Pickens Elementary students Joshua Jackson and Mary Kate Fain participate in a magic trick with the help of magician Scott Davis, representing Blue Ridge Electric Co-op.

PICKENS — Students at two local elementary schools recently got an interesting lesson in electrical safety.

However, unlike traditional lecture-style lessons, this presentation was of a magical variety. Using magic tricks and comedy to hold the students’ attention, magician Scott Davis presented his “Making Accidents Disappear” program, sponsored by Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative, to students at Pickens Elementary and Hagood Elementary schools.

“There is no performing art that is more universally loved among children than magic,” Davis said. “I’m excited that Blue Ridge Electric Co-op decided to sponsor this program in area elementary schools. Teaching electrical safety in a way that is memorable and fun for the students is a real passion of mine.”

Pickens Elementary principal Dr. Allen Fain said the program was a huge success.

“Our students were engaged throughout the magic show and learned valuable lessons about electrical safety,” he said. “The magician was the hit of the show and kept students engaged throughout the performance. He was clear about his expectations, and thus the students were able to learn the important message about electrical safety. Great work, Blue Ridge Electric!”

Hagood Elementary principal Paula Alexander called Davis “a dynamic speaker” and said his program was “engaging and exciting” for students.

“He captured their attention the entire program while entertaining them in the most fun and magical way, while also communicating the importance of electrical safety,” Alexander said.

Blue Ridge marketing representative Liza Holder said the co-op is dedicated to educating local children about safety.

“At Blue Ridge Electric Co-op, we’re totally committed to doing everything in our power to prevent accident-related injuries and deaths among children in our community,” she said. “A commitment to community and education is one of the things that makes rural electric cooperatives different. That’s something our members can be proud of.”