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When Science Crashes the Magic Show

28 April 2026 - 28 April 2026

Region(s): Nationwide

Type(s): professional Development

Join Emmy-winning educator and TV host Steve Spangler as he shares engaging tricks to spark student curiosity! These science-backed magical demos get students excited to explore, predict and test their ideas using real data and analysis.

You'll be prepared to...

  • Capture the "wow" — Use Steve's famous demonstrations to hook student curiosity instantly

  • Reveal the "how" — Show students the science behind the spectacle with real-time sensor data

  • Transform amazement into inquiry — Turn "How did he do that?!" into testable hypotheses

  • Collect and analyze data — Use PocketLab sensors to measure the forces, motion, pressure, and energy behind each trick

  • Replicate these demos in your own classroom with everyday materials

Sign up today for this free professional development webinar, included will be:

  • Live demonstrations by Steve Spangler

  • Real-time data collection reveals using PocketLab sensors

  • Downloadable lesson guides for classroom replication

  • Links to related lessons in the free PocketLab Notebook library

  • PD certificate for all LIVE attendees - Video replay recording for re-watching

For more information and to register: www.thepocketlab.com/events/steve-spangler-when-science-crashes-the-magic-show.

Time

  • New Zealand: Wednesday, 29 April, 11:00 am–12:00 pm New Zealand Standard Time

  • USA: Tuesday, 28 April, 6:00–7:00 pm Central Time

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Published: 27 February 2026
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