Monthly Archives: January 2012

“Where in the World?” Geography Night

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Jeff

Geography Night School Assembly at Newcastle Newcastle Elementary in Bellevue invited me to perform for their “Where in the World?” geography night.  PTSA leader Stina and her husband saw me perform my Magic Around the World show over the summer … Continue reading →

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Bye-bye Boring Science Fair Assemblies

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Jeff

Science Fair Kickoff Assembly A big factor in the success of a school Science Fair depends on how the Fair is introduced and presented to students.  Sending home a sheet of instructions titled “Ten Ways to Help Your Child with a … Continue reading →

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Vote for your Favorite SRP Artwork

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Jeff

It’s January, but many librarians have already scheduled their Summer Reading Programs for June-July-August. It’s hard to be a last-minute person with a timetable like this! I just put together several mock-ups for my poster/artwork for my library programs.  I’m … Continue reading →

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Real Job of Making Magic

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Jeff

Evergreen Christian Center in Olympia, Washington invited me to perform magic as a reward for a recenty fundraising campaign.  Laurie O’Brien with www.ThurstonTalk.com attended, took photos, interviewed me, and transformed the 45 minute show into a fantastic article.   She also captured … Continue reading →

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Science Magic in Idaho

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Jeff

I recently visited Seven Oaks Elementary in Eagle, ID (just outside of Boise) and Bickel Elementary in Twin Falls, ID with my Science Magic school assembly. All programs were a big hit. It was my first time to this part … Continue reading →

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Bully Prevention Assembly Program

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Jeff

“Can you give me a little more information…. A great principal who I have worked with in the past wanted to bring my No Bullies Allowed assembly program to his school.  He writes, “I have contacted the other elementary principals … Continue reading →

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New Lake Forest Park Library

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Jeff

Grand Re-Opening of the Lake Forest Park Library Today was the grand opening of the expanded and renovated Lake Forest Park Library.  The ribbon-cutting celebration was held and then library staff welcomed community leaders and residents to tour the new … Continue reading →

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More Holiday Magic

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Jeff

The week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve had me visiting six more libraries, three in the King County Library System and three in the Timberland Regional Library System.  The timing was perfect; families everywhere were looking for something fun … Continue reading →

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