Gerald Edmundson, one of America's top magicians, performs and shares his love of reading with young people. He uses his skill with sleight-of-hand as a medium to show that reading opens the door to life's most exciting secrets. Reading skills suffer when modern children watch an average of six hours a day of television and videos. The artist helps children to understand that reading is the key to knowledge and a source of life-long enjoyment.

The programs are forty minutes in length and are designed for a variety of age groups. The programs of classic magic, sleight-of-hand, original creations, audience participation and comedy are fun and entertaining for kids (and adults)! The artist approaches magic as an art, performs no silly "kid tricks" and never resorts to ethnic or suggestive humor.

Children see magic & sleight-of-hand presented as an art, with audience participation, comedy and fun! The presentation promotes interest & attracts children (& parents!) to the library.

Gerald Edmundson uses his skill as a sleight-of-hand artist to communicate a memorable inspirational message that connects young people with books and encourages them to improve their reading skills.

Comments about Gerald Edmundson's children's programs:
"outstanding program. . . professional program. . . over 200 children mesmerized by the magic. . . the moment they entered the room, they were under your "magic" spell."
Plano Public Libraries

". . . sensational performance!. . .one of the most popular programs we have ever presented. . . extraordinary talent. . . one of the best magicians they had ever seen!"
Richardson Public Library

"Wonderful! Awesome!"
The Gladney Center

Other comments: "by far our most popular program . . . we are constantly queried about when you will be returning . . . gives the children the opportunity to experience an art form . . . record attendance for the summer programs . . . children held spellbound. . . indeed a pleasure to witness the absolute magic and perfection of your craft."

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