Our spring session of Fundamentals of Magic runs from March 4, 2024 - May 25, 2024. Students will meet once a week in one hour classes to learn the basics of close-up magic performance.
As they level up in the curriculum, they will start to perform in live shows, unlock special workshops, and earn special enamel pins!
The SOMA Fundamentals of Magic curriculum was designed by two professional magicians who are also trained educators. It is engineered to effectively teach the core concepts of stage magic, storytelling, and performance skills.
We understand the challenge of finding magic tricks suitable for preteens that strike the perfect balance of satisfaction and entertainment.
Our magic has been carefully curated to unearth the most enjoyable and challenging tricks tailored specifically for this age group. Our group lessons allow students to interact with each other to build social skills.
The magic supply kit includes a standard deck of cards, a 12 inch black silk, magician's rope, four sponge balls, two rubber bands, a coin, a small notebook, and pencil.
The engagement! H. had a blast and can’t wait to practice his new skills. The descriptions and oath and history were perfect for a first class. Great content!
Jonelle Binder
for Harrison, age 10
The instructors were fun, personable, and engaging. They made the children immediately feel welcome and exciting. The tricks were age appropriate and rewarding.
Gail Trautmann
for Claire, age 10
My child came out of the class energized and excited to learn magic. the tricks were accessible and the instructor was engaging.
Sara Burns
for Alex, age 12
My son learned a lot a really enjoyed the class. He tends to be shy, but I heard him talking up a storm in the class!
Gabriel Soloff
for Sebastian, age 8
We offer six courses over three levels. As students progress through the program, the classes become more focused as well as challenging.
If none of the schedules above work for you, we do offer Fundamentals of Magic as a private course. The cost is the same as our group classes, but you can choose the day and time that works for you. These classes run 30-40 minutes because we can go faster with one student. We have limited availability for these lessons. Contact brian@encountermagic.com to set up a time.
Before committing to any classes, we'd love to meet your child one-on-one! It's a chance for us to understand their interests, skill level, and unique magic style. This personalized session ensures we find the perfect match for them in our upcoming classes.
Yes! You don't have to be extroverted to enjoy and excel at magic. In fact, we've found that our program helps shy students build confidence.
SOMA classes are just 1 hour a week, with 10 minutes of practice required a day, easy to fit into a busy schedule. And since the classes are virtual, drive time is eliminated!
We understand. Unfortunately, in the panic of the pandemic, a lot of educational programs tried to adapt their in-person curriculums for online. And it just didn't work. Students and teachers alike were frustrated. At SOMA, our program was developed exclusively for virtual learning. We've found that magic is especially well suited to be taught in an online environment; each student gets an up-close view of the instructors' hands, making the class easy to follow.
YouTube is a fantastic resource, but there are a lot of things it can't do. While it can be great for learning tricks, it can't give a student feedback on their work, help them find opportunities to perform in their communities, or curate effects that will work for their style and ability. And it doesn't provide a live community of magicians who share their enthusiasm for magic!