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July 20, 2005To Whom It May ConcernHealing of Magic WorkshopI have great pleasure to provide recommendation for Mr Kevin Spencer whoprovided training workshop on the therapeutic use of magic to our staff.Our participants are professionals serving the elders and ex-mentally ill. Theirfeedback included: i) The content of the workshop was very comprehensive andpractical. ii) Explanatory notes were well prepared and informative. iii)Techniques clearly demonstrated.The workshop benefited our staff and the overall outcomes for our staff to usemagic are satisfactory. Improvements of motor skills, cognitive functions, aswell as confidence of our service users were also o bserved.Theworkshopwasinspiring tothe participantsinthe design andimplementation of new therapies to cater for the special needs of different clienttypes. I have no hesitation in recommending the "Healing of Magic" workshop.,.c"."7 0Yours Sincerely, Dr Zarina C.L. Lam, PhDChief Executive Officer

I arn pleu::;c:d to b:: able t , 1 wrilc in Vpport of Kevin and Cindy Spencer and Iheir work\\'ith lh6 u::.e )f magic li r then'tpc ulic purposes. As u physicul lh cmpi:-;1 for uvcr 20 yc u-sand an educiltor fOr IHl)Sl or tho .: )'6MS, J run nlv.ays ex .:iLed to di::-covcr activities Lhulcan e ngage patients sull iciem ly and a ppropriate!) h) nJiow the1n LO t.;hie ve. realsuccesses.Healing magic'' is made up ofj ust su ::h activities.Rece.ntly I wa.;; able to hring Kevin Spen .:e:r lo Elnn 'Jniversity, where uur dl).::toralphysical therapy students joined a.1-.ea clinicians i n the Spencer:; I leafi ng of Magicworkshop. During 1hc entire workshop. everyone in attendance was completely attentiveand uctivcly participating. In itself qui1c a feat! F unhcnnorc. \ t'hatc-vcr hesitations l mayhave had a h. ullhc ub 1ancc !!.nd Lhc rapctllic V(1Jllc o f the program were q\Jk:kly dispelledas Kc\'in i nslru ted th : gruup in "simple" md .i .: t·rids. \A·1 ile rno:-1t)r Lhc studenls \Vcrefocused on the task at haod. 1 was able: to observe souo.1 educarjot\al and motor learningpri nc iples work twd io sec multiple patient application possibilities for each trick. It''VU."lll:.o 11 wonclt:rful uppurl miiy for the sl.\ldcnls 10 cxpcricn X firsthand what they h tdbeen learning in lhc da.smom-thc impurumcc ()r motivali ln Jnd e ngagement lotherapeutic success.The prcscnlHlion was organized, lhcorctically sound. and inspiring. replete with paticnlcx!'"Jmple;s. In OOdiLio.n, Ibe Spencers provide \vritten matcrh1ls th 'L me cx.lcnsivc. clear,o.nd therapeutical!) f(·.cus,ell. I Slrtmgly supporl the app« vHI uf lhe Spcnct:r:; u::; provider:;of continuing t:duCO.(icu l.hrough the Americnn Oct.:.upaliOntlf T herapy AS.io :illli1m.It's b .-cn weeks since Kevin wils hen:-, ami t.he-stu lento: are still practicing thcil' tricks!1lu:y've het:n t udci ng Lhcm U! faculty membets and are planning to share them whentln.· y Vl) luntel!:c' th is sucnm.::1· at a camp session for b urn survivors. ·'h tt » gi li tube ahleh) combine that level of motiv:'ltion :'IDd tcomplisluncTJI v.-ilh trnining of sptX.:iticftulCtiona1 skills for our p; licnls! lfl can be or any furtht:r u:isislance, p lea.o;;e don'thcsiuttc I () cull nr send me un ernuil.Sinc :l'c ly.-,I / :\ t:t . .-"L-Ch. t.rity Johan::;son. PT. PHD. GC.SPm iCs::oc'r Phy:' ical Therapy.,rI.I.\J .'-I IK1 11 \-'\KIII ! V ., 1'4

HEALING OF MAGICPresenter BiographyKevin Spencer is widely considered one of the leading authorities on thetherapeutic use of magic in physical and psychosocial rehabilitation. He hasconducted numerous workshops throughout the United States for collegesand universities, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and health-relatedconferences.He is committed to empowering therapists with exciting new tools to aidthem in helping their clients achieve functional/measurable goals. He hasbeen a featured speaker at the Virginia Occupational Therapy Assnconvention, the Great Southern Occupational Therapy Conference, theHealth, Heart & Humor Conference and many statewide ContinuingEducation programs.He and his wife, Cindy, have authored Healing of Magic, the mostcomprehensive guide available to establishing and maintaining a “magictherapy” program. It is being used in the occupational and physiotherapydepartments of leading universities around the world.The Spencer’s work has been featured in the Journal of the AmericanMedical Association, the Australian Occupational Therapy Journal,HEALTH magazine, the Washington Post, NPR’s All Things Considered andon dozens of television news programs including the CBS Early MorningShow, the Fox News Channel’s FOX AND FRIENDS and Good MorningSingapore.Mr. Spencer has had the privilege of conducting workshops, seminars andin-service programs for doctors, occupational and physical therapists, specialneeds teachers and assistants, therapeutic recreational specialists,physiotherapists, college/university educators and dozens of other healthcareprofessionals. His presentations always receive the highest remarks fromplanners and participants for effectiveness in presentation, pertinence ofinformation, and level of knowledge and expertise on the subject matter.The concepts of the Healing of Magic program are currently being used inhundreds of rehabilitation facilities in more than 30 countries.For more information; visit www.MagicTherapy.com or call 434-384-4740.

Kevin SpencerPO Box 10396Lynchburg, VA ic.comPROFESSIONAL SUMMARY-Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy, University of Alabama/BirminghamRecognized as the leading authority on the therapeutic use of magic in physicaland psychosocial rehabilitation.Conducts numerous Continuing Education Seminars for therapists internationallyFounded Healing of Magic (1985), rehabilitation project using magic tricksFounded Hocus Focus (2008), educational project using magic tricksFounded Spencer Productions (1983) as the primary booking organization forSpencers Theatre of Illusion (second largest touring illusion production in U.S.)PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONSWorkshop Presentation/Speaker, International Association of Special Education:Educating Every Learner, Every Day: A Global Responsibility (Windhoek, Namibia, July2011)Workshop Presentation/Speaker, International Society for Teacher Education:Challenged Teacher Education - Facts, Feelings, Formation (Kristiansand, Norway, May2011)Healing of Magic Continuing EducationWorkshop Presentation/Speaker, InternationalScientific Conference on Rehabilitation (Minsk, Belarus, May 2011)Healing of Magic Continuing Education Workshop for OTs (hosted by Joseph BrantHospital – Burlington, Ontario, Canada, May 2011)Healing of Magic Continuing Education Workshop (hosted by Fletcher Allen Hospital –Burlington, VT, May 2011)Healing of Magic/Hocus Focus Continuing Education Workshop (hosted by BrokenArrow School District, Dept. of Special Education, Broken Arrow, OK, March 2011)Healing of Magic Continuing Education Workshop (hosted by Martin MemorialHospital, Stuart, FL, January 2011)Workshop Presentation/Speaker, East Asian International Conference on TeacherEducation Research: Teacher Education for the Future – International Perspectives(Hong Kong, December 2010)

Workshop Presentation/Speaker, RIGA 2010: Embracing Inclusive Approaches forChildren and Youth with Special Education Needs (Riga, Latvia, July 2010)Healing of Magic Continuing Education Workshop (hosted by John Heinz RehabilitationHospital, Wilkes-Barre, PA, March 2010)Healing of Magic/Hocus Focus Continuing Education Workshop (hosted by Alden RoadSchool for Exceptional Children, January 2010)Healing of Magic Continuing Education Workshop for OTs (hosted by DaytonChildren’s Hospital, Dayton, OH, December 2009)Healing of Magic Continuing Education Workshop for OTs (hosted by Johnson CountyCommunity College, Overland Park, KS, October 2009)Featured Research Presentation, The 25th Project Magic Symposium, Las Vegas, NV2005Workshop Presentation/Speaker, The Health, Heart, & Humor Conference, Chicago, IL1990Workshop Presentation/Speaker, The Great Southern Occupational Therapy Conference,New Orleans, LA, 1989Workshop Presentation/Speaker, The Virginia Occupational Therapy AssociationConvention, Waynesboro, VA, 1986PUBLISHED ARTICLESHealing of Magic – manual of selected tricks with their therapeutic goals developedspecifically for Occupational Therapists (1987, revised 2011)The Science of Magic – Healing of Magic, YES Magazine, May/June 2010Hocus Focus! ODYSSEY, October 2010Putting the Magic into Therapy, Journal of the American Medical Association, 1989Articles about the success of magic therapy have appeared in USA TODAY, WashingtonPost, New York Times, LA Times, HEALTH magazine and numerous other publications.Spencer has made appearances on international news programs including GOODMORNING SINGAPORE, CBS EARLY SHOW, FOX & FRIENDS, and hundreds ofregional news broadcasts.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS-Founded Healing of Magic – an educational 501(c)3 dedicated to empoweringtherapists with new tools for their practiceAuthored the HEALING OF MAGIC manual – carefully selected tricks designedto accomplish specific therapeutic goals.Founded Hocus Focus – an educational 501(c))3 dedicated to training educatorsand therapists who work with children with developmental disabilitiesAuthored the HOCUS FOCUS curriculum – an 11-week magic trick-basecurriculum that aligns with National and Common Core State Standards ofLearning focusing on academic and functional objectivesResearch project on the therapeutic use of magic tricks in treating TBI clients –Toronto, Ontario, CanadaResearch project on the psychological effects of using magic tricks in treatingmental illness, Hong KongOperates the largest touring illusion production in the U.S.Performing Arts Entertainer of the Year for six consecutive years (NationalAssociation for Campus Activities)2009 International Magician of the Year (International Magicians Society)Happy Chapin Award for Contributions to HumanityFeatured Presenter at numerous national and international occupational andphysical therapy conferencesPROFESSIONAL HISTORYInternational Illusionists, 1983 to PresentEducator and Motivator, 1986 to PresentServed on Board of Directors, Academy of Music (Lynchburg, VA), 1996-1998Served on Board of Directors, National Association for Campus Activities, 1995-1997EDUCATIONTennessee Temple University, Psychology/Communications, 1976-1979B.A., Liberty University, Psychology/Communications, 1979-1981

,\-?J\HealingofMagic". the magic. the real magic. is in the healing JJCopyright 2010, Healing of Magic/Hocus Focus, Inc.P.O. Box I 0396/Lynchburg , VA 24506/4 34.384.4740/www.MagicTherapy.com/ info@MagicTherapy.com

Kevin Spencer demonstrates how the use of a rubber band can light up someone's faceBy ASHLEY GOULDSentinel Staff Writer"This is really only limitedby lite therapist," he said."I've worked in psych wardsto help them get liteir selfesteem back. I' ve workedwith the blind, litose wilitmental retardation. lt can helpdevelop problem-solvingskills, keep their attention,and give them social skills byusing an assistant."When attendees learnedlitat first basic tricked smilesstretched across liteir faces.Spencer bas seen that samereaction In patients.One attendee, Lynn Dennieof Allied Home Health, saidher excitement and enthusiasm towards thetricks grew. "I work in lite hole spectrum.From children to adults. This would be some thing out of the ordinary for litem to do."A magician for 22 years, Spencer's interestin using magic to help people heal developedsoon after be started. Just four years later, theM agic of Healing was reated. H.owever,around 2000 is when his popular1ty began togrow.Magic ofhealingTherapy can occur every where these days in a horse ringor a swimming pool.Kevin Spencer offers a newtwist - magic. Wilit the help ofsome basic magic tricks.Spencer has developed a typeof occupational literapy that hasproven effective.''Put yourself in the patient'spoint of view,'' Spencer said."They've already been throughso much trauma and to be ableto g.ive lhem the ability to d something no one else can, 1ssuch a boost of self confidence for them."In a workshop held last night in the OwensCommunity College Audiovisual room,Spencer taught a group of students and practi tioners how to apply magic to their work.Each attendant received a little "magic bag"full of props for performing tricks . . ."The simple little movements of litiS httlerubber band helped a stroke patient .reachtheir goals in 6.7,8 weeks," Spencer said ofone of the items in the bag.Owens students learn new tricks ofturning magic into physical therapyNormal occupational therapy uses a pegboard to develop the same motor skills heteaches in his magic.With magic tricks, they start with using arubber band. The first trick he teaches everypatient is how to make that rubber band''hop'' from their index and middle finger totheir ring finger and pinkie.The List of how this magic really helpspatients is endless. On th surface, it ppearsthat it really only helps w1th motor s.kiUs. butSpencer proves it is so much more.(See MAGIC on 10) p

Jul 23, 2007 · The movements required to learn simple magic tricks help clients regain lost physical skills while increasing motivational levels and self esteem. In this form of therapy, a magic trick can be what leads a patient back to a functional life. Learning magic tricks can both engage and continually moti