A one off lesson to help celebrate reading and literature with a focus on magic and the development of the history of magic. The session focuses on the role of stage magic and the development of it, including a focus on 4 key individuals and their significance in magic.

An introduction and overview of the Greek myth of Daedalus and Icarus for students of a range of abilities and ages. Built around the VIPER technique for developing literacy skills. The resource can be used in a range of different settings and can be delivered as an independent reading task or as a group reading activity.