The Magic Assembly That Gets Students Reading
Books aren’t just stories: they’re doorways to new worlds, ideas, and possibilities. That's why our reading school assembly is designed to open those doors wide for students, and beyond. Using a blend of multimedia, music, and jaw-dropping magic, we bring books to life in a way that makes students laugh, cheer, and fall in love with reading all over again.
Our show, Book Club and the Magic Society, is a high-energy, imagination-fueled performance that celebrates literacy and helps kids see reading as an adventure worth taking. So whether your students are avid bookworms or reluctant readers, this assembly inspires them to pick up a book and keep turning the pages long after the final applause.
Bring Books to Life with Magic and Wonder
Reading is the foundation of every subject, every dream, and every success story. But getting students excited about reading in today’s fast-paced, digital world can be a challenge. That’s where we come in.
Brian Curry’s reading show takes the joy of reading and magnifies it through humor, storytelling, and interactive magic. Using multimedia effects and music, students join in unforgettable moments, floating tables like Matilda, solving magical mysteries like Nancy Drew, and laughing with characters like Junie B. Jones.
This isn’t a lecture or a slideshow: it’s a 40-45 minute, full-scale performance that transforms reading into a sensory experience. Students don’t just hear about the magic of books. They feel it, right in front of them.
Inspiring Reluctant Readers
Every teacher knows that getting some students to pick up a book takes more than encouragement: it takes a spark. Our program was built with that in mind.
For many reluctant readers, books can feel distant or difficult to connect with. Brian’s show bridges that gap by showing students that books are alive with humor, mystery, and adventure. By tying magic tricks and multimedia moments to recognizable stories and characters, we make reading accessible, exciting, and cool again.
When students see tables levitate, hear sound effects from their favorite stories, and watch their classmates join in the fun, they start to connect reading with creativity and imagination, not just homework or tests.
Frequently Asked Questions
The program is designed for grades K–6, and can be broken into K-2 and 3-6 so that the books is best suited for each group’s level of engagement and understanding.
Each reading assembly runs approximately 40–45 minutes, making it a perfect fit for a single class period or assembly block.
Nothing at all! The show requires no stage, special lighting, or sound setup. We bring everything we need and can perform in any school space.
Both. The program is aligned with literacy goals and designed to inspire students to read more by connecting them with characters and stories they already love.
Tailored for K–5 Students
We understand that every grade level learns and engages differently. That’s why our literacy assembly is designed to be grade-specific, ensuring that each show resonates with its audience.
For younger students, we focus on fun, laughter, and simple storytelling that captures their curiosity. For upper elementary grades, we dig deeper into themes like imagination, creativity, and how reading can inspire real-world discovery.
Each performance is carefully timed (40 to 45 minutes) to keep students fully engaged from the first moment to the last. And because our setup requires no stage equipment, we can perform anywhere...your gym, cafeteria, or auditorium.
Celebrating Literacy
As a Maryland-based school assembly speaker and entertainer, Brian Curry takes pride in bringing laughter and learning to schools across Maryland. We’ve performed in schools where teachers and principals have one common goal: helping students develop a lifelong love of reading.
In a place surrounded by beautiful parks, history, and tight-knit communities, schools know how important it is to inspire young readers to look beyond the page and imagine bigger worlds. Our show fits perfectly into literacy weeks, Read Across America celebrations, or school-wide reading challenges.
This is more than an assembly: it’s a celebration of curiosity, creativity, and the stories that connect us all.
Why Educators Love This Show
Our reading show is a favorite among teachers and librarians because it blends entertainment with educational value. It reinforces classroom lessons while giving students an experience they’ll talk about for weeks.
Here’s what makes Book Club and the Magic Society a standout choice for literacy programs:
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Curriculum-Aligned: Reinforces reading comprehension, story structure, and imagination.
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Interactive: Students participate throughout, both on stage and from their seats.
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Inspirational: Encourages students to see reading as fun, rewarding, and limitless.
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Hassle-Free: No special setup, stage equipment, or complicated tech needed.
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Perfect Timing: Ideal for 40-45 minute school assembly slots.
For teachers, it’s a break from routine. For students, it’s a memory they’ll carry long after they’ve turned the last page of their next book.
Brian made the PTA and me look good!
Little Run Elementary
The kids clamored for the highlighted books in the show. What a fabulous assembly!
Ilchester Elementary
The magic makes math really fun. The kids loved him-and the teachers did too!
Algonkian Elementary
ABOUT BRIAN CURRY
Brian Curry is a nationally recognized performer and educational entertainer based right here in Maryland. His work has been featured in The Washington Post and on television, and he’s performed for hundreds of schools across the country.
With over a decade of experience, Brian has mastered the art of mixing humor, storytelling, and curriculum-based content in a way that keeps kids fully engaged. His reading assemblies are built to complement what teachers are already doing in the classroom while adding a spark of fun and imagination that reignites the love of learning.
