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GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY
Keith's sense of giving back what magic has given him is evident in the various charities in which he is involved. He has been a regular weekly volunteer at Children's Mercy South Hospital, performing magic for children. Keith says there is no greater reward for him than taking an ill child's mind off their condition. "Inspiring a sense of wonder and making a child smile and laugh, even if only for a moment, is what it's all about," he says.
He is also active with a different program at other hospitals in which he helps physical therapy patients to recover. The program is called 'The Healing of Magic,' in which volunteer magicians work with physical therapists and their patients to aid in the process of rehabilitation. Therapists and patients not only get to see magic, but they are also taught the secrets of the tricks, so with practice, they are able to do the effects themselves. Keith says many patients may be experiencing pain, discouraging them from participating in the prescribed therapeutic exercises needed to aid in their recovery process. He says by teaching them magic, the patients have more motivation to do the 'work,' because the therapy becomes fun and exciting. Keith says after a few weeks everyone gets together and puts on a special magic show at the hospital. He says the experience is priceless.
Keith has voluntarily performed for or is currently performing for the following non-for profit organizations:
American Red Cross
American Stroke Foundation
Arthritis Foundation
Autism Foundation
Camp for Kids
CASA
Downey Side Adoption
DreamsWork
Elks Club
Humane Society
International Brotherhood of Magicians
Kansas Child Service League
Kansas City Cancer Center
Lyons Club International
March of Dimes
Rotary Club International
Leukemia Foundation
Rotary International
Safehome
Salvation Army
Sisters of the Adorers
Society of American Magicians
Welcome House
United Way
Wayside Waifs
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