Magic in the Magic City
Learning and performing magic tricks has been shown to benefit children and adults with disabilities. The approach is being shown to be an effective treatment technique as it promotes motivation, and improves physical, psychological, perceptual, or social functions in those who participate.
The annual UAB Magic Camp will be held virtually via Zoom this summer. It is designed - and free to attend - for children ages 9 - 18 with disabilities. In each four-week camp, children will learn two to three magic tricks every Monday and Wednesday, and be part of a group meeting each Friday so all the campers can get to know each other. The end of each camp will feature a streamed magic show performance for friends and family!
- UAB MAGIC CAMP 1: June 5th – June 30th
- UAB MAGIC CAMP 2: July 10th – August 4th
The camp is taught by UAB OT students trained in the protocol developed by Kevin Spencer, who is an international authority on the therapeutic use of magic tricks in physical and psycho-social rehabilitation.
If you are interested in UAB Magic Camp, please contact Lauren Edwards via email - laurenme@uab.edu
The lessons, the camp and the show are unforgettable highlights in our occupational therapy students' journey that we would love to share with you and your family.
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