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)