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MAGIC FOR YOUNG MINDS

© 1992

“Magic of the Mind”

Level: Middle School and High School

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“Enhanced Learning Strategies”

Level: Middle School and High School

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“Magic of Reading” Magic Show

Level: Pre-K through 6^th Grade

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“The Magic of Me”

Substance Abuse

Self-Esteem/Self-Confidence

 

PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS and classroom discussion topics: Posters, press-releases, photos, classroom discussion materials and motivational tape recordings (optional)

DESCRIPTION:  Fast-paced, colorful, highly entertaining programs of comedy, magic, and imagination that challenges young minds. All presentations are based on audience participation. Standard school curriculum covered in each program. AIHD presents programs to students at all age levels in educational institutions to inspire them to read, and to never stop learning (“The Magic of Reading”/”The Magic of Learning”), to assume responsibility for their actions, to raise their levels of self-esteem, strengthen their self-confidence and self-respect, to better deal with the negative influences of peer pressure and shield themselves from the self-destructive programming with which they are bombarded on a daily basis. (“The Magic of the Mind”).

 

Dr. Robert Shelley, Ph.D., C.Ht.

(Click here for a photo of Dr. Shelley)

Your Guide On An Extraordinary Adventure Into The Imagination

Dr. Robert Shelley is celebrating 26 years in “edu-tainment” (Education through Entertainment). Dr. Shelley’s programs are recommended by BOCES Arts in Education and by regional Arts Councils, Cultural Centers, Libraries, Schools and Colleges throughout New York State, Eastern Canada and Quebec. He is a certified hypnotist, an international authority on the use of imagery in enhancing the learning process, a top-rated Motivational Speaker, award-winning writer, maser illusionist and best-selling humorist. Since 1975, he has served as President of the American Institute for Human Development, Inc., (AIHD), a non-profit education and research organization specializing in the fields of motivation and behavior modification.

The subconscious mind must be engaged for any knowledge to become deeply ingrained. The subconscious mind communicates through the imagination. When the conscious and the subconscious mind are focused on the same goal, that goal will become a reality.

Recommended by BOCES Arts in Education and by libraries, cultural centers and schools throughout Eastern Ontario and Quebec.

“Just what we needed to get our Parents As Reading Partners (PARP) reading program off to a great start!” Mary Jane Smalling, PARP Chairperson, Lawrence Avenue Elementary School, Potsdam, NY 13676                                     

"Mr. Shelley has a wonderful rapport with children. He knows the secret of performing magic that entertains and educates at the same time.” Lynn Bubbins, coordinator, Parents as Reading Partners Program, Cumber-land Head (NY) Elementary School  “A Wonderful Show! I Highly Recommend It!” Dean Yando, Principal, Flanders Elementary School, Malone, NY “Outstanding! Very Entertaining! High Standards In Material, Invariably Good–Hearted and Positive!” Sean McNamara, Press Republican, Plattsburgh, NY "A Terrific Performance!” Susan Wool, Children's Librarian, Wead Library, Malone, NY  "The children and faculty loved the Magic of Reading Show and were inspired to read more as a result. Thank you for a wonderful show!” Sister Mary Eamon, S.S.J., Principal, Trinity Catholic School, Massena, NY.

 

REPRESENTATIVE VENUES

 Dr. Shelley has performed his magic shows and motivational programs for many schools, educational organizations, PTOs, PTAs, PARP programs, Home & School Organizations and parent-teacher groups throughout New York State, Cornwall, and the Montreal Region. In Upstate New York, he has performed for the Champlain Valley Association for the Education of Younger Children, (CVAEYC), the Clinton County Child Care Coordinating Council, the Suburban Council Leadership Conference for Albany and Capitol region high schools, Lake Placid Elementary School, Holy Ghost Academy of Tupper Lake, St. Mary’s School in Ticonderoga, St. James School in Gouverneur, Akwesasne Library and Cultural Center and the St. Regis Mohawk School in Hogansburg, Flanders School, North Country School, G.B. Davis School and Lamberton School, all in Malone, Chazy Central Rural School, Cumberland Head Elementary School, Brushton-Moira Central School, St. Regis Falls Central School, St. Mary's School in Ticonderoga, Trinity School in Massena, Ogdensburg Catholic Central School, Ogdensburg Free Academy, Lisbon Central School, Hancock (NY) Elementary School, public libraries in Edwards, Carthage, Gouverneur, Malone and Massena and events sponsored by the Center for Educational Studies & Services, Champlain Valley Educational Services, BOCES, and the Adirondack Teacher Center.  Additional references and recommendations on request.

Magic of the Mind

Hypnosis Program

 DESIGNED TO CHANGE YOUR MIND

 

Hypnosis has earned the endorsement of the American Medical Association and the American Psychiatric Association for its success in helping people. It has inspired and motivated countless numbers of people to excel in school, on the athletic field and in life.     

  

ENHANCED LEARNING STRATEGIES

 

To be successful in today’s information age, students need to retain and recall quickly and effectively. Peak Performance Learning will guide students to a more powerful memory, more focused learning abilities and discover the develop the mind to digest, organize and store information for instant recall at any time. These are powerful, proven techniques that can strengthen every student’s core mental capacities and learning processes.   

Dr Robert Shelley utilizes “Enhanced Learning Strategies that have been tested and proved effective over a 30-year period on more than 15,000 children in schools and in their own private practices to help students to maximize the power of their minds, opening up memory cells to their fullest potential, improving focus and concentration, removing mental blocks and alleviating exam anxiety.

The Peak Performance Learning program builds self-esteem, self-confidence and helps to create qualities of leadership and a motivation to succeed. This program allows individuals to access the powerful brainwave states that can remove self-limiting beliefs and self-destructive behaviors.

Peak Performance Learning teaches students how to relax and enter peak learning states, improve memory and concentration, and how to increase reading speed and comprehension. The process clarifies and connects the cluster of behaviors, capabilities, beliefs, values and roles that are necessary to accomplish a defined mission in a particular context.

 

HERE’S WHAT EDUCATIONAL HYPNOSIS WILL DO FOR YOUR STUDENTS:

Boost short-term memory capacity; Improve auditory and visual processing, Develop visualization and conceptualization; Improve attention and concentration, Enhance Listening and reading; Increase self-confidence, communication, self-expression and social interaction; Reduce mental and emotional stress; neutralize destructive influences, the lure of dangerous drugs, alcohol and negative individuals who are programming young people for self-destructive behavior. The result is clearer, quicker thinking, less confusion and improved learning ability.

 · “The only road to a fuller grasp of reality is the exploration of supernormal perception.” Dr. Albert Schweitzer, Nobel Laureate.

· "Thank you for being our keynote speaker, for your fascinating program and for leading the sessions on stress management at our 1999 Suburban Council Leadership Conference. Your session had immediate results!” Courtney Shields, Colonie, (NY) Central High School

      · “Thank you for the Stress Management Workshop you provided at our agency wide staff meeting. Your approach to stress management was a nice mix of presentation and staff participation. Even the most serious spectators were soon laughing. It was rewarding to know that I had succeeded in finding the right combination of serious content and entertainment to allow staff to learn (and) enjoy themselves!” William H., Plumb, Executive Director, North Country Home Health Care Services

    · "Your stress Management program was a huge hit with our membership and we all had a lot of fun!" Annette Kuemmel, Pres., New York Newspapers Marketing Executives, Albany, NY

    · "The bank is still abuzz with talk of how much fun everyone had! It was truly an imagination celebration!” Maureen Vedder, Evergreen Bank, N.A., Glens Falls, NY

          · "Your performance exceeded our expectations and those who turned out expressed high praise. If you need a reference, I will be happy to provide a glowing report!” Gary Nason, Bennington, VT Chamber of Commerce

· "Your Magic of the Mind program was great entertainment that mesmerized and inspired students and faculty alike!” Pat Godreau, Arts and Education Coordinator, St. Regis Falls (NY) Central School 

 ·  “I highly recommend Dr. Shelley’s Hypnosis program! His performance, his professionalism and his eagerness to make the night’s activities easy for me and the committee made the evening a great success.” Jean Cavanaugh, Project Graduation, Ogdensburg (NY) Free Academy

· “Of all the programs we bring to our library, Dr. Shelley’s presentations consistently attract the largest audiences by far.” Joan Woodward, Librarian, Massena Public Library.

 

Dr. Robert Shelley’s “Magic of The Mind” Hypnosis Show is an entertaining, awe-inspiring, mind-opening program in which students learn how to set the imagination free to change the way they manage life's challenges. This program is dynamic, motivational, educational, content-rich, results-oriented, life-changing and fun. Students learn how to learn more effectively, to retain and recall information, how to avoid “exam anxiety”, and how to assume a positive attitude toward learning and life. Using the techniques demonstrated in the program, students learn how to reduce stress, stop smoking, end drug abuse, lose weight and improve self-esteem. An excellent program in combating drug and substance abuse, a top-rated fund-raiser and very popular as an alcohol-free, drug-free after-prom and after-graduation show.

 

 THE MAGIC OF READING

MAGIC SHOW

 

Robert Shelley, Ph.D., is a master magician, best-selling humorist, award-winning journalist, speed reading trainer, educational motivator and author of six books. His Magic of Reading Program is fast-paced, colorful, funny and surprising.

The Magic of Reading Magic Show stimulates the imagination and inspires children to read more. The program weaves all of the subjects of the elementary grade curriculum into the parade of magical wonders. Along the way, children discover how to easily create and perform magic tricks and illusions. Far and away the most highly acclaimed program of its kind. And we guarantee it is the funniest magic show you will ever see.

Bob Shelley has performed his magic shows and motivational programs for many schools, educational organizations, Parents as Reading Partners programs, for parent-teacher groups and in libraries throughout New York State.

 

Representative Clients:

Adirondack Teacher Center

Akwesasne (NY) Library

BOCES Arts In Education Programs

Brushton-Moira (NY) Central School

Carthage (NY) Public Library

Center for Educational Services

Champlain Valley Assn. for Education

of Younger Children (CVAEYC)

Champlain Valley Educational Services

Chazy (NY) Central Rural School

Cherry Valley (NY) Elementary School

Clinton Co. Child Care Coord. Council

Cumberland Head (NY) Elem. School

Edwards (NY) Public Library

Flanders Elem. School, Malone, NY

G.B. Davis School, Malone, NY

Gouverneur (NY) Public Library

Hancock (NY) Elementary School

Holy Ghost Academy of Tupper Lake

Lake Placid Elementary School

Lamberton School, Malone, NY

Laurens, NY Elementary School

Lisbon (NY) Central School

Malone (NY) Public Library

Massena (NY) Public Library

North Country School, Malone, NY

Ogdensburg (NY) Catholic Cent. School

Ogdensburg (NY) Free Academy

Roxbury (NY) Elementary School

South Kortright (NY) Elementary School

St. James School in Gouverneur

St. Mary's School, Ticonderoga, NY

St. Regis Falls (NY) Central School

St. Regis Mohawk School, Hogansburg

Suburban Council Leadership Conf.

Trinity School, Massena, NY