Disappear Fear

A MAGIC SHOW THAT
Teaches CHILDREN Powerful ANTI-BULLYING STRATEGIES

It has long been apparent, that what is commonly known as schoolyard bullying can have tremendous negative consequences for the targets of the bullying.  Our program has been designed to address this persistent problem.

OUR MISSION

  • to empower students when confronted by bullies
  • to reduce the fear and shame associated with being targeted by a bully.
  • to allow students to observe the world from a bully’s perspective.

STUDENTS WILL LEARN:

  • Their guidance department will back them up if they are overwhelmed by the threats of a bully.
  • Their appearance and presentation contribute a great deal to whether or not they become the target of a bully.
  • How to diminish their own fear surrounding the issue of bullying
  • To look at the world through the eyes of a bully.
  • Strategies to use when confronted by a bully.

Our fundamental principles have been derived from the work of the psychologists Stan and Julia Davis as spelled out in their book “Schools Where Everyone Belongs”

OUR TEACHING TECHNIQUES

  • Magic Tricks: We use 4 magic tricks to illustrate the concepts
  • Interviewing the Guidance Counselor:  We invite the guidance counsellor,  principal, or assistant principal join us at the microphone.  The administrator  explains what a student can do, if they are being bullied repeatedly and have no where to turn.
  • Storytelling:  A  story is told  about a boy who has been bullied by his brother.   The story uses 3 audience volunteers, and demonstrates how a bully can unlearn anti-social behavior through interaction with others.
  • Film: We have compiled footage from several different documentary-style films dealing with bullying.  Featured in the film are children talking about being called names, children talking about how important it is to have a buddy, classroom teachers engaging the students about their experiences, former bullies talking about changing their conduct.  It ends with an upbeat “hip-hop” song.

The programs last 45 minutes and cost $400/ 1 program $250/ additional programs.
They are appropriate for grades PK-5.