Gospel Magic Zone

Each one of us faces barriers in our lives that seem impossible to break through. When we face these barriers it is important to remember that with Jesus there is always a way.

This trick will make it look like you can read kids' minds! However, you can then talk about how only God can really read our minds.

A SUPER COOL Gospel Presentation that the kids will love - lots of audience participation!

Magic Coloring Book Explanation

Eric Reamer, a professional Christian magician, has studied the origins of witchcraft, Satanism, and many of the cult movements of our time from a Biblical perspective and has been in the full time ministry for over ten years. Here he answers the question, "Isn't magic condemned by the Bible?"

Doesn't the Bible forbid magic, fortune-telling and ventriloquism? Is it right for a Christian to be involved in sleight of hand and illusion--aren't these instruments dishonest and deceptive?

This magic light bulb is special because it works with unseen power. You and I are called to be lights in a dark world.

A rope is hung from the center of a cutout wooden heart. By a couple of simple moves the rope is wound around the heart sides. When the heart is suspended by the rope and draped with a red scarf, it is easily released. The scarf is removed to show the heart freely hanging on the suspended rope.

This is patter you can use with 20th Century Silks and a Change Bag as an object lesson in talking about Jesus' ressurection. This is ONLY the patter. You'll have to buy the tricks to know the secret. This is meant to be done on Easter, but you can adapt it to fit any time of year.

Is there a Biblical basis for using magic tricks in evangelism? Yes! If we understand that magic tricks are a kind of visual aid. More conventional visual aids in evangelism tends to include story telling, drama, pictures and objects. Alongside these latter visual aids I would include magic tricks as being a legitimate means of illustration.

In our lives other people will sometimes hurt us with the words they say, but Jesus can pick up the pieces and heal our brokenness.

Teacher displays a picture frame containing a picture of a cracked and broken red heart. Each broken piece of heart is removed. The frame is then covered with a large handkerchief. The pieced of broken heart are caused to vanish. The handkerchief is whisked away to reveal a completely restored heart.

A simple newspaper trick that you make. Show various examples of bad news and things that we might worry about. They go into a newspaper - only to vanish and be replaced by a messsage.

We have all been separated from God because of our sin. Jesus alone was perfect, died for our sins, and rose from the grave. If we accept Him we can be restored to a relationship with God.

A Lesson to use in your ministry about the fruits of the Spirit

Three different audience members help to create a three digit number, which is then created into a larger number that matches a guess that you had written down beforehand.

After showing a number of cards that are clearly not the way to heaven - the cards are mixed and a volunteer is asked to eliminate them one at a time. The last card in her hand is shown to be a picture of Jesus.

A simple worksheet that I use to help put together Gospel magic routines and object lessons.

The greatest treasure in life is only found when we choose to live our life for Jesus Christ.

Here is a resource that I have been using for years when i need to figure out if I can illustrate a truth with an illusion (aka - magic trick or gospel magic). I hope these help you as you research your topic.

This idea is from our Awana time lessons. It kept the attention of the clubbers and proved to be a fantastic example for them to relate to based on 2 Corinthians 5:17- Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!

Jesus is the only way to get to Heaven. When you accept Him you can know for sure you will spend eternity with Him!

God has gifted each of us with different talents. This does not mean that some people are better than others. God loves us all the same and desires for us to come together and share our gifts.

Karl answers the question of "Christian Magic" and posts an article he often shares with others struggling with this creative form of teaching.

A picture of a Bible is shown and torn up. Almost immediately, the pieces are restored back together.

These methods have been very successful in sharing the gospel message with the children. Many children have come to know Jesus.

A simple rope trick in which you show one rope, make it look like you've cut it into three pieces... and then put it back together again to show one rope. A great way to explain the Trinity.

There are times in each of our lives in which we feel very ordinary.. But, the amazing thing is that God has given us a new hope. In Isaiah 43, He says not to dwell on the past but instead be ready for new things. God can make an amazing change in our life and help us see extraordinary value in what was once thought to be ordinary.

The wonderful Children's Church Object Lesson/Illusion will show your kids that God has a plan for their life. A plan to give them hope, and a future!

Transcript of Kidology Forum Q & A Series event with Christian illusionists David & Teesha Laflin (May 14-18, 2007)