The Magic of Ed Smoot

Children from the ages of 10 through teenage years are basically too cool for a magic show. However, you can get their interest in learning magic - or juggling or ballon sculpture.

Ed has conducted workshops for 8 week adult courses, 4 week mini-courses for grades 6-8, even down to first graders. This is a perfect solution for libraries who are looking for something different for their teen programs, or a birthday activity for a 10-14 year old.

Each 60 minute workshop (Grades 4-12) includes the following:

• Learn some various types of tricks: card, coins, mentalism.
• The tricks taught involve some simple sleight of hand.
• Students perform for each other.
• All materials are included in the workshop.
• Take Home Booklets explaining the tricks are given to each student.

Each 60 minute workshop (Grades 4-12) includes the following:

• Builds on the principles taught in the Basic Magic Workshop.
• Learn some advanced card and coin sleight of hand.
• Other topics are covered including mentalism, sponge balls or paddle tricks.
• The students still perform for each other.
• All materials are included in the workshop.
• Take Home Booklets explaining the tricks are given to each student.

This workshop is a series of 2 to 8 classes that can be 1, 1.5 or 2 hours in length. Workshop lengths and contents are dependent on the age of the children attending. This workshop series is appropriate for children grades 4-12 and adults as well.

The emphasis is on performing magic and routining a magic act that is performed in the final class. As such, each class does have homework assignments. Contents of the course may vary, but usually covers:

• Various types of magic are covered: coin, card, rope, etc.
• How to Practice.
• Performance techniques.
• Developing Patter.
• Magic History.
• Routining a Magic act with tricks of their choice.
• Final Performances.
• Take Home Booklets explaining the tricks are given to each student.

This 60 minute workshop (Grades 4-12) includes the following:

• How to correctly inflate a 260 ballon and tie it off.
• Learning the basic twists.
• Starting with a simple animal like a fish.
• Moving up to the most familiar balloon animal - a doggie!
• Learn other animals based on the basic dog figure.
• Balloons and all workshop materials are provided.

Juggling is a wonderful skill - it combines eye-hand coordination, aerobic exercise, fun, and entertainment. This 60 minute workshop (Grades 6-12) includes:

• An initial demonstration of juggling balls, pins, etc.
• Exploring that all these items were juggled with the cascade pattern.
• One ball - learning how to throw, catch and throw a correct arc.
• Two balls - timing and practice techniques.
• Three balls - more advanced techniques.