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Basic Puppetry
Below I have the workshop notes from my basic puppetry workshop. They were designed to be used in conjunction with hands-on training, but there should be enough information here to get you started. Basic Puppetry Workshop Notes (PDF)
Clip-o
In this magical object lesson, a strip of paper is repeatedly cut in half and put back together. The performer can keep cutting out more pieces from the middle of the paper, and restoring what is left. There are several possible lessons, including teaching the concept of how our sin cuts us off from God. [...]
Rattle Box
This object lesson teaches us to trust God when making choices in life. Effect The magician displays three small boxes. One is full of paper clips, and the other two are empty. The boxes are mixed up, and the audience tries to guess where the full box is, but they are always wrong. Preparation You’ll [...]
Torn and Restored Paper
This torn and restored magical object lesson has multiple applications. It can be used to discuss either the bible or sin. (Actually there are many more possibilities. Just use your imagination.) Effect Magician tears a strip of paper into pieces and magically restores it. Preparation Cut two strips of paper approximately two-and-a-half by eight-and-a-half inches. [...]
The Prediction
This mind reading magical object lesson can be used to teach that only God knows the future, or that God knows everything about us, and loves us anyway. (Or you can do it just for fun.) Effect Three different colored cards are displayed. An audience member freely chooses any card. The magician reveals a prediction [...]
Basic Puppetry
Below I have the workshop notes from my basic puppetry workshop. They were designed to be used in conjunction with hands-on training, but there should be enough information here to get you started. Basic Puppetry Workshop Notes (PDF)
Clip-o
In this magical object lesson, a strip of paper is repeatedly cut in half and put back together. The performer can keep cutting out more pieces from the middle of the paper, and restoring what is left. There are several possible lessons, including teaching the concept of how our sin cuts us off from God. [...]
Rattle Box
This object lesson teaches us to trust God when making choices in life. Effect The magician displays three small boxes. One is full of paper clips, and the other two are empty. The boxes are mixed up, and the audience tries to guess where the full box is, but they are always wrong. Preparation You’ll [...]
Torn and Restored Paper
This torn and restored magical object lesson has multiple applications. It can be used to discuss either the bible or sin. (Actually there are many more possibilities. Just use your imagination.) Effect Magician tears a strip of paper into pieces and magically restores it. Preparation Cut two strips of paper approximately two-and-a-half by eight-and-a-half inches. [...]
The Prediction
This mind reading magical object lesson can be used to teach that only God knows the future, or that God knows everything about us, and loves us anyway. (Or you can do it just for fun.) Effect Three different colored cards are displayed. An audience member freely chooses any card. The magician reveals a prediction [...]
