Magic Moves

Ten children with one-sided hemiparesis, two famous magicians, one magic camp — and an expert medical team from the University Clinic of Munich. Magic Moves is a unique and moving combination of science and magic that intends to find the answer to the question, whether learning magic tricks could help children with one-sided hemiparesis improve their motor skills and at the same time affect their self-confidence and independence in a positive way. The children (accompanied by their parents) spent two weeks at a magic camp in an ancient castle with Germany’s most famous magicians, the Ehrlich Brothers, supported by a team of more than thirty doctors, researchers, and therapists, who documented the children’s progress. At the end of the two weeks, the kids demonstrate their new found skills to their friends and family in a spectacular and emotional show. The participants hope to inspire new therapeutic approaches to help children with hemiparesis. An emotional story of magic, friendship, healing and triumph. 10 kids, one life-changing camp — Magic Moves: when magic meets medicine.