Curriculum-Based, Significantly Educational Assemblies That Truly
Teach, Inspire, Motivate & Are Fantastically Fun For Students &
Teachers!
We Now Offer "Bucket - Based" Shows!
Recent Feedback from Chicago Area Schools!
"Our
school had Chris into our building to kick off our year, and our
message of "Have a Heart" and living your life with strong morals and
good character. He provided some excellent large group assemblies
in the morning for our primary (K-2) and intermediate (3-5). The
ssemblies sent a strong message that was both age and student
appropriate. In the afternoon, Chris provided individualized
grade level workshops. Chris' high energy and enthusiasm kept the
students entertained throughout the entire show as he walked them
through the Pillars of Good Character through the use of
puppetry, magic and hilarious behaviour! The "magic" words used
throughout the show were "Choose, Lead & Succeed". I HIGHLY
recommend that you "Choose" to invite Chris into your building for his
character building assemblies, watch Chris as he "Leads" the students
through the Pillars of Good Character, and finally see your students
"Succeed" as individuals in the classroom and your community as they
remember and live out Chris' message on a daily basis!"
Andy Fekete, Teacher
Clow Elementary, Naperville, IL
"Stone
School students, teachers, and staff could not have been more pleased
with Chris' performance! His engaging assembly maintained the
attention of all our students, grades EC-5, through his delightful use
of humor using characters students could easily relate to. More
importantly, his message of good character & citizenship was well
received by all. The kids can not stop talking about the Magic
Storyteller!"
C. Pfaff, Principal Stone Elementary School, Addison, IL(Chicago Metro Area)
"The students were GLUED TO HIS EVERY WORD! He
had excellent control over the audience while teaching them to be in
control of themselves. Entertaining yet the message of good character
was taught!"
Kay Schultz, Resource Teacher
Pleasant Prairie Elementary, Kenosha, Wisconsin
Dear Friends in Education,
As a school administrator, counselor, teacher, librarian or PTO/PTA/PTG
coordinator you are bombarded with school assembly materials every
year. At the same time, with our economy in it's current situation,
every single dollar a school has for assemblies must be spent well.
So you want to pick carefully, a school assembly that will fulfill your
school family's needs as well as reflecting well on your staff while
reflecting your district's philosophies.
Congratulations! Thousands of educators across Illinois, Indiana,
Wisconsin, Iowa, Michigan and Missouri will tell you you've found that
special school assembly you've been looking for!
My
name is Christopher McBrien, and I am considered "The Real Deal" in
quality school assemblies by thousands of educational professionals
across the Midwest. I am a trained motivational speaker, fine-arts
teacher, classically trained comic actor and variety artist with
performance experience spanning the US and UK.
Most importantly, I am a SCHOOL ASSEMBLY SPECIALIST.
I put my message first and foremost. Yes, your students and staff will
have a LOT of fun! They'll also experience a UNIQUELY ONE OF A KIND
school assembly program that is SIGNIFICANTLY EDUCATIONAL AND EXTREMELY MEMORABLE. The program will also keep their attention the entire time!
Also, my programs address a number of your state's Social and Emotional Learning Standards and will compliment your existing character and PBIS program!
Your students will be truly impacted by a significantly educational
message that will stay with them for many years to come and affect them
immediately.
I specialize in over 400 yearly character school assembly programs for:
Primary, Elementary, Intermediate and Middle School / Junior High School Assemblies
We serve: IL, MO, KY, TN, IA, IN, WI, KS schools!
Please scroll down to read about our educational programs for:
Character Counts * Reading * Drug Free * Anti-Bullying/Teamwork * Red Ribbon * Testing * Healthy Choices * Family Night
Also, our assembly is PBIS School Approved!
Teaching Tools Used During EACH Assembly: * Significantly Educational, Impacting Information at Their Level
* Powerful Motivational Messages They'll Understand * Tons of Respectful Audience Participation
* Hysterically Funny Comedy for Students and Staff
* Zany Ventriloquism Puppet Characters Full of Laughs
* Amazing Sleight-Of-Hand Magic and Illusions
* Theatrical Storytelling that will Enthrall
Call Toll Free At: 1-888-503-8669
Ask about our acclaimed: "Visiting Artist Package"
Can be used by one school or shared for special group rates!
ALL PROGRAMS ARE %100 SATISFACTION INSURED!
Our School Assembly Offerings:
Character Counts School Assembly: "It's not what we SAY, it's what we DO."
Make a difference in your school right now! This character school
assembly program emphasizes "walking the walk, not just talking the
talk" when it comes to how we treat others, ourselves and why every
choice is important. This highly interactive program offers
crystal-clear definitions and applications of six pillars of Character
Counts, elements of conflict resolution, diversity training and
self-esteem building.
* Citizenship means working together to make great things happen!
* Whatever we say and do we OWN, and have to be responsible for. It's also how people see us!
* Appreciate Your Teachers!
* Every choice you make MATTERS!
* Don't do what is easy...do what is RIGHT.
* You don't have to take the worst behavior of others as a standard for yourself. You can choose to be better than that.
* Honesty + Caring= RESPECT
* Bullying is never acceptable, comes in many forms and hurts everyone involved.
* Diversity is a gift, not a barrier.
* We're different, but EQUAL.
* The payoff for having good character is that it makes you a better
person, helps dreams come true and makes the world a better place.
* Ask about our upcoming: "Diversity University"TM Program!
"It
is very difficult to find assemblies that appeal to a wide variety of
ages. The Magic Storyteller was outstanding! Students from Pre K
through 6th grade enjoyed the program. The program not only
entertained the students, but it also provided useful information for
them. Great Job!"
Principal John Stanton, Principal
Northwest Elementary, Evergreen Park, IL (Chicago Metro Area)
"Chris McBrien is GREAT! His energy and
enthusiasm coupled with his magic provide entertainment that keeps the
students' attention. His messages within his show are valuable and
represent the themes and philosophies that we preach each day to our
students to encourage them to be good citizens! A GREAT SHOW for kids
and adults as well!"
Terry Kowalski, Principal
Bannes Elementary School, Tinley Park, Illinois
" Thank you, Chris! Your assembly on Character Counts was AWESOME! The students were ACTIVELY INVOLVED in the presentation. You kept them ENTERTAINED and LAUGHING while delivering a VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE!"
Sue Hofferica, Principal
Center School, Orland Park, Illinois
"What a TERRIFIC assembly! You shared an IMPORTANT MESSAGE to the students and kept it fun for ALL! The
students are still talking about the puppets!"
Mary Bell, Teacher
Leggee Elementary, Huntley, IL
"Our school has seen a rising need to give our students moral training. The Magic Storyteller came to our school and taught our students character development in an entertaining way! ALL students K-8 were FULLY ENGAGED and left the show UPBEAT and MOTIVATED. We were amazed how INVOLVED and EXCITED our students were during the show! It was really great to be able to give our students such a GREAT LEARNING OPPORTUNITY that was also A LOT OF FUN!!!"
Megan Thornton, School Counselor
Eagle Ridge School, Silvis, IL (Quad Cities IL & IA Area)
"AWESOME! Our kids REALLY enjoyed his show! His message is PRICELESS! Teachers have asked to have Chris come back already to our school at the beginning of the year!"
Karen Drake, Student Support Liaison
Lapel Elementary School, Lapel, IN
"More educational
content in the first five minutes of the program than other presenters
we've seen have in their ENTIRE program...and we've seen them ALL!"
Marvin Kiper, Teacher
Kathryn Winn Primary, Carrollton, KY
"I just wanted to let you know how much our students enjoyed your
assembly today. I have taught in the elementary grades for over twenty
years, and this was one of the best character education assemblies we
have ever invited to our school. The presenter was obviously
experienced with young children. He kept them attentive, entertained,
and maintained excellent audience control while delivering his
character message. This program was well worth our time!"
Cathy Wittrock, Third Grade Teacher Cedar Springs Elementary, House Springs, MO
"The students were GLUED TO HIS EVERY WORD! He
had excellent control over the audience while teaching them to be in
control of themselves. Entertaining yet the message of good character
was taught!"
Kay Schultz, Resource Teacher
Pleasant Prairie Elementary, Kenosha, Wisconsin
"The students
and staff at Bethalto West Intermediate School thought the Magic
Storyteller was one of the better assemblies that we have had! We
loved the tie into reading (Character Counts with tie-in to Reading
theme) and the students were energized during the assembly. It had
information that the students could relate to and it also held their
attention. I believe all kids love a good story that grabs their
attention and Chris modeled so many things that the teachers use in
their teaching: voice, exciting word choice and fluency. The day was a
huge success!"
Todd Hannaford, Principal
Bethalto West Intermediate, Bethalto, IL
"We absolutely adored your
program! Loved the message! You kept them spellbound! We'll
definitely have you back! I'm still hearing great feedback from the
students and adults days later!"
Elizabeth Bols & Staff
Toulon Elementary, Toulon, IL (Northern Illinois)
"Great Program that combined
character education & humor! Our students were attentive and took
the importance of the message. Great for K-6 students!"
Matt Busekrus, Assistant Principal
Claude Brown Intermediate, Troy , MO "Chris did a great job with our
students. The were very into his magic and message the whole time he
was in front of them. I have often seen students lose interest in a
program and didn't see that at all. I heard many positive comments
from our teachers and students. Everyone really enjoyed it! He did a
great job, I'll be contacting Chris again I'm sure!"
Cathy Tucker, Teacher
Lake Hamilton Schools, Lake Hamilton, AR
"Your show was great! Your message fit perfectly with what we're teaching!"
Officer John Ithal
Gary D. Jewel Middle School, North Aurora, Illinois
"The
assembly was great and appropriate for the students. Chris had good
control, high interest and great participation from the audience.
Thanks for kicking off the Character Counts theme!
I was impressed with his crowd control and also felt he nicely got the
point home to our students. Also...I want his puppets!!!"
Teachers
Gower West Elementary, Willowbrook, IL (Chicago Metro Area)
"What a wonderful way to present Character
Traits! Hopefully we can make this an annual event! We will be sure
to spread the word!"
Mrs. Nowak, Administrator
New Enterprise Academy, O'Fallon, IL
"One of the best programs we have ever had!"
Dr. Connie Brawley, Principal
Spoede Elementary, St. Louis, MO "I just wanted to say "thank you"
for coming to our school. The students truly enjoyed your
presentation. This was on of the most effective Character Education
Assemblies I have ever seen. Your interaction with the students was
brilliant. I was amazed to see all of our students leaving the gym in
such a quiet, polite manner! The students were still talking about
your assembly days after you were here! Thanks for making that hours
so enjoyable and productive for students and staff!"
April Hertenstein, School Social Worker
Buford Intermediate, Mt. Vernon, IL
"This was an amazing event. The
kids loved it and the parent/student turnout was better than ever. The
show was fun, interactive and educational. 5 Stars!"
Grace Green, 1st Grade Teacher
High Ridge Elementary, High Ridge, MO
(Character Counts Daytime Assembly & Family Night)
"The Magic Storyteller's character
concepts were perfectly aligned with what our elementary school
practices each day. The students felt comfortable due to the
consistency of his program in regards to ours, but his message came
from a fresh face (and voices) which gave our building an invigorating
shot in the arm! Positive comments came throughout the day from
students and adults alike, and we could not have asked for any more
than what we received that day. Thank you so much, Chris, it was a
blast!"
Mike Adair, 5th & 6th Grade Teacher
Northeast Elementary, Goose Lake, IA
We are looking forward to serving your school with our school assembly programs!
Simply call our toll free number or email us for more details.
CALL TOLL FREE! 1-888-503-866
We return calls within the day or early next!
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Sincerely,
Chris and Jill McBrien, Co-Owners
The Magic Storyteller Educational Entertainment Company
Character * Anti Bullying * Diversity * Drug Free * Testing Educational
School Assembly Assemblies Educational School Assemblies That WORK!
We Are Proud To Offer Character, Reading, Bullying, Diversity, Testing
& Drug Awareness School Assembly / School Assemblies to the Great
States of:
IL IN WI IA MI
Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa, Michigan
From
Chicago to Milwaukee to Indianapolis to Des Moines, the Magic
Storyteller is proud to present his highly acclaimed Character School
Assembly Assemblies!
We provide Character Reading
Bullying Testing Family Night Healthy Choices School Assembly
Assemblies for these States and their Cities:
IL Illinois
Character School Assembly: Chicago Metro Area St. Louis St. Charles
Naperville Aurora Plainfield Lisle Downers Grove Crystal Lake Rockford
Moline Galena Hinsdale Minooka Channahon Forest Park Oak Park Riverside
Quad Cities Chicago Heights Palos Heights Coal City Fairview Heights
Marion Metropolis Jerseyville Collinsville Glen Carbon Alton Troy Mt.
Vernon Marion Belleville Minooka Channahon Jacksonville Springfield
Decatur Chester Frankfort Hinsdale Aurora McHenry Woodstock Orland Park
Lindenhurst Harvard DeKalb Berwyn Batavia Wheaton Elgin Braidwood
Wilmington Morris Ottawa Geneva Tinley Park Evergreen Park Peotone
Watseka Chillicothe Peoria Kewanee Rock Falls Sterling Geneseo
Galesburg Monmouth Macomb Salem Godfrey Carbondale Freeburg Carterville
Harrisburg Galatia Lebanon Highland Litchfield Chatham New Berlin Loami
Quincy Taylorville Freeport Dixon Yorkville Lockport Bolingbrook
Marengo Sycamore New Lenox Itasca Sandwich Gurnee Elizabeth Morris
Plano North Aurora Winnebago Wilmette Skokie Morton Grove
IA Iowa Character School Assembly: Quad Cities Goose Lake Muscatine
Clinton DeWitt Davenport Des Moines Sioux City Bettendorf LeClaire
Dubuque Waterloo Tipton Maquoketa Camanche Burlington Cedar Falls
Ankenny Fort Dodge Mount Pleasant Ottumwa Fairfield Oskaloosa
Washington Iowa City Le Claire Fort Madison Keokuk
MI Michigan Character School Assemblies: Holland Detroit Lansing Colon
Ada Addison Algonac Muskegon Grand Haven Norton Shores Kalamazoo Battle
Creek Lansing Mt. Pleasant Big Rapids Midland Bay City Port Huron Flint
Grand Blanc Dearborn Southfield Sterling Heights Rochester Hills
Pontiac Waterford Brighton Howell Ann Arbor Jackson Albion Three Rivers
St. Joseph Cheboygan Alpena Traverse City Cadillac Lapeer
IN Indiana Character School Assemblies Assembly: Indianapolis
Merrillville Valparaiso St. John Santa Claus Mt. Vernon Evansville
Boonville Sellersburg Bloomington Mooresville Greenwood Noblesville
Lafayette Kokomo Muncie Fort Wayne Terre Haute Auburn Warsaw Elkhart
Mishawaka La Porte Lowell Cedar Lake Valparaiso Hobart Merrillville
Griffith Lake Station Highland Chesterton
WI Wisconsin Chicago School Assembly: Milwaukee Appleton Kenosha
Madison Platteville Prairie du Chien Mt. Horeb Oak Creek Waukesha
Janesville West Bend Sheboygan Manitowoc Green Bay Waupun Oshkosh
Verona Sturgeon Bay Two Rivers Racine Pleasant Prairie Dodgeville
Richland Center Baraboo Reedsburg Portage Harmony Grove Wisconsin Dells
Iowa Character School Assembly Assemblies
Illinois Character School Assembly Assemblies
Northern Illinois Character School Assemblies
Wisconsin Character School Assembly Assemblies
Indiana Character School Assembly Assemblies
Michigan Character School Assembly Assemblies
Chicago Character School Assembly Assemblies
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Rockford Character School Assembly Assemblies
Bloomington Character School Assembly Assemblies
Springfield Character School Assembly Assemblies
Naperville Character School Assembly Assemblies
Watseka Character School Assembly Assemblies
Kenosha Character School Assembly Assemblies
Milwaukee Character School Assembly Assemblies
Indianapolis Character School Assembly Assemblies
St. Louis Character School Assembly Assemblies
Des Moines Character School Assembly Assemblies
Fort Wayne Character School Assembly Assemblies
Frankfort Character School Assembly Assemblies
Magic Storyteller School Assemblies
fulfill Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio
State Curriculum Educational Standards on topics of Character,
Diversity, Bullying, Test Taking, Reading, Drug Awareness and Healthy
Choices!
