I recently came across something quite interesting and unique - a magic camp. Yes, you heard that right - a camp that teaches the art of magic. This got me intrigued, and I decided to learn more about it. Magic camp is a place where aspiring young magicians can come together to learn and practice the art of magic. It is like any other summer camp, but with a magical twist. The camp offers various programs and activities that aim to nurture and develop the skills of these young magicians.

Magic Camp

Welcome to the real Hogwarts. To cope with the pressures of growing up, magic-obsessed kids congregate at the one place where they can be themselves: Tannen's Magic Camp, the most prestigiou. Read all Welcome to the real Hogwarts. To cope with the pressures of growing up, magic-obsessed kids congregate at the one place where they can be themselves: Tannen's Magic Camp, the most prestigious magic institution in the world. Welcome to the real Hogwarts. To cope with the pressures of growing up, magic-obsessed kids congregate at the one place where they can be themselves: Tannen's Magic Camp, the most prestigious magic institution in the world.

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God, this movie is good. It concerns a fascinating group of eccentrics - kids learning to do magic; and the professionals volunteering to teach them. Everyone is more than just quirky. They're gifted and dedicated/obsessive artists, performers, shticklers.

And yes, the magic is breathtaking. That stuff is fun.

We follow a week of Magic Camp, an end-of-summer institution, of many years standing. It's an uncannily articulate group, varied in age, styles, strengths, and character. The focus is on five kids, learning and competing for the last night's show. There is a maze of complex rivalries, kindnesses, struggles. The story-telling is riveting.

A great, moving movie. I saw it in NYC, in a huge venue. That was one happy crowd.

Magic camp

2023-2024 Magic Camp!
Magic Camp runs during select school breaks from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesday, December 27
Monday, January 15
Monday, February 19
Wednesday, April 3

Learn MAGIC in a REAL magic shop!! Choose one day to attend, or choose multiple!

In this three hour drop-off camp, every student will learn how to perform over a dozen incredible pocket magic tricks! All ages welcome, as long as there is an interest in learning magic! Suggested age is 6+ since some of the tricks use spelling and math. All supplies included! We'll take a break halfway through class, so please bring a snack!

Morley the Magician has taught thousands of young magicians the art of magic over the past 20 years. His wife, and co-owner of Morley's Magic Theater, Britni Morley, and their two young daughters all work together to bring magic to downtown Butler, NJ! Join the fun today!

$75 per student per day.
Register by filling out the form below!
Or email [email protected] with any questions!

"Mr. Morley,
Thank you for the awesome mini-camp! My kids are delighted and have been demonstrating their tricks to us and grandparents all afternoon!"

"You rock! Kids had a blast and we can’t get over how many tricks they learned!"

"Good Morning, I just wanted to let you know that my kids had an amazing time at your camp on Friday. They have been showing me magic tricks all weekend. You guys are doing an amazing job."

Magic in the Magic City

Click Image for Printable Flyer Learning and performing magic tricks has been shown to benefit children and adults with disabilities. The approach is being shown to be an effective treatment technique as it promotes motivation, and improves physical, psychological, perceptual, or social functions in those who participate.

The annual UAB Magic Camp will be held virtually via Zoom this summer. It is designed - and free to attend - for children ages 9 - 18 with disabilities. In each four-week camp, children will learn two to three magic tricks every Monday and Wednesday, and be part of a group meeting each Friday so all the campers can get to know each other. The end of each camp will feature a streamed magic show performance for friends and family!

• UAB MAGIC CAMP 1: June 5th – June 30th
• UAB MAGIC CAMP 2: July 10th – August 4th

The camp is taught by UAB OT students trained in the protocol developed by Kevin Spencer, who is an international authority on the therapeutic use of magic tricks in physical and psycho-social rehabilitation.

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The lessons, the camp and the show are unforgettable highlights in our occupational therapy students' journey that we would love to share with you and your family.

The camp offers various programs and activities that aim to nurture and develop the skills of these young magicians. At magic camp, campers get the opportunity to learn a wide range of magic tricks and illusions. They are taught by professional magicians who have mastered the craft.

More on the UAB OT Magic Camp

Collaboration with UAB Arts in Medicine

The UAB Magic Camp is part of a collaboration between UAB's Department of Occupational Therapy, Children's of Alabama, Hocus Focus™ and UAB Arts in Medicine (AIM). AIM focuses on the needs of the whole person–mind, body and spirit–and it includes both interactive and passive arts experiences, such as bedside and workshop activities and performances and visual art installations in public spaces.

Magic Camp "Tricks" Kids Into Doing Therapy

Illusionist Kevin Spencer will tell you - tricks have more magic than you may think.

Spencer, an award-winning performing artist who toured the world for more than 25 years, created Hocus Focus™ to support the learning of students, with varying degrees of challenges and abilities, through the art of magic. He brings his magic to UAB OT Magic Camp every year through UAB's artist-in-residence fellowship program.

OT Students Gain Direction With Misdirection

Each year during his residency at UAB, illusionist Kevin Spencer works with UAB OT students and gives them their own bag of tricks – complete with magical props like ropes and wands – and then he shows them how to perform some basic magic.

However, the real trick is that the students are learning more than magic. They are learning to direct their clients’ rehabilitation in three key areas: dexterity, motivation and socialization.

Close Up Profile: Inside Magic Camp

A few years back, Gavin Jenkins, Ph.D., chair of the UAB Department of Occupational Therapy, was asked to consider bringing illusionist Kevin Spencer to UAB to teach therapeutic magic to first-year UAB OT students. He remembers that "at the time I was extremely skeptical - I thought 'this is not occupational therapy'."

But after watching Spencer and his students work together, his attitude toward Spencer's magic act quickly changed. In this video, Jenkins talks about how his mind was changed and why the UAB Magic Camp was developed.

Magic Revealed: The Power of OT

Early in his career, Spencer was nearly killed in a car crash. He says when he woke up he was in neurological intensive care. He had a closed brain injury and a lower spinal cord injury. It took him nearly a year in intensive therapy just to regain the skills he lost as a result of the crash.

In speaking to our first-year UAB OT students, he talks personally and passionately about the power of the OT profession and how grateful he is for their work. From first-hand experience, he tells the students: "You will hold in your hands - the power to change peoples' lives."

Magic Revealed: Ropes Trick

For the UAB OT students to teach their future clients magic, they must first learn the tricks behind the act.

In this video, Spencer teaches the students a "Ropes Trick" where he takes three ropes of different lengths (short, medium, long) and he magically makes them all the same length. And then magically returns them to their original lengths!

Magic Revealed: Wand Trick

As we've mentioned, Kevin Spencer is an illusionist and artist who has performed magic in front of tens of thousands of people on stages in 34 countries on six continents.

Even so, his excitment in working on a "small stage" with our first-year UAB OT students never wanes. His enjoyment is evident in round two of his magic lessons as he walks students through the floating wand trick.

Behind the Scenes: UAB OT Classroom

Spencer believes that sometimes people in therapeutic health professions forget arts can play a significant role in recovery. His program, Healing of Magic™, is a carefully designed, systematic approach in promoting and protecting human health.

Every year, Spencer, who is considered the leading authority on the therapeutic benefits of magic, entertains and educates first-year students in our Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program. His workshop is part of a four-day teaching residency at UAB.

These experienced instructors provide the campers with guidance and knowledge on the different techniques and principles of magic. The camp offers classes that cover areas such as card magic, close-up magic, stage magic, and mind reading. The campers get to explore these different disciplines and choose the ones that interest them the most. They learn how to manipulate cards, perform mind-boggling tricks, and captivate an audience on stage. Aside from the daily classes, magic camp also arranges performances and showcases for the campers to display their skills. These events serve as an opportunity for the campers to gain confidence and showcase their talent in front of an audience. It also creates a sense of camaraderie among the campers as they cheer each other on and celebrate their achievements. Moreover, magic camp is not just about magic tricks. It also focuses on fostering creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. The campers are encouraged to come up with their unique magic acts and presentations. This helps them develop their creativity and imagination. Magic camp is not only educational but also a fun and exciting experience. It allows young magicians to connect with like-minded individuals who share the same passion for magic. It provides them with a supportive and encouraging environment where they can freely express themselves and explore their potential. In conclusion, magic camp is an extraordinary and enchanting experience for young magicians. It offers them the opportunity to learn and practice magic tricks, develop their skills, and connect with fellow enthusiasts. It is a place where magic comes to life, and dreams turn into reality..

Reviews for "Learn the Craft of Magic at our Camp"

1. Sarah - 2 stars - I was really excited to watch "Magic Camp" because I love magic and I thought it would be a fun and lighthearted film. However, I was disappointed with the overall execution. The story felt predictable and cliché, and the character development was lacking. I couldn't connect with any of the characters and found myself losing interest as the film went on. The comedy also fell flat for me, with many of the jokes feeling forced and not landing. Overall, "Magic Camp" just didn't live up to my expectations and I would not recommend it.

2. Adam - 1 star - I found "Magic Camp" to be incredibly cheesy and juvenile. The plot was incredibly predictable and uninspired, and the characters were one-dimensional. The attempts at humor were cringe-worthy and the magic tricks themselves weren't even that impressive. The film lacked any depth or originality, and felt like a generic Disney Channel movie. I was bored throughout the entire runtime and wouldn't recommend wasting your time on this one.

3. Emily - 2 stars - "Magic Camp" had the potential to be a great film, but unfortunately, it fell flat for me. The story felt disjointed and the pacing was off, making it difficult to stay engaged. The performances were mediocre, and the dialogue felt forced at times. The magic tricks were underwhelming and the film didn't do justice to the world of magic. While the film had some heartwarming moments, they were overshadowed by the overall lackluster execution. I wouldn't recommend "Magic Camp" unless you're a die-hard fan of the genre.

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