Topics

Regular Presentation

Titled “General Physics Principles,” this presentation covers 5 or more principles. Multiple demonstrations, various examples, sight and sound demonstrations, written principles, and memory tricks leave the audience with a strong introduction to physics.
 

Customizable Presentations

Customizable presentations are always possible - with extra lead time, Matt can speak from experience about the following topics: (Bio and FAQ)

  • Boomerangs and fun physics
  • Holography
  • Juggling techniques
  • Carnivorous plants – growing, propagating, and making terrariums
  • Laser light shows
  • Western Ireland
  • Fireworks displays
  • Parade balloons
  • How to learn multiple languages using my unconventional methods
  •  Alternative topics in science
  • Special techniques for operating various science toys
  • Using your foreign languages to get jobs internationally
  • Unicycling
  • Inventing and patenting inventions

  • To a limited extent: France, Italy, China, Ireland (general), Hawai'i, Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail, and Germany

  • Alternative topics in physics, optics, and chemistry

  • Understanding the differences between the general fields of science and various fields of engineering

  • Western Ireland
     

Presentations with Alternative Recommendations

  • Hot air ballooning and gas ballooning.  (In the vicinity of Austin, Texas, if you can book a flight with the expert hot air balloon pilot and my friend David Smuck with Austin Aeronauts, I highly recommend him. (www.austinaeronauts.com)
  • Scuba diving (If your adult scuba certified group is in west Texas, there is a deep-water dive site with an expert scuba instructor (and my brother) Mark Hannifin; I highly recommend him and his unique diving location. (www.familyscuba.com)
  • Australia and didgeridoos (I have a presentation – but if you can book the Australian culture expert and my friend Paul Taylor in northern Colorado and Wyoming, I highly recommend him. (www.paultaylor.ws)