Melissa and Doug Magic Set Tutorial The **Melissa and Doug Magic Set** is a fun and educational toy for children that introduces them to the world of magic. It comes with a variety of props and instructions for performing different tricks. In this tutorial, we will go through some of the tricks included in the set and learn how to perform them. Trick 1: Disappearing Ball - Place the ball in the green cup. - Cover the cup with the blue tube. - After saying the magic words, lift the blue tube and show that the ball has disappeared.
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- After saying the magic words, lift the blue tube and show that the ball has disappeared. - Secret: The ball has a hole that allows it to drop into the hidden compartment underneath the cup. Trick 2: Magic Coin Box - Place the coin on the red card and cover it with the box.
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Getting to know your Wiccan holidays
TOPICS: artsholiday seasonlifestyleBy Kayla Say October 19, 2011
This summer a friend of mine came out of the broom closet. That is to say, she announced to the world that she was Wiccan. Wicca, for those who are unfamiliar with the term, is an Earth-based religion, considered pagan because of the variety of gods and goddesses that can be worshipped within it.
Many Wiccans pick and choose deities from various mythologies around the globe to worship. Whichever gods “speak” to them become their pantheon. In this way a person could worship Anubis (Egyptian), Pan (Celtic), Aphrodite (Greek) and Odin (Norse) if these were the deities with which the worshipper felt a connection.
I try to know a little bit about various religions so as not to be completely ignorant if I find myself in a conversation about them, but I have to admit I was stumped as to which holidays Wiccans observe and how they are celebrated. So I did some research and thought I’d share what information I’ve found about the upcoming feast days.
For Wiccans, three of their eight major holidays roughly coincide with Thanksgiving, Halloween and Christmas.
Mabon is the celebration of the Autumn Equinox. It is known as the “Second Harvest” and herein Wiccans give thanks for food and the remaining sunlight. Similar to Thanksgiving, this holiday is about giving thanks for the bounty life has offered — family, friends, successes and surprises. Some of the holiday symbols include pinecones, apples, pomegranates and acorns. Some of the gods and goddesses associated with Mabon include Persephone, the Green Man and Thor.
Samhain (pronounced sow-en), more commonly known as Halloween or All Hallows’ Eve, is the night when ghouls and ghastlies travel through the barrier between worlds to haunt houses and cause mischief. The lore for this holiday is extensive so I won’t delve into it too deeply. While not many people truly believe in demons of the night, Samhain is considered to be a sacred time when the veil lifts between the spirit world and this one. The symbols for this holiday are well known: black cats, gourds, jack o’ lanterns and apples. No particular deities are associated with this date.
Finally there is Yule. Yule takes place on the Winter Solstice, celebrating the rebirth of the sun after the long winter. Traditions include lighting fire to a Yule log and staying up all night to watch it burn. Supposedly if the Yule log burns throughout the darkest night all of the rest of your year will be bright and happy. Similar to Christmas, Yule is a time to celebrate family. Symbols include holly, mistletoe and evergreen boughs. Deities of the holiday include Brighid, Isis, Apollo and Ra.
After reading into the various holidays and some of the ways Wiccans celebrate them I’m more curious about how my friend is planning to spend her holidays now that she’s, like I said, out of the broom closet.
I’m still learning about her chosen path, but I think no matter what sort of faith you follow, when you’re celebrating additional family traditions it can only enrich the holidays. I look forward to celebrating some of them with her.
Paganism & Thanksgiving
We all know the story of the Pilgrims and how the first American Thanksgiving came about. What we do not learn or may not know–what the Elementary Schools do not include in their Plays & Skits–is more about the Native Americans & Pagans that influenced Thanksgiving.
For instance, did you know that the tribe of Native Americans that had their meal with the Pilgrims was called Wampanoag? And did you know that they held celebrations and gave thanks to Kiehtan, the Creator ? Not only did they believe that their most precious crop of corn was a blessing from him, but they also gave thanks to many of their other Spirits for the other foods they ate.
Before Thanksgiving was made a holiday in the year of 1861, settlers had already brought their traditions to America—all influenced by Pagans. After all, Thanksgiving is all about giving thanks and harvest…correct?
Celebrating and giving thanks for a Harvest can be seen throughout history in many cultures.
Just to name a few…
*Ancient Rome gave thanks to Ceres, Goddess of the Harvests.
*Ancient Greeks honored Demeter
*Celtic Pagans and Angelo Saxon’s had huge celebrations–Lughnasadh and Mabon. These were to honor the first and second harvest blessed upon them by their Goddess and God.
Lughnasadh marked the beginning of the harvest season, the Harvest of Grain (Bread), the ripening of first fruits (usually berries), and was traditionally a time of community gatherings, market festivals, horse races and reunions with distant family and friends. Wikipedia
Mabon, (pronounced MAY-bun, MAY-bone, MAH-boon, or MAH-bawn) is the Autumn Equinox. The Autumn Equinox divides the day and night equally, and we all take a moment to pay our respects to the impending dark. We also give thanks to the waning sunlight, as we store our harvest of this year’s crops. The Druids call this celebration, Mea’n Fo’mhair, and honor the The Green Man, the God of the Forest, by offering libations to trees. Offerings of ciders, wines, herbs and fertilizer are appropriate at this time. Wiccans celebrate the aging Goddess as she passes from Mother to Crone, and her consort the God as he prepares for death and re-birth. Resource
Now what could some of the things you’re eating on Thanksgiving symbolized?
(For all Our Kitchen Witches Out there. )
Turkey-– Native Americans–symbolized the Mother Earth and a shared Harvest.
Apples–Celts–rebirth, healing and youth
Pumpkins--Native American– was symbolic of personalized power (in some cultures) and symbolized the sun.
Wishing you a Merry Pagan Thanksgiving!
Pagan Thanksgiving Ritual
In all cultures and all religions, giving thanks for what you have and what you are given is important. Many cultures have a Thanksgiving ritual to celebrate the harvest of the year. This is true for pagans and witches as much as it is for anyone else.
- Say the magic words and lift the box to reveal that the coin has disappeared. - Secret: The box has a hidden compartment underneath where the coin can be safely stored. Trick 3: Vanishing Salt Shaker - Fill the salt shaker with salt and place it inside the red tube. - After saying the magic words, lift the red tube and show that the salt shaker has disappeared. - Secret: The red tube has two compartments, one for holding the salt shaker and another for storing it after the trick. Trick 4: Magic Coin Tricks - The set includes a set of different coins and props for performing various coin tricks. - Follow the instructions included in the set and practice the different techniques to impress your audience. Remember, practicing the tricks is essential to mastering them. It is important to read the instructions carefully and follow the step-by-step process for each trick. The more you practice, the better your performance will be. Enjoy exploring the world of magic with the Melissa and Doug Magic Set!.
Reviews for "The Art of Illusion: Exploring the Melissa and Doug Magic Set"
1. John - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with the Melissa and Doug magic set tutorial. The instructions were confusing and poorly explained, making it difficult to follow along. The tricks themselves were lackluster and didn't impress me at all. Overall, I felt like I wasted my money and wouldn't recommend this set to anyone looking to learn magic tricks.
2. Sarah - 1 star - I purchased the Melissa and Doug magic set tutorial for my 8-year-old son, but it was a total letdown. The tutorial was not well-organized, and the tricks seemed outdated and not engaging for young kids. The set claimed to be suitable for beginners, but the instructions were too advanced and not beginner-friendly at all. My son quickly lost interest in the set, and I regret buying it.
3. Emily - 2 stars - As someone who wanted to learn magic tricks as a hobby, the Melissa and Doug magic set tutorial fell short of my expectations. The tutorial lacked depth and didn't provide any real insights into the art of magic. The tricks felt like simple illusions that I could have found on the internet for free. If you're serious about learning magic, I wouldn't recommend relying on this tutorial. It was a disappointment and didn't provide the value I was hoping for.
4. Mike - 2 stars - The Melissa and Doug magic set tutorial was not worth the price. The tricks were unimpressive and didn't live up to the hype. The tutorial itself felt rushed and poorly produced. It lacked clear instructions and left me feeling confused and frustrated. The set may be suitable for very young children who are easily entertained, but for anyone looking to learn real magic, I would suggest looking elsewhere.