Master Magician Wes Booth will bring his critically acclaimed "Reading is Magic!" show to your school or Library! This program takes only 45 minutes to present, but it could well change your young people's attitudes about reading forever!

"Reading is Magic!" uses magical effects woven around the themes of several popular and classic children's books to encourage youngsters to enjoy reading even more.

Here is what Maine educators are saying about "Reading is Magic!"

"The performance was WONDERFUL. The children were SPELLBOUND. Mr. Booth's message regarding Reading was right to the point and clear! Please keep it coming back!"
   - Diane Welch, Anderson School, Belfast.

"It was a WONDERFUL presentation. Children love magic and to tie that to books makes a lasting impression!"
   - Carla Bragan, Morton Ave. School, Dover-Foxcroft.

"Children love magic! This program is a WONDERFUL way to generate enthusiasm about reading!"
   - Christine Lajoie Cameron, Gilbert School, Augusta.

"One of the best programs we have EVER had!"
   - Patricia Cochrane, Vine St. School, Bangor.

"Wes Booth was MAGIC himself! He had total audience involvement -- much excitement and interest throughout the total program!"
   - Nancy Guy, Newburgh El.

"Wes Booth is a GREAT children's performer!"
   - Tom Hart, Cornville El.

"Wes is MOTIVATING, well prepared, and has great control of the audience."
   - Tish Begin, Winslow El.

"SUPER PROGRAM...Very Well Done...PROFESSIONAL."
   - Sue Milligan, Bloomfield El., Skowhegan

"Wes Booth not only has EXCELLENT 'crowd control' skills, but speaks to children with a sense of humor and caring!"
   - L. Hall, Charleston El.

Here is a list of books that are featured in "Reading is Magic!" Program Number One:

• The Secret Garden, by F. H. Burnett
• Garfield Learns about Money, by Davis
• The Dragons of Blueland, by R. S. Gannett
• The Look It Up Book of Presidents, by Blassingame
• Peanut Butter and Jelly, by Wescott
• Liang and the Magic Paintbrush, by Demi
• Bunnicula, by Deborah and James Howe

Here is a list of books that are featured in "Reading is Magic!" Program Number Two:

• The Magic Schoolbus, by Joanna Cole
• The Usborne Complete Book of Magic, by Evans and Elliott
• Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Vorst
• Betsy Ross Designer of our Flag, by Joy Ann Weil
• The Lion King, The Walt Disney Company
• The Velveteen Rabbit, by Margery Williams

Here is a list of books that are featured in "Reading is Magic!" Program Number Three:

• The Best Book of the Moon, by Ian Graham
• Mummy, by James Putnam
• The Wizard of Oz, by L. Frank Baum
• Magic for Kids, by Fay Presto
• King Midas and the Golden Touch, as told by Charlotte Craft
• 1,001 Arabian Nights, any version
• Stone Soup, by Marcia Brown