|
Magic Library Shows
Amazing
magic shows designed specifically for libraries!
Perfect for Summer Reading Programs for Maine Libraries, New
Hampshire Libraries, and Massachusetts Libraries. (Still booking for
Children's Book Week in April!)
Presented by magicians and children's performers Markus & Angelique
Steelgrave.
|
In
2010,
Maine and New Hampshire Libraries enjoyed our reading-relevant magic
show that fit the
Summer Reading Program theme,
"Make A
Splash: Read!"
|
July 27, 2010
Dear Angelique and Markus,
First, on behalf of the Board of
Directors, let me thank you both for the awesome evening of MAGIC you provided
for the Palermo Library. We were all thrilled with your performance, as
anticipated. And the audience reaction equaled ours. The evening
provided the perfect kick-off to our summer outreach programs. We are
seeing the results of our hard work and are pleased to note that our fundraising
efforts have allowed us to offer the public, especially the children, a quality
program such as yours.
From my own perspective I found I was
torn between watching your unique blend of magic and humor or the faces of the
youngsters around me. They showed absolute delight and awe, with eyes wide
open trying to take it all in. Faces filled with pure wonder are difficult
to ignore.
So, again, I thank you for sharing
your gifts with us all. Hopefully we will do this again. Just have
to sell some more books!
My best to both of you,
Ellie Budzko, Program Coordinator
Palermo Library Guild
Palermo, ME (Note: Booked another performance
with us in 2011) |
Hi! We are Markus
(Almodarr) and Angelique Steelgrave, full-time Maine magicians and children's
performers.
Learn more about us here. Each year we draw upon our love for
children, our shared talents, and diverse performing arts backgrounds to create
special programs just for libraries--fun, interactive, magical theatre variety
shows that promote the enjoyment of reading and books. Although our show
for summer 2012 is not as extensively-themed as shows in years past, we are
offering a magic show that includes elements of the current theme--"Dream
Big...Read!"
At the time of this update, libraries in all 50 states are members
of the Collaborative Summer
Library Program, which selects a different theme each year in their
programs designed to keep kids reading all summer long. Dozens of Maine,
New Hampshire and Massachusetts
libraries have featured our shows in recent years; as professionals with over
30 years of experience performing for young people, we take the creation of
these shows seriously, and strive to meet the unique needs of libraries:
Appealing to a wide range of ages ---Yes! Your Library's programs attract everyone from
young children to adults. Our show is designed with
that in mind; it's great for ages 4 to 94! (Be aware that children younger
than 4 may not fully appreciate or understand a magic show, but they are welcome
to attend with older siblings and parents.)
Promotes reading and an enjoyment of books --- Absolutely! In fact,
after our show you'll find that all the books on magic may "disappear" quickly!
We emphasize during the show that anything can be learned and many adventures
can be enjoyed by reading a book. Both of us grew up basically haunting
the library during the summer; Markus himself first became intrigued with magic
as a child by reading a book about Houdini. He learned his first tricks
from books, and still prefers that method over today's more "popular" methods
such as DVDs and YouTube. At the end of every show, we leave them with the "magic
number": 793.8! As you know, this is where the books on
magic and magicians can be found in the library.
Relevant to the current theme --- Definitely! Check out our
previous programs (below). And if you prefer,
we can always perform a show that is not themed. NOTE: Due to our
extremely limited availability in Summer 2012, we again will NOT be creating an
all-new program that is completely themed. However, all our performances
for libraries, themed or not, do put an emphasis on reading and books.
Self-contained and hassle-free --- Always! Although our shows
are still not as simple as a guy with a rolling case of magic, we bring everything we need to set up and perform a fully-staged show, including a full
backdrop, and sound system so everyone can hear. All we need is a cleared
indoor space and an audience ready to have a blast! We also provide
publicity information (in digital format) to help you pack the house on Show
Day!
Affordable --- In just about every case! Please contact us for
current rates just for libraries.
Angelique's
14 years of experience with
Krackerjack Theatre Co. and the Driftwood Players,
creating performances based upon classic and contemporary literature for
children, impart a depth of research, literary relevance and theatrical dimension; Markus'
41 years of performing for children of every walk of life--and his adaptability and talent to relate to and
engage a young audience (plus his
amazing skills of legerdemain!)--add a dynamic child-friendly element to each performance.
Together, we offer a "theatrically magical" program that goes beyond
the usual "magic show" to reach and inspire young readers in a way other shows just can't
do!
It's
a performing arts experience kids and families will love.
More importantly, it'll GET THEM INTO THE LIBRARY TO READ!
|
