Get ready for...
THE MAGIC OF THE 3
"R's"
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"Mr. Jim" Merrills has magically combined
the major elements of education into one presentation! As an author (Mr. Jim's Magical
Secrets and Magicians in the Making), he knows the importance of
reading, writing, arithmetic, and other skills-like art, and shows how each of
them were necessary in the creation of his books.
Merrills' books have been praised by masterful magicians and librarians, and
his skills in working with children (school and library
programs) has been recognized by magic camps, schools and libraries
across the country. Now, he brings the elements of his successes--the 3
"R's"--to the attention of children, in order to encourage them in
their elementary academic skills.
In addition, children see how magic tricks in library books come to life, as
Mr. Jim demonstrates some of his favorite tricks, explaining why they became
part of his magic camp.
WRITING : Next, Mr. Jim reveals the the
importance of writing, showing how he began years ago by writing down simple
magic tricks for children. Then he shows how those writings evolved into a
booklet, and then a book. (And it all began with a pencil and paper!)
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ARITHMETIC : But without arithmetic, no book could have been
published. Students learn how math plays a significant part in laying out,
publishing, and selling a book, just like math is behind most magic tricks.
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ART: Many other skills are used in writing a book, including art.
"Mr. Jim" shares how drawings became a part of his books, as a cover
design and for illustrating the magic tricks.
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AUTOGRAPHED BOOKS:
Autographed copies of Mr. Jim's books can be made available to students when
visiting the school, or afterward by mail.
To schedule this program
for your school, contact us at (269) 580-1696 or 646-3227, or email
Last updated: Jan 2007
Copyright 2003 by mr-jim.com