Skip to main content
Garden City, NY

Magic Camp

at Nassau Community College

Ages 8 - 16

July 27th through July 31st

2026 Registration is now OPEN!

Magic_Coach_boys

THE ART OF ILLUSION STARTS HERE

Future Stars Magic Camp invites campers to step behind the curtain and explore the secret world of magicians. From beginners to those with some experience, campers learn hands-on tricks and illusions across a variety of magical styles, including stage, parlor, street, close-up, and sleight-of-hand. They will practice card tricks, coin magic, rope illusions, mind-reading games, improvisation, and performance techniques, discovering which styles spark their own magical flair.

Guided by passionate instructors, campers receive both group and individual instruction, learning not just tricks but the art of presenting them. Along the way, they build creativity, confidence, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities, all through fun, interactive lessons and demonstrations. By the end of the week, each camper leaves with a deeper appreciation for the craft and the skills to continue practicing magic on their own.

Campers will go home with some magic devices to impress friends and family outside of camp. Our staff encourages participants to practice at home to refine the skills learned each day.

locationsSummer Day Camp 
1 Education Dr, Garden City, NY 11530

magic_trick_show_campers

Magic Camp Facilities at Nassau

  • Air-conditioned classrooms
  • Projector Screens
  • Professional Magic Equipment
  • Grass athletic fields for recreational activities
  • Indoor heated swimming pool for daily instructional swim
  • Various water and shade stations to cool off and take breaks

Building Skills That Last Beyond Magic Camp

  • Card Tricks – Master sleight-of-hand techniques and clever routines while building dexterity and confidence
  • Improv Skills – Learn to think on your feet, engage your audience, and perform with creativity
  • Street Magic – Develop quick thinking, audience interaction, and confidence performing up close
  • Coin Magic – Hone precision, timing, and hand-eye coordination with impressive coin routines
  • Stage Illusions – Explore large-scale tricks, teamwork, and the showmanship required for captivating performances
  • Historical Magic – Discover the fascinating history of magic and learn classic tricks that shaped the art
FD_Magic_cards

2026 Dates & Rates

Find the camp week that fits your schedule.

Program
Date
Age
Weekly
Price
SAVE
3+weeks
(per wk)
Magic
Jul 27 - Jul 31
8 - 16
$625
$575

Additional Services

Extended Day:
Early Drop-Off $65/wk, Late Pick-Up $65/wk

Sibling Discount:
Save $25/wk (after first child)

Directions to Future Stars Nassau

Future Stars is conveniently located at Nassau Community College in Garden City, just minutes from the Meadowbrook Parkway. Click HERE for an interactive campus map.

 

MAGIC CAMP DAILY SCHEDULE

9:00 am: Orientation

9:30 am: Magic Skills and Tricks Session I

11:00 am: Magic Performance Skills

12:15 pm: Lunch

1:15 pm: Recreational Swim

2:15 pm: Field Play

3:00 pm: Magic Skills and Tricks Session II

4:00 pm: Dismissal

Daily activities and times are subject to change.

Testimonials

Meet the Director

FD_Joshy K

Joshy K

Magic Director since 2017

Joshy K has over 25 years of experience as a magician and illusionist. He has been teaching Future Stars campers since 2017 at multiple locations from Long Island to Westchester. Joshy K is as vibrant a director as they come and is excited to share his passion of magic with the campers. Joshy performs over 100 shows a year, all across the Tri-State area.

F.A.Q.

How long is the camp day? Do you have early drop-off or extended day options? 

What is the camper-to-counselor ratio?

How do I make changes to my campers’ schedule?

How are campers grouped?

Pickup and drop off

What to bring to camp

Lunch option

Rain policies 

Any other key policies 

Do you offer pick-ups and drop-offs from my home? 

Does your camp offer swimming?