Child time magic: Louis the Magician – ChildTimeMagic
Louis the Magician – ChildTimeMagic
“I’ve worked my whole life for one purpose; to make kids laugh and have fun for 45 minutes” -Louis the Magician
Penn Jillette recommends Louis the Magician!
About Us
ChildTime Magic has been the leader in birthday party entertainment for 20 years! When you think of a magician for children, Louis has been the name clients look for again and again.
Washington DC area magician, Louis, has become the “celebrity” entertainer when it comes to children’s entertainment. Not only does Louis perform magic shows but created the country’s largest convention for children’s entertainers called Kapital Kidvention. Kidvention has been running for 10 years and now has a convention on the East and West Coast. So, not only will you be hiring a great entertainer for your child but you are hiring the one entertainer who “teaches” all other children’s entertainers!
We perform in the Washington DC area which includes Virginia and Maryland.
We do have 3 different shows for age groups. The children attending your event will see magic that is appropriate for their age. We basically call our show a “Comedy-Magic Show for Kids”! All of the shows include funny stuff but also some of Louis’ favorite friends which may include a chicken, dog, rabbit, a circus flea, and sometimes a skunk! (OK, none of those area actually real but the kids think they are!)
The biggest compliment we get at the end of the show is that parents are stunned that the kids sat entranced for the 45 minutes! The show includes a ton of audience participation so that the kids are actually part of the show. During birthday parties the birthday child is highlighted as a helper in a couple magic tricks even winning a fun prize during the show!
All of the kids will get a souvenir from the show at the end to take home.
Standard Package
Louis the Magician performs the Standard Package
Variety of different magic tricks
Everyone involved in the show
Lots of comedy
Birthday Child is the star of the show
45 minutes long
All kids get a free magic trick at the end of the show!
Ultimate Package
This package includes everything in the Standard Package plus:
After the Magic Show, Louis the Magician will stay and make up to 25 balloon animals for the kids!
All kids get TWO free magic tricks at the end of the show!
If you have more than 25 kids in your party this package is not an option
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For 20 years Louis The Magician has entertained the Washington DC area. See why he is the busiest birthday party magician for hire in the DC area!
Fun for the Ages
ChildTime Magic has been the leader in birthday party entertainment for over 10 years! Louis the Magician, owner, has performed for thousands of birthday parties. We perform in the Metro DC area, including Virginia and Maryland.
We create happiness by providing the finest in Birthday Party Entertainment—-ChildTime Magic Service Theme
Kids birthday parties are our number one focus, so we have become the “experts” in this area. It doesn’t matter what kind of entertainers you need for your child’s birthday party. If you need a birthday party magician we have the best and busiest in the area.
Let’s Make Some Magic
Full time magician, Louis the Magician has entertained the DC Metro area for over 12 years. Magic started as a hobby as a boy and has now grown into a professional business. His goal is to bring a style of magic for children that is contemporary and fun for all ages.
Louis has won Nickelodeon’s award for Best Party Entertainer in the Washington DC area. In addition, Louis produces and runs the country’s largest convention for children’s entertainers called Kapital Kidvention. He is also asked to speak at other conventions around the country to teach other entertainers how to entertain children. Because Louis performs over 500 shows yearly, children around the DC area recognize him everywhere he goes.
With all of this experience he is to read children as he performs. He can sense their emotions from a glance. Louis feels it is important to know when a child is nervous (about being an assistant) and when restlessness is setting in. His shows will bring a level of excitement and magic to entertain audiences of all ages.
You were very professional and engaging. I look forward to working with you again.
–Angela, Burtonsville, MD
Louis did a great job in his set and presentation to the
age group. Was also patient with them when the boys were
a little bit interruptive.
–Dan, Gaithersburg, MD
Very friendly and handled the kids well. We were extremely pleased.
–Amy, Fairfax, VA
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Childtime Magic – Magician Alexandria, VA
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Bristow
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Alexandria
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Washington
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Rockville
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August 31, 2013 • Birthday Party (Kids)
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Woodbridge
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October 1, 2010 • Birthday Party (Kids)
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Alexandria
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June 14, 2010 • School Assembly
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Centreville
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December 5, 2009 • Birthday Party (Kids)
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Vienna
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November 7, 2009 • Birthday Party (Kids)
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Reston
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August 8, 2009 • Birthday Party (Kids)
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Alexandria
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Annapolis
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Springfield
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Read online “Magic on 1-2-3.
How to stop lashing out at your child and start communicating calmly and with pleasure”, Thomas Phelan – Litres
Dedicated to Eileen
Thomas Phelan
1-2-3 MAGIC: 3-STEP DISCIPLINE FOR CALM, EFFECTIVE, AND HAPPY PARENTING
© 2016 by ParentMagic, Inc.
© Fateeva E. I., translation into Russian, 2018
© Eksmo Publishing House LLC, 2019
Reviews of the book “Magic for 1–2–3”
Parents’ opinion
“This book has changed our lives!”
“My three-year-old daughter has become a different person, and now she is much happier.”
“The advice in this book works! It really is magic! I feel like I’m back at the helm!”
“Simple, clear, concise and easy to do.”
“I highly recommend this book if you need to calm children down.”
“Extremely useful and informative!”
“A great book for all parents!”
“I just needed to change our family structure. This book gave me the answer!”
“A fantastic book that really helps with tantrums in toddlers. My husband and I read it and now follow all the advice. This book saved our lives!”
“The 1-2-3 Magic book simplifies everything I’ve read about in other books, and therefore its recommendations are clear and doable. Now we have a much more positive atmosphere in the house.”
“Easy to read and easy to follow.”
“Buy this book; read this book; follow the instructions in this book! I strongly recommend it to anyone who teaches children to order.
“Magic for 1-2-3 brought joy back to parenting.”
“The ideas in this book WORK! It really is magic!”
“This is an amazing book! My three-year-old son threw tantrums five times a day and yelled at the top of his lungs. After using 1-2-3 Magic, the tantrums almost stopped.”
“With 1-2-3 Magic, we strengthen discipline without stress.”
“It’s such a relief not to yell at everyone! If you want to quickly correct a child’s behavior, refer to “Magic for 1-2-3”.
“A fantastic book that really helps with tantrums in toddlers.”
“A universal book, a lifesaver that we turn to again and again.”
“This book is a great tool! With her, I felt confident and proud of my educational abilities.”
“Methods are described clearly and in detail and can be easily used by all parents. I have become much better at interacting with my children, five and seven years old.”
“And I kept normal pressure and relationships with children.”
“We have better control of the situation.”
“This book is not just about timeouts and discipline; it contains a whole philosophy of raising children.”
“I highly recommend this book to all parents who spend more time yelling and grumbling than laughing and joking with their children.”
“Thank you, Dr. Phelan, for sharing your great research and experiments with the world!”
“Magic for 1-2-3” saved my marriage.
“The book should be read by all parents. ”
“Our little daughter made a terrible row at the age of two, and I despaired of bringing peace back to the house. This method fixed it in one day. Now our home has become a pleasant place again.”
“This book really helps!”
“If you have problems with children and follow the recommendations of this book consistently, then the relationship will improve.”
“I have read many books on discipline and tried different methods. This one is the only one that has worked in my family.”
“Thank you Dr. Phelan! You save lives!”
Expert opinion
“This book is easy to read and easy to follow. I work as a home psychotherapist, and I need different tools that are convenient and understandable for parents. This is one of them. I strongly recommend him!”
“I am a father and a social worker at school and I highly recommend this book and system to anyone and everyone!”
“Wonderful book! It can be used while working with parents to teach parenting strategies. ”
“I am a school psychologist and I recommend this book to both parents and teachers.”
“Great book! I am a pediatrician and would recommend this book to the parents of my patients.”
“For many years I have recommended this book to those who come to me for psychological counseling.”
“In my experience, this is the best book on education.”
“As a pediatrician, I believe that everyone who deals with children should read 1-2-3 Magic and I highly recommend it.”
“As a mental health professional, I find ‘1-2-3 Magic’ the most powerful parenting method I’ve ever come across for two to twelve year olds.”
From this book you will learn:
• how to teach a child to manage emotions
• how to avoid quarrels between brothers and sisters
• how to do homework with children without tantrums
• how to properly raise toddlers and how to raise older children
9 0003 • how to communicate with a child with pleasure
Foreword
Many years ago, a young mother came into my office. Her name was Sarah, and she raised three children alone. At that time she was thirty-three years old. When Sarah sat down and I had a chance to look at her, I thought: this woman looks like she was just run over by a truck.
When I asked Sarah what brought her to me, she replied:
– Dr. Phelan, I don’t feel like getting out of bed in the morning. It’s horrible. I just lie there with my head covered and cowering in fear.
– Why don’t you want to get up?
– The thought of having to wake up my three children and get them ready for school horrifies me. It’s just a nightmare! They reject any negotiations, fight, pretend not to see me. I scream and scream and grumble. And all this makes me so upset that the whole day goes down the drain. I can’t concentrate on work and I’m constantly depressed. And the next morning it starts all over again.
I asked Sarah a series of questions and briefly got acquainted with her life story. Then he asked if she wanted to try 1-2-3 Magic.
– I’ll do anything! Sara exclaimed.
And I taught her 1-2-3 Magic.
Sarah returned home and began to talk to children in a new way. They giggled and looked at her like she was crazy.
But within a few weeks, Sarah’s three children believed her. She used counting when there was rivalry and disrespect between siblings. Used tactics start-behavior to get children to pack their things, do their homework and, most importantly, to get up in the morning and leave the house for school. Sarah also learned to listen kindly and communicate with each of the children one on one – to strengthen relationships.
Sarah was a tough tin soldier. She made a revolution in her house, and we met less and less, because she no longer needed my help in such a volume.
Sometime in early January, Sarah came to see me for the last time. Now she didn’t look like she’d been run over by a garbage truck. Sarah sat down in a chair and I asked her how she was doing.
– Excellent! Really great.
“Sounds inspiring,” I remarked. “Although you have just spent two weeks of Christmas holidays with your children.
– Yes, and everything was fine. I have come a long way. She hesitated. – Do you know what? I didn’t realize how much things had changed until the kids got back to school after the holidays.
– What do you mean?
Sarah was silent again, tears glistening in her eyes.
– I miss them, for the first time in my life.
How can Magic 1-2-3 help you?
If you are raising young children, the 1-2-3 Magic program could be your ticket to a brighter future as successful parents. Why am I so sure of this? Judge for yourself!
1. More than 1.6 million copies of this book have been sold.
2. 1-2-3 Magic has been translated into twenty-two languages.
3. For the past few years, 1-2-3 Magic has consistently ranked at the top of the parenting and discipline books list on amazon. com.
4. This program is adapted for fathers.
5. It is evidence-based, which means it works.
For Best Results
1-2-3 Magic provides simple, easy-to-understand methods for correcting the behavior of children from approximately two to twelve years of age. These methods are suitable for all children – both normal and developmentally delayed. You can use “Magic for 1-2-3” from the age of eighteen months, if the child develops without deviations.
For best results, there are a few things to keep in mind.
1. All methods should be used exactly as described here. This is especially important for rule “No talk, no emotions” .
2. When both mom and dad live with their children, ideally both adults should participate in the program. But if one of the parents refuses “Magic for 1-2-3”, the second one can still use it independently (provided, of course, that the partner treats the children reasonably).
3. Single parents who live apart can also use this method effectively. It is preferable that both parents use the program, but this is not always possible. In fact, single moms and dads benefit greatly from a system as simple and effective as 1-2-3 Magic. Raising kids alone can be stressful, but it doesn’t take long to implement a discipline program.
4. Grandparents, nannies and other people who are raising young children have also found the 1-2-3 Magic program very helpful. There were times when grandparents discovered “Magic for 1-2-3” for themselves and told their children about it. In addition, lately I have been hearing more and more often that grandparents are raising their grandchildren themselves and consider the “Magic for 1-2-3” program to be a lifesaver.
5. Make sure your children are physically healthy. After all, diseases, allergies and physical pain exacerbate the problems of children – both in the emotional sphere and in behavior. It is extremely important to regularly examine the child with a doctor. It is also important to know and follow the natural daily routine of the child, which relates to meals, hygiene procedures and sleep patterns. A child who has not had enough sleep, or is hungry, or wants to go to the toilet, can create serious problems for parents.
Need for professional advice
Parents sometimes ask: at what point in the application of the “Magic for 1-2-3” program should I consult a mental health specialist?
It is recommended to undergo a psychological examination and seek specialist advice before using 1-2-3 Magic if the child has a history of physical abuse, or severe self-harm, or excessive fear of separation. It can be difficult to deal with such children in the initial period, when they are just getting used to the new rules of discipline.
If your family is already working with a psychologist , discuss the use of “Magic for 1-2-3” with him in advance. If the psychologist is not familiar with this program, share the book with him.
It is recommended to sign up for a psychological examination and consultation with a specialist after the application of “Magic for 1-2-3”, in the following cases:
1. If unstable relations between spouses or conflicts prevent effective application of the method. 1-2-3 Magic is usually good at helping mom and dad get on the same side in parenting. Sometimes just a few consultations will help find the right course.
2. If one or both parents are unable to comply with the No Talk, No Emotion rule (see Chapter 4). Stress, anxiety and depression sometimes do not allow parents to calm down enough to effectively use “Magic for 1-2-3”. If parents use alcohol and drugs, they can behave aggressively, and all parenting methods will be ineffective.
3. If a child behaves very badly, manipulates and “tests” parents even three weeks after the start of the program. If you had a hard time dealing with a small child before using 1-2-3 Magic, it’s better now, but there are still many problems.
4. Trust your instincts. Here’s a great, tried-and-true rule: if you have a particular problem with your child and it’s been going on for more than six months that’s too long. Talk to a mental health professional or pediatrician to find out what’s wrong. If there really is a problem, try to fix it or learn how to deal with it. If everything is in order, stop worrying.
In young children, psychological and behavioral problems often manifest as:
• they find it difficult to concentrate and sit still;
• they lag behind in the development of speech, avoid interaction and communication, their interests are limited;
• they behave in an unacceptable, hostile or defiant manner;
• they have excessive anxiety or severe fear of separation;
• lost interest in entertainment and became irritable;
• children show physical or verbal aggression;
• they cannot or refuse to comply with the rules and regulations appropriate for their age;
• they have unexpected problems with their studies.
Introduction
Parenting: long hours, no pay, excellent profits
– Can I have a cookie?
– No, dear.
– Why?
– Because we will have supper in fifteen minutes.
– Yes, but I want cookies.
– I just said no.
You never give me anything.
– Really? What do you mean? Are you not wearing any clothes? Don’t you have a roof over your head? Am I not going to feed you soon?
– You gave Joey a cookie half an hour ago.
– Listen, are you Joey? Also, he eats dinner.
– I promise I’ll eat dinner.
– I don’t need these promises, empty promises, Monica! Yesterday – at half past four – you ate half a sandwich with butter and jam, and then did not have dinner at all!
– THEN I WILL KILL MYSELF AND WILL RUN OUT OF HOME!
Meet the 1-2-3 Magic
Raising children is one of the most important things in the world, and it can be the most joyful activity in life, incomparable with other areas. Young children are charming, cute, gentle, curious, funny and full of energy. For many adults, raising children is extremely beneficial.
Still, being a mother or father can be incredibly frustrating. When the cookie scene is repeated for the thousandth time, it’s hard not to despair. And then often swearing and spanking are used. This is a bad way of survival for everyone – both for children and adults.
The How to Raise Me guide is not included with a newborn baby. That is why there is a program “Magic for 1-2-3”! The program is already used by millions of parents around the world, including singles and divorcees, as well as teachers, grandparents, kindergarten and summer camp teachers, nannies, hospital nurses and other people who are somehow connected with raising children. And they all have one goal – to raise a happy and healthy child.
1-2-3 Magic is taught and recommended by thousands of mental health professionals and pediatricians. It’s talked about at parent-teacher conferences (sometimes parents recommend 1-2-3 Magic for Teachers to teachers, and other times teachers introduce 1-2-3 Magic to parents!).
Why such interest? As one mom said, “1-2-3 Magic is easy to learn and I got results. I enjoy being with children again and have become the mother I always wanted to be.” More than twenty-five years have passed since the launch of this program, and today we hear from parents: “My children were good children and they grew up to be wonderful adults. It’s a joy to be with them.”
With 1-2-3 Magic, children become adults capable of self-discipline, aware, happy and getting along with others. 1-2-3 Magic helps you grow an emotionally competent person who knows how to manage his own feelings, and also understands and respects the feelings of others.
The method described in the book is easy to apply, and you can start immediately . You will need three to four hours to study it. Anyone can use 1-2-3 Magic: all you need is intent and interest!
Take action!
When you’ve finished reading about the 1-2-3 Magic program, start implementing it right away. Talk to your spouse if you live together and take action. If you don’t start immediately, you may never start.
By studying 1-2-3 Magic, you will know exactly what to do and what not to do, what to say and what not to say – in all the everyday problem situations that arise when raising children. Because 1-2-3 Magic is based on a few but very important principles, you will be able to do what needs to be done even when anxious, agitated or upset (which happens to many parents every day!). You will be a kind but effective caregiver, even when busy, in a hurry, or preoccupied with other issues.
What to expect in the beginning
Once you start using “Magic for 1-2-3”, your relationship with your children will quickly change. But I have two news for you – good and bad. Good: about half of the children immediately begin to cooperate. You implement the 1-2-3 Magic methods and the kids immediately support you – sometimes just in a “magical” way. What should you do? Just relax and enjoy your luck!
But here’s the bad news: the other half of the children immediately start a confrontation.