A magical performance kit is a collection of tools and props that allow individuals to perform amazing tricks and illusions. Whether you are an aspiring magician or just want to impress your friends at a party, a magical performance kit can help elevate your skills and create an atmosphere of wonder and amazement. These kits often include items such as cards, coins, ropes, and various gadgets that enable you to create illusions and deceive your audience. They also typically come with instructional materials or DVDs to guide you through the learning process and teach you different tricks. The main idea of a magical performance kit is to provide you with everything you need to start performing magic tricks and captivating your audience. It allows you to unlock your creativity and imagination, as you develop your own unique style and tricks.
We light the fire to greet the Son,
Our Light! Our Life! Our King!
Let e – very voice sing his praise,
As Heaven and Na – ture sing,
As Heaven and Na – ture sing,
As Heaven, as Heaven and Na – ture sing.
I added it to the mix because I love The Mediaeval Baebes and this is a very deep piece so full of meaning and different from a lot of what is played on the radio at this time of year. No Winter Solstice playlist is complete without it, especially if you have Christian family members and or are trying to reconcile your new beliefs with your old.
It allows you to unlock your creativity and imagination, as you develop your own unique style and tricks. With practice and dedication, a magical performance kit can turn you into a skilled magician capable of mesmerizing others with your illusions. So, whether you want to entertain at children's parties, perform at events, or simply have fun with friends, a magical performance kit is a great investment that can bring joy and excitement to any gathering.
Playlist for the Wheel of the Year: Winter Solstice
Over the years, I have created rituals to celebrate the Wheel of the Year with my wife and children. Music has been an essential part of the experience. Without it, it would be much more difficult to create the sense of sacred time and space and to evoke the experience I desire for each ritual. So I want to share with you my playlist for each station on the Wheel of Year. Here’s the last list. Enjoy! And share your suggestions in the comments below.
Winter Solstice / Yule
Mythologically, at Yule, the Holly King, representing darkness, still reigns, but he begins his decline, as the Oak King, representing light, begins his ascent. The Goddess returns from the Underworld. She travails and bears her Son, the Sun Child. The Goddess’ ascent from the tomb mirrors the coming forth of the Sun Child from the darkness of her womb. The Goddess then takes on her Crone (old woman) aspect, for a season of repose.
“Solstice Prayer” chant by Thorn Coyle
We wait in the dark for the light to appear,
Mother, give birth to our brother the Sun.
We wait in the dark for the light to appear,
Mother, give birth to our brother the Sun!
We wait. We watch.
Out of the cold comes the promise of newness.
We wait. We watch.
Out of the cold comes the promise of day!
“Winter Solstice Chant” by Phillip Palmer (UU Hymn 1063)
Child – ren of the Earth, _____
we have come to sing to each oth – er,
Sist – er to Broth – er,
songs of our Moth – er Earth.
Children of the Earth _____
Autumn soon will breathe her last breath and
quick will hear death bear
witness to Winter’s Birth.
Children of the Earth _____
can you feel the air getting cold as
darkness takes hold and
sleep covers Mother Earth?
Children of the Earth _____
we have come to sit in the dakrness,
breathe in the silence,
think of our Mother Earth.
“Pagan Silent Night” (UU Hymn 251) adapted by Ellen Reed
Si – lent night, Sol – stice Night
All is calm, gone is light
Na- ture slum – bers in for – est and glen
Till in Spring – time She wakens a – gain
Sleep – ing spir – its grow strong!
Sleep – ing spir – its grow strong!
Si – lent night, Sol – stice Night
Sil – ver moon shin – ing bright
Snow – fall blank – ets the slum – ber – ing Earth
Yule fires wel – come the Sun’s re – birth
Hark, the Light is re – born!
Hark, the Light is re – born!
Si – lent night, Sol – stice Night
Qui – et rest till the Light
Turn – ing ev – er the roll – ing Wheel
Brings the win – ter to com – fort and heal
Rest your spir – it in peace!
Rest your spir – it in peace!
“Pagan Joy to the World” (UU Hymn 245) (adapted)
Joy to the world! The Lord is come!
Let Earth re- ceive her king!
Let e – very heart pre – pare them room
And Heaven and Na – ture sing,
And Heaven and Na – ture sing,
And Heaven, and Heaven, and Na – ture sing.
Wel – come our King who brings us life.
Our La- dy gives him birth!
His liv – ing light warms the seeds,
And wakes the sleep – ing earth,
And wakes the sleep – ing earth,
And wakes, and wakes the sleep – ing earth.
We light the fire to greet the Son,
Our Light! Our Life! Our King!
Let e – very voice sing his praise,
As Heaven and Na – ture sing,
As Heaven and Na – ture sing,
As Heaven, as Heaven and Na – ture sing.
Si – lent night, Sol – stice Night
All is calm, gone is light
Na- ture slum – bers in for – est and glen
Till in Spring – time She wakens a – gain
Sleep – ing spir – its grow strong!
Sleep – ing spir – its grow strong!
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Reviews for "Transform into a Magician with the Magical Performance Kit"
1. Sarah - 2 stars
I was really disappointed with the Magical Performance Kit. The tricks included were very basic and obvious, and there was no real magic involved. The instructions were also confusing and poorly written, making it difficult to understand how to perform the tricks. Overall, I expected much more from this kit and would not recommend it to anyone looking for a truly magical experience.
2. John - 1 star
I honestly don't understand how this product has any positive reviews. The Magical Performance Kit is a complete waste of money. The tricks are incredibly cheesy and unimaginative, and the props provided are cheaply made. It felt like a cash grab rather than a genuine attempt to provide an enjoyable magic experience. Save your money and look for a better magic kit elsewhere.
3. Emily - 2 stars
I purchased the Magical Performance Kit for my son as a gift, and I regretted it immediately. The tricks were not age-appropriate for him, and he quickly lost interest in trying to learn them. Additionally, some of the props were too flimsy and broke easily. I expected a more well-rounded and engaging kit for the price I paid. I would not recommend it for younger children.