The Ultimate Guide to Captivating Kids with Magic Shows

With over 25 years of experience, we at Kiddly-Winks know the ins and outs of creating magical moments for children.

Whether you’re a parent, a childcare worker, or a fellow performer, our proven strategies will help you connect with your young audience in a meaningful way.

Step one to delivering a captivating magic show is not about having the best tricks, the most extravagant costume, or even a fancy PA system.

While those things can certainly enhance the experience, the main ingredient is your ability to connect with your young audience and let your inner child shine.

It’s time to let loose and have FUN.

Think of open body language, genuine smiles, and a friendly persona. Be genuinely enthusiastic about performing and engaging with the kids.

Remember, they can tell if you don’t want to be there! If it helps you get into your fun persona, try wearing a comfortable and brightly coloured costume.

Get yourself pumped up, tap into that inner child, and you’ll be ready to go.

To captivate the little ones, we need to take them on a journey where “anything is possible!” Who wouldn’t want to go there more often?

As performers, we’ve got to believe in this world of enthusiasm, wonder, surprise, and delight, or at least act like we do! Kids can tell who’s faking it, you know.

In this magical realm, using magic tricks lets children be the ones who make the magic happen.

And when they shout the magic word and see the wonder on their faces – their smiles bright, mouths wide open – it’s pure joy. Sharing this experience with them is something truly special.

The ultimate secret to an awesome magic show is all about connecting with the kids and making sure every moment is super fun and age-appropriate.

So, with a little help from some child psychology, let’s dive in and explore how we can make our magic shows extra special for each age group and ensure we tailor them perfectly to suit each unique audience.

For a magic show that’s all about entertaining kids aged 3 to 6, fully embrace their love for silliness and repetition.

Just imagine using words like “gobbledegook,” creating clumsy mishaps, and dropping things – guaranteed to make them burst into laughter!

And they’ll find pure amusement in smelly objects and toilet humour, like funny fart sounds, because they truly resonate with their mischievous and cheeky nature.

But here’s the real magic trick: keep repeating these funny actions to maintain a running joke that keeps them engaged and laughing throughout the whole show. This simple formula guarantees endless giggles from our young audience members.

For kids aged 7 to 9, our magic shows combine the humour they love (like toilet jokes, silly sausages, and smelly underarms!) with interactive tricks and mind-bending illusions.

This age group really enjoys a mix of comedy and complexity, and guess what? They just love to let you know if you’ve done something wrong!

So, naturally, our magic, along with plenty of storytelling, includes lots of parts where the magic goes wrong and the magician needs help.

This tactic keeps the kids totally captivated as they shout out the solution to our magician’s magical problems. It’s the perfect balance of “eewy” jokes, whoopsies, and magical moments.

Kids aged 10 to 13 are convinced they know all the secrets of magic tricks.

But guess what? Our magician is ready to prove them wrong and show that real magic exists, no hidden strings attached!

With these pre-teens, we ensure they’re in control of making the magic happen. You can’t debunk a trick when it literally happens right in your hands.

No funny business here because these kids are SMART. Our shows are packed with suspense, empowerment, and maybe even a little scare!