Show #1
"Who Am I?"
The first Abracadabra episode looks at the type of person Joey wants to be. Joey meets lots of people and, after every meeting, he says he wants to be that person. At first, he's a magician, then a teacher, then a pirate, then a costume shop owner. He tries on a lot of costumes, but he can't seem to find out who he wants to be. Finally, he realizes that he is happy to be himself! This show features an invention of Joey's that ruins Mike's watch, amazing illusions, a science experiment, and cool songs like "It Starts With A Dream."
Show #2
"Fire Safety"
This show takes the Abracadabra kids, Mike, and Joey, on a road trip to a real-live fire station to learn about fire safety. You'll learn about how to "Stop, Drop and Roll" when fire gets on you, how fires destroy plants and trees, and tales from Salty the Pirate about fire aboard his ship! The "911 Rap Song" will teach you when and how to dial 911 in an emergency.
Show #3
"Making Friends"
Twinkle just moved into the neighborhood. She really wants to make new friends, but she is shy and isn't sure how to do it. With a little help from Miss Apple and the "Feel Good" song, Twinkle and Joey meet each other and become friends. You'll meet Duk, see Joey make a banana split, learn about science in a fun way, and watch a magical illusion. After you hear the "I Want to be Your Friend" song, you'll be humming it for days!
THE CAST

Mike Dr. Mike Adelman
Joey Himself
Twinkle Herself
Duk Itself
Kate Kate Argow
Salty Larry Farley
Miss Apple Jean Holden
Daisy Stephanie Schuler
Professor Science Dr. Mike Roadruck
Ranger Steve Steve Mickus (show#1)
Fireman Dave David Werner (show#2)
Nick Nick Ruggiero (show#3)
THE KIDS
Ariel Cheung Anisa Husain
Mike Craig Chelsea Price
Amina Daniels Maggie Reid
Brian Fox

Nick Scherf

Kelly Fox Sara Shepherd
Kelly R. Fox Carly Sievert
Emily Gedert  
WRITERS
Mike Adelman
Kate Argow
Gary Snyder
Professor Science segments written by Mike Roadruck
MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Jeff Kerscher
Original Songs, Music and Theme Song written by Jeff Kerscher,
©1997. Songs performed by Jeff Kerscher, Jean Holden, and the Abracadabra Kids.
MAGIC PROVIDED BY:
Collector's Workshop
MAK Magic
Fun Inc.
Professor Science segments written by Mike Roadruck
MAGIC CONSULTANT: Nick Ruggiero
COSTUMES PROVIDED BY: Star Costumes
JOEY, TWINKLE, and DUK created by: Tim Selberg
ASSISTANT to JOEY and TWINKLE: Kristin Farley

Healthy Snack information and ideas provided by St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center.

Nutritionist: Debbie Verkin, LD, RD, CDE

EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANTS
Larry Anderson Counselor
Mary Ellen Bollenbacher Teacher
Collette Jacobs Publisher, Toledo Area Parent Magazine
Sally Kilmer, Ph.D.

Child Development

Michael Millin, D.O. Physician
Stephanie Schuler Educator
Elaine Soper, Ph.D. Curriculum/Technology Coordinator
Jerry Zake, Ph.D. Child Psychologist
CREATIVE CONSULTANTS
Karen Culler Stephanie Schuler
Larry Farley Gary Snyder
Jean Holden Linda Theil Papenfus
Tony Howard

Nancy Wilson

Jeff Kerscher  

Thanks to the Toledo Fire and Rescue Department and the Toledo Firefighters' Museum (Show #2).

Abracadabra Web Site design/content by J.J. Pastore, Jeff Seevers, Sean Eckhardt, and Gary Snyder.

MIKE and JOEY PRODUCTIONS
Producers: Cheryl Adelman, Stephanie Schuler, Gary Snyder
Associate Producer: Kate Argow
Public Relations: Gary Snyder, Linda Thiel Papenfus
Production Assistant: Ross Goodfellow
Abracadabra©2002 Mike&Joey Productions Original songs, words, music © Jeff Kerscher Produced by WBGU-TV27 Bowling Green State University
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