Abracadabra Academy – From First Feats to Full-Fledged Performances!
In this 6-week course with a professional magician, kids learn fun, easy magic tricks using everyday objects. Each 75-minute class builds skills, confidence, and ends with your child ready to perform their own magic show!
Brian Happie Foshee
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(2)
New on Outschool
What's included
6 live meetings
7 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursAssignments
1 hour per week. On week 4 students will be given the challenge to take a trick they learned and make it their own by making a routine for the trick.Certificate of Completion
Students will get a nice certificate by email at the end of the course.Class Experience
Beginner Level
During each 75 minute class students will recap what they learned last time and perform the tricks they know and then learn 2 new magic tricks. The magic is broken down into easy-to-understand pieces with clear instruction. To foster confidence, class one is all about success. Students will learn 3 self-working magic tricks that will fool friends and family and encourage them to be able to focus on the presentation of the magic instead of the workings of it. We will then introduce sleight-of-hand with some easy to master moves geared toward ages 7-12. We will craft some of our own effects out of cards, paper, and clothespins. They will have a challenge to make up and present their own routine for a trick with a popsicle stick. Throughout the course, students learn how to perform over a dozen tricks with everyday objects.
Learning Goals
Increased self-confidence: I have personally seen children who previously hid behind their parents, standing on stage in front of 50 strangers confidently doing magic.Foster Perseverance: Learning magic tricks can be challenging, and children may need to practice repeatedly before mastering a trick. This teaches them the value of perseverance and practice in achieving their goals.
Syllabus
6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
Self-working yet amazing!
Starting off on the right foot, students will learn 3 tricks they can do right away for family and friends. No slight-of-hand yet! 75 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Intro to slight-of-hand
We will review tricks from last week and see a performance from each student. Now it is time to start learning slight-of-hand! 75 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
The oh so famous.... card tricks!
Not just any card tricks. You have never seen these and your friends will never have seen them either. Get ready to fool everyone! 75 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
It is what you make of it
Today we will be making tricks and performing them! There will be a challenge set up for next class! 75 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
This class is open to all learning styles. If you are uncertain if your child will be able to learn the magic, contact me to discuss. I think you will be pleasantly surprised at how well they will do!
Supply List
Class 1: A small box of crayons (or 4-12 distinct color crayons from a large box) A coffee mug A dish sponge that can squeeze into the mug and not fall out An ice-cube A print out provided after sign up Class 2: A quarter or half dollar Class 3: A deck of playing cards (not Uno. Doesn't need to be a full deck) Class 4: 4 playing cards that can be ruined Clear tape Scissors A clothespin A quarter size washer 4" of fishing line 4 Popsicle sticks Crayons or markers Class 5: Quarter or half dollar 2 6" pieces of yarn Class 6: Deck of cards
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2024
5.0
2reviews
New on Outschool
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been teaching and performing magic for over 25 years. I have taught at schools, colleges, summer camps, and individual lessons. Reviews
Live Group Course
$13
weekly or $75 for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
75 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
2-9 learners per class
