Jeff Evans' motivational Reading
Magic program encourages
children to enjoy reading for a lifetime. Students
help Jeff return an overdue book and see what makes a library card
like a magic wand. Curious George appears to
perform the “World Famous Banana Trick." You'll see
jaws drop when Jeff shows how reading helps solve the puzzling Rubik's Cube.
In Jeff's latest routine, a volunteer is
transported to Hogwarts for a hilarious Harry Potter scene (complete
with wig, glasses, and a lighting bolt scar). You've never
seen anyone have such a hard time holding onto a magic
wand!
It’s a lot of fun, but most importantly the benefits of reading
are woven throughout the show. Your students will be excited to try
out the “magic numbers” of the Dewey Decimal system at your library.
Listen to reviews from parents for Jeff's
Reading Magic program.
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Assembly planners often wonder, "Will this program really make a
difference for our students?"
“I had one student
come back to me the next day and say that he went straight to the
public library, activated his card, and checked out a book on magic.
He was inspired!”
-Urdene Rickard, librarian,
St. Vincent de Paul School
Reading and the library has a special connection for Jeff.
His career began from a book on magic that he found at his
grandparent's house when he was twelve years old. He'd already
begun realizing the "magic" possible when you read a good book, but
this was different. He was mesmerized, and began voraciously
checking out all of the books from local libraries. (They're
in the 793.8 section, if you're curious.)
When he began his career, libraries were some of his first
clients. He first summer reading performances for the Lacey,
Tumwater, and Olympia Libraries were in 1992. Since then, Jeff
has performed shows each year for all three of the libraries, making
them his longest-running clients.
Jeff has created numerous themed shows for library
Summer Reading
Programs. He is also hired to accompany youth services
librarians to schools as they promote various programs. All of
this keeps him up to date on the latest books that are popular with
kids. And, his shows always encourage kids to turn off the
TV and unlock the fun and thrill of reading.
Class Activity Sheets
Teachers receive Reading Magic
Class Activity Sheets. Download your PDF
Reading Magic
Class Activity Sheet here.
Call Jeff Evans
toll-free (877) 412-5064 or send e-mail to
jeff@edumazement.com today for rates and booking information.
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