Magic for Elementary School and Jr High

Just two weeks ago I had the opportunity to entertain and present my motivational reading Program in Bird Island, MN at St. Mary’s School.

K-8 were there and all seemed to really enjoy it.  The teachers were very positive. One 8th grade teacher wrote.

“Norm did a great job with the students of all ages – I was impressed that 7th & 8th grade students went away wanting more!

Your personality is fun and most enjoyable.” H. Greenslit – Teacher.

 

I love to bring laughs to people of all ages.  Last week I visited the school in Renville, MN and had fun bringing my special reading presentation. Magic is fun. It is fun to use magic as a metaphor for messages that help students to do their best in school.

New magic Video on Magician in Minneapolis

The new video with magic for birthday parties and family events is set to put on Magician-Minneapolis.com.

 

It has been approved by You Tube and will be on the site soon.  It has some live audience footage and some comments from Moms and Dads who enjoyed the magic at their children’s parties.

 

I love to bring comedy magic to children in Minneapolis and across the Twin Cities.  Check out the fun at the website and watch for the new video.

Magic Castle Shows

I am thrilled to be bringing my magic shows to the Magic Castle in Hollywood soon. We just confirmed the booking last week.  I was in Kansas Ci

ty performing at a convention of entertainers. I also taught several classes.

This time the Magic Castle has be doing 3 shows a day and then on Sunday a lecture on my magic inventions for

the magicians. I am excited to be a part of that prestigious magic institution.

Minnesota Magician at Magic Castle Hollywood

Comedy and Magic can make you feel like a kid again

Magic and comedy make you feel like a kid again.  Its fun and brings a sense of wonder.

Recently I performed and taught at a convention of entertainers in Indianapolis. I shared my original comedy magic tricks as well as classes on comedy writing techniques.  It was fun to be the featured performer for the convention’s Friday night show. This was open to the public.

 

The following is a kind note that the convention planner sent today.

 

“I’ve been an entertainer for 20 years and I’ve learned many magic “tricks,” and even knowing how they are done, when Norm performs them, I don’t SEE the telltale signs of illusion.  I’m like a little girl again watching a magic show for the very first time and thoroughly amazed at what I see.  Recently, I got to see Norm’s performance through my sons’ eyes, and they are STILL talking about him!  Watching Norm perform is truly an experience.”

Angie Gonzalez

 

More can be found about the comedy magic in Minneapolis at: magician-Minneapolis.com

Magic at the Red Balloon Bookstore

A nice crowd came out for the magic show at the Red Balloon Bookstore in St. Paul, MN. Many people picked up my children’s book and asked me for an autograph.  It is fun to make people smile and laugh with the comedy magic show.

 

Red Balloon Bookstore has a great selection of children’s books as well as many titles for teens and adults.  They have a great staff who are friendly and knowledgeable.

Red Balloon redballoonbookshop.com

It was cool to see my picture in the St. Paul Pioneer Press as a part of “Best things to do this weekend” section.

 

Magician-Minneapolis.com    I enjoy bringing magic to parties and events in St. Paul, MN.

If you are looking for magic in St. Paul, just give a call.

Magic Shop in Fort Wayne, IN brings Norm’s Magic

I had a great trip to Illinois and Indiana last week. I presented shows and for workshops at the convention of entertainers in Indianapolis.  Then traveled up to Fort Wayne to do a lecture for the International Brotherhood of Magicians club.

 

The president of the club sent this note:

 

“If you’re looking for a lecture that will help increase your arsenal of magic for children, then look no further than Norm Barnhart. His lecture is packed full of very usable material that will help increase the entertainment value of your shows…I give Norm Barnhart a 5 out of 5 wand rating.” 

-  Terry Owens, President of the A. H. Stoner IBM Ring 221

 

It was fun to meet the many magicians and I think they had a good time.  many comment on how the workshop helped them with thinking of ways to add comedy to their acts as well as how to sharpen a show.

 

The lecture is filled with original magic tricks and routines.  I also sold several of mu newest books.

 

My kid show magic books have now sold over 100,000 copies. the company that published them recently added an interview about me to their site.  They may add some video of me teaching magic later.

Midwest Magic Shop in Chicago brings Magicians together for a Lecture-Workshop

Magicians need to learn their tricks someplace and we often exchange ideas at lectures or conventions.  I am invited to teach other magicians quite often and this Wednesday I will perform and teach for the Chicago Magicians at the Midwest Magic shop.

 

This is a partial list of the original inventions that I will be teaching.

 

Part One – Cool Close-up for kids, (and adults!)

  – Emperor’s New Cloth – A fun and funny color change hank

  – Teddy Bears – A cute little table to table routine

  – A Bill Comedy Bill Switch Routine – My comic routine as it appears in the new bill switch book and published in Genii Magazine.

  – Pocket management for strolling magicians and my handling for the Karate Coin

  – Trained fleas – 3 fun routines with a “Glorpy”

 

Part Two – Comedy Stage Magic for Kids

  -  The World Famous Hot Dog Trick – A funny original opener from my act

  -  Snowflakes – a comical Miser’s Dream effect with snowflakes and a surprise finish.

  -  Mis-made flag without the bag.  vanish three silks and produce a flag or banner with message. Combining a simple Tarbell Effect into a logical and mystifying routine.

  -  Circus acrobats – A comical Sponge ball routine with a thumb tip

  -  Spider from Book  / Dove from book, anything produced from an ordinary book.

  -  No Mess egg. This is a little effect I invented that allows one to crack an egg into anything without making a mess. As published in Laughmaker’s magazine 19 years ago.

  -  Routine with no- mess Egg cracked into silk and dove production.

  -  Welcome to the show trick.   – A magical opener dove production that grabs them fast.

 - Three card trick – a fast fun card trick kid’s love because of the funny productions.

 - Harry Balloondini – My original Comedy Needle through Balloon Routine with a surprise finish the broken pieces are picked up and magically restored all with a funny story about Harry!

 - Number One Kid Trick! The Birthday Child’s photo is magically selected from a hat filled with all-star baseball and football cards – great for parties to make the kid feel like a star!

  – Screaming Monkey – a comedy trick with the screaming monkey stuffed critter!

Tickets are $20 and seating in order of reservation, so call today!

 

Later in the week I teach and perform in Indianapolis at a convention and also in Fort Wayne at Dick Stoner’s Magic Shop.

 

More about comedy and magic in Minnesota for parties and special events is found at Magician-Minneapolis.com

 

 

 

February – I Love to Read Month

I love to read and I learned most of my magic tricks from reading books.  I have over 400 books in my library on the the art of magic.

I worked several schools already this month to promote reading and literacy with my  motivational reading magic show.  I have toured this program throughout the country over the past 29 years motivating young readers to get excited about the library.

 

A recent show was enjoyed by 5th graders and one of the teachers sent me this. It expands on the value of reading to young children.

“Whenever an adult reads to a child, three important things are happening simultaneously and painlessly: (1) a pleasure connection is being made between child and book, (2) both parent and child are learning something from the book they’re sharing, and (3) the adult is pouring sounds and syllables called words into the child’s ear.”

- Jim Trelease, The Read Aloud Handbook

 

After my show I also read from my new novel – sort of a Nancy Drew, Mystery type story with comedy added throughout.  It was fun to write. She said the 5th graders were very enthusiastic about the story.

 

For more about this Minneapolis Magician and how a magic of Reading show can add fun to your school event or I love to Read Month check out Magician-Minneapolis.com

Thank you Normandale College

Yes, I do a ton of Children’s parties and family shows at schools, scouts, fairs and festivals. Magic is fun for all ages.

I really enjoy doing magic for college students as it is fun to make them laugh and feel like a kid again.

Here is a recent letter from Normandale College in Bloomington, MN/

 

To Whom It May Concern:

 

We have had Norm’s magic here several times and it has always been a blast. Norm delivers each show with humor and keeps audiences captivated and involved the whole way through. His roving show allows you to have a high quality event without a dedicated venue. Your students will be amazed at the magic and the comedy.  I highly recommend him for your next event. We will definitely keep inviting Norm back to our campus.

 Sincerely

 Chris Mikkelsen

Kopp Student Center Director

Normandale Community College

Bloomington, MN

 

Magic for special events is a blast. Magician-Minneapolis.com

 

Graceland Plaza is a great place for Magic & Comedy

Last week I had a very fun time entertaining collision specialists and automobile parts suppliers from across northern Minnesota at the annual M.C.B.A. convention in Duluth. The Graceland Plaza is an old hotel that has a beautiful meeting room and fine dining.

The person from M.C.B.A. who invited me to perform sent this note after the show…

 “Thank you for the great show, everyone loved it.”    Mark D.  -  M.C.B.A. MN

I enjoy bringing Magic and Comedy to corporate banquets and events.  This month had 5 corporate shows for holiday parties and one for a sales meeting.  All expressed an interest in inviting me back. Magic brings life to the party and involves the guests as they laugh and have fun together. It is terrific team building.

Learn more about Magic entertainment for company banquets in Minnesota at Magician-Minneapolis.aces-show.biz