TED Talks
Werner Reich: How the magic of kindness helped me survive the Holocaust
Holocaust survivor Werner Reich recounts his harrowing adolescence as a prisoner transported between concentration camps -- and shares how a small, kind act can inspire a lifetime of compassion. "If you ever know somebody who needs help,...
TED Talks
Marco Tempest: A magical tale (with augmented reality)
Marco Tempest spins a beautiful story of what magic is, how it entertains us and how it highlights our humanity -- all while working extraordinary illusions with his hands and an augmented reality machine.
Curated Video
5 Easy Kids Science Experiments
Here are 5 Super Easy Science Experiments for kids that you can do at home with ingredients you can easily find around the house. Our top 5 kids science experiments are: Experiment 1: Marbled milk You need milk, food colouring,...
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3 Simple Science Experiments Using Balloons
3 simple science experiments with balloons everyone should do at least once. #1 Pop a balloon with orange zest When we squeeze orange peeling, a substance is sprayed around. That liquid is called limonene and it easily breaks latex of...
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The /shun/ suffixes, including -cian
Pupil outcome: I can spell words using the suffix -cian. Key learning points: - The /shun/ suffix can be spelt -tion, -sion, -ssion or -cian. - Words ending in the suffix -cian are nouns and a profession. - Words spelt with -cian often...
Let's Tute
Unveiling the Math behind Magic and Tricks
In this video, a teacher reveals the mathematical logic behind three popular number tricks involving doubling, adding, and subtracting digits. Viewers are encouraged to use their logic and math skills to solve these puzzles and share...
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The Art of Distraction: Mastering Magic and Pickpocketing
Join Mac Lesggy as he encounters Frédéric, a magician who skillfully blends the art of illusion with pickpocketing. Witness a captivating demonstration of how easily our attention can be manipulated, leading to astonishing feats of...
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How to Make a Silver Egg
When you hold the egg close to the flame, it gets covered in soot. Soot repels water, similar to oil. When we put our sooty egg in the water, it creates a small air bubble around it. This bubble reflects light, and makes the egg look...
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Colourful Magic Trick with Paper Towels
Here is a "magic" trick you can do to excite children about reading or just for fun! Fold one piece of a paper towel and draw something at the front side using a permanent marker. Open paper towel and trace the drawing on the other page....
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5 Science Experiments with Balloons
5 best cool science experiments with balloons everyone should do at least once
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Magic Trick: Floating Cup
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a floating, pouring drink! This spooky idea is the perfect magic trick for a Halloween party or even as a prank played on a friend. Watch as we show you how you can magically pour a drink while it...
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Magic Trick: Slice a Banana Without Peeling It
Are you looking for a fun twist to put on snack time? Or trying to get all the children to sit quietly while they’re eating? Why not show off your magical skills by slicing a banana before the skin is even peeled. ⭕ Materials: - Banana -...
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Magic Trick: Color Pictures Instantly
Here is a fun magic trick to do on a rainy day or even as a boredom buster. This trick includes crafting activities, which makes it perfect for passing the time. Turn any of your children’s artwork into a fun, entertaining magic trick. ⭕...
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Magic Trick: Disappearing Crayons
Have you got lots of broken crayons? Bored of colouring in? Let’s try something different and turn them into a mystical magic trick? This idea can help you turn unused items into lots of fun. The instructions are simple to follow. ⭕...
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Rods and Cones of the Eye
Rods and cones are the structures in our eyes that allow us to translate light into images and colors. Learn how these structures work and the role they play in optical illusions.
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Exploring Optical Illusions: Tricks of Perception and Perspective
In this video, we explore three fascinating optical illusions that challenge our perception of size, color, and perspective. Test yourself on some these illusions and learn what is really going on.
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Felicien Trewey: A Master Illusionist and Performer
Let’s learn about Felicien Trewey. He is what you would call a total performer because he did everything.
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This Jays player has a side hustle as a magician
New ReviewBlue Jays' Tyler Heineman has a hidden talent.
Physics Girl
5 Awesome Science Party Tricks!
Do you know how to stick a skewer through a balloon without popping it? Physics Girl shares five party tricks including the skewered balloon. Then in a second video, she presents the same experiments with scientific explanations. The...
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Card Tricks - Street Magic
"Why" and "how" are two of my favorite questions to hear. Get your class asking how, with this cool card trick. Learn the trick by watching this clip, show it to your class, then have them get in groups and see if they can figure out how...
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The Impossible Coin Vanish
There is nothing like a good magic trick to get your class using the scientific skills of inquiry and observation. This clip shows the old vanishing coin magic trick and how it is done. Watch this clip, learn the trick, then show it to...
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The Coin Fold
"How did he do that?" What a great question to hear any child say. Watch and learn the coin fold trick to amaze your class. Bringing magic in the classroom is a wonderful way to encourage a sense of wonder, inquisitiveness, and gets...
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Three Card Monte
This video shows how to do an old card trick called the Three Card Monte. Because the trick uses three cards you can use this trick to talk about odd and even numbers after completing the trick. The vocabulary can be incorporated into...