Teachers can use magic tricks to help students understand abstract concepts of sciences such as physics, mathematics and psychology. Main difference between using magic in teaching and magic as a performance art is that the teacher needs to explain magic to be able to teach the principles at work to create the illusions. Several websites are available with resources for teachers and students:
- The magic of computer science: cs4fun—Computer Science For Fun.
- Hocus Focus: Magic tricks for children with special needs.
- Teach by Magic: Resources for teachers.
- The Manual of Mathematical Magic: Handbook for UK schools.
- Theatre, Science & Magic: Villanova university.
Magic in the Classroom
If you like to know more about using magic in the classroom, read the works from the bibliography or purchase Perspectives on Magic from the bookshop.