One has been to use many audience helpers up front. I try to hit every age group by choosing children of various ages – it’s one way to get those ages interested in what’s happening when they see their peers up front.

Another is to always be “shaking it up”… don’t get stuck into one format for your service or methods of teaching. I love gospel magic, and own a lot, but there are times when I never use it and find another method that keeps the kids guessing

Check out Karl’s earlier post about eye contact – this is another of my big tricks to keep an audience engaged.

Use a team of people so the kids never get bored of one personality – if that means you have to become a character… do it.

Have fun!