“Larry [can] brighten up any staff event by taking time to paint a picture through words. A talented artist!”
Nancy P. Tkatch, Superintendent of Schools, Shickshinny, PA
“As a group facilitator for storytelling workshops, Larry's teaching skills stand out. He is encouraging and instructive. He has a great sense of humor.”
Cindy DeLuca, Library Director, Barrett Friendly Library
“TLarry entertains and moves his audiences by his enthusiasm for storytelling with a touch of magic. A great performance!”
Susan Briggs, Children's Librarian, Pocono Mountain Public Library
“Everyone has a story. And Larry Sceurman has told quite a lot of them!”
Kelly Mitch, Easton Chronicle
“I highly recommend him as an 'artist-in-education.'”
David Lapinshy, Assistant Directory Career and Technical Education, Lehigh Career and Technical Institute
“Larry is able to customize his presentation for a variety of grade levels. He often incorporates the mechanics of story writing. He challenges students to become involved and share their own stories.”
Jill Shoesmith, Director - The Evergreen School
“I heartily recommend Larry! Not only are the programs creative and imaginative, but Larry also has a wonderful, engagin rapport with children. Larry is a wonderful storyteller who captures the children's imagination while encouraging them to read. Clever, entertaining!”
Iris Koshar, Coordinator of Youth Services, Easton Area Public Library and District Center
“The children thoroughly enjoyed the stories, and Larry kept them entranced with audience participation.”
Cindy DeLuca, Library Directory, Barrett Friendly Library
“Children sat on the floor watching in awe as Sceurman used magic to make his stories come alive.”
Kelly Mitch, Easton Chronicle
“The audience...became instantly absorbed in the stories being presented, and enchanted by Larry Sceurman's presentation of them. Many of the parents commented...that they had acquired ways to share stories with their children.”
Lynn Kutch, Program Director, ProJeCt, Easton, Pennsylvania
“Enjoyed by both children and adults.”
Terri Heebner, Children's Librarian, Bucks County Free Library, Bensalem, PA
“Wonderful! We were at capacity for the first time! It was a terrific evening, and the audience obviously had a great time.”
Susan M. Dreydoppel, Executive Director, Moravian Historical Society, Nazareth, PA
“I would highly recommend Larry if you are looking for a “fun” program for any age.”
Catherine Stewart, Children’s Librarian - Memorial Library of Nazareth & Vicinity
“The refreshing aspect of Larry’s presentation is his use of speech inflection and traditional illusions. He is able to capture the audience without “techno-accessories.”
Jill Shoesmith, Director - The Evergreen School
"He always does a fun show with lots of audience participation. His shows include some stories from various cultures...Humor is always included. Larry uses fun props in his shows, and the children enjoy the elements of magic included in the programs."
"Children sat on the floor watching in awe as Sceurman used magic to make his stories come alive."
Kelly Mitch, The Chronicle
"Delightful!"
Helen George, The Pocono Record
"Captivating stories!"
Joseph Bolen, The Chronicle
"Works his magic ... unique!"
Kelly Mitch, The Chronicle
"Weaves a mesmerizing spell, drawing the listeners into the story!"
Robin Cirocco, The Chronicle
"Full of surprises!"
Go Guide, The Morning Call
Once upon a Sunday...
By Kathy Lauer-Williams, Allentown Morning Call
As children ranging from ages 2 to 8 squirmed in their chairs, storyteller Larry Sceurman strode onto the small stage of Godfrey Daniels [Coffee House] and opened his book of tricks. With a flourish, flames magically shot from the pages of his book, and the kids were hooked.
Sceurman was off and running, spinning tales about elephants and monkeys working together, a man who stole the stars out of the sky and a baker searching for a thief.
Gathering the assembled crowd of children on stage to help him tell a story, he used hats and drapes to transform them into various characters. At a pivotal point, 3-year-old Mackenzie Kline of Emmaus proudly got to display her counting skills.
Mixed in among the fairy tales and tall stories were magic tricks, including one that culminated with a long rainbow-colored chain of paper being pulled from Sceurman's mouth, to the children's obvious delight.
(photo by Douglas Kilpatrick, Allentown Morning Call)Kathy Lauer-Williams, Allentown Morning Call
“Larry lets the children know that everyone has a story to tell. He always promotes reading and gives an example of a reading difficulty that he had as a child: if you work at things, you will improve. Larry provides a very fun and positive atmosphere. Highly recommended.”
Terri Heebner, Children's Librarian, Bucks County Free Library, Bensalem, PA
“It is amazing to see the children's faces as they are mesmerized by the stories and the way Larry tells them. We recommend him highly to anyone!”
Dorothy Meyers, Principal Clerk, North Pocono Public Library
"Larry Sceurman brings enthusiasm and fun to the art of storytelling."
Cindy DeLuca, Library Directory, Barrett
"Weaves a mesmerizing spell, drawing the listeners into the story!”
Robin Cirocco, The Chronicle
