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PROGRAM

- Special Events -

Magicrafts - these hands-on sessions during lunch on Friday and Saturday will teach how to make and perform two professional magic tricks in a workshop setting (cut, paste and create)

Twisters Jam Sessions - balloon twisters are famous for their "jam" seesions where they stand around sharing and teaching each other new figures and techniques - everyone is welcome to give it a try - free balloons provided

Magic Theatre - during lunch and dinner an on-going parade of talented close-up artists will be presenting their mysteries for your enjoyment (no explanations - just great fun)

Cup Stacking Contests - come learn how America's fastest growing kids sport can be a powerful outreach in your church. Learn how to Stack, but more importantly, how using this sport, founded by a Christian PE teacher, can be used in ministry. The results are in, kids LOVE this sport, and churches that incorporate Speeding Stacking discover new kids in their midst!

- Workshops -

Nancy Aposhian, Starburst, the Clown
Child Evangelism Fellowship

How to Start Your Own “Gospel Clown” Ministry
Starburst’s success in becoming a gospel clown is an inspiration. You will actually learn how one gets started in the ministry of gospel clowning. For anyone with the desire to be a clown this workshop offers helpful steps, encouragement and available resources to get one started. Plus, you will have a fun-time learning what it will take to master the creative performing art of gospel clowning.

Send in the Clowns!
Learn how Clowning Ministry can facilitate effective Outreach Events at your church. What is the “Gospel Clown Factor” for knowing when to send in the clowns? Starburst the Clown will share how and why strategic clown ministry can facilitate evangelistic events for you. You will learn that a successful outreach event is more than entertaining kids…it involves creatively attracting, teaching and reaching kids. If you desire to reach more children for Christ, then this workshop is for you.

Karl Bastian, the Kidologist
Kidology, Inc

The Object Lesson Factory
How to Create an Object Lesson from ANY object INSTANTLY
This is a fun, interact, objects-in-hand, hands-on workshop. Give or mention ANY object to the Kidologist, and he will instantly create a biblical object lesson from that object - and then show you how to do it too! You will learn: Why teaching with objects is so effective, Why Jesus used object lessons, How to start with an object and form a spiritual lesson from it. How to start with a topic and chose what object or visual will teach it.
How to make an object lesson from ANY object, INSTANTLY!

Speed Stackin' Ministry
Come learn how America's fastest growing kids sport can be a powerful outreach in your church. Learn how to Stack, but more importantly, how using this sport, founded by a Christian PE teacher, can be used in ministry. The results are in, kids LOVE this sport, and churches that incorporate Speeding Stacking discover new kids in their midst!

Mary Rice Hopkins and Darcie Maze

Chocolate meets Peanut Butter!!
(Combining music and puppetry)
Music and puppetry are two of the most powerful teaching tools for communicating the gospel to His little ones. You will learn how to share the gospel, teach Bible stories and have fun at the same time. You can combine a song and simple story that will last a lifetime. You might think you are non-musical and have no acting abilities. That's OK! We are here to give you tools to share and teach the way that Jesus taught.
(Taught by Mary Rice Hopkins and Darcie Maze).

Practical Problem-Free Puppetry
Can you believe it? Using a simple puppet can be intimidating! But the second leading tool of ministry to children does not have to be the least used. Do you need an assistant in the classroom? Do you know that a puppet can do everything but grade papers? This class will show you how to create simple hand puppets, how to work without a stage, and how to increase the excitement level of reading time
(Taught by Darcie Maze and Mary Rice Hopkins)

Ralph Dewey

Gospel Balloon Overview: #1 Large Group Lecture
Ralph Dewey will show you a variety of ways to present Biblical ideas using balloons. Included will be the “Old Rugged Cross” musical presentation, Jay Finds Joy, “Defeating the Devil,” the Angry Bee and Keys to the Kingdom.

Gospel Balloon Routines: #2 Large Group Lecture
Join Dewey as he shows you some great balloon routines that teach gospel lessons. Included will be the Weightlifter, the Good News Flower, the Bill & Jill skit, the Sin Snake and the Swan & Egg routine.

Making Balloon Faces
Dewey will show you several ways to make faces from balloons. It will include making the face of Jesus. Bring some #260 and #160 balloons and your pump.

Bob Bailey, a.k.a, Tamaka

Putting Your Magic Program Together
Want to add methods to presenting your program and connecting with your audience? Want to know how you can have the audience drawn into your program, even if it is a silent routine done to music. Here is a lecture that teaches what questions to ask when putting a routine together using music or a script. It will help your make the most of your opportunities to perform.

The Sponge-Balls Lecture
Want to learn how to produce a spongeball, or have more than one appear? Want to learn spongeballs that are an easy way to learn sleight of hand? This is a lecture on different vanishes and ways to make the sponge ball appear. Tamaka will show you unbelievable moves and techniques. Plus he will be teaching a routine that he uses. Bring your spongeballs for a “hands on” lecture.

Elgregoe (Greg Britt) and his son Nickleby (Nick)
These are our guest magicians from New Zealand. Elgregoes experience includes 450 National TV appearances and between him and his son won 5 National awards at the New Zealand International Magicians Convention last October.

Edutainment-Educating thru Entertainment
Elgregoes Kool-Kids Care Antibullying Roadshow has been seen by half a million students. There aim is to put Christian Values back into schools. You will see many strong and tested routines that will grab your attention and make their point, these can easily be adapted to Gospel and other message related shows. If you want new and strong magic routines to communicate with your audience, don't miss this workshop.

Magic That Works!
Elgregoe & Nickleby, professional magicians from New Zealand, deliver more strong family-tested routines that will work on your audiences. You will get a recipe for a good show and learn about creating memories. There will be Magic with a vent puppet, crowd breakers, and amazing magic you can adapt to your own performances.

Bruce & Tambra Hofstetter
Lost & Found Puppets

Beginning Puppetry-“In the Beginning ”
Learn the 5 basic movements of hand & rod style puppetry. This is a hands-on interactive workshop. Puppets are provided or bring your own. Tips are also given on what to look for in a puppet when buying one. Bruce & Tambra Hofstetter will share with you their 25+ combined years experience on how to bring your puppet to life. They have conducted numerous outreach programs, seminars and workshops that showcase a wide range of puppetry skills.
Puppet Up!

Johnny Ace Palmer

Preparing and Performing Like a Champion
This lecture is custom designed. It will include excerpts from Johnny's three award-winning lectures, Expressions of a World Champion Magician, Magic for Fun and Entertainment, and If Sleeves Could Talk. It will open with a performance of the act that earned Johnny the Grand Prix at FISM '88. You will want to see this!

Brenda Marshall, “Flower,” the Clown

You Character, You!
Developing a clown character is probably the most difficult, most overlooked and yet the most important part of being a clown. Get some tips, ideas and some exercises for finding the clown in you!
These will be valuable insights from a veteran clown.

Lightning, Thunder, Brainstorm!
Where do you get your ideas for clowning? This is the question asked most often! This class will give you some ideas for looking at the world around you through the eyes of a clown. And, you will see how easy it is to start a brainstorming file of your own.

Practical Lessons Learned About Make-up & Costuming
This class will feature practical lessons learned over the years from a veteran clown about make-up and clown costuming. Some issues that will be discussed: Traveling, packing, time management, long hours in costume,

Rob Watkins
Pastor, Calvary Baptist Church, Yucca Valley

Just Let Me Vent!
A class of basic instruction to release you inner ventriloquist! This workshop includes the basic vent alphabet and additional techniques of the art and illusion of ventriloquism. The secrets of ventriloquism will be revealed. Come and find out how it is done. Rob is currently the President of Los Angeles Chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Magicians.

Oz and Wilde
This dynamic comedy duo will amaze you with their fun style of sharing to gospel with children of all ages. They are serious about their fun ministry. They have a growing reputation and are much in demand as performers. You will enjoy this team in our evening show. Their real names are Kif Anderson and Gene Oswald. Kif will also be performing in the Friday evening show a selection from his, now famous, Tommy's Toybox

Writing Humor for Yourself
Oz and Wilde share their successful formulas for creative jokes and riotious routines.

Proppeteering
Puppetry is not just about manipulating the hands and mouth of a puppet. What helps make a show is the puppets, sets and props that create the atmosphere and scene. This class will teach the secrets of how to build your own puppetry props.

Harvey Simpson

Introduction to Object Illusions
Attendees will learn how to make a few simple illusions at home
or with a trip to "Staples" and will explain different Christian teachings and applications. Materials and lecture notes to be provided at no cost.

Making a Deck of Cards Work for God's Glory
Attendees will learn the basics of card magic with different effects. Either bring a new "Bicycle" back deck of cards or one can be purchased for $2.00 at the workshop. Lecture notes will be provided at no cost.

Kathy Vincent, the Scripture Lady

Make God’s Word Stick Like Glue:
Using Music, Props and Games to Make Bible Memory a Blast.
Teaching the Word of God to our children is one of the highest callings we have. Step into this highly interactive seminar and learn some new and creative ways to use toe-tapping music, colorful hands-on props and super exciting games to get the kids you minister to excited about the Bible.
(Suitable for Pre-K through 6th grade.)

20 Ways to have Fun with Music:
If there is one thing the Scripture Lady loves, it’s Music! Child Evangelism Fellowship’s consultant, Kathy Vincent, has been getting kids and their teachers excited about Jesus through melody for the past ten year and would love to share with you some new and fun uses for those children’s CD’s that have been collecting dust on your shelves. She will also present some brand new music resources that would be perfect for a Sunday school or a Christian classroom. (Suitable for Pre-K through 4th grade)

David Willsey, the Drama Guy
David Willsey, the "Drama Guy" bring years of experience and formal training to share with you this powerful tool for sharing the Gospel. David has led church drama teams and shared his own personal testimony with a combination of drama and mime. You will want to learn the secrets.

Mime: The Art of Really Saying Something
Workshop will discuss the Tools and Techniques, Purposes, and the many possibilities for entertaining and teaching.

Drama in the Church? Who Needs It?
This workshop will offer various ways to bring drama into your world. Drama possibilities will be discussed and demonstrated. We will discuss Choral and Oral Interpretations, Reader’s Theater, pantomime (silent and talkies), skits and plays, and we will discuss thematic planning your worship.

Ralph Mackintosh

Making the Magic Fit the Message

Veteran tradeshow magician Ralph Mackintosh discusses the techniques for melding together magic and message. Using flexible tricks from his professional repertoire you will learn how to combine the Gospel message with amazing illusions to illustrate eternal truths.





		PROGRAM - Special Events - Magicrafts - these hands-on sessions during lunch on Friday and Saturday will teach how to make and perform two professional magic tricks in a workshop setting (cut, paste and create) Twisters Jam Sessions - balloon twisters are famous for their "jam" seesions where they stand around sharing and teaching each other new figures and techniques - everyone is welcome to give it a try - free balloons provided Magic Theatre - during lunch and dinner an on-going parade of talented close-up artists will be presenting their mysteries for your enjoyment (no explanations - just great fun) Cup Stacking Contests - come learn how America's fastest growing kids sport can be a powerful outreach in your church. Learn how to Stack, but more importantly, how using this sport, founded by a Christian PE teacher, can be used in ministry. The results are in, kids LOVE this sport, and churches that incorporate Speeding Stacking discover new kids in their midst! - Workshops - *Nancy Aposhian, Starburst, the Clown* Child Evangelism Fellowship How to Start Your Own “Gospel Clown” Ministry *Starburst’s* success in becoming a gospel clown is an inspiration. You will actually learn how one gets started in the ministry of gospel clowning. For anyone with the desire to be a clown this workshop offers helpful steps, encouragement and available resources to get one started. Plus, you will have a fun-time learning what it will take to master the creative performing art of gospel clowning. Send in the Clowns! Learn how Clowning Ministry can facilitate effective Outreach Events at your church. What is the “Gospel Clown Factor” for knowing when to send in the clowns? Starburst the Clown will share how and why strategic clown ministry can facilitate evangelistic events for you. You will learn that a successful outreach event is more than entertaining kids…it involves creatively attracting, teaching and reaching kids. If you desire to reach more children for Christ, then this workshop is for you. Karl Bastian, the Kidologist Kidology, Inc The Object Lesson Factory How to Create an Object Lesson from ANY object INSTANTLY This is a fun, interact, objects-in-hand, hands-on workshop. Give or mention ANY object to the Kidologist, and he will instantly create a biblical object lesson from that object - and then show you how to do it too! You will learn: Why teaching with objects is so effective, Why Jesus used object lessons, How to start with an object and form a spiritual lesson from it. How to start with a topic and chose what object or visual will teach it. How to make an object lesson from ANY object, INSTANTLY! Speed Stackin' Ministry Come learn how America's fastest growing kids sport can be a powerful outreach in your church. Learn how to Stack, but more importantly, how using this sport, founded by a Christian PE teacher, can be used in ministry. The results are in, kids LOVE this sport, and churches that incorporate Speeding Stacking discover new kids in their midst! Mary Rice Hopkins and Darcie Maze Chocolate meets Peanut Butter!! (Combining music and puppetry) Music and puppetry are two of the most powerful teaching tools for communicating the gospel to His little ones. You will learn how to share the gospel, teach Bible stories and have fun at the same time. You can combine a song and simple story that will last a lifetime. You might think you are non-musical and have no acting abilities. That's OK! We are here to give you tools to share and teach the way that Jesus taught. (Taught by Mary Rice Hopkins and Darcie Maze). Practical Problem-Free Puppetry Can you believe it? Using a simple puppet can be intimidating! But the second leading tool of ministry to children does not have to be the least used. Do you need an assistant in the classroom? Do you know that a puppet can do everything but grade papers? This class will show you how to create simple hand puppets, how to work without a stage, and how to increase the excitement level of reading time (Taught by Darcie Maze and Mary Rice Hopkins) Ralph Dewey Gospel Balloon Overview: #1 Large Group Lecture Ralph Dewey will show you a variety of ways to present Biblical ideas using balloons. Included will be the “Old Rugged Cross” musical presentation, Jay Finds Joy, “Defeating the Devil,” the Angry Bee and Keys to the Kingdom. Gospel Balloon Routines: #2 Large Group Lecture Join Dewey as he shows you some great balloon routines that teach gospel lessons. Included will be the Weightlifter, the Good News Flower, the Bill & Jill skit, the Sin Snake and the Swan & Egg routine. Making Balloon Faces Dewey will show you several ways to make faces from balloons. It will include making the face of Jesus. Bring some #260 and #160 balloons and your pump. Bob Bailey, a.k.a, Tamaka Putting Your Magic Program Together Want to add methods to presenting your program and connecting with your audience? Want to know how you can have the audience drawn into your program, even if it is a silent routine done to music. Here is a lecture that teaches what questions to ask when putting a routine together using music or a script. It will help your make the most of your opportunities to perform. The Sponge-Balls Lecture Want to learn how to produce a spongeball, or have more than one appear? Want to learn spongeballs that are an easy way to learn sleight of hand? This is a lecture on different vanishes and ways to make the sponge ball appear. Tamaka will show you unbelievable moves and techniques. Plus he will be teaching a routine that he uses. Bring your spongeballs for a “hands on” lecture. Elgregoe (Greg Britt) and his son Nickleby (Nick) These are our guest magicians from New Zealand. Elgregoes experience includes 450 National TV appearances and between him and his son won 5 National awards at the New Zealand International Magicians Convention last October. Edutainment-Educating thru Entertainment Elgregoes Kool-Kids Care Antibullying Roadshow has been seen by half a million students. There aim is to put Christian Values back into schools. You will see many strong and tested routines that will grab your attention and make their point, these can easily be adapted to Gospel and other message related shows. If you want new and strong magic routines to communicate with your audience, don't miss this workshop. Magic That Works! Elgregoe & Nickleby, professional magicians from New Zealand, deliver more strong family-tested routines that will work on your audiences. You will get a recipe for a good show and learn about creating memories. There will be Magic with a vent puppet, crowd breakers, and amazing magic you can adapt to your own performances. Bruce & Tambra Hofstetter Lost & Found Puppets Beginning Puppetry-“In the Beginning ” Learn the 5 basic movements of hand & rod style puppetry. This is a hands-on interactive workshop. Puppets are provided or bring your own. Tips are also given on what to look for in a puppet when buying one. Bruce & Tambra Hofstetter will share with you their 25+ combined years experience on how to bring your puppet to life. They have conducted numerous outreach programs, seminars and workshops that showcase a wide range of puppetry skills. Puppet Up! Johnny Ace Palmer Preparing and Performing Like a Champion This lecture is custom designed. It will include excerpts from Johnny's three award-winning lectures, Expressions of a World Champion Magician, Magic for Fun and Entertainment, and If Sleeves Could Talk. It will open with a performance of the act that earned Johnny the Grand Prix at FISM '88. You will want to see this! Brenda Marshall, “Flower,” the Clown You Character, You! Developing a clown character is probably the most difficult, most overlooked and yet the most important part of being a clown. Get some tips, ideas and some exercises for finding the clown in you! These will be valuable insights from a veteran clown. Lightning, Thunder, Brainstorm! Where do you get your ideas for clowning? This is the question asked most often! This class will give you some ideas for looking at the world around you through the eyes of a clown. And, you will see how easy it is to start a brainstorming file of your own. Practical Lessons Learned About Make-up & Costuming This class will feature practical lessons learned over the years from a veteran clown about make-up and clown costuming. Some issues that will be discussed: Traveling, packing, time management, long hours in costume, Rob Watkins Pastor, Calvary Baptist Church, Yucca Valley Just Let Me Vent! A class of basic instruction to release you inner ventriloquist! This workshop includes the basic vent alphabet and additional techniques of the art and illusion of ventriloquism. The secrets of ventriloquism will be revealed. Come and find out how it is done. Rob is currently the President of Los Angeles Chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Magicians. Oz and Wilde This dynamic comedy duo will amaze you with their fun style of sharing to gospel with children of all ages. They are serious about their fun ministry. They have a growing reputation and are much in demand as performers. You will enjoy this team in our evening show. Their real names are Kif Anderson and Gene Oswald. Kif will also be performing in the Friday evening show a selection from his, now famous, Tommy's Toybox Writing Humor for Yourself Oz and Wilde share their successful formulas for creative jokes and riotious routines. Proppeteering Puppetry is not just about manipulating the hands and mouth of a puppet. What helps make a show is the puppets, sets and props that create the atmosphere and scene. This class will teach the secrets of how to build your own puppetry props. Harvey Simpson Introduction to Object Illusions Attendees will learn how to make a few simple illusions at home or with a trip to "Staples" and will explain different Christian teachings and applications. Materials and lecture notes to be provided at no cost. Making a Deck of Cards Work for God's Glory Attendees will learn the basics of card magic with different effects. Either bring a new "Bicycle" back deck of cards or one can be purchased for $2.00 at the workshop. Lecture notes will be provided at no cost. Kathy Vincent, the Scripture Lady Make God’s Word Stick Like Glue: Using Music, Props and Games to Make Bible Memory a Blast. Teaching the Word of God to our children is one of the highest callings we have. Step into this highly interactive seminar and learn some new and creative ways to use toe-tapping music, colorful hands-on props and super exciting games to get the kids you minister to excited about the Bible. (Suitable for Pre-K through 6th grade.) 20 Ways to have Fun with Music: If there is one thing the Scripture Lady loves, it’s Music! Child Evangelism Fellowship’s consultant, Kathy Vincent, has been getting kids and their teachers excited about Jesus through melody for the past ten year and would love to share with you some new and fun uses for those children’s CD’s that have been collecting dust on your shelves. She will also present some brand new music resources that would be perfect for a Sunday school or a Christian classroom. (Suitable for Pre-K through 4th grade) David Willsey, the Drama Guy David Willsey, the "Drama Guy" bring years of experience and formal training to share with you this powerful tool for sharing the Gospel. David has led church drama teams and shared his own personal testimony with a combination of drama and mime. You will want to learn the secrets. Mime: The Art of Really Saying Something Workshop will discuss the Tools and Techniques, Purposes, and the many possibilities for entertaining and teaching. Drama in the Church? Who Needs It? This workshop will offer various ways to bring drama into your world. Drama possibilities will be discussed and demonstrated. We will discuss Choral and Oral Interpretations, Reader’s Theater, pantomime (silent and talkies), skits and plays, and we will discuss thematic planning your worship. Ralph Mackintosh Making the Magic Fit the Message Veteran tradeshow magician Ralph Mackintosh discusses the techniques for melding together magic and message. Using flexible tricks from his professional repertoire you will learn how to combine the Gospel message with amazing illusions to illustrate eternal truths.