September 5th, 2011
When I say making elementary schools social I’m not taking about face book and twitter:) I’m talking about making it fun and less scary for the newer kids.
Some exciting ideas that PTO/PTA’s can do are ice cream socials that first month. It’s a great chance for the kids and parents to meet their child’s new teacher, allow the students to interact with more than just their classmates.
And who doesn’t like to make ice cream disappear?! And you don’t have to be a magician to make the ice cream cones disappear:)
But having an exciting addition like an entertainer; a magician for example could stroll/roam through out the event helping to break the ice in a very fun way! Up-close illusions allow the magician to interact on a personal level with kindergardeners thru fifth graders. Coins plucked from behind their ears to objects appearing in their hands!
Other creative ideas are having a fall festival. Pick a night in Oct. and invite the students, parents, and teachers to enjoy food, fun, and perhaps a magic show.
For more creative ideas on how to make your school more fun and social call Phil Smith of Abracadabra Productions at 1-800-964-8749.
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August 2nd, 2011
Is it to early to start talking about Christmas and holiday parties? Not if you’re in the line of business that cateers to company events.
1st on the agenda is locate the facility your company will be holding the party; in-office, banquet hall at a hotel, etc…
2nd- food; choices; goumet/fancy or simple that you know everyone will like?
3rd- Have the employees invite their children.
4th- Have someone play Santa or hire a Santa.
5th- What kind of fun to you provide for entertainment? What will everyone enjoy?
An entertainer…it’s a gift every employee and guests gets to enjoy!
If you do a drawing for a couple big gifts only 1 or 2 people reap the benefits. However, a professional entertainer, like a magician/comedian is a gift everyone experiences…it’s a big win/win!
Call Phil for more creative ideas or to help make your holiday party the best ever.
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July 25th, 2011
How do you get the biggest bang (entertainment) for your buck?
Two effective ways is to block book with other events, facilities, fairs so that the entertainer can offer you better pricing due to several events in same location around the same date(s)!
The second way is to ask for package deals; i.e. more hours= better savings; for variety entertainers like magicians, jugglers, maybe a combo of a roaming style and a show or several of both.
Perhaps the artist/entertainer can offer a performance and then a workshop on magic, juggling, improv, etc… some entertainers might be willing to add on a workshop to get the performance aspect. So the event/client gets an added bonus for less money or perhaps even for free.
Call Abracadabra Productions for creative ways to save and get much more for your event’s dollars!
Magically,
PHIL
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June 28th, 2011
How to plan the best summer party
The sun is out, the grill is lit, and now you want to thank your hard working staff, perhaps clients for their business.
1st rule to party 101- have a back up plan. That might be an indoor location if it rains or a rain date. But planning that in advance and lets staff or clients know those back up plans are key.
Pick up a good grill book, ask around the office who is good on the grill and pick the best one that is willing to put a hour or two in. Make the good alittle more exciting by offering an exotic recipe, or some unusual toppings.
Is there a theme? A company’s anniversary or an annual company BBQ, picnic, lobster bake…make it fun.
Add some door prizes, fun entertainment (which an illusionist would be a great addition to your back up plan…rain or shine!)
Pick a date and start the grill…I look forward to seeing many of you this summer:)
Magically,
Phil
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June 7th, 2011
High School ‘Project Graduations’ are (chem free nights) for seniors that just graduated. They are excited, full of energy, and New England schools are giving them a place to celebrate safely!!
Finding fun venues include: tennis clubs, YMCA’s, & college universities (which often include pools, gyms, and physical activities).
More unique ideas include bowling areanas, cruises, comedy clubs, etc…
Often, the entertainment includes a hypnotist/comedian and a magician …in several schools all three entertainers. Live entertainment gives the students a chance to be a part of a professional show; entertainers that have spent years and even life times creating fun programs that your typical seniors haven’t seen!
At wee hours of the night the graduates need excitement to pick up their energy level, add excitement, and create a memorable experience! Strolling Miracles (roaming magic) allows me to personally connect with students in a unique way. The magic is interactive, engages them as an active participant, and it happens in their hands!!!
In 2012 plan exciting interactive entertainers like Abracadabra Productions will provide!
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May 24th, 2011
Wow, you’re son or daughter is graduating. You want to celebrate and make it fun. How do you make it fun? You hire, master magician, Phil Smith to increase the FUN FACTOR!
TIps to relax and enjoy your son or daughter’s big day:
Hire a caterer…be a guest at your own party, not running around serving everyone. Or keep it simple w/ BBQ. Maybe one of your friends or relatives can serve the beverages, to take one of the jobs away so you can enjoy the party.
Put some music on to create a festive mood. Keep it simple again, either hire a DJ or pre-record a mix of music for all ages.
Last, make it fun, exciting, and uniqe by adding sleight-of-hand, mind reading, and comedy while I mingle with your son/daughter and all their guests!
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April 26th, 2011
Why do you want to do a Open House? Is it to show off some new construction/renevation to your clients or employees? Perhaps both, letting employees feel pride in a new well built building, and to show the operations of how things are done for your customers.
How do you get clients and employees to attend? Some food is a good start:) Maybe a theme that relates somehow to your business; i.e. if your an accounting firm perhaps canapes that are green, or in the shape of money.
Will your company’s Open House be for adults only or will families be invited? Either way entertainment would be a great addition to liven up the festivities and give them a reason to stay more than 15 minutes.
A magician producing money or a crystal ball and a phychic palm reader would create a fun atmosphere ‘on seeing into the company’s future.’ Perhaps 3 or 4 stations of entertainers depending on how large your audience is. I’ve ‘wowed’ small open houses for Bagel shops which had maybe 50 people to a Post Office Distribution center in Scarborough, Maine with 500 people attending…so make it interesting and make it fun to get your customers and employees to come out to it!
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April 14th, 2011
Most magicians got started with a magic kit when they were young. I was no different, I was 10 years old when I recevied mine for a Christmas present. I fell in love with it..my dad and I would work on the details together and then I’d practice. After I had several rehearsed I would put on a neighborhood magic show.
I wish I had had access to a professional magician who could have given me insight at that young age. Having an expert to tweek and improve upon what I was working on would have been an amazing experience.
I decided 8 years ago with a good magic friend, Bernard Blais to give other young kids that opportunity with a real pro…for a whole week of lessons, insight, getting their creative juices moving around in their noodles. Now in our 8th year children love our magic camp…called Wizard’s Workshop! I hope to see your children there this summer!!
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March 31st, 2011
Bernard and I have run ‘Wizard’s Workshop coming up on our 8th year… Since the very 1st year we have helped children with physical or mental challeges shine thru the ‘art of magic!’
Sometimes, it’s coming up with different secret techniques (Hidden moves) that are more manageable for different students. Other times it’s been teaching it in many different ways to get the point across.
And even just refocusing those students on their favorite magic illusions from an earlier session.
Each child is different in skill, creativity, and execution during a performance. That’s the magic of kids…you never know what the outcome will be till it’s over…some students that were focused, but shy become hams during the show for their parents. Others might run into a minor challenge and because it hadn’t happened in practice or rehearsals it can be very unnerving. But when the individual performances are completed and the show is over their new skills in public speaking have become sharper, confidence is gained, and the smiles on their parents faces say it all…Now that’s magic!
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March 28th, 2011
Learning the ‘Art of Magic’ can be tricky business. In the past, learning the secrets of magic could only be learned through the passing of knowledge from one magician to another. Often, we learn thru books sometimes the internet, but the absolute best way has always been thru a professional magician.
Why reading a book or watching a computer screen only goes so far..there is no feedback.
A magic camp is a wonderful place to learn, grown, get advice, see peers practicing, struggling with similar challenges, and succeeding after practice! I teach illusions that are visual, magic tricks that include mind reading (watch out parents, ha,ha), magic card tricks, coin illusions, and many more surprises! By the end of 1 week they are ready to put on a small show for parents, siblings, and relatives that want to see improved communication skills, creativity, and problem solving skills.
More secrets revealed later on how to become a magician!
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