We're so happy that you've found us, and want to join our magic school!
The first step is deciding what kind of classes you and your magician are interested in.
Keep reading to see what we offer.
Most students at SOMA are enrolled in Weekly Magic School. They are the most popular and unique programming at our school. In 45-minute after school (or weekend) sessions, weekly students receive their SOMA kits, learn magic with a live teacher, build on their skills, level up, and perform in our public shows. Billing is month-to-month, and cancellation is any time, without penalty.
Open Classes are available for students who are still building confidence in their performing skills or deciding whether or not magic is for them. An Open Class is a low-commitment way to join School of Magic Arts in a "one off" class. A professional magician will instruct the class in a classic stage magic effect. Students will also learn basics of performance and types of magic.
We don't have any Open Classes at the moment, but if you sign up for our email list you will be the first to hear about them next month!
Beginner: this student likes magic, and has seen it in person or on TV. No previous knowledge is required, just a good attitude.
Intermediate: this student knows a couple of magic tricks, and has a strong interest in magic - may have a magic kit or performed for family or friends.
Advanced: this student knows knows a bunch of magic tricks, and may have already taken classes in the past or performed in a magic show.
Private Lessons are for students ages 8-17 who want to go at their own pace or for some other reason need one-on-one instruction. They allow for maximum interaction between student and teacher. Private lessons are built around the student's interest to keep things personal and interactive. Students can choose their instructor and the date and time that is most convenient.
Magic School Spring Session has closed for new registrations at this time, but your magician can join us this summer for our Summer Session or one of our camps.
Summer ScheduleTo help you find the class date and time that’s right for your magician, use our handy calendar!
If we don't have a day that works for your schedule, please reach out.
From the very first class, they will be excited to share their new magic with you.
Magic 101 is one of the entry points to joining our school. We get that virtual lessons aren't for everyone and we want to give new students an opportunity to try us out. This class is a great introduction to performing magic for students ages 8-11 and 12-17 who are just starting out, or who are interested in learning more about how School of Magic Arts virtual lessons work.
Taught by live instructors, Magic 1o1 focuses on multiple types of magic with materials you can easily find in your home! In each lesson students learn a new magic effect and have an opportunity to talk with a professional magician.
The first lesson is FREE to new students, just register for one of the dates through the registration link below. We'll send you the Zoom link and materials list on the day.
Studies have found that all students (including those with learning difficulties, behavioral challenges, and physical disabilities) exhibit greater self-esteem scores after studying and performing magic.
In a study of forty people studying magic, all showed significant improvement in both the use of the left and right hands, and their ability to use both hands together.
Teachers report that incorporating magic into their curriculum encourages students to help one another, and increases leadership, socialization, peer relationships, and collaboration.
SOMA classes are structured for a consistent learning experience. In each class, students will:
check-in, warmups, core monthly concept re-enforced.
effect introduced, demonstrated, and taught.
guided practice, receive instructor/peer feedback.
perform effect individually, work on presentation skills.
This level is all about a comprehensive overview of magic as an art form, encompassing the basics of palming, forcing, storytelling, routine building, switching, and memorization. Students will begin to handle coins, cards, silks, and props in their classes and, after their first month with the program, will begin to receive their pins.
At this level, Magic School students will refine the skills they learned in level one and tackle harder effects and sequences with more challenging props as they build their magician's kit. They will also deeply focus on the performance skills necessary to create interesting individual routines, and work on developing a style all their own. Level two also brings a focus on peer feedback and community building, with time in each class devoted to critique and review.
In their third level of Magic School, students begin to specialize in a branch of magic that interests them, including mentalism, coins, cards, or large stage effects. They are encouraged to work within their track to explore its possibilities, while at the same time continuing to further skills in stage magic performance as a whole.
This level is all about a comprehensive overview of magic as an art form, encompassing the basics of palming, forcing, storytelling, routine building, switching, and memorization. Students will begin to handle coins, cards, silks, and props in their classes and, after their first month with the program, will begin to receive their pins.
At this level, Magic School students will refine the skills they learned in level one and tackle harder effects and sequences with more challenging props as they build their magician's kit. They will also deeply focus on the performance skills necessary to create interesting individual routines, and work on developing a style all their own. Level two also brings a focus on peer feedback and community building, with time in each class devoted to critique and review.
In their third level of Magic School, students begin to specialize in a branch of magic that interests them, including mentalism, coins, cards, or large stage effects. They are encouraged to work within their track to explore its possibilities, while at the same time continuing to further skills in stage magic performance as a whole.
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 45 minutes 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!
