Motown Magic is a fun and engaging animated series that takes place in the vibrant world of Motown. The show follows the adventures of an 8-year-old boy named Ben, who has a magical paintbrush that can bring his drawings to life. With the help of his friends and his love for music, Ben uses his paintbrush to solve problems and bring happiness to his community. The cast of Motown Magic is made up of a diverse group of talented voice actors who bring the characters to life. Ben is voiced by Avia Fields, a young actor with a passion for performing. Avia brings a sense of energy and enthusiasm to the character, capturing Ben's determination and creativity.
Esmeralda of Notre-Dame: The Gypsy in Medieval View from Hugo to Disney
On the Feast of Fools, 1482, at the Palais de Justice, in Victor Hugo’s Notre-Dame de Paris (1831), the eye of Pierre Gringoire is fixed upon La Esmeralda, whose dancing has captured the restive audience for his mystery play, The Right Judgement of the Virgin Mary. The vision of the dancer closes a prefigurative cycle of supernatural femininities from sainted Virgin to gypsy girl. Later, in a gypsy ritual overseen by Clopin at the Court of Miracles—the countersphere where the gypsies are enumerated as a violent tribe—Esmeralda saves Gringoire’s life by marrying him. But she has also attracted the vengeful lust of Frollo, a witch-hunting priest and alchemist, who directs his servant Quasimodo, the hunchbacked bellringer, to abduct her. Phoebus, the knight, rescues her, and Quasimodo is severely punished on the pillory. During an assignation with Esmeralda, Phoebus is stabbed by Frollo and Esmeralda is arrested, tortured, and wrongly convicted for murder and witchcraft. Quasimodo rescues her from the gallows and takes her to asylum in the cathedral of Notre-Dame, but Frollo pursues her again until she is hanged. The story concludes with Quasimodo’s disappearance from Notre-Dame and the discovery long after of two skeletons in an embrace, in the vault where Esmeralda’s corpse was laid.
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“Truly … it’s a salamander, a nymph, a goddess, a bacchante from Mount Menelaus!” At that moment, one of the “salamander’s” plaits of hair came down and a yellow copper coin … rolled to the ground. “Ha! No it’s not,” he said, “it’s a gypsy girl!” All illusion had vanished.
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Esmeralda
She's statuesque with straight, fiery-red hair that falls all the way down to her waist. She has black roses tattooed on her arms, matching the rose inked on the back of Legend’s hand. Tella describes her voice as "slightly raspy and laced with a seductive accent." Legend says she is ancient.
Avia brings a sense of energy and enthusiasm to the character, capturing Ben's determination and creativity. Ben's friends include Ella and Bitzy, who are both voiced by voice actress and singer Monie Monet. Monie is known for her soulful voice and brings a sense of charm and humor to her characters.
Plot [ ]
Esmeralda helped the Fallen Star create the Fates, and she was his consort before she trapped him and the Fates in the Deck of Destiny. Besides trapping the Fates, she also took half their powers. She gave some of their stolen magic to Legend. Esmeralda helps Legend master his powers.
Caraval [ ]
She is mentioned when Annalise Dragna tells Scarlett and Tella the story of how Legend gained his powers. A young Legend sought her out because he knew she had studied enchantments. Esmeralda asked him what he wanted most. Legend replied that he "wished to lead the greatest troupe of players the world had ever seen, so that he could win his true love." [1] Esmeralda warned him that he couldn't have both things, and must pick only one. Because of his pride, Legend didn't believe her. He believed that if he were famous it would allow him to marry his love, Annalise. He told Esmeralda that he wanted his performances to be legendary and magical.
Esmeralda immediately began to use magic to transform Legend. His transformation was fueled by his true desires. She told him his performances would be transcendent, mixing fantasy with reality in a way never seen before. But she also warned him that wishes come with costs, and the more he performed, the more he would transform into whatever roles he played. If he acted the part of the villain, he'd become one in truth.
Finale [ ]
Legend goes to Esmeralda to ask for her powers to destroy the Fates. He takes her powers and then betrays her.
Esmeralda
Esmeralda is a witch who becomes the Stephenses' housekeeper in 1969. Endora suggests to Samantha that she should have a witch as a housekeeper to make things easier during her second pregnancy.
Esmeralda's powers are faulty due to nervousness and anxiety so she often accidentally causes trouble with her magic. For example, when she sneezes she usually manifests something unexpectedly. When she gets anxious she also fades and becomes invisible. This is usually because Darrin makes her nervous.
Esmeralda often takes care of Tabitha and Adam, especially when Samantha and Darrin go to Salem in 1970 and Europe in 1971. Darrin's mother, Phyllis, thinks she is a wonderful maid.
Ella is a talented singer and dancer who loves to perform, while Bitzy is a curious and adventurous robot who is always ready for a new challenge. Other notable cast members include Ego Nwodim as Kip, a talented musician who helps Ben on his adventures, and Jeff Kober as Mayor Weakley, the town's bumbling but well-meaning leader. Each member of the cast brings their unique talents and personalities to the show, creating a dynamic and entertaining experience for viewers of all ages. Motown Magic is not only a show that celebrates the power of music and creativity, but also promotes important values such as friendship, teamwork, and helping others. Through its engaging storylines and catchy original songs, the show encourages children to embrace their own creativity and use it to make a positive impact in their communities. Overall, the cast of Motown Magic brings a spark of magic to the show, infusing the characters with personality and making them relatable to viewers. With their talent and dedication, they help bring the world of Motown to life and create a show that is both entertaining and inspiring..
Reviews for "Motown Magic: The Soundtrack of a Generation, the Magic of a Cast"
1. Jen - 2/5 stars - I was really disappointed with the performance of "Motown Magic Cast". The singing was off-key and the dancers seemed uncoordinated. The overall production felt lackluster and amateurish. I had high expectations considering the popularity of Motown music, but unfortunately, this show fell flat for me.
2. Mark - 1/5 stars - I attended "Motown Magic Cast" and I couldn't wait for it to be over. The performances were subpar and the energy was really lacking. The cast seemed disinterested and their lack of passion for the music was evident. I was expecting to be swept away by the nostalgic Motown tunes, but I left feeling unimpressed and unsatisfied.
3. Emily - 2/5 stars - I had heard great things about "Motown Magic Cast" and was excited to see it, but it didn't live up to the hype. The performances felt forced and there was a lack of chemistry between the singers and dancers. The pacing of the show was also off, with awkward transitions between songs. Overall, it felt like the cast was going through the motions rather than truly embodying the spirit of Motown music.
4. Alex - 2/5 stars - I found "Motown Magic Cast" to be underwhelming. The performers lacked stage presence and their renditions of classic Motown hits felt uninspired. The set design and costumes were also underwhelming, adding to the overall disappointment. I was hoping for a vibrant and energetic tribute to Motown, but unfortunately, I left the show wanting more.
5. Sarah - 3/5 stars - While "Motown Magic Cast" had its moments, it failed to fully capture the essence of Motown music. Some performances were stronger than others, but there was an inconsistency in the talent displayed. The show lacked cohesion and at times felt disjointed. While it was a decent effort, I was hoping for a more polished and refined tribute to the iconic Motown era.