Unlock Your Child's Confidence with Personalized Magic Classes

At School of Magic Arts, we believe that magic is more than just learning tricks—it's a journey of personal growth. Our structured courses are designed with clear goals and progressive magic tricks that match your child's unique abilities. We tailor each lesson to meet their needs, ensuring they build real skills and confidence without frustration.

Empower your child through magic that's made just for them.

Magic Lessons

“N. was excited to engage people, known and unknown, with her magic skills. Engaging strangers has always been hit or miss with her, but with magic, she has something in which she feels confident and competent.”
- Tara C., SOMA Parent

1:1 Private Lessons

Private Lessons are for students ages 7-17 who want to go at their own pace or for some other reason need one-on-one instruction. They allow for maximum interaction between student and teacher. Private lessons are built around the student's interest to keep things personal and interactive. Students can choose their instructor and the date and time that is most convenient.

What's Included:

  • Weekly 1:1 lessons over Zoom
  • Student video library for outside of class practice
  • Course materials shipped to your home
  • Special enamel pins as they complete each course

30 Minute Lessons

Investment: $150/month

9 months/year
(summer session optional)

45 Minute Lessons

Investment: $225/month

9 months/year
(summer session optional)

“I think it is really good for him and he's getting better at raising his hand and letting others speak.  Hopefully this helps him improve in school as well.”
- Joni B., SOMA Parent

Group Lessons

Fundamentals of Magic

In this first School of Magic Arts course, students of all levels, from beginners to those already practicing magic, receive an overview of all different types of stage magic: cards, coins, ropes, silks, mentalism, and more. Students learn effects from all genres, set their practice schedule, and build confidence to share their magic with others.

Next Cohort: January 2025

“A. has gained so much being a part of your program - self confidence, something all her own to individuate from her sisters, and cool friends and mentors!”
- Heather B. SOMA Parent

Your Kid Loves Magic and So Do We

From the very first class, they will be excited to share their new magic with you.

A grid of images on a laptop display featuring performers and audience from the SOMA June Performance Night.

Magic 101 is one of the entry points to joining our school. We get that virtual lessons aren't for everyone and we want to give new students an opportunity to try us out. This class is a great introduction to performing magic for students ages 8-11 and 12-17 who are just starting out, or who are interested in learning more about how School of Magic Arts virtual lessons work.

Taught by live instructors, Magic 1o1 focuses on multiple types of magic with materials you can easily find in your home!  In each lesson students learn a new magic effect and have an opportunity to talk with a professional magician.

The first lesson is FREE to new students, just register for one of the dates through the registration link below.  We'll send you the Zoom link and materials list on the day.

  • Appropriate for ages 8-11
  • 45- min live virtual instruction
  • Small groups
  • Use materials you have at home
  • No experience level required
  • First class FREE to new students

The Lesson!  What do we get?

  • First class FREE to new students.
  • 45 minutes one-on-one with a SOMA magician through Zoom.
  • Learn up to three magic effects that can be performed immediately.
  • PDF download with written instructions.
  • An invitation to join School of Magic Arts!

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 studying 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is your cancellation policy?

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The $300 deposit ($250 + $50 supplies) to reserve your student's spot is non-refundable. If for any reason you need to cancel, please contact answers@encountermagic.com prior to June 5, 2023 to request a refund of any additional payments. All tuition is non- refundable after June 12, 2023.

If installment payments are selected at checkout, they will be charged on the 12th day of June and July. Any missed classes can be viewed in the student video library.

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 are traveling for the summer, how does SOMA accommodate those days?

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If a student is traveling for a day or two, we would invite them to attend another session that week.

If they are gone longer and miss the entire week, or if it not possible for them to attend another session for whatever reason, we would direct them to watch the video for the class that would be found in their exclusive library (just like during the school year).  

In addition, we would schedule a short one-on-one session to get them caught up, if they need further help.

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 which class is best for your student?