Ten children with hemiparesis, two famous magicians, one magic camp – and an expert medical team from the University Hospital of Munich: Magic Moves is a unique and moving combination of science and magic that asks the question: Could learning magic tricks embedded into a comprehensive rehab programme help children with hemiparesis improve not just their motor skills, but also their self-confidence and independence.
The children spent two weeks at a magic camp with Germany’s most famous magician duo, the Ehrlich Brothers, and a team of 20 doctors, researchers, and therapists, who organized daily intensive therapy sessions and documented the children’s progress. At the end of the two weeks, the kids demonstrated their newfound 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.
