Magic Adventures by Dazzling Dan is an innovative, interactive video project akin to ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’.
It enables the viewer to interact with the narrative/video-feed responding to questions asked directly by the actor on screen, interact with props in the video, and engage and take part in the direction of a dramatic narrative
Not just a passive video, Magic Adventures is an immersive, interactive experience. The interface fuses pre-recorded video, interactive video software and alternative scripted endings. The audience is engaged and taken on a virtual magic trip around Geelong. The project was inspired in isolation, when Dan was thinking about how to deliver magic escapism via video, yet still make the audience feel like they were getting out and exploring the community, which is where Dazzling Dan loves performing most.
“I am very excited to have the support of Geelong Arts Centre, it takes time to develop creative works and the Interactive Movie project I’ve began to explore is no simple feat. To have the chance to explore story ideas with other Geelong creatives at GAC is going to transform the project from just a cute technical achievement to a rich innovation in storytelling.”
“The script writing process can be a solitary experience and with the restrictions COVID-19 has put on us, it has been very difficult to workshop with other creatives and explore ideas. I am looking forward to jumping in head first, with the access to a rehearsal space, I can feel confident I am working in a COVID safe way, whilst workshopping and choreographing the performances I want to capture in this unique project.”
Dazzling Dan