Magic Day / Magic Show Performance
Magic Show Performance
Children rehearse their best tricks, plan a running order and put on a magic show for an audience of friends and educators.
How to run it
- Help children choose a trick they have practised.
- Plan a running order and appoint a host.
- Set up a simple stage area with seating.
- Run the show, with the audience cheering each act.
You will need
- props from earlier tricks
- capes or dress-ups
- table
- seating
Make it easier or harderYounger children can perform in pairs or as assistants; older children can host and compere.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 1, Outcome 5Children build confidence and self-expression by performing for peers.
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