Magic Show Room Setup

Magic Show Room Setup

“What is the best Magic Show Room Setup for the performance?” This is a question that I hear often from parents. Briefly, it is best to have me place the stage area in front of the fireplace or a wall. Ideally, there will not be a window next to me…the kids don’t need...
Magicians Need Continuing Education

Magicians Need Continuing Education

The need for continuing education touches all areas of our lives. Speaker and best selling author Stephen R. Covey discussed this in his excellent book called “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.” In the book he shares the story that goes something like this:...
Cub Scout Magic Workshop

Cub Scout Magic Workshop

I was in fourth grade when I became an official Cub Scout. It was a fun time of building friendships with guys from my school and learning lots of cool stuff. One of the badges that could be earned was from learning a few magic tricks. I was pleased to find out that...
Cell Phones For Kids

Cell Phones For Kids

Are Cell Phones For Kids A Luxury? We wait months for them. The day arrives when we finally get to take them home. We get the special little seat in our car for them. We wrap them in their little protective clothing. We proudly present them to friends and family. We...
10 Tips For Taking Kids Photos

10 Tips For Taking Kids Photos

Tips For Taking Kids Photos I have a confession. I have two children. When the first came along we diligently took a number of our kids photos month after month. His mother and I weren’t over the top with pictures but we were fairly consistent. About three years later...
It’s the Singer not the Song

It’s the Singer not the Song

A Musical Introduction To Nurturing Children It was in 1973 that Dolly Parton wrote a song about ending a troubled romantic relationship. The quality of the message in that song registered with many fans, and as a result, that song took her to the top of the Country...