4 Reasons Why a Magic School Assembly is Useful for Your School
Does your school host school assemblies regularly? Students love going to assembly programs. It gives them a break from the rigors of study. And they get to experience and absorb important information in a different way. But how else do magic school assemblies benefit your students?
I’m Joe Romano. I’m a school assembly presenter with over 30 years of experience. I present educational and amazing school assemblies to schools just like yours each year. And yes, I do use a lot of magic! Each month, I write articles like this to help busy faculty and parents.
Magic School Assembly Defined
First, what is a ‘magic school assembly?’ At one time or another, many schools have ‘just for fun’ programs. Maybe the assembly is for an award celebration. Or part of your end-of-the-year ‘field days’ celebration. But those are just for fun shows.
Most of the school assemblies I present are educational. I currently offer programs on Character Education, STEM/Science, Reading, and Math. I use my magic effects to illustrate certain lessons or messages I want the kids watching to remember. So the magic turns into a way to present the information to your students in a new way.
But how does all of this help your kids?
Why Magic School Assemblies Matter #1: Memory
You have likely heard or read studies that show we retain more information when we are having fun. And that’s just as true for kids as it is for adults. When your students watch a magic show presented on a certain topic (reading for example), they are likely to remember the information much longer than if I just talked to them.
It’s easy to see why. Magic tricks are surprising and fun. When we are surprised, our subconscious minds take over. At that point, it’s easier to slip in useful or valuable information. The tricks are surprising and fun. So we remember them longer!
Why Magic School Assemblies Matter #2: Interest in the Topic
We’ve established kids who have fun retain more information. But it doesn’t stop there. Pairing an important concept or message with a magic trick helps stimulate interest in that subject. The result? Kids want to learn more after the show is over. And this cuts across all topics, too.
When I finish one of my “Books! The Magic is Real!” shows, I’m often told by teachers that their students go to the library looking for the specific nooks I mentioned in my show. The kids absorbed what I presented and acted on it after the show. This stuff works!
Why Magic School Assemblies Matter #3: Laughter
Laughter is food for the soul. We need look no further than to the extraordinary Dr. “Patch” Adams to understand how laughter heals us and strengthens us. A good magic show for kids, one designed for your age levels, will get them to laugh.
I don’t have enough space in this article to go into the neuro and chemical processes of laughter. But suffice it to say it’s good stuff! And your students will retain more. In the case of an educational assembly program, isn’t that what it’s all about?
Why Magic School Assemblies Matter #4- Merging of Fun and Messages
You’ll notice I’ve focused this article on school assemblies performed by magicians. Yes, it’s what I do. But I feel magic is the most effective way to entertain and educate children in an assembly setting. I’ve heard jugglers and other presenters admit the same thing.
Why does magic work so well at connecting lessons to fun? Simple.
As magicians, we have a wide variety of magic effects and routines to choose from. When most people think of your classic magician, they think about cards, the bunny in the hat, or maybe sawing someone in half.
But the true variety of tricks available to us to use is astronomical. I couldn’t begin to guess how many magic tricks I have to choose from when looking for show material. I’m guessing the available tricks are in the tens of thousands, maybe higher! While not all of those tricks will suit my audiences, it shows just how much magic is out there.
Bring a Fun and Educational School Assembly to Your School
Now you know magic is perfect for school assemblies. Why not bring a pro to your school? My entertaining and curriculum-based assemblies have thrilled students and faculty in thousands of schools. My programs are interactive, amazing, and geared toward K-6 children. Let’s connect today and discuss your assembly needs!
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