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Ceremony Magic

Explore a variety of fun and exciting ceremonies to recognize and inspire Boy Scouts in the California Inland Empire Council. From color-changing water to ghost writing, these ceremonies will motivate and excite boys, leaders, and parents.

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Ceremony Magic

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  1. Ceremony Magic Sean Scott California Inland Empire Council

  2. Reasons for Ceremonies • To recognize Scouts for their accomplishments • To inspire them on to greater achievement • To motivate other Scouts • To excite boys, leaders and parents

  3. My Ceremony Philosophy • Don’t repeat ceremonies • Ceremonies should be fun, exciting or surprising! • There should be meaning or significance in ceremonies • Ceremonies should reflect the amount of work the boy did

  4. Color ChangingWater II • Yellow and green food coloring • Water • 4 clear glasses • Liquid bleach

  5. Magic Water Test • 1 Styrofoam or paper cup per boy. Do not use plastic! • Slush powder such as “Aquagel” or “Joke-Gel” for each cup, 1 teaspoon per four ounces of water poured. • Food coloring (optional) • Aquagel and Joke-Gel are available at novelty and magic shops.

  6. Steaming Cauldron Advancement • Large plastic pot • Water • Dry ice • Coffee can • One neckerchief for each boy

  7. Bobcat Bones Ceremony • Clear glass or plastic cup, one per Scout • Baking soda • Vinegar or another mild acid • Baby powder, corn starch, or other white powdery substance • Bones or a bobcat skull (optional)

  8. Glowing Rank Advancement • 1 Glowstick per boy in various colors • 1 Baby food jars per boy plus one for each color lightstick • Eyedroppers • Rubber gloves • Sharp knife • Needle nose pliers • Paper towels

  9. The Burning Neckerchief • Alcohol • Water • Coat hanger or tongs • Metal bowl • Candle • Matches • Fire extinguisher

  10. Ghost Writing • Sodium nitrate • Paintbrush • Filter paper • Pencil • Match or taper candle

  11. Genie in the Bottle • A flask, empty wine bottle or vase with a long, thin neck, wrapped in foil, or decorated so the contents cannot be seen • 1/4 Cup of 17.5% (or stronger) hydrogen peroxide • 1/4 Teaspoon of manganese dioxide

  12. How To Handle Problems • Practice makes perfect • Not all ceremonies go as planned • Some problems are small • Some problems are big • Have a Plan B

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