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"Mr. Jim" Merrills

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Testimonials

PORTAGE (Laura W.)

"Jim is a "go-to" performer. I'm pretty sure he could make anything interesting!"

LAWRENCE (Denise C)

"Always entertaining. He won’t disappoint!"

ZEELAND (Jessica V)

"We at the Howard Miller Library were so impressed. He's extremely talented, and has a passion for teaching and sharing."

SCHOOLCRAFT (Bobbie T)

"As always, what a great program! 'Mr. Jim' never disappoints. He is fun, funny and magical!"

JACKSON (Chris S)

"The best program I have seen in years! The total audience participation, his enthusiasm, and the humor, made for a wildly entertaining program!"

BATTLE CREEK (Claire O)

"Jim, you are highly regarded here at Willard Library!"

BRISTOL, IN (Bev R)

“Thank you so much for the entertaining and informative program. Like each of the previous years, your show was great!"

Mr Jim Merrills has been continuously hosting summer library programs and magic camps for over fifteen (15) years. An author -- Magicians in the Making** -- he has been recognized by the international magic community (MAGIC Magazine, 2003). Now your library can choose from any of his summer programs:

❖ Summer Reading Magic Show (tailored to the state’s annual theme)

❖ Sport ("cup") Stacking (our most popular hands-on program, all ages)

❖ Juggling (another hands-on, fun-filled program)

❖ Balloon sculpting (we cover everything from A to Z)

❖ Mr. Jim’s Magic Show (general magic show)

❖ Magic of Reading magic show (magic presentation explains how a books is created)

❖ Magic Camp (2nd grade and up; 1.5 hour, half-day, and full-day formats)

The Magical World of Science?

Coming Summer 2014

Science covers everything from the bug in the ground (microscope) to the stars in the sky (telescope)—and the professor’s laboratory in between!

Science is magical and fun! This year's show will include magical surprises like:

The Magical Laboratory Surprise
The Invisible Force
Fooling The Senses
Magical Mind-Warp
And much, much more!

Mr. Jim’s 2014 Library Show includes lots of volunteers and family-fun comedy. Best of all, books come to life, encouraging children to return to the library.

SUMMER 2013 - “YOU CAN DIG IT!"

SUMMER 2012 - "MAGIC IN THE DARK"