Science Magic Tricks for Kids

Is it magic? Or is it science? Amaze family and friends with these 50 science experiments designed to work as magic tricks!

Make a flame jump from candle to candle, create a cloud in a bottle, and keep water from pouring out of an upside-down container in this exciting science book for kids! Young magicians will thrill to these age-appropriate tricks—and gain confidence in their scientific knowledge and abilities at the same time.

Science Magic Tricks for Kids features:

• 50 magic tricks based on science for kids ages 8−12 using common household materials
• A new way of learning science, with clear explanations of the scientific principles behind the magic
• Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and a helpful photo for every trick
• Detailed directions for putting on a spectacular magic show
• “Ask the Audience” questions that help kids involve their audience (and learn the science before the performance)
• “Run with It!” sections that suggest ways to try each trick with different materials and instructions: How will the results of the trick change?

Written by the owner and founder of STEAMboat Studio, a children’s education center dedicated to bringing fun, hands-on, STEAM-focused learning experiences to students of all ages, Science Magic Tricks for Kids is the perfect science book for budding scientists and magicians.“Kathy Gendreau did an outstanding job of combining her love of science with the magic of experimentation and exploration! Parents and kids will love Science Magic Tricks for Kids because it fosters imagination, builds academic vocabulary, and encourages kids to be curious about the world around them.”
—Dana Stiner, elementary school principal

“Kathy Gendreau is a master at turning everyday objects into a magical experience that kids and adults cannot wait to jump into! The experiments are easy to understand and accomplish while also illuminating the science behind each process. As both a parent and a scientist I am excited to add Science Magic Tricks for Kids to our shelf!”
—Alison Webb, PhD

“Science Magic Tricks for Kids is a fun and educational book that takes young readers on a magical journey through the world of science. With easy-to-follow instructions, it is the perfect way to encourage a child's curiosity and love for science.”
—Hannah Wampler, scientist and parentKathy Gendreau is the owner and founder of STEAMboat Studio, a children’s education center in Maple Valley, Washington, dedicated to bringing fun, hands-on, STEAM-focused learning experiences to students of all ages. Since founding STEAMboat Studio in 2014, Kathy and her team have created and delivered art, science, engineering, and technology programs to thousands of children through in-person classes, videos, online lessons, assemblies, school and community events, and classroom curricula.