As we still make our homes more homely and come out of this rough period in our history, we can always consider adding a little touch of Oz anywhere. So, this month when we gather with our moms and families again, what better way to add a touch of Oz than with Ozma's Magic Picture (seen above). A magical artifact that allows you, the viewer, to see anywhere and anyone in the Land of Oz (and its neighboring regions). It is even possible for this artifact to see outside of its magical barriers and into our world. Such a wonderous magical device! So, in this post, we will look at where it was first introduced, its possible origins, its magical legacy, and how you can bring this artifact into your home with just an little bit of Ozian magic. First introduced in the Baum’s third book, Ozma of Oz, Dorothy asks what it is and how it is used. Ozma gives a brief introduction to it; however, we get a more thorough description in the chapter above from Baum’s sixth book, The Emerald City of Oz. In the chapter, we learn all about how the magic picture looks (framed in gold with changing pictures of country landscapes) and where it hangs (inside Ozma's bedroom in the Emerald City Palace). We are also clued into its magical properties such as MAGICAL VIEWING, which gives the viewer the ability to see someone (in someplace) or just someplace as far as the mind allows (as the viewer cannot see a place it cannot identify). Another magical property of the magic picture is the magical ability to offer ONE-WAY SOUND included in the viewing. It is clarified in Baum's Tik Tok of Oz that the viewer needs a wireless communication device to talk two-ways, as Shaggy Man and Ozma did to actually talk to each other. Another added magical benefit is you can also view scenes and people INFINITELY without consequences. What is great about this artifact is it feels like having a television set with magical spyware inside of your walls. I wonder if she can watch cable on this magical viewing screen? I think it would be great to have a TV installed inside a wall in my house, especially in my bedroom. One final note on the Magic Picture, before moving onto to its origins, is that in Baum’s third book, Ozma declares that every Saturday she will check in on Dorothy with the Magic Picture to make sure she is okay. If she is not, Dorothy can use a hand gesture to let Ozma know she needs help as she does in the fourth book, when we learn the exact time when on Saturday when she checks in. Talk about some Saturday morning TV drama. So, where did this magical artifact originate? Well, there are two possible origin stories discussed by a couple Historians of Oz. One comes from Jack Snow's The Shaggy Man of Oz, that says Ozma created the artifact herself with her own fairy magic. The other comes from a more obscure author, James E. Nitch (a.k.a. Onyx Madden), in the book, The Mysterious Chronicles of Oz, who says that Tititi Hoochoo (pronounced: tee-tee-tee who-chu), a great omnipresent and magical entity, who first appears in Baum's Tik Tok of Oz and lives on the other side of the world from Oz in his own realm, gave the picture to Ozma as a gift. So, whichever story you choose to believe, let me know which one you prefer or which one connects to you more? Up next, the magical picture's legacy. The most recent example of Ozma's magical picture in media adaptations include Boomerang's Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz. In multiple episodes, we see Dorothy, Ozma, and the crew all visiting the magical picture hanging in Ozma's throne room to see what is happening around Oz like a dragon who attacks Munchkin Country or some heinous beast that has made its way into Oz to terrorize its citizens. It all comes up on the magic picture of Oz. So, if you are looking to check that out, feel free to start with the episode, "The Vault Heist" or "Chasing Rainbows". They are some of the many episodes that feature the magical picture of Oz. Next up is one of the only theatrical performances to ever feature the magical picture of Oz. It premiered on stage back in 2016 at a London theatre called "Chickenshed", who put on a play called "Adventures to Oz". The story was meant as a mashup of all things Oz and includes Ozma using her Magic Picture; so, go ahead and check it out above. Also, if you would like to learn more about this uniquely named theatre, read all about its origins here. Even more so, feel free to check out other clips from the play here on the Chickenshed's Youtube channel. Moving into the gaming world, the magical picture of Oz appears in two possible forms in the computer game Emerald City Confidential by GluGames Incorporated. So, the two possible theories of what could be Ozma's magical picture in this game are Ozma's mirror in her throne room (seen above left) or Ozma's picture (seen above right), which hangs in many locations throughout the game. Even more so, in this version, It could be said that she is spying on many people through this picture. Awkward! So, its up to you, my Ozian readers, to figure out the mystery of which item in the game is actually the magical picture. personally, I tend to lean toward the second one because it goes with the film noir approach of this world and the weirdo spying on you through the Magic picture. But, let me know what you think in the comments below. The game is available for download on Amazon, the Mac App Store, and Steam; so, check it out if you have not. It is quite a fascinating adventure with many book references and lots of interesting reading. The last legacy bit is one that is a bit of a conundrum. So, the reference comes from Disney's Return to Oz (1985). In this scene above, Dorothy sees Ozma in her mirror as if she is checking in on her as she said she would in the movie and in the books. This does imply that Ozma is using the magic picture in Oz on her end, but we are seeing it from Dorothy's side. Weird, but cool! Now, it never states in the Baum books that anyone can see Ozma looking at them when she is using the magic picture; however, that is definitely not the case with this scene. So, do we count this as a magic picture reference or not? I chose it because I liked that it showed the magic picture from a different setting and perspective. So, whatever you decide, be sure to check out Disney's Return to Oz, which is available for streaming on Disney+ currently. Now that we know the legacy and magical impact of our magical artifact, it’s time to discuss ways in which you can bring this magical item into your home. So, before we forward, it should be noted as a precursor that the Magic Picture has been equated to a television set. So, right off the bat, if you have a TV, computer, tablet or phone in your house, you have already completed the first step in acquiring your very own Magic Picture. Congratulations on owning a piece of Oz History. Of course, you can always watch Disney’s Return to Oz or the many episodes of Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz on the Boomerang app as a starting point, but I do recommend reading the Marvel comic adaptation of Baum’s The Emerald City of Oz (cover seen below) or check out one of the many books that reference the Magic Picture listed here. It’s going to be a Magic Picture party! As a nice side expose article, The Baum Bugle, Spring 2017 edition, has a wonderful article entitled "Magic Picture: A Look at Oz Conventions and Happenings". In the article, we meet our current Oz Club president, Jane Albright, back in the day and how she started her own museum experience with tons of Oz memorabilia from over the years for the exhibition at the National Museum of Toys and Miniatures in Kansas City, Missouri. So, go check it out. You can get a copy of the Bugle with an Oz Club subscription and you can purchase previous copies (if available) of the Baum Bugle at their shop or at a another Ozian book site here. The Magic Picture articles appear quite frequently within the Bugle, so be sure to get your copy soon.
Well, that wraps it up. What has been your favorite Magic Picture of Oz element discussed? Let me know in the comments below and until next time, we'll be seeing you somewhere over the Vinkus.
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Also, on the Wicked: The Musical website, you have lots of fun activities to do.
Another great Wicked Day activity you can do is to try some of the themed Wicked puzzles that have been made over the years. So, after the musical premiered, one of the fun media activities made over the years by the group, Endless Games, was some random puzzles of different scenes from the musical. You can purchase them online through eBay or Amazon. The current puzzle is available on the musical's shop website (you also can contribute to the musical stage fund by donating a small amount with your purchase). So, have fun doing a Wicked themed puzzle this Wicked Day 2020. Also, if digital puzzles are your thing, check out the ones I have put together here and here.
A third great option is look back at the history of Wicked: The Musical over the past 17 years and see what has changed like how far the musical has stretched geographically by creating a collage or map or different choreography that has been changed since the musical's inception and initial performance. There are so many resources out there that can help you; but, a great place to start is this book by Stephen Schwartz, who wrote the musical, also wrote his own book, Defying Gravity. It details out the career of Stephen Schwartz, including his impact on Wicked: The Musical.
You can also check out some notable documentaries out there that were done like Wicked: The Road to Broadway, which aired in 2004, a year after the play opened. It that detailed what life was like for the cast a year after the play opened and how they got their in the first place. You can find this documentary online or purchase it on Amazon. Even more exciting is the 15th anniversary celebration from 2018 that aired on TV called A Very Wicked Halloween. For more on this NBC broadcast, click here. I do believe you can find it anywhere online to watch, if you didn't get a chance to see it back in 2018. So, however, you choose to reflect on the history of Wicked: The Musical, have fun, be creative, and definitely share what you came up with in the comments.
Of course, if books are preferred medium, you could always check out the entire Wicked series on hardback, e-book, or audiobook from your local library as it is a great series to read. You get to learn so much history about known characters that we love while meeting new characters that are just as absurd. Also, just in time for the 25th Anniversary of the first book is Maguire's 25th Anniversary edition of the first book, which includes new commentary from the author. To get your copy, click here.
Of course, once you have read the books (or even while you are reading them), you can always check out my Wicked Years posts as I have been celebrating the 25 years of Wicked by posting a new activity every Friday based on the different sections of the book from quizzes to videos to printouts. Its all super terrific fun that I put together in hopes of inspiring others to do something creative with the resources out there in which I try to provide. I also provide a glimpse at other fun books that are themed from the musical like a pop-up compendium to a grimoire based on the musical to different types of activities; so, go ahead and check it out.
A fourth and final option that you can attempt to do this Wicked Day is try you hand at some coloring pages. Wicked the Musical put out a printable above (pictured above left), which you can print it out on card stock and cut them up into little post cards that you can send to family and friends. While you are at it, why not get the Wicked-themed colored pencils (pictured above right) to help you color the card stock post cards or other Wicked-themed coloring pages out there.
However you choose to celebrate this fun and obscure holiday, I leave you with a fun collection of songs from the musical, that originally aired during the August 2020 National Oz Convention, and were revamped and re-recorded in a different way to celebrate the diversity and inclusion of Oz. It is truly a great collection and all the videos flow together nicely. But, which song did you like the best? Feel free to comment below. Furthermore, you can even watch them while doing one of the activities above; and, if music is your preferred choice of celebration, be sure to get your copy of the musical's soundtrack here. It a wonderful soundtrack and its also available digitally as well. So, until next time when we close out our year of obscure in the month of November in our final two posts, we'll be seeing somewhere Over the VInkus!
Oh, one final Ozian note, The Oz Talk Show discussed Wicked Day (and in costumes), so here it is, in case you missed it.
Hey all! So, October is here! Wow, how time flies and the final months of the year are upon us and boy, are they some of the funnest months in the year, in my opinion! From the spooky of October to the food of Thanksgiving and the jolly good spirit of Christmas, its terrific. So, to kick off the month of October and the fall festiveness, I will putting a suggested activity list together below that celebrates our favorite pumpkin(head) in Oz, JACK PUMPKINHEAD! Now, Jack's story begins in the second Oz book, The Marvelous Land of Oz (pictured on left), when he was put together by Tip to scare Mombi. Mombi did get scared and eventually put the power of life on Jack Pumpkinhead, which brought him to life. But, what became of our squash-based hero? Be sure to check it out in either of the two books below. Jack continues to make appearances in future Baum books as well as other Oz books down the line, including Maguire's saga, so he's a notable character to get to know in the land of Oz. Now, if pictures and visuals are more your style, then be sure to check out the comic book adaptation of the same book, written by Eric Shanower and illustrated by Skottie Young (picture on right). Now, since we are still in our year of obscure, then we can also explore the book, Tales Told in Oz written by G. Maguire, which includes a Jack Pumpkinhead character in one of the stories. It is still part of the Wicked book series but is used a reference book, very similarly to how J.K. Rowling wrote the Hogwarts Library books. These "fairy tale" stories are referenced frequently in the main Wicked books and there are a total of five short stories included here in this book. In my opinion, I enjoyed the book; but, definitely check it out for yourself from your local library, as it seems to be unattainable to purchase currently. Furthermore, if you are still not convinced and need a little more information about the book, check out this site for more information about it. Its a small square book and it has many spooky elements for the Fall season like witches, skeletons, and pumpkin (heads). Of course, if movies and media are more your style, there are few recommendations of how to have fun with Jack Pumpkinhead this fall during our year of obscure. First up, is one that I really could not stop laughing with and that was the RiffTrax's The Wonderful Land of Oz (pictured below left). Now, if you did not know, RiffTrax does hilarious commentary over different movies, which is very similar to what MST3K does. They even have a channel on the PlutoTV app. So, you can see it for free for yourself how they roll. Surprisingly, they also did a commentary to the MGM film as well. But, back to the The Wonderful Land of Oz movie. It is a musical adaptation of The Marvelous Land of Oz book and includes the incomparable Jack Pumpkinhead. In my opinion, I did not think the movie was that terrible, but I definitely recommend watching it with the RiffTrax version. Of course, watch the movie first without the commentary, if you haven't seen it; then, go back and watch the version with the RiffTrax commentary. Its wildly funny! So, you can watch the RiffTrax movie on TubiTV online or with the app, whichever you have. You can also purchase the movie here from RiffTrax (and check out others while you are at it) if you are putting together a collection. You can also find the movie without the commentary online through YouTube or some other video platform or you can just purchase the regular movie through Amazon, if you would like. Other notable (and more obscure) movies that feature Jack Pumpkinhead include Shirley Temple's The Land of Oz (pictured above right) in 1960, The Marvelous Land of Oz, a children's play that aired on television in 1981 (pictured below left), and the animated TV movie Journey Back to Oz (1974), all of which I highly recommend checking out. Now the two productions below can be viewed online through YouTube here (play) and here (movie). Of course, both are available for purchase as well. The Shirley Temple movie is also available for purchase or is available online as well. Maybe check out your local library and see if they have it as well. All of these movies are super cheesy, super C-rated, and incredibly corny, so be sure to get ready for silly and odd just as the residents of Oz are expected to be. Next, GAMES OF OZ. So, when it comes to games about the Land of Oz including Jack Pumpkinhead, there's a couple options that you can check out. First, there is the old school Return to Oz game (on Commodore 64), which can be played on a computer emulation platform and is fairly easy to set up. But, here's what you need to do:
Now, puppets are a huge staple in the World of Oz and there are so many ways you can include Jack Pumpkinhead in your world of puppetry. A great inspiration is Jack Pumpkinhead puppet that we know from Disney's Return to Oz (1985). That entire figure was constructed from puppetry and human movement and if you want to know how the process went down, check out the interview here with Brian Henson. Of course, you can always just get your own Jack Pumpkinhead marionette, if you have the money, as its not cheap, or you could do what I do and use it as inspiration and create my own puppet from the materials from Michaels or Hobby Lobby. Another great craft is coloring pages and I have a few coloring pages of our favorite Pumpkinhead below. These were supplied from an old Return to Oz website, where you can find more coloring pages for free. Of course, you can always purchase the Return to Oz coloring book online, if you want more pages to color, or if you are building a collection. Before we end, I will leave you with one more option for how to bring Jack Pumpkinhead into your world this fall. Now, if you remember, Ruth Plumly Thompson was the second Royal Historian of Oz and she wrote a book called Jack Pumpkinhead of Oz. It tells the story of Philadelphia resident Peter Brown, who goes on an adventure with Jack Pumpkinhead. Oh, what kooky things will happen? Also, if you would like to also learn more about RPT, as I call her, check out my other At-Home post, where I discuss all things RPT. Another great book that was obscurely written by L. Frank Baum was a series of booklets called "The Little Wizard Stories" that were intended to reboot the Oz series back in the day and get people back into the books again. One of the book he wrote in that series is called "Jack Pumpkinhead and The Sawhorse" (imaged below, right). If you would like to hear that story read aloud, click here, or check out your local library. Well, that it do it for our At-Home with Jack PUmpkinhead and I sure hope you had fun with me and our good "not a melon" head, Jack Pumpkinhead. If you would like to know more about this complex and completely underrated character, check out his Oz page and learn more. But, please comment below as to what was your favorite part of At-Home with Jack Pumpkinhead as well as comment if something that was not mentioned here is a favorite of yours so you can share with others. Now, without further ado and until next time, we will be seeing somewhere over the Vinkus when Halloween comes to Oz. SPOOOOOOOOKKKKYYYYY!
Towards the end of August is a big celebration in the Oz community as it denotes one important date: August 25, 1939, the official release of MGM's The Wizard of Oz. Also, in the month of August is National Dogs Day (August 26). So, with these two days combined, we will look at fun activities that I enjoy myself to do at home that will allow you to celebrate The Wizard of Oz's 81st Anniversary as well as some great activities for Toto too! Well, of course, the best way to kick off the celebration activities at home is to have a watch party at home of the MGM Wizard of Oz film or you can always try watching one of the more obscure films like the ones below (when you click on the image, it will take you to the video). Also, be sure to check out this fun interactive site about the MGM film and quiz yourself to see what you know about the MGM film. Moving on, this past weekend was the National Oz Convention and they went virtual this as many conventions have done, which gives you a nice taste of how they celebrate this momentous occasion. Check out this fun adaptation/read along of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, using both the book and the movie as inspiration. The convention did a lot of fun crafty stuff to celebrate as well so be sure to check out the all three days of events with the many activities planned for collectors and non-collectors alike. I personally enjoyed the digital puzzles that they had and have been working on them for most of the weekend. You do not need an account to see the different videos, just locate the days at the top of the page and you will find all you need there. Also, there is tons of information that links you to the different organizations involved if you want to learn more. So, have fun and enjoy the first ever Virtual Oz Convention put on by the International Wizard of Oz Club. Gotta love that Toto! Aren't those great pictures. Above, I have chosen some of my favorite versions of Toto and I will also attach a video of Toto from the current version of Boomerang's Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz. In the episode below, Toto hears a baby Rok that needs help from a terrifying Ozian shark. Go TOTO!!! Be sure to see the full episode on the Bommerang app or website. Comment below with pictures of some of your favorite Totos through the ages and for more information on the different Totos through the years, click here. When we look to books about Toto, our favorite brave doggy has had a few books published about him as well. First up, there is the biographical book about Toto and the little doggy, Terry, that played him, released back 2001 called I, Toto. It details out the life and times of the Terry, a FEMALE cairn terrier. WHAT!?! We are learning stuff already! You can find it here online in different formats. Next, is The Wizard of Oz story told from Toto's perspective with illustrations called Toto: The Dog-gone Amazing Story of The Wizard of Oz by Michael Morpurgo. That should be a blast to check out. I love new perspective stories, which is why I love Wicked so much! Finally, if you are looking for an adventure story, check out Toto of Oz, published by the International Wizard of Oz club, and can be purchased on Amazon or through IWOC online store, now up and running again. I would suggest looking to your local library and see if they have an available copy as it is pretty expensive online. If you are into arts and statuary, check out this video by The Oz Museum that focuses on the Toto statues scattered through Wamego, Kansas and they even put up a showcase video this year at the Virtual Oz Convention. Check it out! Gotta love #TotosAroundTown! Lastly, Oz Kids did a whole episode around Toto and is available on online. Check it out below. Also, be sure to check out the Oz Museum site for great Toto themed gifts. Now, this was only a sampling of ideas to do out there as there are a ton of activities to do when it comes to the Wizard of Oz (and Toto too!), so please feel free to share what your favorite activity to do is concerning MGM's The Wizard of Oz and/or our beloved favorite doggy of all time, Toto too, below!
The theme of this At Home in Oz is none other than the less known Second Royal Historian of Oz: Ruth Plumly Thompson (or RPT as I may call her). An underdog for sure and her birthday on 27th of July is the perfect excuse to have some Ozian fun at home this month. Now, we are all familiar with the first Royal Historian of Oz, L. Frank Baum. So, I thought I would celebrate at home with some fun activities regarding the next Royal Historian of Oz. First up, if you didn't know anything about this author, please check out this fun Ozian page to learn more about her story and you can also see her involvement in the Oz world on the Oz Club's Ruth Plumly Thompson page and a timeline of events as to how she was instrumental in the world building of Oz. You could always offer up your illustration or digital image skills to the Oz Club and add pictures to their timeline. They would love the help! Or comment something you found really interesting about this amazing author. Next up, we look at the first book written by Ruth Plumly Thompson, which was The Royal Book of Oz in 1921, even though it was credited to Baum. It is the first book that breaks away from Baum's style of writing and begins Thompson's whimsical and playful style of writing. A great way to celebrate Thompson's birthday is to check out this book and see where the Oz story inspires you. Also, since next year is a centenary year for this book, its a good idea to brush up on this book for next year's Oz Con, which celebrates the Royal Historians of Oz. Now, in this story, there are two elements that have been done in media adaptations: The Genealogical Book of Oz, which details the important (or "royal") people of Oz (which explains the title of the book) and Sir Hokus of Pokes (pronounces Poh-kus). In the new Boomerang show, Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz, we see two different episodes highlighting these pieces. In the episode, "Get Smart", the Nome King finds out he is not in the Great Rulers of Oz book and wants to become one so he kidnaps the Wogglebug to help him become one. Check out the clip below for a sampling of the episode and if you want to see the whole episode where the book appears, check it out on the Boomerang site or app. The other character that is shown is seen in the episode called "Sir Hokus of Pokes" and basically a variant telling of his story from the book but instead of going to the city of Pokes to meet him, he comes to Emerald City to talk to Ozma and Dorothy. The episode is detailed more in this great post from another Oz blog. Also, for more information on this absurd character from the City of Pokes, who weirdly reminds of the White Knight from Alice Through the Looking Glass, check it out here. You can also check out the other books that she wrote as she introduced over 320 new characters to the land of Oz (source) as listed below and expanded on the Oz world with the 21 books she wrote. Check out the audio versions of some of the books below from LibriVox, an online audio book website that is free of charge. In addition to the books below, you can also access more information about each book here. Between her and Baum, they wrote 33 books and contributed to what is called the Famous Forty, a list of the first 40 Oz books that are considered main canon in the world building of the Land of Oz. After you have discovered the characters of Oz, you could always create your own drawing or digimage and share it in the comments below. You can always start with Sir Hokus of Pokes or Kapumbo the Elegant Elephant, an Indian elephant from Ruth's second Oz book, Kapumbo in Oz (1922). You can use this Oz website as an example of how one Oz fan explored the grand elephant with their own findings and images. Fascinating enough, there is a character in Wicked that Elphaba comes across in the Vinkus (or "Winkie") region of Oz that is very similar to Kapumbo, in my opinion. Her name is Princess Nastoya, a princess who uses the transformed disguise of an Indian elephant to hide from her enemies. Her story continues in Son of a Witch, where she is running into some problems keeping her elephant disguise up and is causing her terminal problems. Aside from the stories, Ruth Plumly Thompson also wrote poetry and a puppet theatre stage show called The Magical Land of Oz (poster below). The stage show was put on by Jean Gros and his production team, but RPT wrote the script and story. Also, here is an historical advertising newspaper written back in the day that details out the many components of that show, if you are interested in seeing it. Find the 1928 Ozmapolitan link. What a better way to celebrate the characters of RPT than through a puppet stage show of her books or an illustration of her poetry posted online or shared here or with the Oz Club. An additional option is to do a radio play based on one of her books as well. Then, post the link in the comments to share with everyone. As we come to the end of our celebration tour, one final idea out there is still not done is crafts inspired by the land of Oz and the videos that explain how to do them. What crafts from RPT's Oz inspire you? Also, what are ways you celebrate RPT at home? Please feel free to share below in the comments and I hope you have enjoyed our celebration of RPT and how fun it would be to explore her whimsical and entertaining world of Oz.
Resources/Websites Feel free to check out these websites to learn more about the awe-inspiring author by clicking on each below: IWOC Resource OZ Museum Resource Hungry Tiger Press Resource Also, feel free to check out this book of poems written by Ruth herself, sold by the International Wizard of Oz Club (cover seen below). If you click on the cover below, you will be taken to the online shop to purchase this book in either softcover or hardcover. The book contains another one of Ruth Plumly Thompson's A Day in Oz. A brief presentation of the play was recently uploaded to the Oz Club's YouTube channel. Check it out. As we find ourselves in isolation, ideas may run out as to how to diversify your daily activities or keep yourself interested. Well, I have put together a fine list of fun activities to try at home for free. Try Wizard of Oz BingoI have put together a bingo page that you can copy, paste, and edit through photo shop. Go through the board and identify those items you have done. If you are missing a square or three, give yourself about a week or so to complete them. Post the final bingo up on a social media site or in the comments with #wizardofozbingo. It will surprise you what you may have already experience and what you have not experienced. It will be like taking a ride through Oz in Ozma's red chariot. For more information on any of the items in this these boxes, check out the following link. Check out the Wonders of Oz!A few years back, an Oz fan put together a video saga that outlined the history of the Oz books and its development into future media adaptations. It is a 12 part saga and will keep you busy for a few hours. The whole story is on Youtube and is truly fascinating to watch. Fancy a game?Then, check out the iPad game, The Wizard of Oz (match three) game. It's a fun game and its a match three game that walks you through the movie from start to finish. Each character that you meet along the way can either help you or hinder you. Also, it has various side games that you can also play to boost your score and win more prizes like infinite lives. And it is FREE to download and play. You can always purchase more attributes in game if you like, but it is not required. Feeling Crafty?It is a trend right now between Disney Family, the Wizarding World, and other known franchises to create crafts inspired by the different stories. So, we can definitely include the Oz World within the realm of crafts based on the Oz books by recreating our very own puppet or cuttenclip version of Jack Pumpkinhead or #ozbounding with an outfit inspired by Dorothy or the Cowardly Lion. However you choose to create, feel free to share your ideas with #kraftsofoz. I did a few crafts of my own where I created a silhouette picture of the Cowardly Lion or a tin man made out of a tin can. So, create to your heart's content and hopefully it will help. To keep you inspired through crafting, here's a video of an Oz puppet show created for an elementary school classroom as puppetry is a heavy staple within the World of Oz. #puppetsofoz So, however you choose to entertain yourself, keep Oz in mind as it is also an entertaining option for these rough times.
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AuthorMy name is Vinkus Ken and I have been a long time fan of many things in Oz and how their world truly does emulate much of ours. Did you know that they have a flag of their own? Or did you know that they have a law about only having 9 jurors in their courts? Also, Oz has a court system! I like to introduce facts that seem meaningless and bring meaning to them by comparing them to our world. So, come along on this journey and enjoy the ride. |