Magic Therapy Workshop

"What Medical Professionals Around The World Have To Say About Magic Therapy And Our Workshop..."

"Cody and Debbie Fisher are a dynamic duo! They have been guest lecturers over the last three years presenting their workshop, "Magic As A Therapeutic Modality" to my students studying to be occupational therapy assistans. Debbie Fisher, MS OTR CHT brings creativity and theoretical knowledge in correlating the use of magic as a medium therapeutic agent to the OT practice framework, demonstrating simple user friendly techniques to promote fine motor skills, upper extremity strength and coordination. The students were able to master the techniques and apply them to their clinical experiences. Documentation and billing procedures were also discussed! Cody dazzled the students with his humor and finesse in performing magic tricks that could easily be mastered by the student and applied in a therapeutic setting. Cody with his strong educational background provided course objectives, handouts and a DVD which markedly enhanced the learning experience. The students and I gained insight into new treatment techniques that would enhance patient care, providing the just right challenge and TONS of laughter. The students and I ALWAYS look forward to this educational presentation...Highly Recommended!"

Kim Taylor, OTR / CHT
Associate Professor
Occupational Therapy Department / ACC

"Debbie and Cody have found a GREAT way to improve patient compliance with hand therapy exercises! By using sleight of hand tricks to improve dexterity, as well as providing motivation and distraction for the patient, the results are entertaining for all. More importantly the results have a functional basis and carry over to all aspects of self-care. The equipment is easily found in any therapy clinic and isn't expensive to use or issue. You two are GREAT together!"

Jennifer Sanders, MS OTR / CHT

Brackenridge Hospital

“The use of magic fosters an individual’s ability to assume a role to entertain and to have self efficacy. The underlined concepts in magic target areas of motor, psychosocial, cognitive and sensory processing that lend themselves well to intervention and make themselves occupationally based. It has meaning and gives pleasure by allowing the patient to entertain others."

Carolyn Baum, PhD, OTR / L, FAOTA

"In well over a decade of attending continuing education seminars, this was clearly THE BEST in-service from both an educational and an entertainment perspective. Extremely well prepared and well presented. It was dynamic, energizing, and a VERY positive reminder of how we can impact and transform the world around us. Emerson advised for people to 'scatter joy'.This in-service provided some nice seeds. Thank you for sharing your enthusiasm and your talents."

Kevin Charbonneau, OT
Genesis Rehabilitation Services

"This was THE BEST workshop I have ever attended! It was so much FUN...I love that the workshop included the audience so much...it was very refreshing. I can not wait to start using these new tools for treatment. Thank you so much for the wonderful insight."

Merry Lee Hooks, OT

"This has to be the most fun I have ever had at any workshop. You guys did a great job teaching us magic tricks and explaining how they can be used in therapy. I would recommend this any medical professional."

Cara Sargent, OTR / L

Immanuel Lutheran Corporation

"Thank you for the most useful workshop I've attended in years. Your team teaching style was well organized, concise, thorough, and with a great mix of lecture and 'hands-on'. The information you shared will be of great benefit to the majority of my case load and will add a lot of fun to my treatment approaches. Thank you for sharing this wonderful new tool with us...MAGNIFICENT...MARVELOUS...(almost) MIRACULOUS!"

Shelbi Bowersok, OTR / L

Rehab Manager

Heritage Place

"Debbie is VERY talented, knowledgeable, and interesting. I would definitely attend another one of her workshops when available. She is very energetic, helpful, and professional."

Mark Suiter, PT

Cedar Rapids Iowa

"What a wonderful seminar! I found the material very applicable to a large variety of patients. This was the 'funniest' workshop I have ever been to!"

Dawn Braach, OTR / L

Partners In Home Care

"I was pleasantly surprised by your workshop. I recall thinking scarf juggling would be a perfect fit for therapy...but never implemented it. After seeing all the can be done with it...I am more excited about it!"

Doren L. Alli, OT / Supervisor

Park Place Health Care Center

"I had so much fun (and learned a lot too) at your workshop. You guys are so entertaining, talented, and full of great ideas. I can't wait to get back to work on Monday and try out my new magic tricks. I almost chose the cadaver workshop instead...I am glad I didn't...I heard they all fell asleep! Thanks again...you guys make a great team!"

Shellie Pitman, COTA / L

Heritage Place

"I was skeptical at first and thought that this course may be 'goofy'...boy was I wrong! You sold me on it...there are so many things you can do with magic therapy. I learned a lot AND had a boat load of FUN. You both did a great job...and Debbie you really brought it home in terms of how to keep it therapeutic and with a goal. Thank you both for a WONDERFUL course."

Tamera Sven, COTA / L

Billings Clinic

"I loved this course and would recommend it to anyone! Hilarious...Fun...Practical...And very Functional."

Tamra Anderegg, OTR / L

Spectrum Medical

"Debbie was GREAT! The course was GREAT...so many treatment ideas...information was very well balanced."

Jennifer Rees-Gross, PT

Physical Therapy Coordinator

Omaha, Nebraska

"This was such a wonderful day. I have so many new (and fun) activities to bring back with me to the clinic. Great job...Great course!"

Teresa Stevens

Program Director / Rehabcare

"You guys were so much fun to work with. I love the magic and can't wait to use it with my patients. Finally...a workshop that kept everyone awake and actively involved in the lecture. Great job you guys..."

Renee Lund, OT

Community Medical Center

"It was all just too amazing! I can definitely see myself using this in my acute care setting. The scarf juggling will work out great with our short exercise program. Thanks for presenting information that I WILL USE and at a low cost."

Nancy Clark, OT / L

St. James Healthcare

"I can honestly say that I have never laughed so hard and had so much fun while learning so much! Your workshop was definitely worth it...I will highly recommend this my co-workers."

Holly Kassner, COTA / L

Epicenter Therapy

"This was a breath of fresh air. I LOVED the humor throughout the course. The dynamics between you two was fabulous. I can't ever remember a full day course going by so quick. Thanks for all the practical / usable ideas."

Julie Garpestad, OT

Spectrum Medical

"I am actually excited about using what I learned in my own practice. This has been the funniest and most informative CEU courses I have ever attended. I would love to learn even more...you guys could easily make this a 2-day course."

Lisa Lowery, COTA

Montana Occupational Therapy Association

"It is very difficult for me to say what I liked best as the entire workshop was EXCELLENT. So many great ideas with so many different approaches for a variety of clinical settings and patient populations. I am going to share these ideas with my colleges in PT and Speech."

Brenda Dominique, OTR / L

St. Patrick Hospital

"Your workshop is EXCELLENT. I would definitely recommend this to PT's, OT's, MD's, Counselors, Activity Directors, and Teachers...there is something for everyone! Keep up the great work."

Linda Adams, OTR / L

Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital / Home Health

"To be honest I was pretty apprehensive about taking this course...I thought it may be 'hokie'. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it...and how much I actually learned from the course. It was not only entertaining and fun...but educational as well...you managed to convince a very stubborn cynic...I can honestly see myself using magic in my treatment sessions. Thanks for backing up all your examples with real life clinic and evidence based research. I am VERY glad that I gave your course a chance...You two are GREAT!"

Elizabeth McKee, OTR / L

St. Patrick Hospital / Inpatient Rehab.

"How AWESOME...you put the FUN back in FUNCTION! I smiled the whole day. Thank you for giving me a wonderful 'tool' for my therapy bag."

Sara Peterson, COTA

Des Moines, Iowa

"Wow...so many great ideas! The video presentations were wonderful and the handouts made it very easy to follow along and be actively involved. I was happy to find out that adding magic to my sessions won't cost that much...and most of the materials are already in the clinic. I can't wait to try out 'the magic bag' that was taught in your workshop. Thanks for the fun and educational day!"

Cindy Radue, OTR / L

Big Sky OT Services