#133 Wimzie The Magician
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Wimzie wants to know how Rousso does his magic parlor tricks,
but he can't tell her because of the "magicians' code"-
never reveal how a trick is done. But if Wimzie wants to be
a magician, Rousso says that he will train her. Wimzie agrees
and after practicing performs some tricks for her friends. Loulou
becomes frightened that Wimzie is a real magician who can turn
people into toads and other creatures. The only way to convince
Loulou otherwise is to show her how a trick is done...but that
would mean violating the magicians' code. Instead, Wimzie asks
Rousso to teach Loulou how to be a magician with a trick of
her own. Loulou then learns that performing magic is not some
unexplained, scary mystery or witch craft, but the result of
skill and talent.
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- Children will learn that it
is important to keep their word.
- Children will learn that different
people are afraid of different things.
- Children will discover that
learning about something they are afraid of can lessen their
fear.
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Vocabulary: |
stupefying
examine |
Suggested Activities: |
| Before
you view: Today we learn
that Loulou is afraid of something. Watch to see what it is. |
| While you view:
See suggestions in "How to use this guide". |
| After
you view: Go back to your
pre-viewing activity and have the children respond to the question.
(Answer: Wimzie doing magic tricks.) Talk about what you've
seen and take some time to discuss it. |
Extended Learning Activities |
Option
1: Understanding Our Fears (Discussion Activity)
Materials required: None
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| Remind
the children of Loulou's fear of magic. Talk about how after
Loulou learned a magic trick of her own she was no longer afraid
of "Wimzie the Magician." Discuss with the children how
learning about something can help you be less afraid of it.
Share with the children a story of a fear that you had that
was lessened when you learned more about it. Have the children
talk about their own experiences. |
Option 2: What Goes into a Magic Show? (Listing and Art Activity)
Materials required: Paper, crayons/markers |
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if anyone has seen a magic show. If not, have them name the
things related to magic as seen in "Wimzie the Magician."
Make a list of things related to a magic show. For example:
magicians, rabbits, magic hats, magic wands, scarves, cards.
Have the children choose something on the list and draw a picture
of it. |
Option 3: Learning Magic Tricks (Presentation Activity)
Materials required: A book of simple magic tricks for children
(available at your local library or book store) |
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yourself one of the magic tricks from a book or use one you
already know. Perform the trick for the children. Do it again,
slowly. Ask the children if they have any ideas how the trick
is done. Offer to teach the children to be magicians with this
trick and then show them step by step how the trick is done.
Ask if any of the children want to perform the trick themselves.
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Theme Related Books: |
The
Something, Natalie Babbit, Farrer, Straus & Giroux, 1970.
Strega Nona's Magic Lessons, Tomie De Paolo, Harcourt
Brace, 1982.
Magic Michael, Louis Slobodkin, Atheneum, 1973.
Georgie and the Magician, Robert Bright, Doubleday, 1966
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