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Listen to students and educators give their feedback about James Warren's Magic With A Message assembly programs! |
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Anti-bullying |
We live in a post-Columbine world, and most schools are now very concerned to address
the issue of bullying. In this assembly, James addresses ways for students
to deal with bullies, and in particular stresses that "telling is not tattling":
that is, students need to recognize that informing the teacher or other adult
about bullying behavior is not "tattling," but a crucial intervention to help
someone. The program also addresses the role of peer-pressure in bullying behaviors,
since so often it is a group of kids who are abusing a single individual.
James encourages students to be willing to stand up to the group, or at least
walk away, and not be led into bullying behaviors by their friends. |
Want to reward your students for good attendance? Good grades? Fundraising
efforts? Outstanding leadership? What better reward than a magic assembly.
No message, just loads of fun! James Warren has performed every year for the
last ten years at the famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, California. His magic has
astonished stars like Michelle Pfeiffer, Goldie Hawn, Sinbad, and Warren Beatty.
Most of James' routine use lots of audience participation to involve the students on stage in situations that guaranteed to create lots of fun and excitment! |
Nothing is more important to teens than other teens. In middle and high school life,
peer groups rule. This can be good or it can be bad: the most important decision
a young person makes is the choice of a role model. "Who will you allow to
influence you, and what will you allow them to influence you to do?" This is
the question James asks throughout this challenging and powerful program. James uses his magic to demonstrate how powerful influence can be, even when we're not aware that we are being influenced, and challenges students to become conscious of their influences, surround themselves with people who really care, people who will be positive role models. |
Anti-Smoking |
James exposes how tobacco advertisements are similar to magicians' tricks, but with
a different purpose: to hook you on a drug called nicotine. When students watch
a magic show they want to figure out how it's done; James encourages students
to show the same healthy skepticism towards tobacco ads, or "friends" who try
to get them to smoke. Will cigarettes make you cool, attractive, macho, healthy,
or mature? James' magic demonstrates for students that such promises are nothing
but smoke and mirrors. (CLICK HERE to read a letter of recommendation sent
to James from "Reality Check," a New York State youth anti-smoking organization.) |
Peer-Pressure and Making Wise Choices |
Rewards Assembly just for fun! |
Click the letter to read Principal Judy Gorton's unsolicited comments about James'
anti-bullying assembly at Greene Middle School, Greene, NY. |
Click the letter to read Ass't. Principal Melissa Ausfeld's unsolicited letter regarding
James' peer-pressure assembly at Cobleskill- Richmondville High in Richmondville, NY. |
I've been getting great feedback already! Everybody loved the assembly -- we'll have
to get you back again next year. Meghan Franclemont, Counselor Canisteo-Greenwood Middle Canisteo, NY Thanks again for doing a great job. The feed- back from the students has been very positive and they really enjoyed your show. You held their interest! Lorri Hunter Student Council Advisor Groton High, Groton, NY The feedback that we got was fantastic, and hopefully we'll be able to invite you back again next year! Jean Lippy, School Counselor Southern Middle School Glen Rock, PA Your energy was great, your message was great, and it was just what we wanted to tell the kids about peer-pressure. Everyone loved the assembly! Susan LaFex, Guidance Counselor Onondaga Hill Middle School Syracuse, NY I just got your evaluations. You got mostly 5's which is the highest rating you can get. The teachers really seemed to enjoy your performance and thought it was very age appropriate and innovative for bullying and character education. Andrea Brown Arts in Education Coordinator Sullivan County BOCES Liberty, NY We have had several bullying assemblies over the years, but yours was the BEST anti- bullying assembly we've ever had. And your programs were perfectly tailored to the different age groups. We'll spread the news to the other schools in our parish. Joseph W. Norris, Principal St. Ambrose School Old Bridge, New Jersey We would like to express our extreme gratitude for your willingness to attend our PEACE day. Your program was a huge success and our whole school was impressed beyond words! We appreciate all that you did and look forward to working with you in the future. Thanks again! Joe Pelliccia, Activities Dir. Dake Jr. High School Rochester, New York James Warren is a dream to work with and puts on an excellent assembly with powerful messages that really landed with the kids. He understands the kids and relates beautifully with them through playful humor. The kids were totally engaged and very responsive. I thought the assemblies were an indisputable success. I would invite James Warren back and strongly recommend his "Magic With a Message" assemblies for schools! Michael Maxwell, Ass't Principal Northside Blodgett Middle School Corning, New York Exactly what we needed for our "BUSTED" youth conference: both entertaining, and yet the anti-smoking message came across very clearly and strongly. Great job. Ron Radaker Assoc. Director of Programming Clarion Univ. Health Science Ctr. Clarion, PA Thanks for a great assembly. I spoke with several people, and all four assemblies were well received. Heather Motter, teacher Cranberry Jr./Sr. High School Seneca, PA Great show. The students loved it! Joe Greenberg, teacher Lehman Alternative High School Ithaca, New York Thank you again for your informing and entertaining presentation on Saturday. We all loved it. Rose McAdoo, President, Horseheads Youth Council Horseheads, New York The performances by James Warren were wonderful. His performances captured the audiences' attention and the anti-tobacco messages he incorporates into his shows really helps support the mission of "Reality Check" in New York State." Earl Kenyon Reality Check Coordinator Washington County, New York From the opening moment, James Warren had our students hooked and thus proceeded to hold them spellbound for 45 minutes. What an entertainer! Steve Jacobs, M.Ed., Teacher Victoria Groves School Alta Loma, CA The assembly was so effective, and your message of "don't be deceived by alcohol and tobacco ads" was carried out throughout Red Ribbon Week. The presentation was a perfect balance of entertainment and serious thought provoking material. James, you were a pleasure to work with and your assembly is definitely one which we look forward to rescheduling in the near future. Lisa Larson Safe School Coordinator Miraleste Intermediate School Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Our students were in awe throughout the assembly. Mr. Warren captivated the audience with his magic and used student participation. Students left the assembly with a lasting impression of how the media has been used to encourage smoking. It was exciting to hear students share their feelings of why they had considered smoking, but now have had a change of mind. Irene Griffis, ASB Co-Advisor James Workman Middle School Cathedral City, CA You not only held their attention, but delivered an important anti-drug/tobacco message. After the assemblies, students were able to tell me what you said about smoking and drugs as well as what magic tricks you performed. Sandra Huie, Activities Director Fremont Middle School Stockton, CA You gave a really excellent program for our high school students, James: please feel free to use my name as a reference. Don Wilson, ASB Advisor Cuyama Valley High School New Cuyama, CA Great job! The students loved it. Brian Gault, Ass't. Principal Gray Avenue Middle School Yuba City, CA James, what a wonderful assembly for students to experience while learning about one of life's true killers. It's great when we can learn valuable content while being entertained. L.B. Havird, Coordinator for "GADS" (Get Air Don't Smoke) Palm Middle School Lemon Grove, CA One of the best assemblies we've ever had at Hillview, and a great beginning for our Red Ribbon Week. Toni Eannareno, Ass't. Principal Hillview Middle School Whittier, CA Our school applauds this show! James is a terrific performer, who not only captivates his audience, but motivates and teaches them as well. Peggy Freshour, ASB Advisor Twentynine Palms Jr. High Twentynine Palms, CA Congratulations! You successfully entertained 800 middle school students and simultaneously delivered a powerful message--a daunting task for anyone. You are "one in a million." Maureen Blakely, Activities Director California Middle School Sacramento, CA As a high school pyschology instructor and therapist for the past 25 years, I want you to know how impressed I was with your performance. You communicate positive messages about identity, self-esteem and self-image. I'm sure they will not soon forget your assembly or the messges you communicated. Gil Speer, Psychology Instructor Millikan High School Long Beach, CA What you do is truly of benefit to our youth and I hope that at sometime in the future you will come back again. Florence Lemieux and The Caring About Teens Staff Valley High School Sacramento, CA This was one of the few assemblies that the faculty did not mind giving up their class time for. I have recommended your presentation to the California League of Middle Schools. Gil Hyder, Vice Principal Sylvandale Middle School San Jose, CA Your magic was terrific and mind stumping! All 900 students were interested and amazed. The combination of the magic and the message was wonderful! Hannah Peckham, ASB Student Vernon E. Greer Middle School Galt, CA Your tobacco prevention magic show is a great way to send a message to students. The feedback from the students and school staff at all four junior high schools has been positive. Thank you for sharing the message with Santa Clarita youth and being a part of the Santa Clarita Smokeout. Pam Matsuoka Community Services Analyst City of Santa Clarita, CA I am a tutor at Southwest Jr. High and was lucky enough to be on the campus the day you were there. Everyone just loved your tricks, and I couldn't stop laughing during the toilet paper routine. I really think your message got out to students. Thank you for this wonderful deed you are providing to America's youth. Angelica Rodriguez, tutor Southwest Jr. High School Chula Vista, CA On behalf of the students of La Jolla High, we would like to thank you for your marvelous performance. The senior class, as well as the administration, appreciated and enjoyed your presentation. Thank you for coming! Janee Weaver Commitee for Social Concerns La Jolla High School La Jolla, CA He is charismatic and readily captures the hearts of kids. His message regarding smoking had the student body absolutely spellbound. He is definitely an "Earl Reum" 10. Hal Rosewall Director of Activities Laguna Middle School San Luis Obispo, CA I have had the pleasure of seeing you put on assemblies for Middle School Students on two occasions. Both times the programs were top notch and informative. I would love to book you for our elementary school. Cesar Torrico Principal, Franklin Elementary San Jose, CA |
I've been booking assemblies for our schools for 13 years, and your show was great. I invited some parents to the assembly since the PTO paid for this, and they loved the show. Teachers and students were coming up to me after you left telling me how fabulous the assembly was. Thanks! Marc Galloway, Social Worker Locust Valley Central School Dist. Locust Valley, NY You really held their attention and the high school kids were right with you. Fantastic assembly! Sara Kushner, Counselor Tully High School Tully, NY Thank you so much for the presentation you gave to our students at Willow Grove Middle School yesterday for Red Ribbon Week. It was truly magical. The students thoroughly enjoyed it. They took the message you gave and it gave them a new energy and enthusiasm as we celebrate being drug free. Madelyn Nealon Student Assistance Counselor Willow Grove Middle School Thiells, NY That was awesome! You had those kids riveted. We're definitely having you back! Pam Allen, Phys. Ed. Teacher Huntington Middle School Chillicothe, Ohio Thank you so much for bringing such an insightful and entertaining show to our middle school students. Feedback from our students has been nothing but positive about you and your presentation/magic. I think that all of us, students and adults, learned some very important facts and ideas about substance abuse and influence. Lynn Fisher Teacher & Wellness Day Coordinator Chatham Middle School Chatham, New York Your message confirmed what we are trying to teach our students about bullying, and your combining it with magic really got their attention. Everyone loved the assembly. Riccardo Ripa, Principal Strough Middle School Rome, New York Just wanted to drop a note saying the students loved your show. I heard nothing but great reviews! Karla Dendor Cobleskill-Richmondville High School Richmondville, New York That was a wonderful assembly. Dr. Michael Riley SADD Club Advisor West Perry High School Elliottsburg, PA Thank you so much for the amazing and entertaining performances you put on in Addison, New York! Everyone really enjoyed themselves and your message was a huge help to the work Reality Check is trying to do in Steuben County. It was an assembly I am sure the youth will not soon forget. Kathleen Crowley, Coordinator Steuben County Reality Check Bath, New York The Capital Region B.O.C.E.S. would like to send 1,000 thank you's. We loved your presentation. It was amazing. Come back soon! Shelley Viola Capital Region B.O.C.E.S. Albany, NY Thank you for everything. The youth had very positive feedback about your presentation. Angel Ortiz, Jr. Reality Check Coordinator Suffolk County, New York James, your work was wonderful and well received in Addison. I have received positive feedback from administrators who were present. Please feel free to use me or "us" as a reference for any future programming in this area that might come your way. Best wishes and thanks again. Amy Robinson, Counselor Addison High School Addison, New York The kids loved you and said you were "cool." You were a big hit! Thank you so much for coming, and I hope you enjoyed New Mexico. Amy McNally Dexter Middle School Dexter, New Mexico James, your anti-smoking presentation for our high school students was superb. You held their attention, delivered the message, and entertained them at the same time. Well done! Thanks for coming in from Los Angeles! Eddie Ward, Principal Dexter High School Dexter, New Mexico Excellent program, James. Everyone was spellbound, and the message came across loud and strong. Thanks much! Joe Andreis, Principal Gutierrez Middle School Dexter, New Mexico You had the riveted attention of each student, and they displayed great enthusiasm through- out the program. Based upon the performance I saw, I would be happy to recommend you to any of the schools in our area. Robert W. Holmes Acting Superintendent Southern Huntingdon County S.D. Three Springs, Pennsylvania It was a pleasure to have you perform at the middle school. The students' reactions were nothing but positive. Best of luck in the future. Ernie Thompson, Advisor York Suburban Middle School York, Pennsylvania Just wanted to let you know that we really enjoyed your show. The students as well as the faculty were very impressed. Jennifer Korach, Advisor Leighton High School Leighton, Pennsylvania I really enjoyed your technique of captivating middle school students with magic and then delivering the no-smoking message through advertisements. Thank you. Debra T. Gilbert, School Nurse Bloomsburg Area School District Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Thanks for making the rounds to all our county schools, James, and helping to educate our students about the dangers of smoking. Kristi Martin Christus St. Joseph's Medical Ctr. Paris, Texas Not only did Mr. Warren capture the attention of the students, but also our faculty and parents in the audience. His magic had us mesmerized, and the messages and personal stories that went along with them were authentic and meaningful to our students. I would highly recommend hiring James Warren to perform for your students! Tera Erlendson, Activities Director Newark Jr. High School Newark, CA Hello! Thanks so much for two terrific assemblies! I would have expected/hoped for after researching you that you would give an "A" performance, yet you gave us an "A+"!!! The feedback from the kids was great. They especially loved the expanding and shrinking head. The subject was presented in such a way that will stay with the kids. Cynthia Gould Sequoia Middle School Newbury Park, CA Fantastic job, James. Four programs in a row on the same day and yet you held the attention of the students in every assembly. Richard Ramirez, ASB Advisor Coachella Valley High School Thermal, CA Your talents with students are very special and should be experienced by all young adults. Your assemblies for ten of our middle schools throughout the District were outstanding. Not only was it well received by the students, but was hailed by faculty and staff. Dave Miller, ASB Advisor Castle Park Middle School Chula Vista, CA James Warren was the ideal school activity after a week of STAR testing! Kids and teachers alike were riveted by his magic: he had 350 students laughing hard. Additionally, Jim was able to weave in messages about the benefits of teamwork and not giving in to peer pressure as part of his magic act. I would definitely recommend him to other principals and schools. Dan Picardi, Principal Fairview Middle School Gonzales, CA Everyone is talking about how great your presentation was! Linda Cooper, Co-Coordinator CADA Leadership Conference On behalf of Pacifica High School, I would like to thank you for your wonderful presentation on peer pressure. It is a challenge to explain the ramifications of peer pressure and you did just that in a way that captivated the students and brought forth their full attention. Your performance was the talk of the campus. Jodi Leader, Counselor Pacifica High School Oxnard, CA It is my pleasure to recommend to you, Mr. James Warren. His message was integrated into a very entertaining magic show to which students responded enthusiastically. I would heartily recommend Mr. Warren for a motivational assembly speaker. Donna Carson, Principal Lone Pine High School Lone Pine, CA Our students talked about your assembly for days after your visit to our school. The general consensus was that they loved the magic and the humor and even remembered the messages. Our faculty, staff, and parents highly recommend your performance to other schools. Wendy K. McKenna V.P. Health & Welfare Atascadero Jr. High School Atascadero, CA It was an excellent assembly. Not only was it very professional, it was also very informative. It covered many important topics, giving us a great opportunity to discuss these issues with our students. I received many notes from teachers saying how much the students enjoyed your performance. Kay Bush, ASB Advisor North Hillsborough School Hillsborough, C It is difficult finding good motivational speakers for middle school students; but your performance was one of the best we have had in the past five years. Ralph Tilton, Principal Orcutt Jr. High School Orcutt, CA Not only did our students thoroughly enjoy him, but our teachers gave James rave reviews. Our students were captivated and enlightened by James' message, and it is definitely one which they should hear. Sandra Lang, Activities Director Las Palmas Middle School Covina, CA |
Click the letter to read student advisor Julia Berens' unsolicited comments regarding
James' "D-Day" performance at Lansing High School in Lansing, NY. |
Click the letter to read Renaissance Coordinator Ruth Wolfe's unsolicited comments
about James' "Just For Fun" rewards assembly. |
Guidance counselor, Jane Warren Chenango Forks MIddle School Chenango Forks, NY |
Assistant Principal, Mike Elia Abington Heights Middle School Clarks Summit, PA |
Debbi Fincher raised $4,200 to bring James all the way from New York to schools on
San Juan Island in the Pacific Northwest. Listen to her comments about James'
program, which she calls "top notch!" |
Patsy raised $1,500 from sponsors to have James present at the elementary and middle
schools on Lopez Island. Listen to her talk about he impact of James' assemblies! |
Orcas Island also rasied money for James to present at their schools. Keith Whitaker,
member of the Orcas Island school board, gives his opinion about James' program
for their schools. |
Thanks again so much for coming to share your important message with all of us here
on Orcas Island. We hope the message creates a good foundation for less bullying
in the future! Barb Skotte, PTSA |
James with happy PTSA clients on Orcas Island. |
James ferrying among the San Juan Islands to present Magic With A Message! |
Brett Provenzano Johann Perrin Middle School Rochester, NY |
James' clear thinking, his ability to relate himself to students and their needs,
and his powerful performance skills, combine to make Magic With A Message a winner for hundreds of schools. |
James Warren has been a yearly performer at the famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, California, for over a decade. He has entertained celebrities such as Michelle Pfeiffer, Warren Beatty, Goldie Hawn, Steve Allen, Smokie Robinson, and many others. |
James has presented his Magic With A Message assembly programs during the last ten years for more than a quarter of a million students, delivering powerful messages that students remember, mixed with lots of attention-grabbing
fun. |
James realizes the importance of healthy self-esteem, and solid academics. He has
a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master of divinity degree in theology.
He is a member of the National Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, and at one time
taught freshman composition at Cal State Northridge. |