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Do You Believe In Magic?
Magic Hands was featured as an Ontario Trillium Foundation grantee making a difference in Ontario's Arts & Culture community. Read the story.

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"...I feel very privileged to have had my group chosen to participate in Magic Hands.  The program is very engaging and it permits children to explore their creativity, develop confidence, and build upon oral skills.  The program is also very organized and the staff are all extremely  well trained and enthusiastic.  This allows the children to become excited about what they are learning.  I also liked the one on one assistance that was available for each child.  Thanks so much for everything!  ...you were always so warm and friendly and I think that made all the difference for the kids."

Kerry-Anne Chin, Summer Camp Coordinator
St. Felix Community Centre

“…The Magicians impressed the young clients with their talent, humour and the ability to see these young people as individuals with abilities that can really make magic happen. 

[At the final show] clients amazed their friends and family with their selected illusions and demonstrated confidence, communication, memory, sequencing planning and organization skills that were not apparently only 6 weeks earlier.

We are truly grateful to the contribution of Magicana in bringing the Magic Hands program to Bloorview MacMillan Children’s Centre and especially bringing magic, success and achievements to our clients.”

Eleanor Leggat, Director of Neurorehabilitation Program
Bloorview Kids Rehab

“. . . The Magic Hands program teaches more than just magic tricks to children; it teaches them public speaking skills, increases their confidence and creates a common bond among participants.  It was evident from the very beginning that the program was well thought out and delivered with sensitivity to the children’s age-specific abilities, thus creating a positive learning experience. 

The parents’ response to this program has been very positive as well.  Several of the parents have commented on their child’s motivation and dedication to this program and homework they get every week.  Furthermore, the magic show was received with much enthusiasm and praise for the young magicians and the Magic Hands facilitators by both parents and staff alike.  One parent remarked how proud she was that her son overcame his shyness and stop up on the stage to perform.  The child, only a few years ago would not leave his mother’s site.

It is our pleasure to continue working in partnership with Magic Hands, and we look forward to another school year of magic at Harbourfront Community Centre.”

Neda Skific-Lee, Children’s Youth & Adult Program Coordinator
Harbourfront Community Centre

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