- Teaching Scripture

Illustrating the Scriptures

"Outside the Box"

So then, what is

"Outside The Box"?

Outside the box is a style of teaching which incorporates the arts of sleight of hand, illusion and performance to enhance and demonstrate Biblical teachings and stories.

Although this is similar to a stage magician and uses similar techniques, it is NOT "magic" as the word tends to imply and is not in any way, shape or form, involvement with, or in supernatural arts. The Scripture clearly forbids activity that falls into the categories of enchantments, sorceries, witchcraft and anything associated with that which could be termed “occult”.

This point cannot be emphasized enough!

The Scripture clearly forbids activity that falls into the categories of enchantments, sorcery, witchcraft and anything associated with that which could be termed “occult”.

The illustrations and teachings are in keeping with and in obedience to the Word of God and under the Lordship of Messiah Yeshua / Jesus Christ.

There are no secret powers to these techniques or anything that would suggest metaphysical or transcendental ability. These are special and creative visual aids to teach unique object lessons and are being accomplished by totally natural means that confound the eyes, yet illustrate Truth.

They offer an audience amazement, wonder, entertainment, mystery and surprise for the eyes all the while illustrating Biblical Truths.

Who is Don Evans?

Donald Evans has been performing magic for over 30 years and is a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians.

Mr. Evans has lectured and appeared on stage, television and film and has written scripts in a variety of genres, venues and mediums. He has a Master’s degree in Theology and Ministry from Freedom Bible College and Seminary.

Along with writing scripts he has also written a number of essays and thesis on a wide range of theological topics.

He is a lifetime member of the National Eagle Scout Association, and serves in a number of positions with the Monmouth Council, Boy Scouts of America and a couple of ministries with Beth Zion Messianic Synagogue where he and his wife Teri attends services.

1 Cor 12 1-13

Now there are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit gives them. Also there are different ways of serving, but it is the same Lord being served. And there are different modes of working, but it is the same God working them all in everyone.

Moreover, to each person is given the particular manifestation of the Spirit that will be for the common good. To one, through the Spirit, is given a word of wisdom; to another, a word of knowledge, in accordance with the same Spirit; to another, faith, by the same Spirit; and to another, gifts of healing, by the one Spirit; to another, the working of miracles; to another, prophecy; to another, the ability to judge between spirits; to another, the ability to speak in different kinds of tongues; and to yet another, the ability to interpret tongues. One and the same Spirit is at work in all these things, distributing to each person as he chooses. For just as the body is one but has many parts; and all the parts of the body, though many, constitute one body; so it is with the Messiah. For it was by one Spirit that we were all immersed into one body, whether Jews or Gentiles, slaves or free; and we were all given the one Spirit to drink.

Ephesians 4:11

And He Himself gave some to be Apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of the Messiah,

Mark 16:15

And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.

"Teaching the Gospel has been a dream of mine all my life. By combining my skills as a magician, I have found the formula which allows me to accomplish this life long calling."

These are only some of the points which are covered in the teachings:
Reconnecting with God
The Tri-Unity of God
The Woman by the Well
How God exists as One yet in three ways
The Empty Tomb
God’s Recipe for Salvation
Faith and Trust
Placing your trust in the Lord
Making the Right Decisions
Your mind vs the Evils of this world

These illusions may use a variety of props; cards, coins, sponge balls, sophisticated custom built illusions, silk scarves and ropes. None of these have any magical or mystical properties and serve only as props for tricks played on the eyes through sleight of hand and other techniques."

“Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Prov. 22:6

If you are interested in having Mr. Evans perform for your group or organization, or need more information, please feel free to contact us by phone, email or the form on this website.

Thank you for your time and interest.

Be well and have a blessed day.