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South Africa’s College of Magic Helps Kids Build Confidence Through Illusion

Published October 25, 2026

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At the College of Magic in South Africa, students learn tricks with cards and candy while building confidence, creativity, and resilience. This grossly over-the-top trading card turns a young magician’s big performance into a slime-splattered spectacle.

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NPR reports on the College of Magic in South Africa, where young students learn performance magic, including conjuring candy and doing card tricks. Many of the students come from marginalized communities. The program aims to help them develop confidence, creativity, and resilience alongside their stage skills. Students’ magic training offers a way to face challenges and express themselves.

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