DR. MAGIC SAVES THE WORLD
Title: “Dr. Magic Saves the World”
A Musical Book by Allan Jay Friedman
Logline: A heart-driven Master Magician uses the secrets of the Ages to save the world from dark forces wanting to form a One World Order, in a transformative three-person symphonic multimedia staged musical.
Genre: A Symphonic Multi-Media Musical Fantasy
Plot Summary:
Dr. Magic, a heart-driven Master Magician, opens the story by reading from his book, “The Ultimate Dreamer’s Handbook for Personal and Universal Transformation,” which contains secrets for transforming the world. With his friend Topsy Turvy, Dr. Magic sets out to save the world from dark forces led by King Wretched of Chaotica and his master, Lord Devilin.
The dark forces plan to enslave humanity by controlling their minds and armoring their hearts, forming a one-world order. Dr. Magic knows the key to saving the world lies in transforming King Bore of Boredomia, a kingdom lost in perfection and boredom but with hearts of hope. He must awaken King Bore and his kingdom to their heart-driven purpose to counter the dark forces.
As Dr. Magic, Topsy Turvy, and King Bore work together, they face numerous challenges. In disguise, King Wretched and Prince Neurosis infiltrate Boredomia, spreading chaos and temptation. The story follows their battles, including love interests, betrayals, and ultimate transformations.
Dr. Magic and Topsy Turvy help King Bore rediscover his heart, leading to the reawakening of Boredomia’s citizens. They transform into a powerful force of love and unity, ready to combat Chaotica’s dark influence. With Dr. Magic’s help, the Nine Knights of Boredomia, including historical legends like Einstein and da Vinci, reawaken up and form the “Laser Knights of Light.”
In Boredomia, Capricious, the court jester, falls in love with Princess Euphoria. Initially unsure of her feelings, Euphoria is drawn to Capricious’s humor and heart. Their budding romance faces trials, especially when Prince Neurosis arrives and arouses Euphoria’s curiosity with his dangerous charm. Euphoria sings “Why Do I Get This Dizzy Feeling?” expressing her conflicted emotions.
Meanwhile, Livinia the Goddess of Love, the Knights, and Capricious are sent to Chaotica to transform the heart-driven society with their gifts of song, love, and kindness. They face resistance but gradually soften the hearts of Chaotica’s citizens, especially the women, who become empowered and spread the new heart-driven way of life. Livinia’s influence begins to weaken the dark hold of Lord Devilin. Her presence also stirs unexpected feelings in King Wretched, leading to a complex dynamic as he struggles between his dark nature and his growing love for Livinia.
The climax sees Dr. Magic using love to counter Lord Devilin’s evil, leading to a showdown where love and unity prevail.
The transformed King Wretched and Prince Neurosis join Boredomia. King Wretched’s newfound love for Livinia helps him break free from Lord Devilin’s control, solidifying his transformation, and symbolizing the triumph of love and unity over chaos and darkness.
The story ends with a world transformed by heart-driven purpose and light while in full awareness that darkness will always appear in many forms, but the light will always prevail.
Themes: Transformation, unity and the power of love, and heart-driven purpose vs. combating dark forces.