Conjuring up something to divert a child’s attention away from the latest electronic pop culture craze and video game system is a difficult task for many parents today. However, the Canadian Toy Testing Council believes that POOF-Slinky and IDEAL’s magic consultant Ryan Oakes may succeed.
The Canadian Toy Testing Council has honored POOF-Slinky by awarding them two 2011 Best Bet Awards for their duo magic kits: “My First Magic Set” and “Ryan Oakes Magic Show”.
With professional-quality props designed with the hands of children four and older in mind, kids can have tons of fun as Ryan Oakes, the youngest grand prize winner of the American Society of Magicians National Magic Competition (1990), teaches these budding magicians the techniques and skills they need to masterfully perform magic for their captive audiences. The still young Oakes travels the world to perform about 150 magic shows each year, and his clients include Fortune 500 companies and the United States military.
Approved for ages four and up, “My First Magic Set” is designed for younger magicians-in-training. However, it can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The kit includes a bilingual instructional DVD and 13 magic tricks guaranteed to spark a passion for magic in any youngster. Young children can soon learn to surprise and dazzle their friends.
“Ryan Oakes’ Magic Show” received Best Bet of 2011. With a 60-minute bilingual instructional video and included props for 16 magic tricks, this set will move older kids (ages eight and up) and young adults to the exciting world of magic. Plus, Ryan Oakes teaches young conjurers 101 different magic tricks.
For parents, however, the real magic powers here lie in the benefits children and families reap. Practicing and learning magic tricks proves to be a fantastic way to teach children self-confidence, creative thinking, and hand-eye coordination while bringing family and friends closer together.
Here are some of the real user reviews of these magical games (reviews found on Amazon):
“…I bought this for my daughter and she had so much fun learning her magic tricks. We had so much fun looking his. Oh, and any toy that doesn’t use batteries, doesn’t make a lot of noise, uses a lot of imagination, and can engage brothers and sisters is a excellent toys in my book.”
“…It’s great! I’ve had a great time playing with my son learning how to do the tricks. Of course he has to perfect them, but oh my gosh…we have to get the video camera.” out! You need to follow instructions. You need to explain his trick to your (million dollar worth) audience…:”
In an interview on Activity TV, host Ryan Oaks talks about how magic helps build a great set of life skills for the long haul. Magic is performed in front of people. Did you know that the biggest fear most adults have is going on stage to speak or perform in front of people? Perhaps the sooner you can conquer that fear, the better off you will be throughout life. Magic is also very creative and encompasses the use of important artistic qualities and skills, including believable dramatic personality. But most importantly, Oakes continues, the practice of magic builds interpersonal relationships.
In this age of attention-consuming electronic devices that cause children to become increasingly disconnected from family interaction, maybe the magic of yesteryear will do the trick to bring them back together.
Poof-Slinky, Inc is the manufacturer of the well known Poof foam toys and the world famous Slinky toys. Who can’t remember playing for hours on end with a Slinky? More than 300 million Slinkys have been sold since their introduction in 1945. Even today, the slinky still stands out in the minds of children and adults alike as a timeless favorite. With the guidance of veteran magician, Ryan Oakes, the new magical duo of Poof-Slinky is the best bet to become a new favorite classic.