VOICED: Magic way out of poverty for township teens

VOICED: Magic way out of poverty for township teens

Assessment

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 poor area in Cape Town. Buzo uses magic as a means to escape the poverty and crime prevalent in his community. He and his friend Zippy Way attend the Cape Town College of Magic to hone their skills. The video includes a demonstration of the classic magic trick of sawing a person in half. Buzo's hard work pays off as their show, Soccer Mania, wins a prestigious prize at the World Magic Seminar in Las Vegas. Their dream is to perform for soccer fans when the World Cup comes to 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 join a sports team

To study abroad

To travel the world

To find a better job

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Income Buzo choose to pursue magic?

To become famous

To avoid crime in his community

To earn a lot of money

To impress his friends

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the college where Income Buzo and Zippy Way honed their magic skills?

Cape Town Institute of Magic

Cape Town Academy of Illusions

Cape Town College of Magic

Cape Town School of Arts

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

World Magic Championship

International Magic Festival

World Magic Seminar

Global Magic Contest

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the dream of Income Buzo and Zippy Way for the upcoming year?

To perform in Europe

To host a magic show in Cape Town

To perform for soccer fans during the World Cup

To open a magic school