Christopher Emdin: You can learn magic

Here is a man who has passion and skill. He acknowledges the difficulties that can be faced by skilled teachers who are swamped with what can seem like (and may well be!) dry, stuffy, academic treatises on how to be an effective teacher. He argues that some of the most effective teachers are far removed from academia. He sees engagement with the audience as one of, if not the most important ways to teach. He cites the examples of barber's shops, black churches and hip-hop artists as being extremely effective in engaging with people. Well worth a watch - the way that he owns the stage is impressive. I particularly like the rhythm of his delivery and the things he chooses to emphasise and how he does it. He has learnt much from hip-hop.