Upcoming Shows

March 7, 2026 "BOOM! The Physics of Sound & Music" Prof. Michael Dubson

Candice Alisa Bartholomew — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 20:55:08 +0000

March 7, 2026 "BOOM! The Physics of Sound & Music" Prof. Michael Dubson Candice Alisa … Sat, 03/07/2026 - 13:55

Award winning educator and Physics Professor Michael Dubson demonstrates and describes in humorous, entertaining ways all about sound and music.

Students gain an appreciation of how beautiful classical melodies can played on sawblades, the secret of making creepy music that accompanies our favorite sci-fi films and how to crack a bull whip!

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February 28, 2026 "The Physics of Superheroes and Villains!" Prof. James Thompson

Candice Alisa Bartholomew — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 19:07:14 +0000

February 28, 2026 "The Physics of Superheroes and Villains!" Prof. James Thompson Candice Alisa … Sat, 02/28/2026 - 12:07

Join University of Colorado Physics Professor James Thompson as he explains how superheroes' understanding of fundamental physics ensures truth and thwarts villains! Sparks, explosions and plenty of action will punctuate this free STEM show that's open to students of all ages!

"Your imagination is your preview of life's coming attraction..."

~ Albert Einstein

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January 31, 2026 "Seeing the Visible & the Invisible" The Physics of Light & Color ~ Profs Hodby & Pollock

Candice Alisa Bartholomew — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 21:51:00 +0000

January 31, 2026 "Seeing the Visible & the Invisible" The Physics of Light & Color ~ Profs Hodby & Pollock Candice Alisa … Sat, 01/31/2026 - 14:51

What is color? How do we see in color? Do all people (and our pets!) see color in
the same way? What are invisible colors and what do we use them for?

Join �鶹��Ѱ��Wizards Professors Eleanor Hodby and Steven Pollock, along with Gwen Eccles, as
they dive into the fascinating world of light, color and color perception - where
physics and biology meet!

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December 6, 2025 "There's Something in the Air: The Chemistry of the Atmosphere!" Profs. Kelvin Bates and Steven Brown

Candice Alisa Bartholomew — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 20:51:02 +0000

December 6, 2025 "There's Something in the Air: The Chemistry of the Atmosphere!" Profs. Kelvin Bates and Steven Brown Candice Alisa … Sat, 12/06/2025 - 13:51

�鶹��Ѱ��Professors Kelvin Bates and Steven Brown travel the world to study the amazing, invisible, ethereal stuff that blankets our amazing planet and makes life on Earth possible.

Have you wondered...Why is the Sky Blue!? Why are sunrises orange? What is air made of exactly? How can you make your own cloud? Did you know the Earth wears sunglasses!? And what's the story about the greenhouse gases and what do they do?

This show will bring air down to Earth! It's geared for young students who are eager to learn about the science of our atmosphere.

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November 15, 2025 "Zapp! Electicity and Magnetism!" Prof. Daniel Bolton

Candice Alisa Bartholomew — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 19:08:11 +0000

November 15, 2025 "Zapp! Electicity and Magnetism!" Prof. Daniel Bolton Candice Alisa … Sat, 11/15/2025 - 12:08

�鶹��Ѱ��Physics Professor Daniel Bolton reveals the magic of electric charges and magnets. How does electrical attraction/repulsion work? What is going on inside an electric circuit? How does a power plant generate electricity?

Come and see for yourself; the atmosphere will be “electric”!

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October 25, 2025 "Colors of Chemistry!" Christopher Marelli

Candice Alisa Bartholomew — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 18:12:45 +0000

October 25, 2025 "Colors of Chemistry!" Christopher Marelli Candice Alisa … Sat, 10/25/2025 - 12:12

This show will be feature favorite, select demonstrations curated and presented by the University of Colorado's Director of Undergraduate Chemistry Laboratories, Christopher Marelli.

Colorful, lively demonstrations will inspire and pique the curiosity of young science and nature enthusiasts. What does Chemistry have to do with colors? What do atoms do when they're excited and then calm again? How can we know more about what stars are made of by looking at their colors? Come find out! A rare opportunity to see the famous demonstrations that allow students to understand more about the awesome Colors of Chemistry that illuminate the universe!

Kids are invited to attend this program in their Halloween costumes!

If you are a K12 student who is interested in participating in the American Chemical Society's Illustrated poetry contest, click here for more information. Poems are due by early November and will be celebrated at the December 2025 �鶹��Ѱ��Wizards show.

Click for a Treat for Parents!! Caregivers!! Educators! to share with students and kids...

CHEMISTRY RECIPES! Invisible Ink, Vomiting Pumpkin, Clock Reaction

Chemistry Recipes (Editable)

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September 13 "All that Spins! Hands On Physics" Gwen Eccles

Candice Alisa Bartholomew — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 00:04:41 +0000

September 13 "All that Spins! Hands On Physics" Gwen Eccles Candice Alisa … Sat, 09/13/2025 - 18:04

Did you know why our planet's spin is essential to all life on Earth? We live in a world where everything spins! Join �鶹��Ѱ��Wizards on an exciting adventure to discover what that means, how it feels, and why things get weird when they start to spin!

Gwen Eccles, �鶹��Ѱ��Physics Demonstration Coordinator, presents the first show of the �鶹��Ѱ��Wizards season that will include hands-on activities for the audience. There will be also be �鶹��Ѱ��Physics Professors in the audience who will stay after the show to try the demos and talk to the day's audience members about science, school and all that spins!

For over 40 years, �鶹��Ѱ��Wizards has been delighting families at �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder with engaging, FREE STEM Saturday morning shows. These spectacular monthly events have introduced thousands of PK-12 students and their families to the wonders of the natural world. All are invited to attend. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity for educational fun! For more information, visit: www.colorado.edu/cuwizards.

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June 14, 2025 "Superheroes Within! Immunity in Health & Disease" Prof. Moni Fleshner

Candice Alisa Bartholomew — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 02:30:02 +0000

June 14, 2025 "Superheroes Within! Immunity in Health & Disease" Prof. Moni Fleshner Candice Alisa … Sat, 06/14/2025 - 20:30

�鶹��Ѱ��Physiology Professor Moni Fleshner will introduce young students to the immune system and teach kids about some great “superheroes”, the cells and organs that fight germs! With the help of “Anatomy Bob” and examples from a mouse, a rat and a human, Dr. Fleshner’s show will highlight one very important superhero in the body involved with fighting germs, the spleen!

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May 17, 2025 "Microscopy & the Powers of Ten" Prof. Tom Perkins

Candice Alisa Bartholomew — Sun, 18 May 2025 02:24:51 +0000

May 17, 2025 "Microscopy & the Powers of Ten" Prof. Tom Perkins Candice Alisa … Sat, 05/17/2025 - 20:24

Duane Physics G1B30 at 9:30 a.m.
Professor Tom Perkins

"From Very Small to Very Big: Microscopy and the Powers of Ten!"

Learn about how for multiplying or dividing by 10 changes BIG to small and back again!

Prof. Perkins powerful microscopes will be set up allowing students to take a much, much closer look at insect eyes, blood cells, fruit flies, elegant worms (C. elegans) and more...!

Congratulations to Graduates!

Have a great summer!

Hope to see you also at the special summertime �鶹��Ѱ��Wizards show!

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April 12, 2025 "BOOM! The Physics of Sound & Music!" Prof. Michael Dubson

Candice Alisa Bartholomew — Sat, 12 Apr 2025 15:06:28 +0000

April 12, 2025 "BOOM! The Physics of Sound & Music!" Prof. Michael Dubson Candice Alisa … Sat, 04/12/2025 - 09:06

Award winning educator and Physics Professor Michael Dubson demonstrates and describes in humorous, entertaining ways all about sound and music.

Students gain an appreciation of how beautiful classical melodies can played on sawblades, the secret of making creepy music that accompanies our favorite sci-fi films and how to crack a bull whip!

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