National Geographic Magic Advent Calendar
$31.99 · verified Sep 12, 2026, 8:26 PM UTC
National Geographic (Blue Marble)
National Geographic 2026 Magic Advent Calendar with 24 Days of Tricks
#17 Best Seller in Advent Calendarsverified Sep 12, 2026, 8:26 PM UTC
$31.99Price verified Sep 12, 2026, 8:26 PM UTC
Fifteen classic magic tricks and nine science experiments behind 24 doors, with everything included for each one and a QR code linking to instructional videos from a professional magician.
See current price on Amazon (opens Amazon in a new tab)Highlights
- 15 classic magic tricks: rising wand, cups and balls, magic bricks, vanishing handkerchief, and more, each with a linked instructional video
- 9 science experiments: an incredible water ball, a color-changing beaker, a square bubble, floating coins, and more
- Every activity ships with everything needed to perform it, no extra supplies to buy
- From Blue Marble, a Toy of the Year Award winner, licensed under National Geographic
About National Geographic Magic Advent Calendar
This calendar splits its 24 doors between two different kinds of daily surprise: half are classic magic tricks (cups and balls, a vanishing handkerchief, a coin trick) with a QR code linking to video instructions from a professional magician, and half are hands-on science experiments (a color-changing beaker, floating coins, a square bubble). Everything needed for each activity is included in the box, so there's no separate supply run partway through December.
It's built for a kid who wants to perform the trick, not just watch one: several parents in the reviews mention their kid immediately wanting to show the trick to a sibling or grandparent afterward, which is the actual appeal here over a calendar full of small toys. One reviewer flagged that the included instruction booklet lists what's inside each day if a kid flips through it early, so it works best kept out of reach between doors.
The Honest Take
What We Like and What We Don't
What we like
- Every activity is a real trick or experiment kids perform themselves, not a passive toy
- Video links via QR code make the magic tricks easy to learn correctly
- Everything needed is included, no separate purchase needed mid-calendar
What holds it back
- The included instruction booklet can spoil upcoming days if a kid reads ahead
- Geared toward ages 8 and up per the listing, younger siblings will need help with most of the tricks
Is This For You?
Who Should (and Shouldn't) Buy This
Get it if…
Get it if your kid likes performing for an audience, or gets more excited by doing something than by unwrapping something. It also works well split between a couple of kids who take turns being that day's magician.
Skip it if…
Skip it if you want a calendar a preschooler can open and enjoy independently: most of these tricks and experiments need an adult or older sibling nearby to help set up and explain.
What Real Buyers Say
“Day five and my son has been thoroughly happy!! Seeing his face light up compared to other year's advent calendars was a win for me. The instruction book also has QR codes to take you directly to the videos if you need further instructions.”
United States · 2025-12-05
“My 7 year old son has had so much fun with this advent calendar. He was behind a couple of days last weekend and opening 3 days had him occupied for hours. He loves the interactive elements and of course learning magic to trick his big sister.”
United States · 2025-12-10
“Really good set of science and magic sets but buyer beware. All of the days are spoiled if the opener reads the book in the side. It has really neat stuff and great to do together but the whole experience can be ruined if they get the book out.”
United States · 2025-12-07
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