Fundamentals of Magic

Starts the week of January 11, 2027
A 12-week live online group course where kids ages 8–12 learn sleight of hand, build confidence, and perform for the people they love.

Spots are limited to small groups of up to 4. Join the waitlist for first access, early-bird pricing, and a say in when your group meets.

1,000+ kids taught since 2017 | 5.0 stars from 50+ parent reviews.

Hands-On Skills
Social Confidence
Creative Independence

What this is

This isn’t a trick library or a video they watch alone. In every class, your child learns a sleight of hand technique, uses it in a piece of magic, talks through what could go wrong and how to recover, then performs it for their classmates.

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What Parents Are Saying

Much more than just magic

She’s learned much more than just magic (though the magic alone is impressive and genuinely fools her parents!). SOMA has built her confidence and helped her feel more comfortable speaking in front of groups.

Amanda K.

Google Review

When she does magic, she’s not nervous at all

She told me on the way home that she’s usually really nervous in public or when talking to new people. But when she does magic, she’s not nervous at all.

Aaron E.

for

Nadya

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age

9

Bummed he had to wait a whole week

Right after class, he was bummed he had to wait a whole week to have another class. He really, really enjoys magic, and I love seeing his confidence.

Katie Z.

for

Gunnar

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age

11

A fun way to connect when she’s feeling quiet

She is loving the classes and is getting such a kick out of sharing her tricks with others. It has given her a fun avenue to connect with others when she is feeling a bit quiet.

Sarah H.

for

June

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age

9

Something all her own

She has gained self-confidence, something all her own to individuate from her sisters, and cool friends and mentors. We can’t wait to do it all again and highly highly recommend their services!

Heather B.

for

Aurora

,

age

11

Finally, Something That Stuck

He really loves taking these classes, which has been great because we struggled finding something he would stick to. It really has been so wonderful for him!

Lauren B.

for

Toven

,

age

10

How This Works

1: Early enrollment form

From August 4th to August 7th you'll have access to a short form to share your child's info and your family's weekly availability. This is how we build groups around the times that work for you.

2: Groups assigned & fees due

On Monday, August 10th we'll email you your child's assigned group time and a link to enroll at the early-bird price of $350. You'll have a few days to complete enrollment before the window closes and we open to the public.

3: Bonuses end & classes begin 

Thursday August 13th, early-bird pricing and waitlist bonuses expire & spots open to the public at regular tuition price.

Kits ship in time for the first lesson and classes begin right after Labor Day.!

Registration is CLOSED for fall 2026

Don't worry if you missed out on our group course, we have 1:1 lessons that enroll anytime.

Camp is open for enrollment! Add your name and we'll send you everything you need to pick your week.

Fundamentals of Magic

12-week live online group course | $450 + $25 materials | Ages 8–12
Next Cohort: January 11, 2027

Early-bird tuition is $350 (+$25 materials)
or a $50 deposit, then $100 a month January to March.
Join the waitlist before December 1 to get it.

Save Your Spot on the Waitlist

 If you have any questions, you can always contact brian@schoolofmagicarts.com.

Ages 8–10

Thursdays, 5:30–6:30pm Eastern
September 10–December 3 (no class Thanksgiving week)

SOMA currently serves families in the United States, and kits ship to US addresses only.

Ages 10–12

Mondays, 4:30–5:30pm Eastern
September 7–November 30 (no class Thanksgiving week)

SOMA currently serves families in the United States, and kits ship to US addresses only.

Neither time work for your schedule? We also offer 1:1 lessons with flexible weekly scheduling.
Email us at brian@schoolofmagicarts.com if you have any questions.

Why join the waitlist

Small Groups, real attention

With only 2–4 kids per group, your child gets real feedback and real practice time each week, not lost in a crowd.

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A clear path from first trick to real performance

Every week builds on the last. By week 12, your child isn't just learning tricks, they're performing them, with the confidence that comes from doing it in front of people who love them.

A magic kit, mailed to your door

Every young magician gets a real magic kit with professional props, shipped to your home and used all semester. Materials fee is $25.

A say in the schedule

When early enrollment opens December 1, waitlist families share their availability first. We build the groups around the times that work for you, before we open to the public.

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Early-bird pricing

Waitlist families pay $350 for the full course, $60 off the regular price of $410.

Pay a $50 deposit to enroll, then $100 a month in January, February and March.

A magic kit, at your door before the holidays

Every young magician gets a magic kit with professional props they’ll use all semester.

Enroll by December 10 and we’ll ship it the week of December 14, in time for the holidays. Just ask them to keep it together until the first class. Materials fee is $25.

Meet Your Magicians

We’re Annie and Brian, co-founders of School of Magic Arts, professional magicians, and lifelong performers.

Since 2017, we’ve taught 1000+ kids how to do magic in a way that builds confidence, not pressure. Our background spans theater, education, and sleight of hand, which means we care just as much about how a child feels performing as we do about the trick itself.

Whether your child is brand new to magic or already obsessed, they’ll be guided by instructors who know how to meet them where they are and help them feel proud of what they can do.

Course Overview

Course Curriculum

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  • Week 1: Orientation & Magic Rubber Band
  • 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 Four Ace Trick
  • Week 10: Card Review & In The Queen's Hand
  • Week 11: Review Day
  • Week 12: In-class Performances

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: Introduction to Silk Magic & Bermuda Triangle Trick
  • Week 4: Introduction to Sponge Ball Magic
  • Week 5: Introduction to Card Magic & Card Handling
  • Week 6: Review Card Handling & Four Ace Trick
  • Week 7: Effect Review
  • Week 8: In-class Performances

Frequently Asked Questions

What if my child loses interest?

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We offer a 7-day money-back guarantee. Attend the first class; if it’s not a fit, we refund the remaining tuition (or stop remaining payments), no questions asked. The $50 deposit is non-refundable.

My kid is kinda shy, is this right for her?

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Yes!  You don't have to be extroverted to enjoy and excel at magic. In fact, we've found that our program helps shy students build confidence.

We already do a lot of activities, are we going to have time?

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SOMA classes are just 1 hour a week, with 10 minutes of practice required a day,  easy to fit into a busy schedule.  And since the classes are virtual, drive time is eliminated!

What if my child struggles with learning on the computer?

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We understand.  Unfortunately, in the panic of the pandemic, a lot of educational programs tried to adapt their in-person curriculums for online.  And it just didn't work.  Students and teachers alike were frustrated.  At SOMA, our program was developed exclusively for virtual learning.  We've found that magic is especially well suited to be taught in an online environment; each student gets an up-close view of the instructors' hands, making the class easy to follow.

My daughter is already learning magic for free on YouTube, why should she take classes?

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YouTube is a fantastic resource, but there are a lot of things it can't do.  While it can be great for learning tricks, it can't give a student feedback on their work, help them find opportunities to perform in their communities, or curate effects that will work for their style and ability.  And it doesn't provide a live community of magicians who share their enthusiasm for magic!

Not sure if this is right for your child?

Book a free call with Annie or Brian and we will help you figure it out.