Our Breathe Magic for Rehabilitation programme has been co-designed by renowned Magic Circle Magicians, Highly Specialist Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and academics in the field of motor learning and neurology. The programme teaches specially designed magic tricks that provoke specific two-handed actions, performance and problem-solving skills within a bimanual therapy programme to develop upper limb hand and arm skills for adult stroke survivors, leading to increased independence. Through learning the art of magic, the performance techniques also improve communication skills and enhance emotional wellbeing.
What are the aims of the programme?
- Increase confidence and self-esteem.
- Empower through learning a new skill.
- Enhance independence through improved use of the affected hand.
- Improve communication skills.
- Create a strong peer support network among participants.
- Provide an uplifting and enjoyable activity that individuals can practice independently
- Address issues of identity by empowering the individuals with a new creative skill, shifting their focus of how they perceive themselves from a stroke survivor to a creative and talented individual.