Workshops

Workshops are available in Magic, Balloon Sculpture and Juggling for grades 6 to adult.  This is the perfect solution for libraries looking to offer something different especially for their tween or teen programs.  Ed has been presenting these workshops for 20 years and currently teaches them at the Princeton Adult School.  He has the practical teaching experience to make any workshop the highlight of your library programming.

All programs include instruction sheets to help the students practice at home what they learned in the workshop.  Magic workshops use simple props that can be found around the house (playing cards, rope, etc.).

View photos of magic workshop here

Basic Magic Workshop (grades 6 – adult, 60 minutes)

  • Learn various types of tricks: cards, coins, mentalism.
  • The tricks taught involve some simple sleight of hand.
  • Students perform for each other to practice.

Principles of misdirection, patter and character are taught.

Advanced Magic Workshop (grades 6 – adult, 60 minutes)

    • Builds on the principles taught in the Basic Magic Workshop.
    • Learn advanced card and coin sleight of hand.
    • Other topics covered include mentalism, sponge balls and paddle tricks.
    • Students perform for each other to build confidence.

Magic Workshop – The Series

This workshop is a series of 2 to 8 classes that can be 1, 1.5 or 2 hours in length. Workshop lengths and contents are dependent on the age of the children attending. This workshop series is appropriate for children grades 4-12 and adults as well.

The emphasis is on performing magic and routining a magic act that is performed in the final class. As such, each class does have homework assignments. Contents of the course may vary, but usually covers:

  • Various types of magic are covered: coin, card, rope, etc.
  • How to Practice.
  • Performance techniques.
  • Developing Patter.
  • Magic History.
  • Routining a Magic act with tricks of their choice.
  • Final Performances.
  • Take Home Booklets explaining the tricks are given to each student.

 

Balloon Sculpture Workshop (grades 6 – adult, 60 minutes)

    • How to correctly inflate a 260 balloon and tie off.
    • Learning the basic twists. Starting with a simple animal form like a fish.
    • Moving up to the most familiar balloon animal – a doggie!
    • Other animal shapes. Balloons and all workshop materials provided.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Juggling Workshop (grades 6 – adult 60 minutes)

Juggling is a wonderful skill – it combines eye-hand coordination, aerobic exercise, fun, and entertainment.

  • An initial demonstration of juggling balls, rings, pins, etc.
  • Exploring the Cascade pattern.
  • Juggling 1, 2 and then 3 balls.