Magic kits that help kids understand the science of illusion
Is it magic or is it science? (It’s science.) (Fengyou Wan via Unsplash/)Most kids would love to be wizards, with the ability to levitate objects, pull adorable rabbits out of hats, and an invisibility cloak at the ready when you ask them to do chores. Scientists know there’s no such thing as magic, but using magic as a tool to teach your kids the science of illusion can help them become curious and skeptical adults.These four magic kits and props promise lots of fun for the whole family—and provide the perfect context to discuss the work of magician James Randi and detective Rose Mackenberg (an associate of Harry Houdini) to debunk paranormal claims.Make boredom disappear. (Amazon/)This affordable kit is designed for small hands and doesn’t require incredible dexterity for audience raves. It features 25 tricks that include an optical illusion (a nice segway to talking about our brains), special contraptions...