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Library Programs 

Ben speaks to many library groups each year.   He believes he has the best library programs in the world.  How could a librarian possibly resist Benjamin Franklin speaking on the topic "The Magic of Reading"?  He is pleased to note that libraries that invite him once, invarably have him back to perform again. 

Book when Ben is coming to your area and receive a world-class program at a very reasonable price!  Plus, no travel expenses will be charged.  

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Program 1:  The Magic of Reading.  Great for general library audiences:  children, adults and seniors!  All will love this program.  Length:  55 minutes.

The Magic of Reading

How could a person with only two years of schooling become one of the best educated, wisest and most productive people of his time?  Reading was the key.  Come learn the secrets of one of the world’s best and most famous readers as he discusses his life and achievements.  Learn three reasons reading is magic, four reading virtues, and how a young Ben Franklin participated in one of the most memorable moments in American literature.

 

This program has been performed 5,000 times from Miami to New York City.  This is Ben’s best show for library audiences of all ages.

"From a child I was fond of reading, and all the little money that came into my hands was ever laid out in books."

Many participants become part of the program as Ben challenges them to remember everything he says--and rewards them when they do!

Topics Include:

v Why Reading is Magic  v How to Make Reading more Fun  v How The Magic of Reading Challenge Works  v Major Facts about Ben Franklin  v Ben's Four Reading Virtues
 
The program concludes with a reenactment of a scientific experiment Ben actually performed. Everyone learns, everyone has fun.
 
If you are looking for something a little different, something sure to get their attention and impart a worthwhile message, take a moment to give me a call.   Remember, as Ben Franklin says, "Lose no time.  Be always employed in something useful."  Call now!
 
Among the Famous Things Ben Franklin Did:
 
Founded the first subscription library in this country
     Signed the Declaration of Independence
     Charted the Gulf Stream
     Helped win the Revolutionary War
     Invented bifocal eyeglasses
     Founded the University of Pennsylvania


Among the Crazy Things Ben Franklin Did:

v Flew a kite in a thunderstorm  v Only went to school two years  v Wanted the national bird to be the turkey  v Invented the rocking chair  v Had the first bathtub in this country  v Had a state named after him which has now disappeared

 
Ben is not just about kids   
  
Photo by Jennifer Surgent
 
300 seniors showed up for Ormond Beach, Florida program, January, 2010.  Just because Ben makes his living doing school assembly programs in the mornings and early afternoons does not mean that he cannot entertain adults.  If you like reading, history, stories, humor you will like Rich Davis as Ben Franklin, no matter what your age.

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Program 2:  Ben Franklin:  Bigger than his Legend.  Best for older children and adult audiences.  Length:  55 minutes. 

Ben Franklin:  Bigger than his Legend

 

 

Come meet Benjamin Franklin and learn about his life, accomplishments, loves, and how he became one of the greatest Americans whoever lived.   You will learn why Franklin left Boston at age 17, how he saved a man’s life in an unusual way, and why it’s not likely Ben flew a kite in a thunderstorm.  Ask Ben to tell which sports hall of fame he was elected to in 1968.   In all, Ben Franklin has been enshrined in 14 halls of fame including chess, insurance, and CIA!

 

Ben talks about American history as he knew it, covering pretty much his own long, eventful lifespan:  1706-1790.  Ben tells about his life, loves, and accomplishments. He also discusses other great Americans and important events of his time.  Learn what famous American fired the first shots of the French and Indian War, and how Franklin managed the difficult but essential task of getting France to join the Revolutionary War on the side of the colonists. 

 

Special Feature:  Ben will likely bring up the fact that he is being considered for the title “The Greatest American Who Ever Lived.”  His response will surprise and delight.

                                                                                                    

"We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately." 

 

  Among the Topics Covered:                                                                                      

 

a Major facts about Ben Franklin  a Franklin compared with other great americans 

a Electrical experiments, inventions  a Contributions to community and country  

 

It is Dr. Davis' opinion, after years of thought and study on the matter, that Benjamin Franklin earns the title: The Greatest American Whoever Lived.  There is no question in Davis' mind on this point, but he cannot come right out and say "I am the greatest American whoever lived" while in the humble, mild-mannered character of Ben Franklin.  The crafty method Davis uses to make his point while remaining in character is a masterstroke of performing genius.  

 

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Program 3: Benjamin Franklin Man of Science.  Great for general library audiences.  Length: 55 minutes.

Benjamin Franklin Man of Science

 

More so than perhaps anyone else in history, Ben Franklin was extraordinarily successful in many areas of endeavor.

 

He was a self-made businessman, politician, diplomat, a founding father of his country, community leader and innovator, writer, newspaper and almanac publisher, philosopher, fund raiser, educator, inventor, musican, linguist, wit and humorist. 

 

But it was as a man of science that Ben first came to the attention of the world.  Ben’s scientific achievements would have tremendous impact on future science and scientists, as well as the history of his country!  Because he was world famous as a scientist, Franklin’s influence in France during the Revolutionary War was one of the most powerful weapons in the new country’s bid for independence.

 

Come meet Benjamin Franklin and learn about his greatest scientific achievements, as well as many of his other accomplishments.  The program concludes with the reenactment of a scientific experiment Ben actually performed!  Ben Franklin mapped the Gulf Stream, charted the path of a hurricane, and saved lives by studying and writing about lead poisoning and small pox.  He proved that lightning was a form of electricity and founded the first hospital in America, in which today over 5,000 babies are born each year.

 

Topics Include: 

 

Major facts about Ben Franklin’s life  

Electrical experiments and many other important scientific contributions

Contributions to community and country  

Franklin's wit and humor

 

Legendary actor Rich Davis has traveled the interstate highways and backroads of America since 1993 speaking at over 5,000 schools, libraries and colleges.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  
   
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