Ed the Wizard's Alchemy Laboratory!
Artwork by Seija Neumyer copyright 2019
Alchemy Class is about to begin! Magical Secrets are about to be shared!
Enter the Alchemy Laboratory of Ed the Wizard. Watch, volunteer, and learn as we perform vanishes, transfigurations, and other feats of magic with everyday items found at home. !
My Alchemy Laboratory is where “Harry Potter meets real science.”
This program is ideal for libraries and schools, I recommended grades 1-12, or ages 7 and up. We will use three of the four Classical Greek Elements, Earth, Wind, and Water, (sorry, no Fire). Using real science such as Bernoulli’s Principle, Electromagnetism, and Optical effects, learn how to defy gravity, move objects with your mind, change the properties of water, look though solid objects, and more!
Participants are challenged with questions about Alchemy, Scientific Principles, and their general knowledge of the physical world.
Volunteers help with each "experiment," or magic routine. They are then asked their thoughts as to how and why the effect worked, after which I explained the science, or magic, behind each effect.
Each workshop is about 45 minutes with a short Q&A afterward.
A copy of my book, "Ed the Wizard's Alchemy Laboratory" is left behind for future reference.
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"This was better than more than half of our other programs, music being the exception! You were wonderful; you made the science connection interesting and simple. We want 2 more copies of your book!"
Stephanie Wolflink, Head of Children's Services Winchester public Library
Thank you for your Alchemy/Magic program. The combination of science and magic worked very well. I am sure that some of our audience members went home and tried some of the tricks you taught them. My daughter is still doing the silver ball trick.
Kirsten Webb: Millville Free Public Library
“Honestly? I wasn’t sure what to expect, but seeing happy faces exiting the program and ASKING for your book was great. I liked your home made set, very creative. You were our second most popular program, behind the Princesses! Sorry Ed.”
Jessica Block, Youth Services Taunton Public Library
“I think that they were mesmerized!”
Mary Ellen Siniak: Seekonk Public Library
“I thoroughly enjoyed your program, as did our patrons. The kids were inquisitive and mesmerized by your talent.”
Linda Slate, Youth Services Librarian Jonathan Trumbull Library, Lebanon CT
Libraries Rock: Rocket Workshop Mansfield Public Library July 2018“Dear Katherine,Me and my daughter Arya attended this workshop and we just loved it! The way it was conducted and delivered was awesome. I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation to the person who conducted the workshop. Unfortunately I couldn't remember his name.Kindly convey the same on my behalf.” Thanks & Best Regards,Hemangi D.,
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photos and class information
Artwork by Seija Neumyer
copyright 2019
Great Entertainment for:
Family Reunions, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs
Weddings, Corporate Functions
First Night, Cultural Events
Town and Agricultural Fairs
Renaissance Faires
Walk-around Street Magic
Stand-up, and Stage Shows
Senior Luncheons
Celebrate and Participate in:
October: National Magic Month
November: American Education Week
March: Dr. Seuss' Birthday
Read across America
April: Week of the Young Child
Magic Month for Cub Scouts
May: National Teacher's Day