In 1987, I developed the Magic Numbers Game in Turbo Pascal 3.0 and later the Magic Character Game in Turbo Pascal 5.0 in 1988-9, followed by Magic Hearts Game in 1989. In 1996, I programmed the game in Asymetrix Toolbook for the HCC Ybor staff talent show. Currently the game is being developed using HTML and JavaScript for the Internet. Below is my photo in costume for our performances before local elementary and junior high schools in conjunction with EME 2040 classes of preteachers visiting the public schools. Hope I don't scare you.
If your elementary or middle schools students would like to have Magic Games performed at your school by our EME 2040 students and John Taylor, please send us an E-Mail: mailto:jtaylor@hccfl.edu . Our shows utilize cooperative learning/student partcipation and can be scheduled for single or multiple classroom performances for 30, 45, 60, 75, or 90 minute periods.
Below is my perfoming the magic game of 15, which is great for the first through third graders. Other games are 31, 63, 127, 255 and magic characters based on the letters, numbers, and symbols on the computer keyboard.
Call 253-7808 and leave a message for John Taylor to schedule a show at your school. The Internet Magic 15, 31, 63, 127, 255, and characters are now functioning at the following URLs(but need improvement) (Please send your comments when you find errors):
| Photos from the Past: | The Bowler | Professional Samplings: | Personal Preferences: |
| Photo Album Thumbnails | The Magician | Resume | Favorite Sites |
| At 6 | The 70's Instructor | Chemistry & Technology Paper | Interests |
| At 16 | Having Fun: Turbo Hal | Project MInD | Lost Class of '59 |
| Crisis at LRCHS | Shot Gun Wedding | Educational Philosophy | Miss Emily Penton |
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