Science Magic . . . Magic Science : Science Show extraodinaire

This is one of my favourite science shows to do. Not only because I get to play with my favourite toys, do my bestist demos but the look on the faces of the audiences and the noises they make.
There are a whole lot of Science demonstrations that have been used for conjuring tricks through the ages, or just plane look like magic.
From Robert-Houdin's use of electromagnetism and M.D. Bodie's frightening tricks with static to the more simple but still effective "cut rope restored" they can all be used to demonstrate some principle or other, if only of looking in the right place at the right time.
This science show has mystery, suspense and laughs.
This is ideal for secondary school audiences both KS3 and KS4, or if the new intake are coming for a visit and works an absolute treat for for an evening show.
This is the science show mixed "Science Festival" type audiences.
I am constantly finding new tricks and toys so the talk is significantly different year on year. Very useful if you have an annual event !
I have had kids coming back to see it three times in a day, I have had science departments wanting to steal my toys and school sponsors giving them cash to buy new kit. I have even had kids (and teacher) bunking off lessons to see it twice, I'm sure that is a good thing.
It is good for revision or inspiration, dealing with a forces, electricity, sound, chemical reactions, aspects of technology, observational skills and allsorts.
This science show runs for about and hour, needs and hour to set up and ten mins or so to reset. Apart from a couple of tables there is little else needed. Well, an audience would be nice!
