Learning the 'art of magic' used to be pasted down from magician to magician, if you didn't already have knowledge & skills you could not find someone in the know to share info, ideas, and tricks with you. Today's generation is quick to learn on Youtube a trick or two. The plus to that is its instantaneous, the downside is you might be learning/watching someone who isn't a good instructor/teacher. Or worse they teach incorrectly and you learn/practice the wrong techniques and now have to unlearn all the bad habits! Learning any new skill or technique requires a good coach.… Read More...
For young kids many things seem 'magical', from planes flying in the air, flowers growing each season, to their parents or grandparents pulling a coin from their ear! Learning should be fun, and now add to the mix a topic that all kids (boys & girls) love...MAGIC! What makes leaning magic fun? Many reasons I'll just go into a couple... the feeling of knowing a secret and performing that secret in a way that is fun, engaging, and often brings the sound of laughter and or clapping. That's a pretty powerful motivator:) Second, that same motivation to learn something others… Read More...
As parents we are always looking for new skills, building blocks that we can help our children learn and master. We want a mix of challenging skills, educational values, and fun during and throughout the process! Finding a common mix of all 3 is difficult, but not impossible...maybe we just need a little magic! :) Enter Wizard's Workshop to help your child grow in many different skill sets that can be carried over to school and life! Wizard's Workshop is a magic camp that focuses on increasing creativity, improving public speaking, hand/eye coordination, and people skills! All of these are… Read More...
For the newly weds that are planing their weddings and receptions in Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts in 2013 congratulations:) You have spent time and money planning the location, photographer, florist, and reception location. Have you thought about ways to make the wait for the bridal party arrival to the reception fun? Think about all the wedding receptions you've attended and as the bride and groom it's not your turn to get those special bridal party & family photos perfect, but you don't want to make your guests wait to long either. A magician, roaming the cocktail hour is the… Read More...
Halloween is a time for ghost, witches, goblins, wizards (Yes, Harry Potter), and magicians! I was reminded how much magic really goes with Halloween as I drove through Salem, MA yesterday for a birthday party! Most of the stores even had magical or witch names to them:) Halloween parties put on by the community fire departments to private neighborhood parties all need an element of fun to engage children or adults alike. A roaming magician/mind reader is the perfect addition to and adult Halloween party. A few brief moments of stunning illusions performed right under their noses is just the… Read More...
Halloween brings out the kid in all of us:) If you have children or grandchildren you might be planning a Halloween party or extravaganza for the whole neighborhood. Here are some tips to make it a great party: 1) Have a costume prize (but everyone ...or at least the 3-5 year olds all get small prizes). 2) Save money on prizes by going to a party store; i.e. IParty, The Dollar Store, etc... 3) Have some fun interactive games; put a spin on the bobbing for apples...maybe theirs a secret (safe) prize inside one apple. 4) Hire a magician! Magic… Read More...
How do you know what kinds of activities and entertainment to choose for the seniors at their high school chem free party? A mixture of both is often a great solution. Some activities that allow the graduates to interact with each other thru games, inflatables, etc... and entertainers. You want to have some professional entertainers so the kids can kick back and enjoy the fun (it's a long night.) Make sure the entertainers you are considering have videos of them with the seniors; and then compare those with others w/ videos and go with the best reactions and skill/entertainment value!… Read More...
Is it to early to start talking about Christmas and holiday parties? Not if you are in the line of business that caters to company events. 1st on the agenda is locate the facility your company will be holding the party; in-office, banquet hall at a hotel, etc Read More...
High School 'Project Graduations' are (chem free nights) for seniors that just graduated. They are excited, full of energy, and New England schools are giving them a place to celebrate safely!! Finding fun venues include: tennis clubs, YMCA's, & college universities (which often include pools, gyms, and physical activities). More unique ideas include bowling areanas, cruises, comedy clubs, etc... Often, the entertainment includes a hypnotist/comedian and a magician ...in several schools all three entertainers. Live entertainment gives the students a chance to be a part of a professional show; entertainers that have spent years and even life times creating fun… Read More...
Wow, you're son or daughter is graduating. You want to celebrate and make it fun. How do you make it fun? You hire, master magician, Phil Smith to increase the FUN FACTOR! TIps to relax and enjoy your son or daughter's big day: Hire a caterer...be a guest at your own party, not running around serving everyone. Or keep it simple w/ BBQ. Maybe one of your friends or relatives can serve the beverages, to take one of the jobs away so you can enjoy the party. Put some music on to create a festive mood. Keep it simple again,… Read More...
