Breathe Magic Intensive Therapy Programme: February Half Term Taster Workshop

This February, we’re delighted to be offering a taster screening workshop for young people with hemiplegia (aged 6-18) to experience our award-winning Breathe Magic Intensive Therapy Programme - a unique programme that turns occupational therapy into something magical.

About the Breathe Magic Intensive Therapy Programme (BMITP)

BMITP is an evidence-based, upper limb bimanual goal-oriented therapy programme. It delivers over 60 hours of intensive therapy that incorporates the art of magic to provide therapy in a fun and supportive group setting. With one-to-one support, this group intervention is tailored to suit each young person’s particular strengths, needs and goals.

By learning high-quality magic and performance skills in a fun and nurturing environment, young people with hemiplegia will:

Increase their independence in self-care skills and other personal goals that they highlight.
Improve their psychosocial wellbeing by building confidence, self-esteem and a can-do attitude.
Develop the skills to participate in two-handed daily activities with increased independence.
Meet and connect with other young people with hemiplegia and build peer support networks.

Refer your child and register your interest in the taster workshop HERE.

Archie has made the most incredible achievements. Since Breathe Magic he is like a different child who is able to do things we never thought would be possible. He is getting himself dressed and able to do so many things independently, tying his laces, opening his packets, and doing zips. We are so grateful [via the Breathe Magic Bursary] for the accommodation support and to Sea Containers London for looking after us so well - thank you!
Mollie, Parent, BMITP 2025

What To Expect

Our BMITP taster workshop is a chance for young people and their families to enjoy an insight of what this extraordinary programme has to offer (as well as each young person being screened in a non-clinical setting), to determine if they are clinically eligible for our 2026 programme.

What’s in store at the taster workshop?

Learn a magic trick! Learn a specially designed Breathe Magic trick and secret tips from professional Magic Circle magicians.
See the magic in action – find out how our programme helps young people with hemiplegia grow in confidence, independence, and self-esteem.
Meet a Young Magician (and their parent) and hear their journey and lived-experience of the programme.
Got questions? Chat with our Joint Clinical Lead Occupational Therapists about anything clinical.
Wondering about funding? Our Programme Manager and fundraising team are here to help you explore options and bursaries for eligible young people.

When and Where?

Saturday 21st February 2026
11am – 1.15pm
Sea Containers London, 20 Upper Ground, London, SE1 9PD

Limited spaces available, don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

Refer your child and register your interest in the taster workshop HERE.

Millie's experience at Breathe Magic has been transformative. She’s gained new friends, grown in confidence and self-belief, and feels a huge boost from her newfound ability to perform everyday tasks with both hands. This new independence brings her immense pride and she finds great joy in practicing her new magic skills. The team’s unwavering dedication truly shines through in the progress of every child attending!
Brenda, Parent, BMITP 2024