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National Geographic 12 Days of Magic: Science Kits with Activity Guide for Creative Thinking
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Highlights
- This 12-day countdown calendar has everything kids need to experience a magical adventure, every day!
- Kids will reveal 8 classic magic tricks in this kit and 4 astounding science magic experiments!
- Step-by-step instructions make each trick and experiment easy to learn and fun to share!
- Suitable for ages 8+
Description
Reveal magical activities every day with the National Geographic 12 Days of Magic Countdown Calendar! This exciting calendar comes with 8 classic magic tricks and 4 science magic experiments, making every day an amazing adventure! Kids will learn to make a coin disappear, levitate a magic wand, magically float water on sand, perform the classic cups and balls magic trick, and a whole lot more! Each classic magic trick also has a link to online video instructions provided by a professional magician! Kids will even learn about the history and science of magic in the fascinating learning guide!
Suggested Age: 8 Years and Up
CPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_parts
Educational Focus: Creative Thinking
Includes: Activity Guide
Battery: No Battery Used
TCIN: 92562550
UPC: 810070622541
Item Number (DPCI): 086-00-8870
Origin: Imported
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 2.77 inches length x 11.02 inches width x 12 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.3 pounds
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The National Geographic 12 Days of Magic Countdown Calendar is an engaging and educational magic kit designed for young aspiring magicians. With a unique advent calendar format, it offers a new trick each day, fostering excitement and anticipation. The clear instructions and accompanying videos make learning easy and enjoyable. This kit not only entertains but also encourages creativity and problem-solving, making it a perfect gift for birthdays or special occasions.
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4.6 out of 5 stars with 30 reviews
93% would recommend
30 recommendations
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
17 October, 2025
The tricks and experiments are easy to follow, simple instructions and helpful video tutorials. Nice way to stay creative
It’s a fun and educational kit that mixes magic tricks with science experiments to keep kids interested while helping them learn and be creative. It comes with clear, step-by-step instructions and online video lessons.
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
28 July, 2025
Simple magic tricks
Fun simple box of magic tricks- best for beginners. Would make a good birthday present. Kids liked the easy tricks and that they could do one at a time rather than opening a whole box of items and being overwhelmed.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
25 June, 2025
So much fun!
The National Geographic 12 days of magic kit is so much fun! My 8 year old absolutely loves it and has spent countless hours playing with it. It’s perfect for a child who wants to dabble and learn some of the basic magic tricks. It’s very easy to use and learn right away.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
15 June, 2025
Lots of fun!
This National Geographic 12 Days of Magic Countdown Calendar has my son wanting to learn all magic tricks now! We read all the instructions (which were pretty easy to follow) prior to starting. Then we decided we would learn one trick each day for the 12 days. I was surprised at how fast he caught on. He has pretty much mastered all the tricks with the exception of 2. This magic set gave us a bond we really needed and it out a huge smile on my son face.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
10 June, 2025
Awesome- Like a Calendar!
Love that this is set up like an advent calendar. My 10 yr old loved the anticipation on seeing what was going to be in the next day’s box! Instructions are clear and come with a QR code for further instruction. Perfect for this age!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
10 June, 2025
Exciting
The National Geographic STEM 12 Days of Magic Countdown Calendar is a delightful and educational tool. This calendar stands out with its unique blend of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, all wrapped up in a magical theme that captivates both children and adults alike.Each day reveals a new surprise that encourages curiosity and creativity. The activities are well-designed, promoting hands-on learning while also being fun and engaging. From simple experiments to intriguing facts about the natural world, every day offers a new adventure that sparks the imagination.oh my kids love this, each day full of fun and surprises.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
8 June, 2025
Fun
My 9-year-old daughter was completely enchanted by the 12 Days of Magic game from National Geographic. Every day felt like opening a little secret from a magician’s notebook. The tricks are surprisingly good, not just simple gimmicks, but real sleight-of-hand and clever science based illusions. It sparked her curiosity, kept her engaged, and gave her the confidence to perform in front of family. It’s more than just a toy it’s a memory-maker. We looked forward to each day and were genuinely sad when it ended
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
8 June, 2025
Super Creative Magic Kit
What an awesome magic kit for kids! I love the secret compartments where you reveal each days item to use. So many cool items with a calendar of instructions packed with a Velcro close top. Well done and lots of fun!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
7 June, 2025
Such a fun countdown with magic tricks!
This is such a fun magic set. I think it would be great as a gift even. It has twelve different activities that are each an individual magic trick. Each door opens a new trick. There is a separate instruction book on the inside cover that has its own pocket. There is also velcros to keep the cover shut.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
5 June, 2025
What a fun advent calendar of sorts!
Wow! This is an exciting advent calendar of sorts. The punch out boxes are clearly labeled and it makes it easy to find the day to open. The instructions are thorough and if you don’t skip ahead you’ll be surprised with each “day” to open. Tricks seem to be aged appropriately and are easy to do.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
3 June, 2025
My kids loved this!
It was hard for my kids to wait 12 days to open the different boxes, so they ended opening two a day. They likes the magic items inside, and were showing family members for days after opening the boxes.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
3 June, 2025
Excellent product
This is a great play set for fostering creativity and problem solving for my growing toddler son. He enjoys playing and interacting with the various piece parts to create something new and exciting. He enjoys magic tricks and this is an excellent start to learning his favorite hobby. He enjoys this magic set and I could not be happier. I highly recommend this product to others!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
2 June, 2025
Fun countdown calendar for young aspiring magicians
The 12 days of Magic countdown calendar was so much fun! I love that it gave my kids something to look forward to each day—and gave them a chance to work on one trick at a time before opening up the next trick! The instructions were easy to understand and the tricks still had enough “wow” factor that they impressed my teenagers.
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
2 June, 2025
Fun unique advent calendar
Fun calendar with a good mix of magic but also science experiments. My four and six year old were excited to open a number each day. Our set appeared to be missing a coin but we were able to use one of our own. The quality of the box is nice as well. Some advent cale dars are cheap cardboard that fall apart but this one is a higher coated quality.
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
24 May, 2025
A fun way to count down 12 days to Christmas!
My 10 year old son had a fun time learning a few simple magic tricks. He will most likely play with this set more often than other toys he has. Especially since magic tricks take some time and practice. We gave 4 stars because one of the days was unfortunately missing a piece for the trick.
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
23 May, 2025
Great for an 8 year old beginner
This is a pretty nice little magic set. My 8 year old loves the fact that it's an advent calendar where you open a new truck everyday for 12 days. It's perfect for her age because she's able to read the instructions and figure out most of them herself. They are fairly simple to learn. She only had a little difficulty with the wand and had to scan the QR code to watch the video. My 4 year old is too young for this but does like to watch my 8 year old so the tricks so he gets excited too.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
21 May, 2025
Great set for kids of all ages
My kids really enjoyed this set, and they are all different ages. It is fun and the stuff inside are well made. They enjoyed taking turns to open each day. My oldest especially enjoyed this set the most and enjoyed trying out the magic tricks.
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
21 May, 2025
Good for a fun afternoon
Not a bad kit for beginners magic. It will definitely keep your children entertained, but not sure that they will want to continue using it after their initial using. I do appreciate though that they mixed magic with science so the educational value is there
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
21 May, 2025
Fun Kit
I gave this kit to my nine year old daughter, who loves doing magic tricks. She had a kit previously, but was only able to successfully do about half the tricks in it. She’s a little older now, so I thought I’d give this a try. The packaging is nice, a sturdy box with doors, so it’s a lot like an advent calendar and adds some extra fun. Each door opens and the supplies for one of the tricks are inside. The instruction book is separate, with clear directions and pictures. My daughter had a lot of fun with the whole thing and after some practice, was able to make all the tricks work.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
19 May, 2025
So fun!
My daughter and I have been enjoying this so much! She looks forward to everyday coming home from School and opening a new magic trick! It’s fun for me learning these tricks too! We wish there was more days!