Prepare to be amazed and inspired by Space Magic, an exhilarating and fast-paced magic show that you absolutely cannot miss! This show is packed with exciting sci-fi themes and audience participation that will captivate both children and adults alike.
Your children will embark on an unforgettable adventure with Orac the Alien through the world of sci-fi books. They will learn about the thrilling space race and the differences between science fiction and real science. With a wide array of alien puppets from across the galaxy, your children’s imaginations will run wild with wonder and excitement. The grand finale of the show is a hilarious flag routine, where kids will learn about the American flag that astronauts planted on the moon. This is a fantastic opportunity for them to learn about the iconic moment in human history and space exploration.
But that’s not all! Space Magic is not just an entertaining show, but it also has significant educational value. The show promotes the use of the Dewey Decimal system and encourages children to read books such as “The Darkest Dark,” “Aliens on Vacation,” and “A Hundred Billion Trillion Stars.”
So, don’t let your children miss out on this incredible experience. Be sure to catch Space Magic and be amazed!
Reading & Literacy Skills
- Sci-fi vs. real science: Students practice critical reading and comparison, a key STAAR skill where they must distinguish fact from fiction in passages.
- Book tie-ins: Titles like The Darkest Dark and A Hundred Billion Trillion Stars encourage reading comprehension, inference, and thematic analysis, directly supporting STAAR Reading objectives.
- Dewey Decimal system: Reinforces information literacy, teaching kids how to locate and categorize texts — useful for research-based STAAR questions.
Social Studies & Science Integration
- Space race & moon landing: Connects to U.S. history and science standards, helping students recall factual details and understand cause/effect relationships — both tested in STAAR Social Studies.
- American flag on the moon finale: Builds knowledge of civic symbols and historical events, which STAAR often assesses through context-based questions.
- Science fiction vs. real science: Encourages scientific reasoning and analysis, mirroring STAAR Science questions that ask students to evaluate evidence.
Audience Participation & Higher-Order Thinking
- Alien puppets & interactive routines: Promote engagement, imagination, and synthesis — skills STAAR measures through open-ended comprehension questions.
- Flag routine humor: Reinforces retention through storytelling and performance, making abstract test content more memorable.
“Thank you for your fabulous performances. As always, your show was amazing and our patrons had nothing but wonderful things to say about you. We greatly appreciate your dedication to providing educational entertainment, and look forward to many fantastic performances in the future.”
Renee Kirchner
Plano Library
Brett Roberts Productions 