Academic Entertainment has expanded its elementary school anti-bullying assembly programs to include additional magic and comedy shows, offering interactive, performance-based bullying prevention for PreK-6 students nationwide.

Pullman, United States, June 16, 2026 -- Academic Entertainment has expanded its roster of elementary school anti-bullying assembly programs to include additional magic and comedy shows for PreK-6 students across the United States.

More information is available at https://www.academicentertainment.com/bully-shmully/

This announcement comes at a time when bullying remains a persistent challenge in elementary schools nationwide. In fact, the YouthTruth's Anti-Bullying Report (2025) highlights that 35% of elementary students (grades 3-5) reported being bullied or harassed by their peers in the last year. Academic Entertainment has extended its magic and comedy programs to address this issue, offering schools performance-based assembly shows that teach anti-bullying skills through active student participation rather than lecture.

The current lineup includes two distinct magic and comedy programs. The first, Mystery of the Character Surprise, is a 50-minute assembly for PreK-6 students accommodating up to 400 attendees. Performed by Doug Scheer, the show places 15 students on stage to cooperate and stop a fictional bully from disrupting the assembly. Topics covered include forms of bullying, solutions for victims, bystander responsibilities, the difference between tattling and telling, empathy, teamwork, and honesty. A company representative notes that the program is available in-person and virtually.

To learn more about the Mystery of the Character Surprise show, visit https://www.academicentertainment.com/mystery-of-the-character-surprise/

The second program, bGr8, is a 45-minute assembly presented by comic-magician Brian Richards, endorsed by Penn Jillette for his virtual shows. Using magic, storytelling, and comedy, Richards teaches anti-bullying and character traits, including trustworthiness, fairness, respect, responsibility, caring, and citizenship. Audience participation is central to the program, with students actively reinforcing lessons through involvement in the performance. The show is available to faith-based schools upon request and details can be found at https://www.academicentertainment.com/bGr8/

Both programs are delivered by performers based across the United States, with nationwide travel availability. Each show requires approximately 45 minutes of setup time and a clear, empty performance space with accessible parking for loading and unloading. California schools may be eligible to fund bookings through Proposition 28.

About Academic Entertainment

Academic Entertainment has been offering school assembly programs since 1990. Its full catalog spans arts, music, dance, science, SEL, and character education for PreK-12 students, available in-person and virtually.

To book a show or request availability, visit https://www.academicentertainment.com/ or call 800-883-9883.

Contact Info:
Name: Whitney Muller
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Organization: Academic Entertainment
Address: 1495 Lost Trail Drive, Pullman, Washington 99163, United States
Phone: +1-800-883-9883
Website: https://www.academicentertainment.com/

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