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Magic for Communities
Award-winning magician Robert K. Miller offers six different, wonder-full, 45-minute programs throughout the Chicago metro area. In particular, DINOmagic, MOVIEmagic and READINGmagic are specially designed to engage preschool through fourth grade, and encourage them to explore their world. This is family entertainment which they will long remember.
Each magic show is well suited for libraries, day care centers, schools, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, community centers, park districts, churches, temples and social service organizations such as American Legion, Knights of Columbus, Kiwanis and Optimists. Indeed, there have been many requests for repeat appearances. Be sure to see our list of Chicago area libraries which have enjoyed this special magic.
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Librarians agree that Robert K. Miller's magic shows encourage youngsters to read: "Mr. Miller involved the children in many of his tricks, had parents and children alike laughing, and pitched the value of books and reading by directing the crowd, approximately 110 people, to two book displays in the room. All but four of the 72 books displayed were checked out!"
Brian Conway |
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Still more special magic: Tricks Are Treats: Halloween is synonymous with mystery. This program uses appropriate symbols, props and stories. It's not scary, just a good time! Holiday Hocus Pocus: December is a magical month. This show has seasonal characters and situations. Miracles By Appointment: This is a "traditional" program without a central theme, yet the magic is far from ordinary. AH-mazing! |
My programs encourage young people to read. Why? This is where I began my magic career ... at the public library! I tell youngsters that they can even become magicians by checking out books, just as I did when I was in grade school. Since then, I have performed for thousands of children. "You can find out about magic, dinosaurs, movies and anything else, right here in your library." It's not a lecture, though. This is a time for fun and surprises, a chance to laugh, to wonder at the mystery, to take part in the magic, to be astounded, and to learn.
Ask the children. Also read what librarians and other magical hosts have to say. It's part of why Robert K. Miller has been asked to appear on TV on Channel 2 News, on Channel 7 News, on Channel 7's "A.M. Chicago" and on numerous cable programs. Color photos of his magic have been featured in Fortune, Chicago Tribune, Daily Herald, Northwest Herald and Crain's Chicago Business.
See our list of Chicago area libraries which have enjoyed this special magic. |
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"The children came in Monday morning telling the teachers and some of the children who could not attend how much fun they had. They wanted to do some of the tricks they had seen you perform."
Rosalie Callozzo |
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The "Age of the Dinosaurs" is alive and exciting in Chicagoland! This unique
magic show combines children's timeless fascination with dinosaurs -- and
magic.
The goal, of course, is to fan the spark of science in some, and to
awaken the interest in others. Children laugh at the surprises, are
astounded by the mysteries, participate in the action and learn some
things about dinosaurs along the way. They even help take part in
making the magic happen.
Mostly, though, it's a lot of fun! At the end, a 21-inch
Tyrannosaurus rex magically appears, followed by a six-foot shovel
from a grocery bag (...for digging fossils).
MOVIEmagic is an imaginative program which blends movies and magic.
It takes the
audience through the steps in making a motion picture. And, it is all
explained through magic.
In READINGmagic, the young people are guided on a virtual tour
through the library. They learn how to take advantage
of the library's many special areas of science, fairy tales, animals,
hobbies, fantasy, and more. Each is illustrated by
dazzling magic.
Do these programs really work?
