Level 3, Course 6

Building a Persona

$150/month

+ $25 Registration Fee
+ $20 Supply Fee

In their last official course at SOMA, students build a character, or “persona” and are able to specialize in the magic that interests them most.

  • Live, online classes
  • Instruction by a professional magician
  • Small groups of 2-4 kids
  • Access to student video library
  • NEW magic supply kit
  • Final showcase performance
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Building a Persona

Building a Persona is the last course before graduating from our 3-year program. Students will learn how to create their own character or persona to perform on stage. We will guide students step by step through the process so that they can create new magical personas for future shows.

Students focus on the show building and presentation and will learn a few new effects. At the end of the course we will choose any magic they have learned over the years that work with their created persona to perform in our final show.

Difficulty Level
Intermediate
Prerequisite
History of Magic
Learning Goals
By the end of this course students will know how to create a magical person from scratch and choose effects that compliment that persona.

Build Self esteem and confidence

Studies have found that all students (including those with learning difficulties, behavioral challenges, and physical disabilities) exhibit greater self-esteem scores after studying and performing magic.

improve hand eye coordination

In a study of forty people learning magic, all showed significant improvement in both the use of the left and right hands, and their ability to use both hands together.

grow with support of a community

Teachers report that incorporating magic into their curriculum encourages students to help one another, and increases leadership, socialization, peer relationships, and collaboration.

Course Overview

Course Curriculum

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  • Week 1: Orientation & Rubber Band Trick Review
  • Week 2: Introduction to Rope Magic & Appearing Knot/Magic Knot Tricks
  • Week 3: Rope Review & Rope Merge Trick
  • Week 4: Introduction to Silk Magic & Bermuda Triangle Trick
  • Week 5: Silk Magic Review & Coin Through Silk Trick
  • Week 6: Introduction to Sponge Ball Magic
  • Week 7: Sponge Ball Routine
  • Week 8: Introduction to Card Magic & Card Handling
  • Week 9: Review Card Handling & The Upside Down Card Trick
  • Week 10: Card Review & The Four Ace Trick
  • Week 11: Impromptu Linking Rubber Bands
  • Week 12: Paper Fold Vanish
  • Week 13: In the Queen's Hand Card Trick
  • Week 14: Vanishing Knot in Silk
  • Week 15: Wrap-up and Effect Review

Fuel your Kid’s love of magic

We understand the challenge of finding magic tricks suitable for kids that strike the perfect balance of satisfaction and entertainment.

Our magic has been carefully curated to unearth the most enjoyable and challenging tricks tailored specifically for this age group.

The magic supply kit includes a standard deck of cards, a 12 inch black silk, magician's rope, four sponge balls, two rubber bands, a coin, a small notebook, and pencil.

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Course Map

We offer six courses over three levels. As students progress through the program, the classes become more focused as well as challenging.

Group Schedules Overview

Please note that all times are in Eastern Standard Time.

You will register below via the Google form. Please note that all times are in Eastern Standard Time.

Course Fees

Pay in Full
Course Tuition
$600.00
+ Registration Fee
$25.00
+ SOMA Magic Supplies
$20.00
Subtotal
$645.00
View Installment Plan
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Course Tuition
$600.00
Installment 1
$150.00
at checkout
Installment 2
$150.00
10/15/2024
Installment 3
$150.00
11/15/2024
Installment 4
$150.00
11/15/2024
+ Registration Fee
$25.00
+ SOMA Magic Supplies
$20.00
Total Owed
$645.00
Installment 1 + Course Fees at Checkout
$195.00

Private Lesson Course

We currently offer Fundamentals of Magic as a private course. You get to choose the day and time that works for you. These classes run 30-40 minutes because we can go faster with one student. We have limited availability for these lessons. Contact brian@encountermagic.com to set up a time.

Private Lesson Course

We currently offer Fundamentals of Magic as a private course. You get to choose the day and time that works for you. These classes run 30-40 minutes because we can go faster with one student. We have limited availability for these lessons. Contact brian@encountermagic.com to set up a time.

Group Course Registration

Fill out the registration form and we will send the payment link to the email you provided. Thanks!
If you have any issues please email brian@encountermagic.com.

Registration for Fall 2024 is closed. However, you can fill out the form below to join our waitlist and we will let you know when new classes open for Winter/Spring 2025!  If you have any questions, you can always contact brian@encountermagic.com.