Gospel Magic Zone

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

Part 1 of Karl's Magic Training Series focuses on Presence and Presentation. 

Part 2 of Karl's Magic Training Series teaches about Patter! 

Part 3 of Karl's Magic Training Series stresses the importance of Props!

Part 4 of Karl's Magic Training Series shows you how to plan your show with purpose!

This is an EASY but AMAZING magic trick using 100 Bible names.

This is a classic easy magic trick where you can predict a choice that a child makes.

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.

Lots of people watch magicians with envy as they roll coins over their fingers with ease... now you can learn the secret from the Kidologist!

A super cool Magic Trick / Object Lesson that illustrates why sometimes God says no to our plans. He has a bigger plan!

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

Teach kids about the prophectic books of the bible and lead into it using this illusion.

It is foolish to think that if we allow bad things into our life that good will come out.

Magic Coloring Book Explanation

A story and illusion demonstrating generosity.

This object lesson visually demonstrates the change that happens to a person when they become a Christian - they change from ordinary to something very special!

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?"

A fast and easy magic trick anyone can do - make a handkerchief bow down at your very command! That is, when he chooses to obey!

A fast and easy game for connecting with kids that requires only a handful of pennies to have a bundle of fun!

Here is a fun, challenging but entertaining puzzle you can do with kids right at the table in a restaurant. It's so easy it's hard! But the kids will have a fun time as you connect with them through this handy game.

Amaze the kids the next time you eat out by making the restaurant's salt shaker pass right through a solid table! No secret props, use only materials at the table. It's a fun way to connect with kids the next time you eat out!

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.

Here is a Gospel magic trick that teaches the truth that when we trust in God, He will protect us!

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

This is a great Gospel Illusion and Object Lesson for Easter to show how Jesus was killed and rose three days later! It uses a paper and pen to visually demonstrate this important truth.

Exciting magic trick where you can peel a banana showing that it is pre-sliced.

Download the Premier issue of GRAND MAGIC MAGAZINE! The monthly magic magazine from Duane Laflin. It's name reflects the purpose of promoting magic as a positive and uplifting entertainment experience.

There are many things that may take our focus off of what is most important at Christmas time, but there is only one true reason for the season. The reason to celebrate, is Jesus!

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.

Our life on earth can end quickly- will you be ready for that moment?

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.

We all make mistakes and sometimes get a little turned around in life. When life gets confusing we can turn to God's word as a light to guide us.

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.

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.

We do not always know the end result of the choices we make, but when we choose to live for Jesus, we can know we will experience His joy here on earth and eternity with Him in Heaven.

Our focus and greatest concern should be on what matters for eternity. There are times when we want to reinforce that everything we do is just an illusion.