Balão Mágico (TV series)
Balão Mágico (Magic Balloon) was a children's television program which aired in Brazil between 1983 and 1986. The children, who were the main stars of the program, were also part of a musical group which sang children's songs.
| Balão Mágico | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Children's |
| Starring | Simony Benelli Galasso Vimerson Canavilas Benedicto Michael Biggs Jair Oliveira Ricardo Batista |
| Country of origin | Brazil |
| Original language(s) | Portuguese |
| Production | |
| Running time | 43-44 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | Globo |
| Original release | 7 March 1983 – 28 June 1986 |
Premise
Magic Balloon was aired by television network, Rede Globo, from 1983–1986.
The show's main cast comprised:
- Simony (Simony Benelli Galasso): The only girl in the band
- Tob (Vimerson Canavilas Benedicto): The oldest member of the group
- Mike (Michael Biggs): Son of infamous British robber Ronnie Biggs[1]
- Jairzinho (Jair Oliveira): Son of Brazilian musician Jair Rodrigues
- Ricardinho (Ricardo Batista): The last member of the group
Music group
The singing group, "The Magic Balloon Gang" (or Turma do Balão Mágico), released six albums under the Columbia label, that together sold 13 million copies.[1][2][3] Their biggest hit is the song "Superfantástico", which is still popular more than 20 years since its release.
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References
- "Michael Biggs: The end of the line for a dutiful son?". Independent. London. 2001-12-03. Retrieved 2009-08-11.
- "Train robber's son's musical debut". BBC. Retrieved 2013-12-21.
- "My father Ronnie Biggs". The Guardian. Retrieved 2013-12-19.
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