Field Trip Magic Programs
Join us for the theatrical version!
Load the school bus and join us at the theater!
Our theatrical version of Magic in the Library is a more elaborate version of the on-location version of the program. This version is perfect for school field trips that maintain state language arts curriculum while offering a wildly exciting experience at your local performing arts center.
Just like our full-size theatrical version of the same magic show program, the On-Location version is packed full of amazing magic tricks, humor, and storytelling all used to teach key points of language arts skills.
Join us at the theater!
Once the magic show program is set up in your school, library, or other venue, we're good to go for more than one "showtime." Most of the time the On-Location version of Magic in the Library is booked as a "day rate" so the program can be repeated during the day. This is especially helpful for elementary school groups with multiple grade levels in attendance.
We recommend splitting the day up across at least two programs: one for kindergarten through second grade, and another for third grade through sixth grade. Topics vary based on the audience age. The educational topics of Magic in the Library are listed below. See below for more information.
Educational Entertainment:
Magic That Teaches!
Magic in the Library is so much more than a magic show. It's a creative production that instructs students with practical knowledge for the classroom. Depending on the age group, our programs discuss the following:
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Junior Version
Kindergarten - Second Grade
Runtime: 35-40 minutes
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How to use books to discover facts for research and learning
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Why and how one can cultivate a love of reading
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Fiction versus nonfiction
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Major and minor literary genres
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Standard Version
Third Grade - Sixth Grade
Runtime: 50 minutes
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Includes everything from the above list plus the following:
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Literary mediums such as books, newspapers, online passages, etc.
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How to slow down and soak in passages for better reading comprehension ability
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How to break down lengthy passages on state exams
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How to write a one-page paper
Can I do one magic show program for all grades and age groups, K-6?
Yes, but we don't recommend it. Since the content of the Standard Version is more advanced than that of the Junior Version, it can be quite overwhelming to younger viewers.
Designed to Fit in Your Space
The On-Location version of Magic in the Library is designed to play in virtually any open, indoor space. From auditoriums to library meeting spaces to school gymnasiums, Magic in the Library is adaptable to most spaces where there is a "stage area" of at least ten feet wide and six feet deep.
About the Magic
Magic in the Library showcases classical style magic illusions with colorful boxes, silk handkerchiefs, metal rings, and a host of other conventional magic apparatus. Each magic trick is used as a teaching mechanism or as an "attention-getter"to help drive educational points home in a unique way. The magic is topped with humor, storytelling, costuming and backed by a bold musical score.
What's the Price?
Pricing varies by a number of details including the the date, time and location of the event, as well as how many children will be in attendance. As a general ballpark figure, pricing starts at $495 - $1200.
If funding is an issue please don't give up! As an educational operation, Magic in the Library prides itself on making programs available to schools, libraries, and other groups that may not be able to afford the presentation. Please visit our funding page for a few ideas on how to make the program a little less expensive.
When will you be in town? Or can we book a magic program anywhere or anytime?
We travel all across North America! Magic in the Library is headquartered in west Texas but we've work as far as North Carolina, New York City, and Bronson has even presented in other countries. We encourage you to contact us as soon as possible with your inquiry so we can build our schedule around your needs as much as possible. Keep in mind that discounted rates may be available if we are already in an area near you!
Are you ready make some reading magic happen?
Contact us today to schedule a booking of Magic in the Library at your school, library, or other educational venue. When contacting us please provide as much information as possible to help expedite your callback. We generally respond to messages the same day they are received, except on Sunday and some holidays. If you like, you can also call our office at 432-413-6816. You can also reach us via email at office@magicinthelibrary.org Please be sure to whitelist incoming emails from that address so that nothing goes to spam.