Words & Wands: A Reading and Magic Show for Kids

An Interactive School Assembly That Makes Reading Exciting

Bring Books to Life with Magic, Laughter, and Student Participation

Looking for a reading and magic show for kids that gives your students something to talk about long after the assembly ends? Words & Wands brings the excitement of a live magic show together with a simple message: there is a whole world of adventure waiting inside a book.

A memorable reading assembly needs two things:

  1. A reason for students to get excited about books
  2. Plenty of opportunities to join in

Students don’t need another lecture about why reading matters. They need an experience that sparks their curiosity. With storytelling, surprising magic, and audience participation, Words & Wands invites children to use their imaginations and discover the fun of reading.

It’s a lively way to celebrate books, support your school’s reading message, and bring your students together.

A Presenter Who Connects with Students

A little magic. A lot of imagination.

Give your students a shared reading celebration filled with laughter, curiosity, and opportunities to participate.

“This program was excellent, it was very educational and entertaining. Mr Kirschner was very accommodating and easy to work with. We got great feedback from teachers and our principal. Highly recommend!”

– MikeBeth Danenza

Feedback on Michael Kirschner’s educational school assembly programs.

Make your next reading celebration an experience students remember.

Words & Wands is a natural fit for school literacy events, reading celebrations, library programs, and book-fair kickoffs. Tell me about your audience and what you’re planning, and we can discuss how the assembly fits your event.

A Reading Celebration Your School Can Build On

Planning a literacy event, book-fair kickoff, or library celebration? Tell me what your school has in mind. We can talk through your audience, preferred date, and the details that will make the program a good fit.

A Reading Assembly That Opens the Door to Imagination

I’m educational school assembly presenter Michael Kirschner. I bring magic, humor, and audience participation to schools across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. My goal is simple: help children connect with an important message while having a great time.

In Words & Wands, reading becomes the starting point for a shared adventure. Magic creates the surprise. Stories set imaginations in motion. Students become part of the experience as they listen, respond, and help the fun unfold.

The message is encouraging: books can take you places, introduce you to new ideas, and help you discover something you love. Whether a child already enjoys reading or is still finding that first favorite book, there’s a place for them in the audience.

What Your Students Will Explore in Words & Wands

Words & Wands reinforces positive reading habits through a fun, interactive experience. Students are encouraged to:

  • Use their imaginations to picture people, places, and possibilities
  • Listen closely and follow a story
  • Get curious and ask questions
  • Discover books about subjects they already enjoy
  • Explore new stories and unfamiliar ideas
  • Visit the school or public library
  • Make reading part of everyday life
  • Share the excitement of a good book with others

The assembly supports your school’s enthusiasm for reading and gives teachers and librarians a shared experience to refer back to afterward.

This is an interactive reading assembly, so the audience helps bring it to life. Children aren’t expected to sit through a long explanation of why books are important. They get to enjoy the magic, follow the stories, and take part in the fun.

The experience combines:

  • Surprising magic that gives students a reason to watch closely
  • Storytelling that connects words with imagination
  • Student participation that makes the audience part of the show
  • Kid-friendly humor that keeps the atmosphere welcoming
  • A positive reading message your school can build on

Planning for a particular grade range or a mixed-age audience? Let me know when you inquire so we can discuss the right fit for your students.

From the assembly to the library

Keep the excitement going afterward: invite students to choose a book about something that caught their imagination, share a favorite story, or ask your librarian for their next reading adventure.

5 Reasons Your Students Will Stay Engaged

A school assembly needs to hold attention as well as deliver a message. Words & Wands uses the same audience-focused approach that runs through my educational programs:

  1. AMAZING MAGIC: A surprising moment makes students lean in and wonder what will happen next. That curiosity is also a wonderful starting point for exploring a book.
  2. JOIN-IN FUN: Audience participation turns the assembly into a shared experience. Students get to respond and contribute instead of simply watching from the sidelines.
  3. KID-FRIENDLY HUMOR: Laughter helps children relax and enjoy learning together. The fun stays age-appropriate and welcoming.
  4. STORIES AND IMAGINATION: Stories invite children to picture something beyond the room they’re sitting in—the same kind of discovery they can find when they read.
  5. A CLEAR TAKEAWAY: The excitement points back to books. Your students leave with an invitation to find a story, explore an interest, and keep reading.

For teachers, librarians, and parent organizers, the goal is a program that complements your reading celebration and makes the next conversation about books easier to start.

Bring Words & Wands to Your School

I’d love to hear about your school and your plans for Words & Wands. Share your preferred date, grade levels, school location, and approximate audience size. I’ll help you work through availability and whether the program fits your event.

There’s no pressure—just a conversation about your students and your assembly needs.

Ask about Words & Wands availability

Prefer to speak directly? Call (866) 479-1110 or email mike@abracabully.com.

Planning a Reading Celebration? Ask About Your Date

If you’re organizing a reading celebration, library event, or book-fair kickoff, get in touch while you’re planning. We can discuss your preferred date, the space you have available, and the details you need to organize the day.

I look forward to helping you make reading something your students are excited to celebrate!

–Michael Kirschner