The Magic and Art Show

Do your kids love art? Most kids do, but if they don’t already, they will after watching the “Magic and Art Show!” Variety artist Dan Gogh uses comedy, magic, and art to unlock the mystery of creativity.  Dan will be your guide to wacky colors, magical drawings, and art tools that have a mind of their own.  Prepare to be amazed, inspired, and laugh all the way as you join us on this one-of-a-kind journey!  Dan brings years of experience as a freelance artist, combined with years of working with kids to cultivate art appreciation in your kids.  Let the creativity begin!

  • A unique blend of magic, comedy, and art.
  • Dan makes art creation accessible, your kids will say “I can do that!”
  • Steps of the creative process with an emphasis on reading.

“Thank you so much for coming out and sharing your magic and art with the kids at Minooka Elementary School! Everyone is still talking about you! The kids loved everything…Especially the monkey and optical illusion! We are so happy we opted for the full day which allowed you to have lunch with the kids and visit classrooms. Our teachers loved getting the extra treat at the end of the day! Thanks so much for everything!”

 
Jen Morrison, MES PTO
 
“Dan performed his Art and Magic Show as part of our Summer Reading Program lineup. His show did not disappoint! He had the kids in stitches almost the entire time and they were amazed by his magic tricks. Dan was on time, professional, and a pleasure to work with. He brought all of his own equipment, including a fun backdrop. We will definitely have him back again in the future!”
 

Dawn Zauner, MLIS, Head of Youth Services, Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library

“On the recommendation of our library director, who had heard excellent word of mouth on Dan Laib at a West of 57 meeting, we booked Dan’s “Magic and Art Show” at the Princeton Public Library for the Casimir Pulaski holiday. This was a first-time tryout for a daytime youth event on a school day off, and we pulled in an excellent crowd of over 115 (at least 65 children). Dan was great to work with from start to finish, and his show was extremely well-received, with lots of positive feedback after the performance. We appreciated that Dan incorporated educational concepts on design and color theory into his program, but the kids loved his silliness. Dan also did a great job of handling an exciteable crowd. I would say that he is best for an elementary age audience, but even the adults were amazed by his optical illusion tricks. We have invited Dan back to do another show for summer reading, and we anticipate an even larger crowd.”
 
Ron McCutchan, Head of Youth Services, Princeton Public Library
 
 
 
“Thank you again for such an awesome and entertaining show!   I had one of the day care providers ask when you were coming back to do more portraits, It was a pleasure to meet you and I look forward to booking another show for our summer reading program next summer.”
 

Tisha Smith, Youth Services Librarian, Broadview Public Library District

“Dan’s “Art and Magic” show was a HUGE hit with our patrons and staff. We are definitely booking Dan again in the future.” -Katherine, Park Forest Public Library

“Dan was phenomenal! We booked his Magic and Art Show during our Reading By Design Summer Reading Program and his creativity and originality was a breath of fresh air! He kept the kids engaged and entertained while combining his knack of art and magic, we couldn’t have asked for anything more. Highly recommend Dan Laib!” -Anna, Seneca Public Library

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