Magician Norm Barnhart

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,308
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
June 2015
End Date
June 2015
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Le Sueur
Waseca
Le Sueur
Waseca
Project Overview
Norm Barnhart delighted our audiences with his fast-paced comedy and sparkling sleight of hand. His performance material matched our summer reading program’s heroes theme and emphasized the power of reading.
Project Details
210
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,308
Other Funds Leveraged
$352
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Participants experience the joys of magic
Participants engage with the magicians and are stimulated by the experience
Participants check out magic books

Measurable Outcome(s)

1. Did you enjoy the magic show today? If yes, what was your favorite part?
Yes: 30
No: 0
Comments:
• Fun for all ages!
• How he was able to involve a lot of the kids in his show
• The pan/snowman
• He got a lot of kids involved in the tricks
• He started on time, like how he interjected “reading” and “library” while entertaining – kept kids’ attention the whole time with humor
• The hot dog trick
• Very much
• All the children being able to participate
• When the wand fell apart
• Lots of fun
• Funny; entertaining for the kids
• Children “volunteers”
• His interaction with the kids and his ability to entertain adults as well
• Talking about reading
• It was awesome. He handled the kids expertly!
• Entertaining and had the audience engaged

2. Did you interact with the magician?
Yes: 13
No: 16
Comments:
My 2 grandsons got to go up and assist – He involved a lot of kids on every act.

3. Did you figure out all the magic tricks or are you stumped?
I figured it out!: 4
I am stumped!: 28
Some: 1

4. Will you be checking out any magic trick books at our library in the future?
Yes: 17
No: 6
Maybe: 5

5. What types of events would you like the library to hold:
• Toddler story time
• I love the fact that for a small town we are fortunate to have a library. Don’t know of future events but this was great!
• Reptile show
• Loved Lego program; loved the history programs you have had
• I really like magic shows/comedies
• Love what you are doing Lynn
• Animals – more magic!
• More magic, animal show
• Kid friendly
• This magic show was really fun – enjoyable for kids AND parents!
• More of same
• More of same please!
• More storytelling
• More animal type shows

6. Have you ever attended a magic show at our library before?
Yes: 7
No: 24

7. Where did you hear about this program?
Library: 24
Friend/Relative: 6
The Snap: 2
Newspaper Article: 3
Event email: 5
Event mailing: 1
Poster at school/business: 1
Flyer at swimming lessons: 1

Source of Additional Funds

New Richland, Montgomery and Le Center Libraries, local businesses and schools

Project Manager
First Name
Dayle
Last Name
Zelenka
Organization Name
Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative
Street Address
1400 Madison Avenue, Suite 622
City
Mankato
State
MN
Zip Code
56002-5488
Phone
507-625-6169
Email
dzelen@tds.lib.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200