Turning Classrooms Into Secret Magic Schools

Secret Magic School

Primary School Show

Secret Magic School is an educational magic experience designed to develop students’ confidence, creativity, problem-solving skills, and performance ability through engaging, interactive magic.

Created by professional comedian Tahir Biljic and magician Daniel Daminato, the program blends high-quality entertainment with structured learning, delivering a unique style of comedic children’s magic designed specifically for school audiences.

  • The program includes:

    • A 40-minute live magic show, where students actively participate and become part of the performance

    • A 40-minute hands-on workshop, delivered class-by-class

    • A take-home magic kit for every student, allowing them to continue learning beyond the session

  • Secret Magic School has been designed to align with the Australian Curriculum, with structured lesson content and optional assessment opportunities.

    The program supports key areas of learning, including:

    • Critical and creative thinking

    • Literacy and communication

    • Personal and social capability

    • Numeracy through patterns and logical thinking

    Teachers are provided with supporting materials and lesson extensions, allowing the program to integrate seamlessly into existing classroom activities and continue beyond the day of delivery.

The program aligns with the Australian Curriculum (ACARA), supporting key learning areas and General Capabilities for Years 3 - 4.

Secret Magic School is designed to be:

  • Easily integrated into existing classroom programs

  • Delivered within a single school day

  • Supported with optional extension activities and teaching resources

General Capabilities

    • Students explore how magic tricks work through reasoning and problem-solving

    • Identify patterns, sequences, and hidden methods

    • Reflect on their thinking and learning processes

    • Build confidence through performance

    • Develop self-awareness and resilience

    • Collaborate and engage positively with peers

    • Develop speaking and listening skills

    • Present ideas clearly to an audience

    • Use structured communication during performances

Curriculum Alignment

  • Students engage in performance-based learning aligned with The Arts curriculum.

    Relevant Content Descriptions:

    • ACADRM030 – Explore role and dramatic action through performance

    • ACADRM031 – Use voice, movement, and expression to communicate

    • ACADRM032 – Present performances to an audience

    Program Application:

    • Students take on the role of a magician

    • Perform structured routines

    • Engage an audience using voice, movement, and expression

  • Relevant Content Descriptions:

    • ACELY1676 – Plan and deliver presentations in logical sequence

    • ACELY1677 – Use interaction skills and appropriate voice

    • ACELY1688 – Rehearse and deliver presentations

    Program Application:

    • Students learn to present clearly and confidently

    • Practise sequencing and storytelling

    • Engage and respond to an audience

  • Areas Covered:

    • Pattern recognition

    • Sequencing and logical thinking

    • Predicting outcomes

    Program Application:

    • Understanding the structure of tricks

    • Applying logical reasoning to problem-solving

  • Students will:

    • Build confidence in public speaking and performance

    • Develop creative and critical thinking skills

    • Improve communication and presentation abilities

    • Engage in structured, curriculum-aligned learning through performance

Secret Magic School is more than a performance! It is a curriculum-aligned educational experience that combines The Arts, English, and General Capabilities to deliver meaningful, engaging learning outcomes for students.

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