Muse Science Magazine for Kids - May/June 2023

In this issue

The show—and the summer season on Broadway—are about to begin! In this spectacular new issue of MUSE, hear from longtime “Hamilton” star Miguel Cervantes, Shakespeare actor and understudy Lizzy Brooks, and acclaimed Cirque du Soleil and stage clown Joel Jeske. Learn why the Royal Ballet dancers in England have recently turned to cutting-edge sports science and get a behind-the-curtain peek at how the magical special effects in the Tony Award-winning play “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” are done!

Something Magical

THE SCIENCE OF SPECIAL EFFECTS IN 'HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD'

6 mins

Ventriloquism 101

The magic and science of 'throwing' a voice

4 mins

Art Work – Joel Jeske – Clown

Joel Jeske knew he wanted to be a clown when he was 12 years old. Now he can make crowds laugh with just the quirk of an eyebrow.

5 mins

Thiago Soares

FROM SILLY CLOWN TO BALLET SUPERSTAR

3 mins

PEAK PERFORMANCE

The use of cutting-edge sports science in elite ballet dancing

3 mins

Making Music -and History

THE NEW YORK YOUTH SYMPHONY'S PERSISTENCE DURING THE PANDEMIC PAYS OFF, BIG TIME.

2 mins

DON'T LET STAGE FRIGHT STEAL THE SPOTLIGHT

It's the opening night of your school's production of Peter Pan-and, as it happens, your theater debut. After rehearsing for weeks, you're prepared to hook your audience's attention as the wily Captain Hook.

4 mins

DO ROBOTS BELONG ON THE STAGE?

WE ARE GETTING USED TO HAVING ROBOTS IN OUR HOMES, STORES, AND FACTORIES. What about onstage? In fact, the word robot comes from a play.

2 mins

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Muse Science Magazine for Kids Description:

Muse is for kids ages 9-14 who love to learn about new things. Each issue has articles to satisfy every curiosity about our world, from genetics to space to geology. And, Muse is sponsored by the Smithsonian, so your child is always getting up-to-date accurate information.