Last year an article in the Daily Telegraph referenced a study which showed that magic classes increased children's confidence and social development.

This Easter Break Ian Kendall will be holding the first term of the Edinburgh Magic School where young people 10-14 years old can learn the secrets of sleight of hand magic in an intensive and supportive environment from one of magic's most experienced teachers.

The lessons will focus on presentation and stage craft alongside the technical aspects of the routines, and students will get plenty of performance time while working with their colleagues. Everyone will receive a bag containing the props required during the course, and this will be theirs to take with them at the end of the week.

Ian Kendall is one of the most respected teachers in magic.
Ian has been a professional performer for 18 years and has entertained audiences in every type of venue in Europe, America and Australia. He took his first teaching qualification aged 14, and since then has gathered over 25 years of experience. As well as producing a very well received series of instructional videos for magicians he spent four years working for the Edinburgh International Science Festival, teaching science to primary school classes, and was a Certified Flight Instructor. He currently writes a monthly beginners' column for MUM, the magazine for the Society of American Magicians. Ian has a full enhanced rating from Disclosure Scotland.

"There is no doubt that Ian Kendall is a superb teacher" Simon Shaw, talkmagic.co.uk