VOICED: Magic way out of poverty for township teens

VOICED: Magic way out of poverty for township teens

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Interactive Video

Performing Arts, Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video explores the life of 19-year-old Income Buzo from Kiley Chair, a poverty-stricken area in Cape Town. Buzo, along with his friend Zippy Way, uses magic as a means to escape the challenges of their community. They attend the Cape Town College of Magic to hone their skills and avoid crime prevalent among local youth. The video also demonstrates a magic trick, sawing a person in half, and highlights their success at the World Magic Seminar in Las Vegas. Their dream is to perform for soccer fans during the World Cup in South Africa.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason income Buzo wants to leave Kiley chair?

To start a business

To study abroad

To escape poverty and travel the world

To become a famous musician

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did income Buzo choose to pursue magic?

To avoid getting involved in crime

To become a teacher

To win a scholarship

To impress his friends

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the college that income Buzo and Zippy Way attend?

Cape Town College of Music

Cape Town College of Arts

Cape Town College of Magic

Cape Town College of Science

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What prestigious event did income Buzo and Zippy Way win a prize at?

World Magic Seminar in Las Vegas

International Magic Festival in Paris

Global Magic Championship in Tokyo

Magic World Cup in London

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the dream performance location for income Buzo and Zippy Way?

At a local theater in Cape Town

For soccer fans during the World Cup in South Africa

At a magic show in New York

At a festival in Rio de Janeiro