Tom Anderson: A History of Magic

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$395
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
October 2013
End Date
October 2013
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Kandiyohi
Kandiyohi
Project Overview
A mystifying travel through history starting with the stone age and fire--Merlin and his doves, the 1800's and the start of modern day magic, escapes with Harry Houdini and on to the truly modern magic of today's magicians.
Project Details
108 attendees
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$395
Direct expenses
$395
Number of full time equivalents funded
n/a
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The magic show uses books as their basis for their magic tricks. Being a part of the show, the kids will want to come to the library and look for the books and study up more on magic.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Some children and some adults came up front and helped perform magic (some had never stood in front of a group before.) They learned about Harry Houdini and his famous escape tricks. They didn't learn how the tricks were done, but their curiosity made them come to the library and check out books about magic and Harry Houdini. Many people in the audience had never seen a magic show before, they were very grateful to have one come to them in Atwater.

Source of Additional Funds

The City provided the Atwater Community Center for the program and hired someone to clean-up after the program.

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The 40th birthday party will certainly remind adults and children who have read the book or seen the movie, the magic of childhood and dreams.

Project Manager
First Name
Mark
Last Name
Ranum
Organization Name
Pioneerland Library System
Street Address
414 5th St. SW, P.O. Box 327
City
Willmar
State
MN
Zip Code
56205
Phone
(320)235-6106 x32
Email
markr@pioneerland.lib.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200