Voila! The School of Astonishment has rave reviews!
"Best after school experience! My son learned so many tricks and performed them with confidence that was built through the class. The kids were all captivated and excited to be a part of the magic class. We are looking forward to another session. I highly recommend it!!!" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Marina McCarron – Parent
"If you want a child to be completely emerged and engaged, this is the program for you. Mr. John Abrams has a ‘magical’ way of connecting with students and teaching them not just Magic Tricks, but life lessons as well. Students at school are always excited to be going to class and showing the tricks they have learned with their friends. Totally the talk at the lunch tables! Mr. Abrams is a joy to work with and is very accommodating. All I can say is… Prepare to be Amazed!" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Mackenzie Coyler – Programs – Christ Lutheran Costa Mesa
"Joel is really showing an interest in learning more. Thanks for inspiring him and igniting more of the magic fire. Looking forward to seeing all the amazing tricks he learns from you." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Hadara Mandel – Mom
"Thanks so much for putting together an awesome magic show with the kids. Carter had so much fun and was so proud!" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Heather Lehman – Mom
"Emily enjoys your magic class very much! She is always super excited to attend your classes and I can’t wait for the magic show!" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Renee Rettally
"The kids were so excited all day long today. I’m so grateful that we as a school have gotten to know your program." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ MacKenzie Coyler – After-School Programs Lead
"Adlie LOVES magic camp!!! She did a magic show for us last night 🙂 She loved it so much and I can tell how much you care about the kids! Thank you for all you do!" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jessica Young – Mom
"John put on a fantastic show for our school students. He showed up early to prepare for the event, and the booking process was so smooth. I would definitely recommend him. Make sure you book him, you will not regret it!" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"School of Astonishment is so awesome. My 9 year old loves it. He is so excited to join class every week. He is heard and valued in class. He has really opened up as he tends to be shy. He’s not only learning magic tricks he’s also learning to be confident, to be respectful, and so much more." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rosabelle Mar – Mom
"My daughter (8 years old) LOVES this magic class! It’s the only Zoom class she enjoys, it is VERY interactive with all materials provided. She has learned LOTS of magic tricks and loves to perform them for family and friends. This class also teaches great life skills and lessons for any young performer or aspiring public speaker. Highly recommend this fun, uplifting program." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Miranda Marlow – Mom
"John is an amazing magician and manages to entertain and fascinate kids and adults alike with his tricks! We’ve used him for many Girl Scout events and school assemblies and he always exceeds our expectations. We would not hesitate to use him again. He is very professional and easy to work with." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jill Pang – GSOC
"Your class has been an absolute highlight of Shai’s year. It has given him something to look forward to and someone to connect with, and has just been incredibly meaningful." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Deborah Halborstadt – Mom
"I just wanted to thank you for allowing my son, Tyler, to join your workshop. It is such a great thing that you are doing for our children!!! Stay safe." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Colleen Brady – Mom
"Reformatted for virtual programming and they took care of everything. All we had to do was give patrons the link. Very engaging and we got a lot of positive feedback!" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sierra Madre Public Library
"My girls were lucky enough to learn some magic with School of Astonishment. John is extremely kind, patient, fun, and gives the children extra confidence. Pricing on classes is very reasonable. There is a kit that was mailed to them filled with all they needed for each and every day. So no need to go out to buy this or that or any excuses that they didn’t have it. The communication from John is phenomenal too. He ensured every child wasn’t left out, was having a great time, and learning. The girls both stated they had a blast and would highly recommend it to anyone. Give it a shot, guys, School of Astonishment is so worth it!" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Bertha A – Mom
"Thank you for the awesome class. Our little ones have been watching your show from the Torrance library summer program ever since they were little toddlers. Seeing you gives them a sense of familiarity in the time of uncertainty!" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Julie Forister – Mom
"Thank you, John. My son Maverick loved your class today. I saw your class on Facebook and knew he’d love it. His new tricks from today were great." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Tracy Adams – Mom
"John brings such a great energy to his show. We had a blast having him at our hospital!" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Seacrest Studios at Children’s Hospital of Orange County
"We loved the “What is Magic?” Assembly! The performance was perfect for kids of all ages and I loved that John actually interacted with our students live on camera. The 45-minute assembly was the perfect length for a virtual assembly and was entertaining, educational, and really interesting. Our students were so engaged during the assembly and couldn’t stop talking about it after. One of our students commented “I loved the assembly, it was awesome!” In this time of virtual learning, we just wanted to give our students some fun and a sense of normalcy. Mission accomplished! I can’t recommend this assembly enough!" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Kandice Trammel – School site Coordinator – Hemmerling Elementary
"Thank you so much for today’s assemblies. It went very smoothly from my end. My students really enjoyed the performance and the feedback that I have gotten from other teachers/classrooms has been really positive. The students in some classes have already practiced your math trick and the bag trick. In my kindergarten class, we made moving Groundhogs today and made shadows around the room. This was totally due to being inspired by your presentation. They were so impressed with the bag zipper illusion – so we took it from there." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Kelly Mulcahey – St. Cajetan School
"John, that was a great STEM magic show, and a fun and informative way to start the weekend." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Brian Mahler – PTA – Arroyo Vista Elementary School
"Koa mentioned school teachers are plain boring after having you as a teacher. He loves comedy and laughter and you are a great match for him." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Stacy Lauas – Mom
"My son loved his magic class! I would recommend the School of Astonishment to anyone looking to learn a fun new skill." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Vincent B. – Dad
"The School of Astonishment is truly magical." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Meg K. – Parent
"My 10 yr old kiddo LOVED the two camps she attended this summer. She came home ready to show us new illusions every day! She is a performer at heart, but this was a new kind of skill for her…. Being able to improvise unexpected conversations while keeping a focus on what she was trying to perform…. I know I couldn’t do that! She has been enrolled in all kinds of summer camps since she was 5, and she proclaimed this as her favorite summer camp ever! I think it is my favorite one too! These are some seriously impressive illusions!" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Dawn Olsgaard – Parent
"Wonderful camp! Our 8 year old son had a great time! He always gets stage fright and he was a STAR! He not only learned a ton of cool tricks but gained a lot of confidence!" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Haylee Homs – Parent
"This was an incredible experience for my kiddo. In addition to having fun doing magic, my daughter improved her communication skills through her magic tricks. We have done multiple sessions and it’s truly a great value." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jessie Creel – Parent
"We wanted to tell you how much you have made an impact on Amy. Your class and trade is AMAZING. We are so appreciative of all that you do and the passion you do it with. Amy is on her way to her grandparents and is packing her magic bag. She can't wait to do a show for them. She has gained confidence and pride." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Karen Johnson – Parent
"I would like to take this moment to thank you for offering such a WONDERFUL camp! Your whole set-up was so awesome and we definitely received a lot of great compliments." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ariela Corral – Recreation Coordinator - City of Lake Forest
"We had so much fun with your magic class. Our family and friends do too! What you offer teaches confidence, patience, and a sprinkle of fun. It was a very special opportunity to be in your class. We look forward to more classes with you. With gratitude," ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Evan Nguyen & Family
