Tag: Maine

Wizard’s Workshop- a magic camp for children

MagicalAdmin 15th March 2018
Are you looking for a fun camp for your child(ren) this summer?  Wizard's Workshop might just be what Harry Potter would order ! As parents we are always looking for fun and educational activities to keep our children happy and furthering their knowledge in safe environments.  Wizard's Workshop is the kind of summer camp I wish I had as a younger child to learn the skills of a young Harry Potter:)    A modern day Hogwarts to learn creativity, problem solving (how do I hide the secret move and make the illusion look real), increasing public speaking skills (part of…
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Halloween- It's spooky Fun!

PhilSmith 1st October 2012
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…
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"The gift of Magic"- young kids in magic!

PhilSmith 14th April 2011
Most magicians got started with a magic kit when they were young. I was no different, I was 10 years old when I recevied mine for a Christmas present. I fell in love with it..my dad and I would work on the details together and then I'd practice. After I had several rehearsed I would put on a neighborhood magic show. I wish I had had access to a professional magician who could have given me insight at that young age. Having an expert to tweek and improve upon what I was working on would have been an amazing experience.…
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