Dr. Dan Ezell, university professor in special education, started this magic business to provide a clean safe place for children and adults to purchase magic tricks.  He has performed in educational settings for over 25 years.

The Magical Extravaganza of Dr. Dan the Magic Man 

Dr. Dan Ezell, fondly called “Dr. Dan the Magic Man” by his friends, has been performing magic for over 25 years. He is a full time university professor, but always finds time for his favorite hobby— performing magic tricks. As a proud member of the Fellowship of Christian Magicians, Dr. Dan takes great pride in providing family entertainment for all to enjoy. Dr. Dan’s comedy routines combined with the mystery of his performance is a perfect combination for fun.  Audience participation is always a highlight of the show. This magical extravaganza can be tailored to meet a variety of situations and time slots, and always contains magical classics which may include effects with rope, cards, color changing silks, bunny silks, magic cups and balls, and magic bags and boxes. Dr. Dan’s unique and clever routines will always provide a twist you don’t expect.   Dr. Dan’s whimsical humor might make you say, “I’d rather be fishing,” but his magic tricks will be worth the endurance.

 Abbreviated resume related to the area of magic

Dr. Dan Ezell

Magic Dove LLC,       

639 Brevard Ave, Cocoa FL 71922

321-433-1130

 Research Focus:  Peer buddy programs using magic as a means for inclusion and acceptance of individuals with mental retardation and developmental disabilities.

 Presented and performed magic in various educational settings for over 25 years.

Recent Lectures presented at International/National Conferences/ and Recent Publications:

 Ezell, D., & Klein-Ezell, C. E.  (2006, April).  M.A.G.I.C.  B.U.D.D.I.E.S. (Motivating Activities Geared toward Instilling Confidence…Building Upon Differences for the Dynamic Inclusion of Exceptional Students).  International Conference of the Council for Exceptional Children.  Salt Lake City, UT.  

Ezell, D. (August, 2005).  MAGIC BUDDIES workshop manual.  (For Brevard County Public Schools in-service session). 

Stanley, S., Ezell-Powell, S., Ezell, D., & Klein-Ezell, C.E.  (2004, October).  Lights! Camera! Action!  Using Magic Tricks with Students with Developmental Delays and Cognitive Disabilities.  Paper presented at Council for Exceptional Children Division on Developmental Disabilities National Conference.  Las Vegas, NV.

Ezell, D., Klein-Ezell, C.E., Morrell, K., Sammon, J., Albrecht, J., Ramsey, D., Campbell, D., McKenzie, R. (2005, April).  Make and Take Magic and Black Light Theater Activities:  An Ultraviolet  Experience.  International Conference of the Council for Exceptional Children.  Baltimore, MD.

Ezell, D., Klein-Ezell, C., Cerve, C., Hansen, J., McCormack, T., & Triolo, C.  (2004, April).  Make & Take Magic Tricks – Part II: Enhancing Students with Developmental Disabilities Self-Esteem & Motor Skills.  Paper presented at Council for Exceptional Children 2004 National Conference and Expo. New Orleans, LA.

 Ezell, D., & Klein-Ezell, C. (2004).  Using magic tricks for students with disabilities:  Lights! Camera! Action!   DDD Express, 14(4). In Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disorders, 19(2), 1-2.

 Ezell, D., Klein, C., Spaulding, C., Roth, R.A., Decker, T., Murphy, T., Golden, J., Lanza, L., & Meints, L. (2003, April). Make and take magic tricks:  Enhancing students with developmental disabilities self-esteem and motor skills.  Paper presented at Council for Exceptional Children 2003 National Conference and Expo.  Seattle, WA

Ezell, D., & Klein-Ezell, C.  (2003, December).  M.A.G.I.C. W.O.R.K.S. (Motivating Activities Geared to Instilling Confidence—Wonderful Opportunities to Raise Kids Self-Esteem).  Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 38(4), 441-450.  (Refereed—National)

Ezell, D., & Klein, C. E.  (2003, February).  MAGIC WORKS:  Motivating activities geared to instilling confidence-Wonderful opportunities to raise kids’ self-esteem.  Paper presented at 8th International Conference on Cognitive Disabilities/Mental Retardation, Autism, and Related Disabilities. The Council for Exceptional Children Division on Developmental Disabilities Conference. Poipu, Kauai, Hawaii

Current Magic Professional Memberships:

International Brotherhood of Magicians

Fellowship of Christian Magicians  

World Clown Association

Clowns of America International                                         

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