important in all aspects of life, not just in magic; how it has been, and still is, important to me. And of course how I was inspired by "Harry Potter" in becoming a full fledged wizard!
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