Using optical illusions or so called "magic tricks" can be an extremely
effective way to reinforce your Sunday school lesson. The magic will
keep the children focused and listening intently. The teacher will be
able to drive the point of the lesson home and make it memorable. This
article will give you some basic principles to using "magic" in your
classroom.
Pick your trick.
Select an illusion that can be related to the lesson you are teaching.
For instance when something disappears you can make a point that Jesus
wipes your sins away and are gone forever; when something appears, talk
about how Jesus is coming back and no one knows when. There are several
different kind of tricks out there; visit my links below to check out
all there is to offer ... think about how you can use a trick to teach a
lesson. It will take a little thought on your part but it will pay-off
when the students have a lesson stuck in their mind.
Practice the trick.
The old saying "practice makes perfect" is as true today as when it was
first said. Nothing can turn your audience off as quick as a poorly
performed trick- one that doesn't work or gives away the trick. The
students will find the trick boring or corny. So practice it along with
what you will be saying as you perform, you will be glad you did.
Perform the trick.
Performing your trick takes plenty of practice as stated above. The
performance should be well thought out. Your teaching points should be
timed just right throughout. Your performance should be exciting and
interactive with your audience; talk to them and ask questions if
possible. Make sure you are performing far enough away that the secret
to your trick is not revealed; some tricks are made for close-up and
some for stage distance, be sure you are aware of this when you perform.