www.forbes.com: Princess Cruises has announced that its next ship will be home to the first-ever permanent venue themed to exclusive Hollywood club the Magic Castle. Called Spellbound by Magic Castle, the venue is due to debut on the Sun Princess in February 2024 and is on course to feature the world's most cutting-edge magic show.
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Overall, I think any art is cool art and this is no exception. Magic may not be my thing and something that I am not drawn on, but I know a lot of people really enjoy magic shows. This brings art to another population that otherwise may not have been drawn to an evening of theatre or arts. My issue is actually with cruise ships and the type of employment that they offer. The work that most people that do on cruise ships is so far beyond the duties of the job. They are frequently doing things like entertaining guests or working at muster stations when the ship is first setting sail. I also think that the jobs can be specifically positioned for people who are abled bodies with the demanding hours and small living spaces which would make it hard for a lot of people to keep with the requirements of the position.
Magicians are definitely that kind of act that I would expect to see on a cruise, as they are appealing to a wide range of audiences and consistently entertaining. I love the description of the room, it sounds so immersive (which I love) and like it will take you back in time. I have to take a moment to acknowledge that the Academy of Magical Arts is a real place that people go and I love that. What an interesting club. As described, it sounds like a scene from a movie. The way this becomes immersive is so interesting. There is a story that guests get to follow that makes this not just a variety magic act, but an entire show. I find it so interesting that cruise entertainment is consistently producing innovative and top-tier shows. The device mentioned sounds much like MagicBands from Disney Parks, with the ability to interact throughout the ship. Cruise ships are becoming floating amusement parks with unlimited bar access.
This article has to do with a massive cruise ship putting on a theatrical production at sea. Before reading, I had many questions, such as: How was equipment loaded onto the ship? What are safety procedures in case something goes wrong? What are the scenic design specifications that have to be made when designing on the water? But it turns out this experience is more experimental, it's a magic show reminiscent of the Magic Castle, and incorporates technology from disney to make hidden doors and effects trigger when guests approach. I’m still a bit concerned that the rocking of the ship could affect the technical side of things, and I’d like to see what challenges they’re having to overcome to design at sea. The owner of princess cruise lines actually developed some technology for disney, now being implemented into this magic show for personalization reasons. This does raise some slight privacy concerns in my head- are the bracelets listening to you so magicians can perform seemingly impossible acts of trickery? Is that even legal? Personally, I would stay far away from this strange intranet, but also think some elements could potentially be incorporated into a theatrical environment.
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