It’s All Done with Mirrors

This show explores how magicians use science and engineering in their magic tricks. A visually appealing show with unusual props, demonstrations and tricks that illustrates how real-world science and engineering is often invisible, hidden or taken for granted.

Audiences are naturally curious about the magic effects. They often wish and occasionally demand to know how the tricks are done. They are shown the science behind the magic, encouraged to come up with their own hypothesis for testing with their own experiments.

An entertaining, educational science magic show inspiring curiosity for science and engineering.

A full glass of blue water balances on the edge of its base as if by

Dr Ken accidently reveals the magnetic science behind the magic balancing bottle.

200 Pupils from local primary schools are seated in a lecture theatre watching Dr Ken's Magic science show.

Young volunteer attempts an appearing, vanishing and multiplying trick.

An empty water bottler is balanced on the end of a wand by a volunteer standing on one leg as Dr Ken says 'Abracadabra'

A large gravity defying parcel is balanced on the end of a table whilst Dr Ken is below it smiling at the audience.

Volunteer relaxes on an appearing chair as Dr Ken explains the science of how it can support an adult.

A full glass of water is somehow balanced on it's side at an impossible angle.

A Teacher lying on a plank of wood is magically balanced on the back of a chair.

Description

Curriculum

Outcomes

Dr Ken blends spectacular magic tricks, illusions and stunts with extraordinary science and engineering. Trapped doors, mirrors, or camera effects.????? Everyone can have their own theory.

Whatever you discover and more may be revealed!!!! Quirky stunts and magic effects performed.

Science revealed. Engineering explored.

Content includes a variety of :

Problem solving
Light reflection
Combustion
Materials and their properties
Gravity
Forces (push and pull)
Static electricity
Magnetism
Sound
Electricity,
Design,
Water chemistry
Magnetism

Each presentation :

Reinforces key curriculum STEM concepts.
Enhances and extends aspects of the STEM curriculum
Enables audiences to think fondly upon STEM subjects.
Show how STEM affects us in the real world.

VIDEOS: Shows Shorts

Dr Ken on TV

Science Shorts

Zoom Zoom in the Room

Kitchen Magic

Testimonials

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“The science workshops are a real joy. This is the second year we have booked Dr Ken and each time has been a huge success! Dr Ken has a great repertoire so that he delivers something new each time to wet the appetites of budding scientists. Showing children how everyday things can be fun and explained through science. This year the magic through science workshops uncovered many KS2 themes. I cannot recommend this highly enough.”

Lansdowne Primary School

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“Show differentiated to suit all ages. Totally motivational and exciting. Children of all ages are engaged. Staff of all ages engaged!! Everyone keen to do the workshop and put in extra time to complete. Fun and pupil participation without over-exciting the children – they were ready to work.”

L Fear

Queen Victoria Primary School

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“An excellent show which engaged the students, built effectively on their prior knowledge and challenged them to apply their knowledge to different situations. The students were entertained as well as learning.”

Cathy Westwood

Macmillan Academy

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“This is the perfect act if you want to entertain guests, but put across a serious message at the same time. Better than any of your run-of-the-mill jugglers and magicians! Something really different”

UEA Corporate events.

Booking Enquiry

 +44 (0)7850 222028  hello@DrKenScience.com

Booking a science show in schools can be a great way to enhance the learning experience for students, foster curiosity and a love for learning, provide hands-on experience, and inspire career interests in STEM fields.

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