Author Archives: Jeff

San Juan Island Children’s Festival

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Jeff

San Juan Island Children’s Festival Island Recreation sponsors the San Juan Island Children’s Festival each year.  I last performed for this event in 2004.  Sally, Recreation Director, has tried to have me back several times and the date didn’t work … Continue reading →

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Seattle School Science Fair Assembly

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Jeff

Science Fair Assembly Programs Green Lake Elementary in Seattle was looking for a fun way to get kids excited for their Science Fair.  Theirs is a non-juried affair, and even parents are welcome to work on the projects with their … Continue reading →

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Promoting School Family Nights

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Jeff

What does it take to get really great attendance for your school Family Night?  First, you need a program that people love, something that attracts kids and their parents.  It needs to be scheduled at a time that is good … Continue reading →

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Geography Night Magic

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Jeff

I visited Newcastle Elementary (in the Renton-Bellevue area) recently and received this amazing custom photo card from PTSA assembly coordinator Stina.  It’s so neat I had to share it! I presented my Magic Around the World show as part of … Continue reading →

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Mossyrock Magic

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Jeff

Yesterday I visited Mossyrock Elementary with my No Bullies Allowed assembly.  Christie and the PTA had a gift bag with water, fresh fruit, a Clif bar, and a souvenir Mossyrock t-shirt for me when I arrived!  Now I am totally … Continue reading →

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Holiday Magic Show at the King County Library System

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Jeff

If you have kids there’s a good chance that you – or they – have seen me perform at a library, school, fair, festival, or birthday party.  I see thousands of kids each week, and in over 250 shows a … Continue reading →

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Catholic Schools Week

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Jeff

Last week was Catholic Schools Week, and I visited the St. Joseph School in Chehalis and the Immaculate Conception School in Mount Vernon.  Both schools had me present my Science Magic show. Schools typically celebrate Catholic Schools Week with Masses, … Continue reading →

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“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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