“Your show at the Kent Library was the best ever! You managed to give our kids lots of cool scientific information while keeping them totally enthralled! I love the way you stress the “magic” of reading and reinforce learning at every show. You rock!”
-Laurin Linscott, Kent Library
Science Magic with Jeff Evans at the Bellevue Library
One of the best things about summer are the great programs hosted by libraries. This marks my 22nd year performing as part of Summer Reading Programs for public libraries (I was born at a young age!), and, I love it. This year has been particularly fun as my Science Magic Show is one of my all-time favorites. It’s one that I present for schools during the year also, so it’s always polished and ready to go.
In fact, I first created the show for the King County Library System for a science theme in 1997. Pamela LaBorde, Youth Services Librarian at the Ballard Library, was one of my first Science Magic clients while she was at the Redmond Library back in “the day” (1997)!
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- Bob Stalder and a full crowd at the Aberdeen Timberland Library. (My first library program ever was with Bob back in 1992 at the Lacey Timberland Library!)
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- The line at the Bellevue Library was huge… unfortunately, about a hundred people had to be turned away.
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- Gerry tames the wild beasts at the Federal Way 320th Library
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- My old pals the Walter family came to see me in Federal Way
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- The Lake Forest Park Library is home to the coolest walls anywhere. They slowly change color via recessed LED lighting.
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- Port Angeles Librarian Jennifer chats about the Summer Reading Program.
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- The Sequim Library always holds their popular programs outside, and boy do they draw a crowd!
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- “Fizz, Boom, Read” at the Swasey Libray in Tacoma.
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- Fun or educational? Yes. (Photo by John Villarreal)
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- “Levitating bubble” at the University Place Library. Photo by John Villarreal.
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- Balancing a razor-sharp ballon on my nose – very dangerous! Photo by John Villarreal.
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- Librarian Julie Miller (right) and I got to meet the mayor of Seatac
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- I have no idea how so many kids cram into the Yelm Timberland Library!
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- Pamela and I go way back. I first presented Science Magic for her at the Redmond Library in 1997!
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- Always good seeing my DVDs available for kids to check out! www.magictricksandsecrets.com
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- Youth Services Librarian Monica at the Black Diamond Library
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- “Fizz, Boom, Read” at the Covington Library
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- Highlands Elementary Science Magic sponsored by the KCLS
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- Moore branch of the Tacoma Public Library
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- The Silverdale Library hosts their programs in an empty storefront at the Kitsap Mall. Good thing, as over 200 people attended!
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- Westfield Southcenter Mall for the King County Library System
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- Leslie at the Coupeville Library
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- Excellent job spreading the word
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- Erin has the rapt attention of a full room at the Greenwood Library
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- Oak Harbor librarian Jane asks kids to take the “oath of reading” with her (kidding!)
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- Cameron helps out with the film canister demo at the Highlands Library in Renton
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- Renton librarians Bekka and Drew doing outreach at Liberty Park
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- Deborah quizzes kids at the Yesler Community Center in Seattle
Levitating Magician
OK, so this is more of a suspension than a levitation, but it visually defies explanation! You’ll need to download and print this image out on heavy cardstock, cut around the dotted lines, and then tape a penny on the back of each of my “hands.” Follow the instructions on the piece of paper and “Flat Jeff” can be floating on your desk in a matter of minutes!
Two fans demonstrate the Levitating Magician. Cool!
If you’re reading this before the end of August 2014, there may still be a chance for you to see one of my programs live. Or, be a fan on Facebook where I try and post upcoming performances. If you are involved with school assemblies, special events, or even private parties and are interested in a Science Magic show or just-for-fun performance, send e-mail to jeff[at]edumazement.com or call Jeff Evans direct in Olympia, Washington at 360-412-5064.