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Mission Statement:
Hi there! I’m Brett Roberts.
After spending seven years teaching elementary school and twenty five years in the entertainment industry, I am the perfect educational entertainer. In all my forty-five minute productions, I keep things fast paced and fun. Children are used to watching television where they see something different every couple of minutes. I keep that in mind when I'm developing my presentations. Every few minutes you'll see something new. Children will gain knowledge and moral values. They will be laughing, enlightened, involved, and amazed. I will give you a performance that everyone will be talking about for years to come.
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Upcoming Educational & Library Shows
The Magic Reading Railroad
THIS SHOW WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE SUMMER OF 2010! The Magic Reading Railroad will take children all over the world. They will see magic tricks that represent each countries rich cultural heritage. And, children will meet hilarious puppet characters from some of the countries. While this show teaches children tolerance, the main goal is to have FUN! Children watching this show will be having so much fun they won't realize they are learning. The Magic Reading Railroad can travel all over the world… and even outer space! Come on board and join the fun!
Curriculum Objectives
Cultural Diversity
Children will learn about countries all over the world.
Science
The geography of different parts of the world will be discussed as well as the geography of other planets.
Self Esteem
Children will learn to be proud of their cultural heritage.
Reading
Children will be encouraged to read books about other countries.
The Dewey Decimal system will be discussed.
Texas Magic Tricks and Tomfoolery
THIS SHOW WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE SUMMER OF 2009! Yee Haw! Sit your self down for a wild and whacky good time! Texas Magic Tricks and Tomfoolery is a magic show filled with Texas fun! You’ll see magic with rope, horseshoes, and maybe even a rattle snake. Children will laugh along with Chester the Wonder horse and his silly antics. They will even get to hear a Texas tall tale or two. This show is full of blue bonnets, monarch butterflies and other Texas symbols. Children will learn about Texas history, geography, landmarks, legends, animals, plants and more! But this show is all about entertainment. Audience participation is an important part of the tribute to Texas. Children will laugh, cheer, participate and applaud! I reckin you’ll have yourself a good time!
Curriculum Objectives
Texas Facts
Children will learn interesting facts about Texas symbols, geography, history and more.
Literature
This show will introduce children to Texas Tall Tales and the colorful characters in them.
Reading
Children will be encouraged to learn more about Texas.
Children will be taught that reading is fun.
Educational & Library Shows Available NOW
A Celebration of Stories
A Celebration of Stories is a party celebrating reading. All parties have a theme. Sometimes it's a super hero party or a princess party. But, the most fun theme for a party is reading. With a book you can pretend you are just about anything from a pirate to a princess. This performance shows how much fun reading is. Children will enjoy reading more if they know what it takes to make a good story. So, they will learn about the different parts of a story such as character, setting, action and conclusion. Learning the different parts of a story will also help children write stories of their own. This fast paced performance has puppets and magic to illustrate all the wild and whacky stories. This is more than just a magic show. It's more than just a puppet show. And, it’s more than just story telling. It's a celebration.
Curriculum Objectives
Imagination
Children will be taught ways to stimulate their imaginations.
Children will understand that what they think about and what they say can be expressed in written form.
Moral Values
The stories in this show all teach moral lessons such as respect for others and good self esteem.
Reading
Stories are used to illustrate different parts of a story such as character, setting, action, and conclusion.
Children will be taught that reading is fun.
Children will be shown how to use the Dewey Decimal System.
Pirate Magic Show
In this kid friendly presentation about pirates, children won't hear about guns, swords, drinking or anything else that children shouldn't be exposed to. Instead, children will learn about the positive role some pirates played in our history. They will learn why it is not a good idea for children to steal. And, Brett will encourage them to read more about pirates. He will talk about fictional and non-fictional pirates. Finally, children will learn that reading makes them smart and will encourage them to use their imaginations. This show was designed for Kindergarten through sixth grade.
Curriculum Objectives
History
Children will learn how the “Golden Age of Piracy” Started.
Some pirates had a positive role to play in our history.
Moral Values
There are consequences to stealing.
Children will learn how it would feel if something of theirs was stolen.
Children should treat others the way they want to be treated.
Reading
Children will learn that reading is fun.
The difference between fiction and non-fiction will be discussed.
Reading will help children do better in school.
Be a Champion
Everyone has the potential to be a champion! In this motivational presentation, Brett Roberts will use magic and puppetry to encourage children to be champions. He'll teach children good sportsmanship by promoting social skills they can use every day. Children will not only learn to like themselves but they will also learn to care for others around them. Brett will also teach children to be healthy. This includes eating right and exercising. Finally, children will be encouraged to read more about the sports they enjoy. Children will discover facts about different sports and they will learn that everyone has different talents. They shouldn't worry about comparing themselves to their peers; they should just do their best. For libraries, this presentation encourages children to read about sports and fitness. And, it ties into TEKS and TAKS testing by teaching the systems of the body. This show was designed for Kindergarten through sixth grade.
Curriculum Objectives
Mental Health
Children will learn to like themselves.
Tolerance will be encouraged.
Children will learn to respect others.
Physical Health
Children will be encouraged to eat right and exercise.
The circulatory system will be discussed.
Reading
Children will be encouraged to read book about sports.
The Dewey Decimal system will be discussed.
The Wild Reading Review
G' Day Mates! Brett Roberts' Wild Reading Review is a fun filled, high-energy show developed to promote reading. Audience participation is a key element in this educational extravaganza. Children will cheer and clap while Brett performs this animal themed magic and puppet show. Brett will teach children some interesting facts about animals from all over the world and encourage children to learn more about these animals. And, how do you learn more about animals? Through reading! This presentation combines magic, puppetry, and silliness to create an amusing and exciting show everyone will enjoy. This show was designed for Kindergarten through third grade.
Curriculum Objectives
Science
Children will learn interesting facts about animals.
Conservation will be taught and encouraged.
Reading
Children will be encouraged to learn more about animals.
Children will be taught that reading is fun.
Magic School
Brett Roberts' Magic School starts off with an exciting, age appropriate magic show. After this thirty minute show, there is a magic class where children get to demonstrate the magic tricks they’ve learned. The Magic School will last a full hour! Several teachers and librarians helped to create this magical event. Magic tricks both engage and motivate continually. "There's always another trick that builds on the motor skills they've acquired in an earlier and easier illusion," says Julie DeJean, administrative director of Stormont-Vail West, a behavioral medicine hospital in Topeka, Kansas. "For kids, that's a real motivator because they are continually amazed and delighted, and they can share these effects with their friends and parents."
Curriculum Objectives
Cognitive function
"Magic is perfect for people with brain injuries where cognitive issues have to be addressed," says DeJean. "Performing magic requires a lot of planning and sequencing —- putting things in the correct order so they work."
Speech
"To perform a magic trick the magician needs to learn patter," says DeJean. Effective magician's patter is not just talking to an audience, but using language and physical skills entwined to misdirect viewers' attention away from the sleights of hand as well. "For a lot of our patients with language deficits it's great practice."
Self-esteem
"When someone with a disability does something that another with full physical functions cannot it can help build morale and self-esteem," says DeJean. She notes that many mind reading tricks such a guessing a number involve series of complex mental mathematical calculations.
Depression
The achievement, functioning, and social give-and-take that come from practicing and performing magic often help those who are depressed.
Magic for the Holidays
Holiday Magic Around the World
This is a show that gives Hanukah, Kwanzaa, and other winter holidays just as much attention as Christmas. America is a melting pot full of families with different traditions from all over the world. This show celebrates many of those traditions. The show starts off by explaining what winter is all about. Children will learn why it gets cold. This is done with a hilarious puppet routine. The Earth gets to explain why we have winter. Then magic tricks are used to illustrate the different holidays. These jaw dropping magic tricks will entertain children young and old. With this show, you’ll get to travel the world celebrating winter.
Curriculum Objectives
Cultural Diversity
Children will learn about countries all over the world.
Science
The geography of different parts of the world will be discussed. Children will also learn how the solar system works.
Self Esteem
Children will learn to be proud of their cultural heritage.
Reading
Children will be encouraged to read books about other countries.
The Dewey Decimal system will be discussed.