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BY NING CAI

BAKORE MAGIC

BY NING CAI

Spontaneously birthed from that strident moment when the dynamic forces of creativity collided with the poignancy of madness and despair , Bakore Magic was formed in March 2020 when the world was experiencing collective fear and colossal uncertainty . With everything abruptly shut down during the ensuing chaos of the impetuous COVID-19 pandemic , travel became impossible and people suddenly found themselves left in isolation and quarantine . The future seemed impossibly bleak for everyone ; even more so for those of us who had chosen the unconventional path in following the call to pursue a professional career in entertainment . As dark and dreary days turned into weeks , and the weeks became months with no bright beacon of hope in sight , performers around the globe struggled desperately against insurmountable odds to pull themselves out of the deep chasm of fear and depression .

But humanity has always been resilient . Thinking fast on their feet , three Israeli mentalists from different parts of the world decided to put their heads together for a brainstorming session . Adapting quickly so life didn ’ t come to a standstill , the creative trio observed how everyone everywhere turned to the internet for online interactions . People began to use Zoom not only for work but also for group chats with their loved ones .
Yet , it was a vital question of how the
THE MODERN ALCHEMICAL FUSION OF THREE CREATIVE FORCES
" Thinking fast on their feet , three Israeli mentalists from different parts of the world decided to put their heads together for a brainstorming session . "
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