Audience participation at a Daejeon science magic show: Magician JT

I take my kids to see performances now and then, and when I heard there was a special magic show happening in Daejeon, I had to go check it out! It was

Magician JT's Science Lab

Not just a magic show — they billed it as a science magic show that shows scientific principles through magic, so I was curious what it would be like.

Bottom line up front: the hour flew by, seriously!

Where is the Pyeongsong Youth Culture Center small theater, and where do you park?

We parked at the Hanbat Arboretum lot, which is free for 3 hours including re-entry. The Pyeongsong Youth Culture Center's small theater is behind the building in the photo.

When we arrived at the venue, there was a science magic show banner and a photo zone set up, and after getting our tickets we had a bit of a wait.

Seats were first-come, first-served, and since we arrived with time to spare, we got a spot we were happy with.

How early can you get in? Waiting before the show

You could enter the theater about 20 minutes before showtime. Quite a few families were already waiting before doors opened, so if you want a good seat, I'd recommend going a bit early rather than timing it right to the start.

Kids were glued to the stage before the show even began

Big planet and astronaut props were set up on both sides of the stage, so even before the actual show began, it already felt like we'd stepped into a science lab.

I worried that if we got in early, the kids might get bored waiting.

But before the show started, photos of snacks and characters popped up on the screen for a guessing game.

What is that?

With everyone guessing one by one, the wait didn't feel boring at all. And then Toto showed up to co-host the show along with Magician JT!

Magic plus science: the experiments that got the biggest reaction

Once the show really got going, I noticed something clearly different from a plain magic show. It flowed in a way where you'd see an amazing trick up close, and along with it, learn the scientific principle hidden behind it — so the kids naturally stayed focused. Science can feel intimidating, but instead of long-winded explanations, it was shown directly through magic and performance, which made it much easier and more fun to take in.

How the audience takes part in Magician JT's Science Lab

Personally, what I liked most was the audience participation. Magician JT and Toto would come right up close to the seats,

and there were constant moments of asking questions or drawing the kids into the action.

They invited one child up for a levitation trick, and it was genuinely amazing to watch 👀

And the whole audience raised their hands eagerly to join in!!

If it had just been sitting in your seat watching the stage, an hour might have felt a bit long. But with everyone answering, raising hands, and reacting together, the kids' focus stayed pretty strong.

There was even a segment where Earth- and Mars-shaped ball-pit balls were tossed into the audience to roll around. And that wasn't the end — they came back for an encore with lighting and laser effects, so there was quite a lot to see.

Is it fun for 4th and 5th graders?

This part might be helpful for parents wondering if the show suits their child's age. Looking around the audience, ages ranged widely from kindergarteners to elementary schoolers.

4th and 5th graders were on the older end of the crowd. So at first I wondered if the show might feel too simple for my kids, but with science experiments, magic, quizzes, and audience participation constantly rolling along, my kids enjoyed it all the way through.

Throughout the show, we naturally encountered scientific terms and principles like static electricity, hydrogen peroxide decomposition, liquid nitrogen, and air pressure, all woven into the magic. Seeing science concepts that can feel difficult demonstrated right in front of them made it feel less like studying and more like the kids were getting closer to science while just enjoying a fun show.

I imagine toddlers and younger elementary kids would find it even more amazing, and older kids like mine, moving up through the higher grades, can still fully enjoy it if they're interested in magic or science experiments.

Trying the magic tricks again at home

Toward the end of the show, they introduced simple tricks kids could try at home. By subscribing to JT's YouTube channel, you could even get magic props to practice with yourself.

After the show, when we met up with their dad, they excitedly showed off the tricks.

Where Magician JT's Science Lab plays next

Magician JT's Science Lab has more shows lined up in various regions after Daejeon.

• October 4, 2026 — Busan, Jeonggwan Edupark Sohakdae Hall
• October 10, 2026 — Gangwon-do, Inje Cultural Center 2F Auditorium
• November 8, 2026 — Daegu, National Daegu Science Museum Scientree Hall
• November 15, 2026 — Jeonnam/Gwangju, Seo-gu Culture Center Hall
• November 22, 2026 — Namyangju, Children's Vision Center 4F Multipurpose Hall
• November 29, 2026 — Gyeongnam Yangsan, Woongsang Culture & Sports Center Hall
• December 20 & 27, 2026 — Seoul, Dream Forest Art Center Performance Hall

If any of these dates fall near you, it might be worth checking out with your kids 😊 It was a satisfying weekend outing with the kids — fun magic tricks and a bit of scientific curiosity all in one. ✨