'THE MAGIC OF READING' AWARD-WINNING EDUCATIONAL SHOW FOR SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES
“The Magic of Reading” is a high-energy, interactive, feel-good magic show with
an important educational message: “Reading is magic” and “Readers are leaders”.
With the popularity of “Harry Potter” ™, magic and literacy already share a natural marriage in students’ minds. You can easily use “The Magic of Reading” to promote literacy and a magical sharing experience at your school or library.
Each Show Features:
- Dozens of FREE reading prizes from Scholastic Books, and school appropriate comic books from Strange Adventures, Halifax. Girls and boys love to read books they’ve won.
- Approximately 45 minutes to an hour (depending on your preference) of magic, fun and the positive promotion of literacy.
- Helpful literary information for your schools teachers, plus reading tips for students to take home to their parents.
- Adaptable to classrooms, libraries and school gyms for any audience size or age you need.
- Extra Bonus magic prizes for everyone.
"Your show is a real celebration of the magic of reading- the kids and grown-ups all loved it!"
- Charlene Noel, Colchester Adult Learning Association (CALA) (October 2009)
"I heard some of the teaching staff say this was one of the best shows they've ever seen!
Thanks for incorporating the reading message so much into your magic."
- Principal Kevin Mapplebeck, West Highland Elementary, Amherst (October 2009)
"Excellent show...always great to tie in the importance of reading and literacy!"
- Principal Carole DesBarres, Lakefront Consolidated School, Tangier (March 2009)
"Both the adults and kids loved your magic and reading message...thanks for making our Family Literacy event such a huge success!"
- Carollynne Nemecek, PiCCoLA (January 2009)
"You had the kids enthralled the whole time! Thanks for promoting literacy in such a memorable way."
- Lara MacAllister, Youth Services Director, Bedford Library (August 2008)
"The kids loved you so much, they all demanded to see you again!"
- Mrs. Heather Hamilton, Youth Services Director, Spring Garden Road Library, Halifax
(July 2008, July 2007 and March 2007)
"An absolutely wonderful show! I can't believe your energy!"
- Mrs. Darcy Johns, Youth Services Director, Cole Harbour Library (July 2008, March 2007 and June 2006)
"Great audience response....fantastic!"
- Mr. Matthew McCarthy, Youth Services Director, Sackville Library (August 2007)
"Your 'Magic of Reading' show was as entertaining as it was educational. It highlighted, in a very visual way, the importance of reading for our young people,
and the fact that educators need to use different 'tricks' to establish that passion for reading at an early age. Your enthusiasm for both reading and magic was
clearly evident, and your magic show was the highlight of our conference program."
- Elliot Payzant, President, Nova Scotia School Boards Association, and Dr. Noel Hurley, Superintendent, Chignecto-Central Regional School Board (June 2007)
"The kids loved it. Highly recommended!"
- Principal Lloyd Caldwell, Caldwell Road School, Dartmouth (May 2007)
"You really kept them entertained while spreading the word about reading!"
- Mrs. Anne Baker, Youth Services Director, Woodlawn Library (March 2007 and June 2006)
"You really involved the audience well, the whole time! Thanks for coming and putting on such a great show!"
- Mrs. Alison Creech, Youth Services Director, Alderney Gate Library (March 2007 and June 2006)
"Mr. J kept everyone engaged and entertained from start to finish, emphasing literacy throughout. Outstanding!"
- Mr. Ray Fernandes, Youth Services, Halifax Public Libraries (July 2006)
"A great way to reinforce the 'reading' message - with magic! Mr. J kept the kids entertained the whole time."
- Principal Lori Garrett, East Court Road Elementary, Bible Hill, N.S. (May 2006)
"Great show! It's not easy to keep 700 students entertained, but they enjoyed you the whole time!"
- Principal Al Kennedy, Redcliff Middle School, Bible Hill, N.S. (April 2006)
"Very well-received promotion of literacy. Even better than I hoped. Thanks, Mr. J!"
- Ms. Michelle DeWolfe, Literacy Co-ordinator, Halifax Regional School Board (April 2006)
"I'm still hearing lots of great things from parents and kids regarding your 'Magic of Reading' show. Thanks, Mr. J."
- Principal Chris Boulter, Trenton Elementary (April 2006)
Mister J's "Magic of Reading" is presented in partnership with the Adopt-A-Library Program. Adopt-A-Library is a wonderful, proven, effective incentive program which encourages and challenges your kids to read! Great for your school!
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