Ladd's
Professional
School Of Magic & Ventriloquism
Classes in Magic & Ventriloquism
Classes in Magic:
Each course is offered in a set of 5 classes
During the course the following will be learned:
A certificate is awarded and students are encouraged to give a performance for family and friends at OFF BROADWAY
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Classes in ventriloquism
Each course consists of 5 classes
Classes give attention to the following:
Basic mouth positions
How to say the alphabet
Proper handling and care of the vent figure
Development of script
Presentation and interaction between vent, figure and audience
Upon completion of course 1 a certificate is awarded and the student is encouraged to give a performance for family and friends at OF F BROADWAY
Classes are offered in groups or individually
Advanced courses in technique are available
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Why Learn Magic?
An article in ABOUT.COM, which is a part of the New York Times Co., reported on a recent research project. The results of that study presented at the British Association For The Advancement Of Science Festival in Liverpool showed that teaching magic to children and youth can boost their confidence and improve their social skills.
The study involved 50 pupils, ages10 through12, who were assessed for social skills before and after a single magic lesson. "Learning requires self-discipline and an understanding of how other people think and an ability to entertain." said Professor Richard Wiseman, the lead researcher from the University of Hertfordshire.
It is a well known fact among the magic fraternity that, magic makes one think about how a trick looks from another person's perspective. The study discovered that this could teach empathy. While magic requires many hours of practice time and self-discipline, it also requires one to think on ones feet while performing. Problem solving skills are also developed as you have to be able to get out of a tight fix on the spot when things go wrong. Professor Wiseman found that children and youth were significantly more sociable and confident after just one magic lesson then after a standard social education lesson.
Another conclusion reached from the project , unlike playing computer games, learning magic trick encouraged children and youth to interact with their friends and family. They have learned and new skill and want to show it off. This also requires that they are in front of a group and the center of attention, something which most children and youth who lack social skills and struggle with self-confidence issues desire but do not often experience.
While attending Magic classes your student will learn magic tricks that they can do while building their presentation skills and self-esteem. Best of all they will learn all they need to know to put on an amazing magic show for family and friends.
Since learning should be fun classes are designed to be interactive and a hands-on experience. Classes are held in small groups or individually so students have can grasp the concepts being taught. When learning is successful students feel better about themselves. Taking a class in magic can help young people feel more confident which can affect the rest of his or her live.
The Magic Corner carries a large supply of Magic, Puppets, Books, Videos and DVD'S for the beginner to the advanced
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