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In 1980, Professor Taylor earned funding to expand the Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Wizards program, enabling him to take the "magic" of science on the road.  This traveling "Mr. Wizard" brought shows to schools throughout the state and sometimes to 20 different schools a year!  From 1988-1991, Professor Taylor collaborated with Denver Channel 4's Larry Green to bring these science demonstrations to a broader audience. Together they produced the Emmy award-winning TV series "Physics for Fun." Copies of the show are now available on DVD along with a curriculum series through the .

In 1994, Professor David Nesbitt was inaugurated as the show’s director. Professor Nesbitt expanded the program by fostering greater collaboration with faculty across scientific disciplines. Each year, about ten to twelve professors from different disciplines put on the Wizard’s hat to present shows to students. 

Partnering with Science Discovery:

Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Wizards ventured again into multimedia in 1998 when Professor Nesbitt produced the "Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Wizards Video Series." This video series partnered the Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Wizards Show with Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Science Discovery and was made possible by funding from the Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Outreach Council. An additional grant from the council in 2005 funded the transferring of the show to DVD format along with the creation of a series of teaching guides to accompany the show.  Visit for information on how to purchase the Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Wizards DVDs.

The Present and Future of Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Wizards

The show continues to grow under Professor Nesbitt’s direction. He has increased the show’s funding, including a small endowment, and continues to oversee the Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Wizard’s yearly schedule, inviting professors to share their enthusiasm for their particular field. The Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Wizards series is held on the Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder campus one Saturday per month throughout the academic year.  The Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Wizards are professors from departments ranging from physics to psychology who donate their knowledge, time and energy to create engaging and informative shows for the public.