School Shows

How to have a great school show and get major points with your principal and parents . . .

There’s more than one reason that Aaron’s school shows are considered as good as they are. But an added perk? How about a free magic class!

Not long ago a parent asked me if I had experience with including STEM themes in my show. I realized that my show, even the ones I do at birthday parties, somehow accidentally took on a school theme. It makes sense. After all, my dad was a school principal and I was a third grade teacher (my certification is current, as a natter of fact). For example, I open with the idea of a math quiz, and one of my standard tricks is themed around gravity, orbits, and rocket ships.

When I taught third grade in Texas, the other students and teachers were a little bit jealous when, on occasion, all 30 of my kids walked out of the classroom for the day with balloon hats.

But I would have been fine without the balloons. While teachers and magicians know how to Love & Logic our way through hecklers, the key is to speak to the kids, not lecture at them. Not only do I do that even today, but one advantage magicians have is that kids want to be part of the show. Of course, throughout my show I almost always call for several volunteers, but the group, be it a classroom or every class in the school; will always feel like they were part of something awesome.

What about the free class? It’s the best way I know to demonstrate the incredible value of my after school magic class. Kids will learn the basic “rules” of magic and have something to take home. Hit me up for more information on the magic lessons.