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Balão Mágico (TV series)

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Country of origin
  
Brazil

Running time
  
43-44 minutes

First episode date
  
7 March 1983

Network
  
Rede Globo

Original language(s)
  
Portuguese

Original network
  
Globo

Final episode date
  
28 June 1986

Language
  
Portuguese

Starring
  
Simony Benelli Galasso Vimerson Canavilas Benedicto Michael Biggs Jair Oliveira Ricardo Batista

Original release
  
7 March 1983 (1983-03-07) – 28 June 1986 (1986-06-28)

Genre
  
Children's television series

Similar
  
Xou da Xuxa, TV Colosso, Escolinha do Professor, Xuxa Park, As Roubados

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.

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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
  • 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. Their biggest hit is the song "Superfantástico", which is still popular more than 20 years since its release.

    References

    Balão Mágico (TV series) Wikipedia
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