Six Ways Learning Magic Tricks Can Benefit Kids!

Have you ever wondered how magicians perform their tricks? A lot of children want to know. While that curiosity is great, did you know that learning magic tricks can benefit kids in many ways! For one, it can improve their problem-solving and memory skills. In addition, it can boost their confidence since they will be able to impress their friends and family members with their magic tricks. So, how does one go about learning magic tricks? There are many resources available, such as books, online tutorials, and even magic kits. The most important thing is to practice regularly. With a little bit of practice, your child will be able to amaze everyone with their magic skills! 1. Learning magic tricks can help kids develop important life skills. 2. Magic tricks can teach kids how to be creative and think outside the box. 3. Performing magic tricks can help kids build confidence and public speaking skills. 4. Magic tricks can also help kids learn to focus and pay attention to detail. 5. Kids who learn magic tricks often do better in school and in life overall. 6. Magic tricks can be a fun and engaging way for kids to learn.

1. Learning magic tricks can help kids develop important life skills.

Kids can benefit from learning magic tricks in many ways. One of the ways is that it can help them develop important life skills.Some of the skills that kids can develop include: Confidence is one of the most important skills that kids can develop, and learning magic tricks can help with that. When kids are able to perform a magic trick and make people smile, they feel a sense of accomplishment and pride. This can help build their confidence and self-esteem. Magic tricks also require kids to practice patience and concentration. Performing a magic trick usually takes quite a bit of practice before it is perfected. This can help kids learn to be patient and to focus on a task until it is completed. Another important life skill that kids can learn from magic tricks is public speaking. When kids perform magic tricks, they have to speak in front of an audience. This can help them to overcome any shyness or stage fright that they may have. Public speaking is a useful skill to have in many different situations in life. Learning magic tricks can also help kids to develop a good memory. Magic tricks often require kids to remember a lot of different steps in the right order. This can help to improve their memory and concentration. Overall, learning magic tricks can help kids to develop important life skills that will be useful to them in many different situations.

2. Magic tricks can teach kids how to be creative and think outside the box.

Most people think of magic tricks as a way to entertain others or to make them laugh. But did you know that learning magic tricks can actually benefit kids in many ways? For starters, magic tricks can teach kids how to be creative and think outside the box. In order to perform a magic trick, you often have to come up with creative solutions to problems. For example, how are you going to make that coin disappear? thinking creatively can also help kids in other areas of their life, such as school. If they can learn to think outside the box and come up with creative solutions to problems, they'll be more likely to succeed in school. In addition to teaching kids how to be creative, magic tricks can also help them develop other important skills. For example, magic tricks can help kids learn to focus and pay attention to detail. In order to perform a magic trick, you have to be able to focus on what you're doing and pay attention to every detail. This is a skill that can be transferred to other areas of life, such as schoolwork or a future career. Lastly, magic tricks can also be a great way to boost a child's self-confidence. Performing a magic trick in front of an audience can be a daunting task, but if they're able to do it successfully, it can be a great confidence booster. So, if you're looking for a way to help your child develop important skills and boost their self-confidence, consider teaching them some magic tricks. Who knows, you might even have some fun in the process!

3. Performing magic tricks can help kids build confidence and public speaking skills.

When most people think of magic tricks, they tend to think of sleight of hand and illusions performed by professional magicians. However, magic tricks can also be a great way for kids to have fun and learn new skills. Performing magic tricks can help kids build confidence and public speaking skills. Many children are shy when it comes to speaking in front of others. Performing magic tricks can help them overcome this shyness. When a children performs a magic trick, they are the center of attention. This can help them build their confidence and learn to enjoy being in front of others. In addition, performing magic tricks can help kids practice their public speaking skills. They need to be able to explain the trick to the audience and answer any questions they may have. This can be a great way for kids to learn how to speak clearly and confidently in front of others.--which can help them learn to communicate and cooperate with others. In addition, kids will often need to practice their magic tricks alone to get them right. This can be a great way for children to learn discipline and the need to stick with a task.

4. Magic tricks can also help kids learn to focus and pay attention to detail.

When children are first learning magic tricks, they need to pay attention to detail in order to complete the task correctly. This can be difficult for some kids, but by practicing and focusing on the task at hand, they can improve their attention span. As children get better at magic tricks, they also learn to focus on the audience and not get distracted by their own hands. This requires them to pay attention to the reactions of the people around them, and to be aware of their own movements. By learning to focus and pay attention to detail, children can improve their performance in magic tricks and also develop important life skills.

5. Kids who learn magic tricks often do better in school and in life overall.

Some people might think that learning magic tricks is a waste of time for kids. However, there are actually many benefits that come from learning how to perform magic. For one, kids who learn magic tricks often do better in school and in life overall. One reason that kids who learn magic tricks often do better in school is because it helps them develop important life skills. For example, they have to learn how to pay attention to detail and how to practice perseverance. These are both skills that are important for doing well in school. In addition, learning magic tricks can also help kids develop confidence. This is because when a child is learning how to do do a trick, he or she has to practice performing alone to get the moves and ‘patter’ just right. Then it can be easier to perform it in front of others. This way they become more confident in their abilities. Later, this structured approach can be applied to school work and other life skills—making them more likely to succeed in those areas as well. In addition to doing better in school, kids who learn magic tricks often have better life outcomes overall. This is because learning magic tricks can help kids develop important life skills such as problem-solving and critical thinking. These skills can help kids succeed in all areas of their life, not just in school. In addition, kids who learn magic tricks often have higher self-esteem. This is because they feel proud of their accomplishments when they learn new tricks and they feel like they can achieve anything they set their mind to. Overall, there are many benefits that come from learning magic tricks. So, if you’re looking for a way to help your child succeed, consider teaching him or her a few magic tricks.

6. Magic tricks can be a fun and engaging way for kids to learn.

Most people think of magic tricks as simply a way to entertain others. However, magic tricks can actually be a fun and engaging way for kids to learn. There are many benefits to teaching kids magic tricks. One benefit is that kids will learn to be patient. Magic tricks often require a great deal of practice and patience to perfect. By learning to be patient, kids will be able to persevere through difficult tasks and achieve their goals. Another benefit is that kids will learn to be resilient. A performance will sometimes not go as planned. If a child is able to laugh it off and keep going, he or she will develop a valuable skill that will help him or her in all aspects of their life. Lastly, as mentioned prior, magic tricks can help build kids' confidence. Performing a magic trick in front of others can be nerve-wracking. However, if a child is able to overcome their nerves and perform the trick successfully, they will feel a sense of accomplishment and boost their confidence. Plus, learning magic tricks can simply be a lot of fun for kids! It can be a great way for them to use their imaginations and to be creative.

If you would like futher reading on this topic, refer to Magic and a Child's Social and Emotional Development.

Great Scott "It Must Be Magic!" Wisconsinmagician.com

End of Summer Lull

Here we are at the end of another summer -- well, at least for those who are getting ready for 'back to school'.  That would include students of all ages, parents of students of all ages, teachers, day camp staff, daycare staff, librarians, youth workers of all types . . . and me.

Yup. As kids get ready for school -- everything grinds to a halt and the gears get changed as the ramp up to school begins.  For me that means a week or two of relaxing from the running. I put a lot of miles on during the summer months -- mostly local, within 60 miles or so. There are SO MANY shows to perform with libraries, day camps, daycares, company picnics, reunions, birthdays, etc that I don't spend much time around the home at all. So, right now -- I'm taking a breather as everyone else retools and tries to get that one last vacation in, or scurry about getting new clothing, school supplies and the like.   I'm sitting here writing a blog.

But. . . school is coming very soon -- even for me. Then I'll be off and running with a load of magic props and educational content for elementary students throughout the Midwest. And I'll be loving it. Hope I can get to your or your student's school this year with one of my Assembly Programs. If you want to see more about my shows, visit www.ScottObermann.com.  Then call me. I'll have my phone with me ready to schedule a great show for you!!

Time to Learn a Magic Trick!

The most frequently asked question I get is "How did you do that?" People always want to know the secret -- they think. But the truth is, what they really want is the wonder to continue. If  I stopped and explained every trick I performed, the wonder would quickly vanish and along with it --the fun. So, I never explain the tricks I am performing.  

The second most frequently asked question is “Can you teach me a trick?”  If I have time, I will teach a trick to someone who really wants to learn.  That question tells me that there is a more than a casual interest in simply learning secrets. He or she wants to experience the wonder from my side of the fence. 

With that in mind, here is a simple trick that won’t blow anyone’s mind, but will certainly amuse and make them go ‘hmmm’.  If you have an analog watch or clock handy this is for you. 

What Happens

Place a folded piece of paper in a visible place.

Have someone name a number between 1 and 12. Then ask that person to place his finger on the 12 of the clock face and begin to spell his number as he moves his finger one time for each letter. For example: If the chosen number is ‘3’, your assistant would spell t-h-r-e-e and end up with his finger on the 5. Then starting at the 5(or whatever number your assistant’s finger is on), repeat the process – this time spelling that number f-i-v-e  and ending on the number ‘9’ Repeat this one more time(in this example spelling n-i-n-e) and have the assistant take note that he stopped at the number ‘1’.

You open the piece of paper and show that you had written that exact number on the paper. A perfect prediction.

What’s the Secret?

This one works itself. Just follow the instructions above and you will always end up on the number ‘1’. Yup, that easy.  Before the performance, merely write  “You will stop on the number 1” on a piece of paper. Fold it up and you are ready to go. Try it a few times to see for yourself. 

With the right build up, this can be a real fooler. I wouldn't recommend repeating it though. Since the ending point is always '1', the method would become transparent fairly easily. 

This is just a quick sort of ice-breaker or time-filler. Have fun with it!

Use this in the workplace. For further reading see Magic in the Corporate World

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Visit my website at www.GreatScottMagic4U.com  to see more about the magic shows I offer.

Great Scott gets a face lift!

Ok, maybe not me personally, but my website http://www.GreatScottMagic4U.com just got a much needed facelift.  Wow, it's hard to keep up with all the changes in the online world. When I started this business a decade and a half ago barely anyone was looking for a magician using the internet. Those that did had to be seated in front of their computer screen. Now, it seems, most are searching on their phone . . . and the yellow pages (remember those) while still around are not of any real value anymore -- great as kindling for the fire though.

So, the new site is up. Take a look and drop me a note if you find anything that doesn't work for you. 

Magically Nutritious School Assembly Program

It's been a busy summer, and I've had chance to debut my new show "Magically Nutritious" in libraries throughout Wisconsin and parts of Illinois. Now its time to release it to the schools. If your elementary school is looking for a great school assembly program -- this is it. There's tons of fun with a solid message based on the MyPlate curriculum. Check out my website at www.scottobermann.com to see more about this and all my other fantastic school shows.


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2016 Summer Library Reading Program

Every year I go through the process of creating a brand new show. In the summer I roll it out to the libraries throughout Wisconsin and Illinois. Why do I do this? Well, it helps on so many levels. First it helps me stay current with my craft. Thinking about new ideas and ways to present them sharpens my mind and in the end there's a finished product that didn't exist 6 months prior.

It's also good for the libraries. They get a show which has been crafted with them especially in mind. So reading is emphasized and library use is promoted. Then there are the kids and their parents. They get something new to experience -- even if I've been to their library several years in a row.

So, there are a host of great reasons to make a new show each year. Of course it's a lot of work. Hundreds of hours go into creating new routines, choosing the right mood music, writing new ventriloquist skits, and creating special props. Plus there's the monetary cost for new backdrops and props. But in the end, seeing the smiles and looks of astonishment -- hearing the laughter and reading the great reviews after make it all worthwhile.

This year I am the Nutrition Magician. Presenting a fun-filled magic show that teaches kids about healthy living. Look for the show at a library near you.  .  . and if your library doesn't have this show scheduled, tell them about Great Scott's "Tricks, They're Magically Nutritious" show.

Wrapping Up The Library Magic Reading Shows -- On to the Schools

This summer I had the privilege of presenting my latest library show to thousands of children, caretakers and parents throughout Wisconsin and Illinois. The show, titled Amazing American Heroes, featured magic, music and a bit of ventriloquism. What was the purpose? Maybe you weren't asking that. It may seem like a magic show is supposed to be about nothing in particular -- just lots of "Wow". Yes, I do those types of shows, and this show had plenty of Wow in it. But I also try to create a program that will educate and inspire -- especially when kids are in the audience. After one recent show, a boy of about 12 came up to me and said "You know, you could be a motivational speaker!"  Thanks. That is one of the goals during the show -- to motivate.

Well, if you missed the show, that's OK. After a full summer of performances, I'm now offering it to elementary schools. American history in a very fun format. We'll touch on the major accomplishments of men and women like Harriet Tubman, Abraham Lincoln, Neil Armstrong, the Wright Brothers, Amelia Earhart and more. Visit my website at www.ScottObermann.com to see more.