Magic Theatre® brings the tradition of storytelling into the computer age by enabling children as young as three to make their own animated movies.
 
Magic Theatre is now FREE to download.

Developed in conjunction with educators, artists and most importantly children, Magic Theatre allows the fluid blending of illustration, animation, narration and music. The result is stunning computer movies that belie the ease with which they were created.

Children develop their artistic skills, speech, extemporization, sense of drama and above all, are able to tell their own story. Communication skills are essential in all walks of life and Magic Theatre is a great start and is now free.

Features and Benefits

• Click and drag animation lets you make movies quickly and easily.
• Extensive libraries of: animations, scenery, objects, paint effects, traces, sound effects and music means movies can be made on endless subjects.
• Popular with girls as well as with boys providing both genders with action filled computer excitement.
• Verbal help and icon-based user interface enables even pre-readers to use Magic Theatre. 
• Automatic coordination of sound and graphics renders the movies effortlessly synchronized.
• Automatic saving and naming of movies means no keyboard use or computer administration is required .
• Multiple scene feature permits movies to be of any length and complexity.
• Extensive selection of paint tools allows children to create their own graphics and effects, not just depend on what is in the libraries.
• Ability to trace objects develops users hand-eye coordination and artistic skills.

Movies randomly played at startup are entertaining, stimulating and illustrate the many ways the program can be used.

Educational Benefits

• Develop verbal communication skills.
• Build critical thinking, planning and organization.
• Stimulate imagination and encourage storytelling.
• Enhance artistic skills.
• Entertain the world.