After School & Holiday Club's
Clubs Available
Magic - Balloon Modelling - Science
Magic - Balloon Modelling - Science
Our magic clubs are about children having fun.
Welcome to an amazing world of performing arts, fun and laughter for children. Most children are not used to standing up and performing in-front of a crowd, so we teach magic using the 3 P's (Presentation - Patter - Performance). Over time this helps children build confidence and life skills, eventually happy to stand up and perform in front of an audience.
We also show that by working together as a team you become successful, by having children work in pairs according to ability which also allows us to demonstrate that mistakes are good as we all learn from them. After week three/four, children have learnt to listen and take instruction on-board, which helps them in the classroom.
Children develop at different speeds, but with the support of their friends, when they perform a trick there's lots of clapping and cheering which increases self esteem and boost their confidence.
At the end of term, children put on a performance for parents showing what they have achieved.
Click on link to other clubs:- Balloon Modelling Club - Science Club
Three different after school magic clubs - one for each terms
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Close-Up Magic
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Stage Magic
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Mentalist Magic
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Our 'After School Magic Club' have been an amazing success.
We did not realise the fun children would have and how the clubs built confidence and developed self esteem. They have been so successful that what started with one club has now grown to three different after school magic clubs, one for each term. Professor Richard Wiseman, a psychologist based at Hertfordshire University said: "it taught, self-discipline, social skills and developed self-esteem, confidence, empathy and interaction". Mr Ian Black (head teacher) at Watling Primary School in Dunstable whose school piloted said: "We evaluated every child who attended the after school magic club and everyone's grades went up. More importantly, it was interesting to see how many of the children who attended were those who were difficult to engage". After School Magic Club's last for a term with each child being taught a series of (professional) magic tricks each week which over the term builds into a show. The term ends with parents being invited to see their child performing a magic show for them with the magic they have been taught during the term. Children can dress up (see below) if they want and the afternoon ends with a graduation ceremony where children receive their Magic Club of Great Britain certificates (fantastic photo opportunities). We start by coming to your school with a FREE magic assembly to see what the demand is. Clubs normally sell out with a waiting list. |
Magic helps children:-
Frequently Asked Questions: How much will the after school magic club cost parents? Depending of where you are in the country sessions start from £6.00/child/session. Is there any minimum or maximum numbers? We need a minimum of 12 children for the club to run and a maximum or 20. To sell the club we come to your school and do a small assembly, which lasts for 15 minutes, showing some of the tricks the children will be learning. Having done the assembly we found no problem getting the numbers required. How do we support schools? We are happy to supply you with a parents letter which explains everything about the after school magic club and includes a booking from. What about booking and payment? Parents can book and pay online or we are happy for them to leave booking forms and payment (in an envelope) with the school office. We will collect all envelopes a few days before the clubs start. However if you have your own booking and invoicing system we are happy to work with it. What do we need to hold the club? All we need for the After School Magic Club to go ahead is a classroom or hall. |
Additional information:
- Clubs run for an hour after schools.
- Clubs are not held during ‘Half Term’ week, they will continue the week after.
See below - What They Say
In The Press
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Head Teacher comments
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See What Parents Say |
From: Headteacher - Maple Primary School <head@maple.herts.sch.uk> From: "Hazel Miller" @yahoo.com
Subject: Feedback on magic club To: "info@eugenematthias.com" Hi Eugene I just wanted to feedback how pleased I've been with the magic club for my son Robert. Previously he's not been very confident or keen to participate in front of an audience, so it was really lovely to see him so eager to join in and show us everything he's learned in the end of term show. My husband asked why so many people come to your show with balls in their ears? (sorry!) Robert says he has really enjoyed it and has learnt a lot, I look forward to him continuing with the club next term. All the best Hazel MacDonagh 
From: Head @ Copley Junior School <Head@copley.doncaster.sch.uk>
Subject: Copley - RE: Re after school magic club To: Eugene Matthias <info@themagicclub.com> "The children at Copley Junior School have all thoroughly enjoyed the Magic Club. They have been so excited to learn the different magic tricks and then perform these to an audience of parents. This has really helped children to develop their confidence, presentation skills and self esteem. The interest in the club has had significant impact in increasing the number of children attending after school provision. I would certainly encourage every school to get in contact with Magic Club!" Mrs EA Crayton, Copley Junior School Parents give us the thumbs up!
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From: "Olga Mezovari" @gmail.com
Subject: Thank you To: Eugene Matthias <info@eugenematthias.com> Dear Eugene, I just wanted to drop you a line to thank you for your magical lessons you give to your group at Priory Junior School. Orsi talks about your sessions a lot, I know how much she enjoys it! Through your magic tricks our children learn not only how to be a confident and funny presenter, but more importantly how to be a good team player, how to support each other and build up their confidence. These are essential skills in life and you teach them in a way that all the children enjoy, that's why we keep coming back to your sessions for the fourth time now. And we'll keep it on! I must admit, it's not only Orsi who has great fun, I myself also enjoy your presentations and love to see the proud children at the end-of-term shows. I hope you will carry on so we can be part of the fun for a long time! Kindest regards, Olga Mezovari (Orsi's mum) 
From: Jane Stynes <janestynes@googlemail.com> 
Subject: Great Start
To: info@themagicclub.com Hi Eugene I am so glad to inform you that the first session of your brilliant Magic club has gone down so well. The children were so excited and the tutor did such a great job, Well done to your professional crew..... It’s been a pleasure working with you. Kind regards Hanan El Ashmawy School Administrator /After School Coordinator Park Walk Primary School, Park Walk, Kings Road. SW10 0AY |
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Parents Explanation Letter & Booking Form:- Click to download.
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