Benny & Bebe's Magic Circus

Interactive shows with a European flair, utilizing story telling, comedy magic and storytelling. Six shows to choose from:

Amazing Scientific Wizard School – this enchanting, interactive program explores laws of physics, earth science, green environmental education & visual arts color perception. Students learn about true scientific wizards like Archimedes, Newton & Einstein. It aligns with California Science Standards.

Tricksters The World Over –Tobacco use prevention education - made up of 3 funny energetic and captivating Trickster stories from around the globe: Monkey Without a Tail from Ethiopia about a monkey fool who brings wisdom to the King of the jungle; Stop That Dumpling! adapted from a Japanese folktale depicts a heroic young boy whose ingenuity saves a starving village & Coyote and the Smoking Monster brings the clever Native American trickster Coyote into combat with a monster threatening to pollute the entire world. The tales present students with lessons about truthfulness, courage, judgment and responsibility..

Tricksters, Truth & Consequences – 3 multicultural tales dealing with truthfulness: Anansa And Warhog's Amazing Adventure (Africa), Borreguita – A Sheep and Senior Coyote (Mexico) and Tyl Eulenspiegel's Just Judgment (Germany)

The Magical Holiday Elf Workshop – delightful holiday show featuring elves who demonstrate how they utilize magic to make toys and presents for the holiday season. It emphasizes the values of gratitude and sharing.

Student Stories Come Alive – Inspire your students (gr. 1-6) by giving them the opportunity to see their writing come to life! Short stories written by your students come alive on stage when acted by the mime. It will include props, lighting and sound effects. Stories are written in class prior to the assembly. The mime rehearses in advance. During his performance the stories are read out loud by teachers or students.

Cost - 2 performances - $550
School support cost - $275