David Black is a professional entertainer, educator, actor and magician. He is an Order of Merlin member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians Ring #79 currently serving as a Director of the Southern Tier Magic Circle. David has performed for over 30 years in such far away places as Australia, New Zealand, Great Britain and Bermuda. He most frequently performs in upstate New York and northern Pennsylvania. He is currently a featured reader for the Celebrity Read-Along DVD playing at the Discovery Center’s BOOKS and Beyond Reader’s Theater and the Greater Binghamton Airport.
Grades: 6-8
Minimum Group Size: 20 to 500
Length of performance: 25 minutes
Set-up Time: 1 hour
Take-down Time: 45 minutes
Description:
Students and teachers will experience mind-bending illusions mixed with humor designed to inspire an appreciation for the joy of encountering new and often unexpected things. The goal of this presentation is to empower the audience to anticipate that they will discover many exciting experiences throughout life if they remain open to possibilities.
This performance supports the following NYS Learning Standards:
Next Generation Learning Standards: English Language Arts
Comprehension and Collaboration (speaking and listening)
Presentation of knowledge of ideas (speaking and listening)
Next Generation Learning Standards: Mathematical Practices
Reasoning abstractly and quantitatively
Science and Engineering Practices
Planning and carrying out investigations
Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information
Learning Standards for the Arts
Creating (imagine, plan, make, envision, develop)
Performing (rehearse, evaluate, refine, prepare, share)
Responding (reflect, interpret, evaluate, critique)
Connecting (relate artistic ideas with societal, cultural & historical context)
Categories: English Language Arts / Magic / Storytelling / Wellness / Life Skills / Bully Prevention / Character Education
Cost:
1 Performance - $300
2 Performance - $400
3 Performance - $500
Grades: K-5
Minimum Group Size: 20 to 500
Length of performance: 40 minutes
Set-up Time: 1 hour
Take-down Time: 45 minutes
Description:
Students and teachers will experience mind-bending illusions mixed with humor designed to inspire an appreciation for the joy of encountering new and often unexpected things. The goal of this presentation is to empower the audience to anticipate that they will discover many exciting experiences throughout life if they remain open to possibilities.
This performance supports the following NYS Learning Standards:
Next Generation Learning Standards: English Language Arts
Comprehension and Collaboration (speaking and listening)
Presentation of knowledge of ideas (speaking and listening)
Next Generation Learning Standards: Mathematical Practices
Reasoning abstractly and quantitatively
Science and Engineering Practices
Planning and carrying out investigations
Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information
Learning Standards for the Arts
Creating (imagine, plan, make, envision, develop)
Performing (rehearse, evaluate, refine, prepare, share)
Responding (reflect, interpret, evaluate, critique)
Connecting (relate artistic ideas with societal, cultural & historical context)
Categories: English Language Arts / Magic / Storytelling / Wellness / Life Skills / Bully Prevention / Character Education
Cost:
1 Performance - $350
2 Performance - $500
3 Performance - $650