Chicago’s Best STEM Assembly For K-8 Schools

“Engineering the Impossible” pulls back the curtain on magic—and reveals the science behind the wonder

40-50 minutes per performance

What if your students could learn science through secrets?
In this curriculum-aligned STEM assembly, I use magic as the hook—and science as the payoff.

Students discover how magicians have relied on real principles from physics, math, and engineering for centuries. Along the way, they learn how those same STEM concepts apply to their lives… and how creative thinkers use science in unorthodox ways to make the impossible happen.

What Students Learn

This isn’t just a show—it’s a spark. Here’s what sticks:

  • Electromagnetism & History: Students help recreate a trick that prevented a 19th-century war—by building a working electromagnet on stage.

  • Logic & Circuits: A group of students becomes “human transistors,” demonstrating how modern computers process information.

  • Exponential Thinking: The power of two gets visualized in a way students will never forget—showing them how seemingly simple numbers drive today’s tech.

  • Science vs. Magic and the power of sharing: Magicians keep discoveries secret. Scientists share them—so others can build on what came before. Your students will leave understanding they’re part of that long chain of discovery—and that they have the baton now.

Designed for Every Grade

The show is tailored in real time for each audience. Younger students get more visual magic and storytelling; older students dig deeper into the STEM content.

Even skeptical 8th graders stay engaged—because they are fascinated to learn magic secrets. Students learn the real methods behind the illusions, giving them a sense of ownership and insight while reinforcing what they’re already learning in class.

Fast Setup, Zero Stress

  • I bring everything—including a microphone and sound system

  • Setup takes fewer than 15 minutes

  • Teardown is even faster

You get an inspiring, tightly-run assembly that fits your school’s schedule without hassle.

Book Your School’s Date

I perform every show personally—which means the most popular dates fill quickly.

Fill out the form below to check availability and get a quick, no-pressure quote.

You’ll also receive my bonus resource:
“The Counterintuitive & Fun 2-Word SECRET To Help Students Retain More Information.”
It’s short, easy to use—and works like magic.