Educate with Magic - Part 3

In our discussion of magic as an aid in motivating and educating, we have already established that magic is different, interesting and fun.  The fact that the impossible is happening in front of people who are watching a live performance instead of a video makes it even more powerful.  It establishes you as one who is worthy of being listened to.  After that, it is up to you to keep the audience’s attention and to include the information that you want them to get from you.  You can use more magic or switch to something else to mix it up a bit. (Watch the above video clip and note the audience reaction at a Vacation Bible School presentation in which I used magic to illustrate the lesson.)

Magic has been used in math and science classrooms for many years to spark interest in the subject matter.  Today, others are finding it useful in therapy, churches and corporate settings.  I encourage you to find out more about using magic to get your point across to your audience.  If you have questions, please contact me.  I will be happy to point you to some additional resources.