Ep 3. I Am Extremely Magic
- TVY
- May 5, 2006
- 11 min
Charlie and Lola season 2 episode 3, titled "I Am Extremely Magic," follows the imaginative and playful siblings as they discover their own magical abilities. Charlie and Lola are busy playing "Spies" when Lola thinks that Charlie tricks her by pretending she's invisible. This prompts Lola to exclaim that she wishes she could really make herself invisible, to which Charlie explains that he has a secret and special way to make her wish come true, and that this way is called "magic." Intrigued by the idea of magic, Lola asks Charlie to teach her how to become a magician, and Charlie happily agrees, telling Lola that everyone has a little bit of magic inside them, they just need to know how to use it.
The episode follows Charlie and Lola as they go on a magical adventure, performing various magic tricks and learning new ones along the way. Charlie starts by teaching Lola a simple trick where she has to say "abracadabra" and make a coin appear in her hand. Lola quickly catches on and is amazed at her newfound power. Charlie then shows Lola how to make a pencil levitate using just her mind, and Lola is thrilled to see the pencil floating in the air.
As they continue their magical journey, Charlie and Lola encounter a few obstacles. Lola is disappointed when she realizes that she can't really make herself invisible, despite Charlie's assurances that it is just a trick. Charlie also has trouble performing a disappearing trick, which causes Lola to doubt his abilities as a magician. However, Charlie assures Lola that even the best magicians make mistakes and that it's all part of the learning process.
Eventually, Charlie and Lola make it to their ultimate goal, a magic show. They watch in awe as a professional magician performs his tricks and illusions on stage. The magician even calls for a volunteer from the audience to help with one of his acts and Lola frantically waves her hand, hoping to be chosen. Much to her delight, the magician picks her and she gets to participate in the show, performing a few simple tricks with the magician's guidance.
In the end, Lola realizes that even though she's not a professional magician, she has the power to create magic in her own way. She and Charlie return home, proud of their newfound abilities and eager to show off their skills to their family and friends.
Overall, "I Am Extremely Magic" is a fun and playful episode, full of humor and imagination. It's a great way to introduce kids to the idea of magic and the importance of practicing and learning new skills. The relationship between Charlie and Lola is as strong as ever, and their playful banter and sibling rivalry provides plenty of laughs throughout the episode. With its positive message and charming characters, "I Am Extremely Magic" is sure to capture the hearts of both kids and adults alike.