Coming Summer of 2008

Catch the Bug Magic Reading Show

The Reading Bug has the secret to becoming a super reader.  This is one of the most valuable powers to have and could be worth millions!  There are many who would love to have this power and keep it to themselves.   The adventure is to find and capture the Reading Bug before it falls into the wrong hands. 

"Carolina" Zelnik will lead the children on the adventure but will need their help to follow trails, uncover hidden clues, read treasure maps and be prepaired for anything.  Books, storytelling, magic, music, comedy and child participation will all be apart of this adventure.

"Zelnik is fun and entertaining and the kids and parents love him.  At the same time, he                encourages reading and imagination." - Kay Cook, Lewisville Library

Get A Clue Magic Reading Show  

Once again Zelnik is combining story telling, comedy, puppetry and magic into a 45 minute program that is going capture the attention and the imagination of everyone.  Inspector Zelnik can't find his trusty sidekick Clue and he can't solve too many mysteries without the brains of the operation.  With the help of the children, Zelnik solves the mystery of the missing Clue and can go about solving all of the other unsolved cases that come his way.  As always many different types of books are introduced and the children are INSPRIED TO READ!    

     "Very professional and dependable.  You delivered everything that you promised and more."

       - Christina Cockeran, Southside Branch Forsyth County Library

Talk to the Animals Magic REading Show

Dr. DoMuch is the man for you.   Incorporating story telling, magic, comedy and child participation in a way that will leave the children INSPIRED to READ while at the same time enjoying 45 minutes of magic. 

Dr. DoMuch must find the animal that has lost their story and then help him get back into their story so that everyone can enjoy it once again.  Only with the help of the children and the library can this be done.

 

 

"Both children and parents expressed enjoyment for a couple of weeks after... "

- Allen Pozyck, Stanley County Library

 

 

The Dragon Dreams Magic Reading Show- incorporates the libraries summer reading theme into a magic show that inspires young people to read.  The Magic of Reading is a unique blend of magic, puppetry, storytelling, and music that will engage young readers in a way that fills their hearts with passion, and their heads with dreams.  Most importantly, they will leave INSPIRED TO READ.  This program also incorporates the six pillars of character education in an interactive way that will help the children remeber the lessons that they are learning.

"What stands out is the audience interaction." - Debbie Hartsell, Harrisburg Library

 

 

Arctic Express Magic Reading Show

This holiday season treat the kids to a program that’s trainloads of fun, filled with puppets, magic, storytelling, music, and audience participation.  This imaginary train ride magically takes kids around the world to learn about winter holidays like: Diwali, Kwanzaa, Solstice, Lunar New Year, Ramadan, Hanukkah and of course, Christmas.

 

Yes, the program is educationally significant and yes, the program strongly encourages children to read. But don't think for a minute that the show is anything less than sheer delight for everyone, including teachers and staff. When you hear the sleigh bell ring at the end of the show, you won't be the only one to wipe a tear from your eye.

 

This is a show children will remember for the rest of their lives.

 

 

"What stands out most is the professionalsm and how much the children enjoyed the program."
- Allison Hollifield, McDowell County Public Library

 

Halloween Magic - is geared for ages 4 & up is packed full of comedy, child particiaption and magic.  We want our children to be safe this Halloween.  Trick or Treat in Groups, have mom and dad check the candy, carry a flashlight are some of the messages reinforced in a fun and entertaining way that will help the children to remember how to be safe and still have fun this Halloween.

 

 

 

Highly recommend, the children still talk about the show!  Will do again!!"

- Donna Peters, Peters Academy