This free one-hour chemistry magic show features fun targeted at the whole family with explosions, a look at the inner workings of fireworks, spontaneous combustions and things that glow in the dark. The show is appropriate and fun for everyone ages 6 and up. Please be aware that there will be loud noises that may scare some small children.

Even if you have seen the show before, we will have some new tricks up our sleeves so come see it again! Our goal for this event is to inspire, entertain and inform! We aim to wow you with the visual power of our demonstrations, highlight the underlying chemical and scientific principles behind them, and explain their applications and impacts on our everyday lives.

There will be hands-on activities before the show starting at 9:00 am. You can make ice cream with liquid nitrogen (and yes, of course you can eat it!), encounter interesting smells, make slime (that you can take home), see some of the demonstrations up close, and much more.

Every year we try to expand our activities and this year we’ve been working on lots of new smells. For example, where does that smokey aroma and flavour of food come from? What makes cooked beef smell like beef? Come see us on March 3rd and you will be able to find out…

There will be no RSVP required for this event. Seating is limited, and tickets will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis at the reception area on the ground floor of Richcraft Hall on the day of the event. If the theatre is full, nearby classrooms will be available for attendees to watch the show on large screens.

Magic Shows begin at 10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:45 p.m.

Hands-on Activity Centre open from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

More info available at: http://chemistrymagic.carleton.ca/