Introduction
-Thoughts on Performing Magic for Children
-Proud to be a kid show magician
-What is magic to a child
-It's not the destination, it's the ride

How to Perform the Perfect Kid Show Trick

1. Comedy
Magician in trouble - Clumsiness - Physical injury - Something goes wrong - Silly words - Silly magic words - Funny props - Oversized props - Bits of business - Funny wands - Costumes - Repetition.

2. Interaction
Laughing - Saying the magic word - Physical actions with the magic word - Physical actions with the routine - Pointing/ 'Look' - Correcting verbal mistakes.

3. Empowerment
Empowering with knowledge - Look, don't see - knowing facts - Asking for information - Misnaming - Mispronouncing - Empowering with skill.

4. Storytelling
Creating a plot - The need for a strong ending - Resolution - The 'waa, waa, waa' ending - Tricks with no ending

5. Extra Credit - Entertaining the Grownups
Why entertain the adult? - Make more money - Silence! - Promote your adult show - How to entertain the adults - Fool them with magic - Make them laugh.

Applying the Principles
Crystal Silk Tube
Ambitious Card
Checklist