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| "Mr.
Jim" Merrills, proprietor of Experience the Magic, is a national
school speaker and professional illusionist, who presents a range
of prevention topics and activities, for K-12 schools. |
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Speed
Stacks is particularly excited about Mr. Jim's positioning of sport stacking going head-to-head with juggling. If you are searching
for a cutting-edge program, look no further!
Experience
the magic of "Mr. Jim" and sport stacking today!
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| Reach
Mr. Jim by email or
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(269)
646-3227 Office
(269) 580-1696 Mobile
(269) 646-6017 FAX
Physical
Address:
12916 Brody Street
Marcellus, MI 49067
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programs by Mr. Jim: |
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MAGIC
OF SPEED STACKS (This link takes you to Mr. Jim's site)
Incorporate this growing, cutting-edge sport in your school's physical
education program today!
Visit
Mr. Jim online for details
on these programs as well:
MAGIC
OF BEING DRUG-FREE
MAGIC
OF LIVING FREE (Peer Relations/Violence)
MAGIC
of the 3"R's" (Reading, writing and arithmetic)
MAGIC
OF SUCCESS (Juggling)
MAGIC
OF MATH (grades 5-12)
MAGIC
IN PEER TRAINING (Grades 5-12)
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Experience
the Magic has just added the newest, coolest,
student activity, now sweeping across the nation and his
newest program is none other than sport stacking! As he says,
"Emily's nimble fingers put a new twist on the words, 'sleight
of hand.'"
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| Elementary,
middle and high school students agree, sport stacking is colorful, fun
and furiously fast! And that is just the beginning! |
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sport stacking begins on the floor, creating an "even playing field"
for all participants. Students then up and down stack a series of
pyramids (3/6/10's) at amazing speeds! Best of all, the activities
are self motiving. Students WANT to do better! And the excitement
grows as they develop partnerships and utilize teamwork. It all
adds up to, FUN!
Now
add to this the increased coordination of hands and eyes, use of
both sides of the body and brain, and improved concentration, and
you'll readily understand why physical education teachers are adding
this program to their school.
(In
fact, sport stacking is now used in basketball camps, and among professional
athletes, because of its tremendous assets. It is no wonder that
Nickelodeon and the national news have covered its benefits for
kids!)
But
the learning doesn't stop there! Similar to our other programs,
Experience the Magic integrates important life-skills with the activities.
For
example, managing "fumbles" in our class subjects, and
life.
Or,
developing a solid "foundation" in our studies, and friendships.
And,
of course, the power of cooperation and "team work."
Yes,
sport stacking lends itself to many academic and life-skill areas.
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| More
about sport stacking: |
| Benefits
of sport stacking |
| What
is a Fumble? |
| sport stacking Terms and what they mean |
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Mark
Costello, Principal, Navarre Middle School in South
Bend, IN
"'Mr.
Jim' spent two days with our students, introducing the sport of
sport stacking. The results were gratifying! My personal observations
reflected a high level of personal determination, excitement and
overall enjoyment.

Finally,
I appreciated the 'extra' insights - perseverance, dealing with
'fumbles,' the benefits of teamwork, and the need to build solid
'foundations' in all academic areas. If you are considering a program
that is professionally presented, offers a 'cutting edge,' hands-on
physical activity, and includes life-skill applications, you will
want to consider this program. We will have Jim back again!"
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Mark
Nabozny, Phys Ed, Delton Kellogg Elementary
"It was impressive how developmentally appropriate the program
was for such an age-range of students [Young 5's to 5th Grade].
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Robert
Kiser, Phys Ed, Portage Central Middle School, Portage/Kzoo,
MI
"Your
recent presentation was 'awe-inspiring.' You stressed to our young
people the life lessons of following the rules and the positive
aspects of practice, effort, patience, and a 'never give up attitude."
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Lesley
Hay, Healthy Lifestyles Dept. Chair, J.Young Middle
Mish/S.Bend, IN
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activity enabled all of our students, including the physically challenged,
to be involved. Whoever would have dreamed that this would be a
great activity for 12 and 13 year olds!"
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Brian
Deal, Phys Ed, Vicksburg H.S. (MI)
"Mr.
Jim demonstated the 'sport stacking' exercise for our high school.
The positive response was outstanding! Our students were amazed
and intrigued with the tasks.
As
an educator it is very difficult to motivate every [H.S.] student
during the given class time. With the 'sport stacking' program, all
students were working hard to do the best they possibly could.
Our physical education department would recommend Mr. Merrills to
any high school that is interested in providing a new, cutting edge
program to their students."
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Steve
Bundy, Lawton Middle School, MI
"This
activity both motivated and inspired my students. The skill of sport stacking builds self esteem and confidence. I am sold on this as
a part of a good physical and social curriculum in the middle school
environment. I recommend this program!"
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Jo
Stebbens, Principal, Starr Elementary, Hastings,
MI
'sport stacking' was definitely the best assembly of the year! I would
recommend this assembly highly!"
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Nancy
Repp, Portage North & West Middle Schools, MI
"
'Mr. Jim' worked with over 700 students! Students were kept on task,
while challenged. The presentations were genuinely enjoyed by all."
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