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Choosing A Child To Assist You On Stage
1. Asking for a volunteer
2. Choosing the right volunteer
3. Make the child feel welcomed
4. Dress up your volunteer
5. Empower the child
6. Reward your assistant

Routines - Vanishing Silk
For 3-6 year olds
For 7-9 year olds
For 10-13 year olds

Additional Information
Appendix I - The Development of a Child
Appendix II - Magician / Child Dictionary
Appendix III - Tricks For Your Kid Show That You Already Own
Bibliography - The Best Books To Start With
About the author.

Ten Steps To Understanding Children's Magic
1. Speak to the children as you would an adult
2. Emphasize the entertainment over the effect
3. Eliminate distractions
4. Go with the flow
5. Be patient
6. "I know that one" doesn't always mean that
7. Children love participating
8. Keep plots easy to follow
9. Make pop culture references
10. Have fun

Differences Between The Ages
Age 3-6-Silly, Silly, Silly
Age 7-9 - Who Farted!
Age 10-13 - "The Card Was On the Ceiling The Whole Time."