Re: Magic Tricks for Special Education

[Guest guest]

Hey, that's neat! :0) I never really thought about that, but yeah that sounds

like it helps.

Is there a curriculum to purchase that tells you how and what to do?

I went to the website and I did not see any links except " e-mail us " .

[Guest guest]

I must have missed the initial post on this subject.  But, a few years back, I

had the wacky idea that getting my son Josh into magic would help his fine motor

skills and get him in front of people talking.  We happened to go to the Mall of

America and there was a huge magic shop.  I stopped in, told the guy behind the

counter Josh's story, and, BINGO, the guy recommended a beginner magic kit with

some easier tricks.  Josh loved it!  It took awhile for him to be able to do

some of the tricks but he got such a kick taking it to school and doing the

tricks in front of his classmates!  Then, I discovered a PT not far from our

house who used magic in treating his patients - adults and kids alike.  The guy

does magic for kids parties and I tried booking him for one of Josh's but he's

booked up for a long time!  Magic amazes everyone!

 

Sherry and Josh

From: <agirlnamedsuess@...>

Subject: [ ] Re: Magic Tricks for Special Education

Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2009, 7:44 PM

Hey, that's neat! :0) I never really thought about that, but yeah that sounds

like it helps.

Is there a curriculum to purchase that tells you how and what to do?

I went to the website and I did not see any links except " e-mail us " .

[Guest guest]

It's not officially launched yet which is why you probably didn't hear much

about it prior. Other than that link http://www.hocusfocuseducation.com I do

have a few other links for information and one news video

Lance's Journal: The Magic of Hocus Focus, Feb. 4

http://www.kolnkgin.com/lancesjournal/headlines/40760492.html

Hocus focus

http://www.wickedlocal.com/northshoresunday/homepage/x1773773568

Illusionist to Launch Magic Trick-Based Education Curriculum for Students with

Special Needs

In Summer 2009, illusionist Spencer will launch Hocus Focus, an

experiential-based educational approach centered on the art of magic tricks,

designed to foster growth and development in students with special needs.

Spencer is also the creator of Healing of Magic, a proven magic trick-based

therapy for physical and psychosocial rehabilitation.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/special_education/curriculum/prweb2231244.htm

YouTube News Video about Hocus Focus Education

" This is a great story on KOLN channel 10/11 in Lincoln, NE. It's about the

Hocus Focus project for special education students developed by Spencer "

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