For first time, the American Museum of Magic in Marshall offered a summer camp program where children played magic-themed games and learned simple tricks. The 20 available slots quickly filled and a waiting list grew, reports the Battle Creek Enquirer.
So a second camp was offered. Twenty children, ages 7 to 14, were learning magic tricks at a short summer camp.
Along with tapping into kids' natural curiosity, the camp also teaches kids confidence and performing skills, said Jeff Taylor, museum of magic director.
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"That's the ultimate measure of success in this -- is that regardless of how many kids you have, the ones that are there have a good time," Taylor said.
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Source: Battle Creek Enquirer
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