Magic Performance Class
In this introductory magic class, students will learn how to vanish a pen, transform a fork to a spoon and then magically bend and straighten the spoon! Students will be provided demonstrations, instructions and opportunities to practice.
Sam Chamberlain
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(386)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Learners will be taught: * Vanishing Coin * Vanishing Pen * Vanishing Pen & Coin * Silverware Switch * Spoon Bender The class is structured around presentation, explanation and practice. I will demonstrate how a trick might be presented for an audience. Then, I will explain presentation tips including what to say and do and how and why you perform certain actions. Students will then be offered the opportunity to practice performing the trick for the class. Students will also be coached on how to be a good audience and supportive observer. No prior experience is necessary.
Learning Goals
Students will learn at least 3 magic tricks using everyday objects. They will be coached on presentation tips and be provided with practice performing magic. Students will learn performance techniques and how to be a good audience for magicians.
Other Details
Supply List
* Pen (It may be helpful to have a variety of pens to choose from, different sizes and styles) * Coin * Spoon & Fork (a smaller tea spoon vs a soup spoon may be better) * Fabric Square (Wash Cloth or Cloth Napkin or Bandana)
3 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
"Outschool has Talent" link:
https://outschool.com/groups/outschool-has-talent-wRWpvAl8?usid=XAgzK5TT&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link
Joined June, 2020
4.9
386reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
My name is Sam Chamberlain and my magic name is AlakaSam. I am a professional magician, balloon twister, scientist and educator. I live, perform and teach in the Seattle area. I have a degree in Education & Natural Resources from Cornell University. I have taught high school math in the US Virgin Islands, worked as an observer aboard fishing boats in the Bering Sea, taught marine biology in the Florida Keys and Seattle, and was a science outreach educator with the Pacific Science Center in Seattle for 24 years.
I started studying and practicing magic when I was 10 years old, working as an apprentice magician for five years at Howard’s House of Hocus Pocus in Buffalo, New York. I was the assistant to the shop’s owner at magic performances and demonstrated and sold magic tricks to customers. While at Cornell University, I completed an epistemological study of magic and developed a magic course curriculum that I have since taught many times.
After teaching math, science and magic for more than 30 years, in 2017 I became a full-time professional magician and magic instructor. I teach the mechanics and psychology of magic performance and students gain experience practicing and performing for me and their classmates. The boost in self-confidence and self-esteem that accompanies a student's successful magic performance is both rewarding and heart warming. I am excited to work with Outschool and look forward to sharing the skills and fun of magic with your kids! Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$19
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 467 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
1-14 learners per class
