We're so happy that you've found us, and want to join our magic school!
We are now registering for our Summer Session.
Most students at SOMA are enrolled in Weekly Magic School which run in the Fall, Spring, and Summer. They are the most popular and unique programming at our school. In once a week sessions, students learn magic with a live teacher, build on their skills, level up, and perform in our public shows, earning their pins along the way.
Registration for our Summer Session has closed, but registration for our Fall Session will be opening in July. Get on our list to be the first to find out when our FREE trial classes begin!
School of Magic Arts Summer Session runs from June 12 - August 30, 2023. We are so excited to offer Build Your Own Magic this summer!
Students will meet once a week in two hour classes to construct magic props and learn magic effects. From hand props to large stage illusions, SOMA magicians will explore the inner workings of stage magic, build their own magic show, and unlock the best summer ever. Everything they need for this STEAM powered 12 weeks will be shipped to your door prior to the first day of class.
Build Your Own Magic is a perfect introduction to stage magic and School of Magic Arts, as well as a blast for current and returning students. A great supplement to in-person camps! Vacation schedules are no problem. School of Magic Arts classes include an exclusive library of recorded lessons to get them up to speed on anything they might miss in class, and their kits can travel with them anywhere there is internet access. Keep minds engaged and learning over summer break!
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.
The $300 deposit ($250 + $50 supplies) to reserve your student's spot is non-refundable. If for any reason you need to cancel, please contact answers@encountermagic.com prior to June 5, 2023 to request a refund of any additional payments. All tuition is non- refundable after June 12, 2023.
If installment payments are selected at checkout, they will be charged on the 12th day of June and July. Any missed classes can be viewed in the student video library.
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.
If a student is traveling for a day or two, we would invite them to attend another session that week.
If they are gone longer and miss the entire week, or if it not possible for them to attend another session for whatever reason, we would direct them to watch the video for the class that would be found in their exclusive library (just like during the school year).
In addition, we would schedule a short one-on-one session to get them caught up, if they need further help.
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!
