SUMMARY: The Science of Magic leaves children astounded, amazed, and educated! They learn how magicians use our assumptions and perceptions about how the world works to entertain us. Discovering how to make objects disappear and reappear using optical illusions, polymers, mirrors, as well as hidden compartments, sleight-of-hand, and misdirection are all part of the learning experience. The art of escape with Houdini’s chains and the power of perception with the crayon mind-reading trick are a few classics. The Curious Cube Take-Home lets children bring home the magic to mystify their friends and family.
EDUCATIONAL VALUE: The Science of Magic introduces children to a wide variety of scientific topics, challenging them to think logically and observe scientifically. Natural curiosity leads the way to the ultimate in inquiry-based learning as children ask, “How did they do that?” They investigate scientific concepts ranging from optics to optical illusions to the chemistry of hydrophilic polymers. Building an illusion box with a hidden mirror teaches about the science of optics. There are many illusions for children to see and try as they unlock the secrets of the science of magic.
NOTE: Mad Science Programs are fun explorations into science and technology, and they encourage informal learning through hands-on experience. All Mad Science workshops include a lot of fascinating equipment, supplies, and take-home materials which the children build themselves. The Mad Science mission is to spark the imagination and curiosity of children everywhere by providing them with fun, entertaining, and educational activities which instill a clear understanding of what science really is, and how it affects the world around them.
