Magic shows might include a disappearing act, card tricks, or pulling a rabbit out of a hat. But what could that have to do with health?

Kevin Spencer, an American magician goes beyond just entertaining crowds. He also makes magic to improve the lives of people with disabilities.

What made him change the focus of his work was an accident. It took him almost a year to regain the skills he'd lost as a result of the accident and this made him think about using magic tricks as a tool for healing. So Spencer started conducting workshops all over the world. He teaches magic tricks to children and adults with disabilities.

Mr. Spencer says magic therapy（疗法） may seem non-traditional. But many skills needed to perform a good magic trick are used in traditional forms of therapy - physical movement, thinking, understanding and social skills are all there. And that social connection with other people can also help people feel better about themselves and increase their confidence.

Liam Shannon is an example. Liam has a brain disorder that can make learning and connecting with people difficult. People with severe brain disorder may also have trouble understanding complex emotions. The 10-year-old boy said after he learned a few simple tricks, he felt many different emotions. " It made me feel happy and proud. It was great! " Liam said.

　　Kevin Spencer says seeing kids like Liam come alive is better than all the applause in the world. "We can be on a stage and get the applause of thousands of people, but that is nothing compared to the smile that comes across a kid's face and when they say 'Look! I did it!' and it's like, 'yeah, you did!" .

He says he plans to spend more time working with people with disabilities.

24. What do you think of Kevin Spencer?

A. Kind B. Humorous. C. Brave. D. Honest

25. Magic therapy is similar to traditional forms of therapy in_____________.

A. the use of tools B. the use of skills

　　C. the length of history D. the variety of forms

26. The author mentioned Liam Shannon in the text in order to ____________. .

A. show Liam Shannon likes magic very much

B. tell us Liam Shmnon has a talent for magic