 |  |  Mad Science Special Events are spectacular science-themed shows designed to amaze and entertain young audiences of any size. Children can conjure foggy dry ice storms, float on a Mad Science hovercraft, watch a foam factory at work, create super bouncy balls, make magic mud, alter sound waves, and so much more! Mad Science Events are ideal for school assemblies, corporate events and community centers, and can be customized to suit any group size, budget or time frame. From scouting banquets to libraries and corporate picnics, Mad Science is a unique way to entertain an audience!
Mad Science Special Events encompass several entertainment options that work well separately or can be combined to create a custom event. |
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| All our Special Event programming can be easily offered as a stand-alone activitiy or included as part of another event to supply the "Wow!" factor. |
Spectacular Shows
These are fast paced, high energy, exciting performances that combine a little bit of magic with a lot of science to generate a whole bunch of fun. Children from the audience participate in all the demonstrations and are sure to be left with memories that will last well past the event. Our Spectacular Shows can be presented in a variety of settings and venues and can accomodate hundreds of spectators.
Spectacular Shows are available as 30, 45 or 60 minute installments. Popular uses for these shows are PTA meeting entertainment, Reward/Recognition Shows, Beginning/End of School, Scout Blue and Gold Banquets and Summer Entertainment at camps and daycares.
Our Spectacular Show Topics Include:
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Explores exothermic chemical reactions and the wonders of dry ice with Mad Science flash paper, an “explosive” bottle blast, a crazy bubble shower and creepy, foggy effects. |
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Introduces the principals of air pressure through the creation and flight of a hot air balloon, giant smoke rings from our Vortex Generator, levitating balls, a real hovercraft and movie special effects. |
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Investigates the forces of gravity, inertia and the basic principles of chemistry with flying water glasses, a flaming Didgeridoo, a miraculous Genie in the bottle, and an exploding foam fountain. |
| Spin! Pop! Boom! |
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Features floating eyeballs, levitating monsters, fire breathing dragons, creepy potions and really cool special effects from the dungeons of the Mad Science laboratory. The Mad Science Spook-tacular is a hair-raising experience. |
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Ever wonder how Santa fits down your chimney? Learn the properties of flaming wrapping paper and watch as we recreate Rudolph's foggy Christmas night. If you have been a nice boy or girl you might even see Santa's sleigh. |
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| Great for the Winter Holidays! |
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This highly interactive assembly includes fascinating science demonstrations and special effects that highlight the health risks of tobacco use. Students see the impact of second-hand smoke using a smoking chamber and witness a simulation of the effects of nicotine on the heart and circulatory system. |
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| Great For Red Ribbon Week |
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Who doesn't like blowing bubbles? How about a million of 'em? At Mad Science we believe bigger is better. Your kids will be entranced when we create smoking bubbles, bubbles you can stand in and even one as long as a bus! This show works both indoors and out. |
| Bubble-ology - The Show |
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Designed specifically for outdoor events and entertainment. This show introduces the amazing properties of gases. Witness a spud-tacular potato launcher, create a dazzling soda fountain and experience a thundering finale. Warning: this show is wet! It's wild! It's a gas! |
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Other Special Event Options
Fun Stations
Make Your Own Slime! Taste the Science of Cotton Candy! Create a Super Duper Bouncy Ball! And much, much more.
Children will really get hands-on as they learn about the scientific principles underlying some of their favorite toys and treats. At each Fun Station, kids will touch, see, feel and taste science for themselves. Several activities allow the kids to make something to take home. The number of children each station can accomodate per hour will vary.
Fun Stations are available per hour with a 2 hour minimum. Popular uses for these booths are school carnivals, street fairs and all kinds of children's events.
Science Days (or Nights)
What do you get when you combine a Spectacular Show with a number of Fun Stations? A truly unforgetable fun science experience!
A Science Day (or Night) is approximately 3 hours of assorted science fun and includes a 45 minute Spectacular Show, 3 Hands-On Fun Stations and a real Rocket Launch! |
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| Science Days (or Nights) can accomodate any size group but are recommended for 100 kids or more. Popular uses for these shows are summer or school holiday entertainment at camps and daycares, school fundraising events, and Science Fair kick-offs. |
Exploration Program
Would you like to give all your students a hands-on science experience? The Mad Science Exploration Program is designed as a full school event to be performed during the school day.
The Exploration Program can accomodate 400 - 500 students a day in groups of 80 - 100 students at a time.
Mad Science will set up 6 Fun Stations in a common area of your school. Typically these Fun Stations consist of three "Make and Take" activities and three demo tables. All activities correlate to your curriculum, follow your national and state science standards and are presented in an age and grade appropriate manner. The Exploration Program is an all-inclusive event for your school and students. Mad Science provides all the materials, equipment and instructors.
Roving Mad Scientist
| If you are hosting an event which will include children, the easiest way to ensure they will be entertained and inspired is to hire a roving Mad Scientist. Our Mad Scientist will circulate through your crowd. |
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A Roving Mad Scientist is available per hour with a 2 hour minimum. All materials and equipment are included. Venue must have a source of warm water. Popular uses for these shows are family nights at restaurants, business open houses, street fairs and all kinds of children's events. |
Custom Event
Not quite what you are looking for? With over 200 hours of programming and 2000 demonstrations and activities at our disposal, we will be happy to design a custom program that will exactly meet your needs. Please call our office and speak with an Event Specialist.
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