Is It Magic…Or Illusion?

Tom Cloutier, a returning Academy teacher, retired from the elementary classroom after 31 years of teaching.  He has taught all grades, spending the past 15 years in a fifth-grade classroom.  He received his BA and Master’s degrees in Elementary Education from the University of Minnesota. Magic has been a hobby of his for 30 years.  He enjoys observing illusions in the world around us.

Is It Magic…Or Illusion?

If you are looking for something unique to do this summer, how about doing some magic?  In this class, you will learn some of the great secrets of the world of illusion.  Make objects appear and disappear.  Change color or shape.  Read minds.  You may not believe your own eyes!  By creating your own special performances, you will make the illusions unique.  You will work with your classmates to put on a magic show that will offer mystery and fun.  You will be making most of your own tricks to take with you at the end of Summer Academy.  We are also planning a field trip to a magic shop in the Twin Cities where students can watch a magician work, and we hope to have a magician visit our classroom.  What a great way to start the summer!