Understanding Magic Tricks and Illusions

Understanding Magic Tricks and Illusions

Assessment

Interactive Video

Fun, Performing Arts

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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The video explores the concept of common sense in magic, demonstrating a coin trick that defies expectations. The magician performs the trick, making a coin disappear and reappear, and then reveals the secret behind it. The audience learns how to perform the trick themselves, using a secret helper. The video concludes with encouragement to try the trick with friends and family, highlighting the importance of common sense in perceiving magic.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main theme introduced at the beginning of the video?

The reliability of common sense

The science of illusions

The history of magic

The art of coin tricks

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the magician ask the audience to examine before starting the trick?

The stage

The magician's shoes

The magician's hat

The half dollar and handkerchief

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During the first demonstration, what does the magician do to make the coin disappear?

Throws it in the air

Shakes it under a handkerchief

Covers it with a hat

Hides it in his pocket

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the second demonstration, what is the audience asked to do to verify the coin's presence?

Listen for the coin

Feel under the cloth

Smell the coin

Look under the table

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What surprising event occurs at the end of the second demonstration?

The magician leaves the stage

The handkerchief disappears

The coin reappears

The coin changes color

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is revealed as the key to the magic trick?

A special coin

A secret helper

A hidden compartment

A magic wand

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is identified as the magician's secret helper?

David

Sarah

Michael

Jonathan

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