Magician lets viewers in on magic tricks and shenanigans.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 9+?
Any Positive Content?
Products & Purchases
a little
Dan Rhodes doesn't have any links to a store or any apparent merchandise. YouTube is an ad-driven platform, ad pop-ups are common and may or may not be age appropriate.
Violence & Scariness
very little
Dan Rhodes occasionally participates in pranks that simulate violence, such as sticking himself with a tool.
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Pursue your dreams with reckless abandon and never stop learning. Life is a special occasion. Family is the most important thing. Be generous, and share your knowledge with others.
Positive Role Models
a lot
Dan Rhodes demonstrates a real passion for magic and sharing it with others. In every video, he has a sense of warmth and appreciation that he's able to be successful doing what he loves. He's practices tirelessly to master his craft and is a role model for young viewers that they can do the same with whatever their passion is.
Educational Value
very little
In some videos, Dan Rhodes demonstrates how to perform simple magic tricks, including making any coin vanish.
Diverse Representations
very little
Dan Rhodes' videos almost exclusively focus on him, but women, children, and people of color – whether they are fans, friends, or family members – are frequently featured as well.
Parents need to know that the Dan Rhodes YouTube channel featuring Dan doing magic, traveling, and goofing off with friends and family. His channel leans more into the YouTube Shorts, with fewer full length videos, which is likely to be a hook for tweens and teens. He's respectful to those who cross his path, grateful for the success he has, and hopeful about the future. Dan demonstrates a real passion for magic and sharing it with others. The channel has the potential to inspire young viewers who are interested in learning magic, and has an overall theme that you can do anything you put your time and effort into. Dan occasionally participates in pranks that simulate violence, such as sticking himself with a tool, but nothing graphich. Although the channel itself doesn't blatantly try to sell products or merchandise, YouTube is an ad-driven platform, ad pop-ups are common and may or may not be age appropriate.
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What’s It About?
DAN RHODES describes himself as "just a kid and a dream." And that's a pretty apt way of describing his channel. More than anything, Dan Rhodes' videos are more like vlogs than professional David Blaine-like stunts, which makes the channel more relatable, Viewers see him attempt magic tricks and illusions (including some instructional videos), visit new places and meet new people on his travels, and generally chronicle his rise to YouTube stardom. The channel leans more heavily into YouTube shorts than full length videos, which is likely more appealing for tweens and teens who love TikTok.
Dan Rhodes asks viewers to join him on his magical journey as he performs magic tricks and illusions, building a YouTube fan base along the way. Though the channels popularity grew from it's full length videos, it now relies more on Shorts, which is most likely due to the rise in popularity of the TikTok video format. YouTube has no shortage of fantastical content and poor role models for kids, but Dan Rhodes is an exception. He doesn't rely on shock value, problematic challenges, or ridiculous video thumbnails. Instead, he's just himself, unapologetically. In a world of online cynicism, he bears little of it. And his channel certainly isn't one adults need to worry much about. If anything, young viewers might just develop an interest in magic.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Dan Rhodes approach to his YouTube channel is different than many other popular YouTubers. Many YouTubers use sensationalism and challenges, but Dan lets his magic speak for itself. What are the benefits of this approach?
In some of his videos, Dan Rhodes uncovers the secrets behind some of the most basic magic tricks. Does it ruin the element of surprise to see how these tricks are done? Or is it helpful and inspiring to those who want to learn magic?
What are some ways Dan uses his platform for good? If you were to create a channel, what would the focus be? How would you aim to make a difference?
Dan's channel encourages curiosity and he demonstrates how perseverance is key to being successful in what you love. Why are these important character strengths?
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