Series on Magic for Children Volume 4

Teaching contactless magic
Basic ideas * Concepts * Tricks

Triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, many magicians have begun presenting their shows entirely or partially online. But can magic be taught online? Anyone who has ever participated in an online conference, webinar, or similar event has surely quickly experienced the limitations of this format.

Volume 4 of the SZK reflects for the first time on the theoretical and practical aspects of teaching magic without contact. At first glance, there seems to be hardly any difference between an in-person magic class and an online course. You see each other, you hear each other, you can talk to each other. Apart from the occasional technical problems, it seems to be almost identical. And the advantages are more than clear: You don't have to gather a group on site; the children and the teacher can stay at home. There is no other option at the moment. But if you look closely, you can see that online magic classes have completely different demands, require different preparation, and also have to meet special requirements when it comes to choosing tricks.

The concept of "Teaching 3-Dimensional Magic" describes all the important aspects, from trick selection to the technical and content-related sequence. There are also a few words about the commercial aspect and where to find affordable props. For anyone planning an online magic course, "Teaching Magic Without Contact" is the perfect introduction to the topic. And as a little bonus, there are also descriptions of three tricks suitable for such a magic course, including sources where you can purchase the materials inexpensively.

44 pages, format A5
20 illustrations
Staple binding