Jackson Wang's Magic Man is a song that showcases the creative and imaginative side of the artist's personality. With lyrics that speak of having a head in the clouds, the song explores the idea of escaping reality and entering a world of dreams and wonder. The opening lines of the song immediately capture the listener's attention, as Jackson sings about his desire to be a "magic man" and fly away to a place where he can be free. This longing for freedom and escapism is a theme that runs throughout the entire track. As the song progresses, Jackson's vocals soar over the captivating melody, creating an ethereal and dream-like atmosphere. The lyrics paint vivid pictures of fantastical landscapes and magical beings, further immersing the listener in this world of imagination.
Tadmor & Guy Nattiv are 2 young Writers Directors from Tel-aviv Israel. Graduated together from "Camera Obscurs Film School Tel-Aviv". They recently Made "Strangers" A 7 minutes drama for 20th century Fox Serachlight. "Strangers" was accepted to the short competition at Sundance f.f 2004 and to Berlin film festival panorama competition. From the "Guardian" review: "mesmerising short fiction.Crackling with tension, conveyed through deft cutting and beautifully smeary, subterranean close-ups, this mini-thriller eschews dialogue in favour of eloquent, heart-thumping images. Worth the price of admission all on its own, frankly" They just finished writing their first personal feature script "The son of god". A story about a 78 y.o holocoast surviver that goes on a "roots journey" with his religiouse jewish son to snowy Poland to search after a magician . Their 2 short movies Moosh & Mabul won over then 40 international film festivals awards including : Berlin Film Festival - "Crystal Bear" award ,"World fest" in Houston , Palm springs , Mexico, Dawson City in Canada , Durango Colorado , Santiago de Chile and many more. From 2008 Festival:Director, Israel Biography: Erez Tadmor & Guy Nattiv are two young Writers Directors from Tel-Aviv, Israel. They graduated together from "Camera Obscurs Film School Tel –Aviv". They recently Made "Strangers" A 7 minutes drama for 20th century Fox Serachlight. "Strangers" was accepted to the short competition at Sundance film festival 2004 and won for best short. It also went to the Berlin film festival panorama competition. Another of their shorts, "Offside" won for best short film in the Manhattan international short film festival in 2006. They just finished writing their personal feature script The Son of God. It is a story about a 78 V.O Holocaust survivor that goes on a "roots journey" with his religious Jewish son to snowy Poland to search for a magician. Their two short movies Moosh & Mabul won over then 40 international film festivals awards including: Berlin Film Festival – “Crystal Bear”award ,“World fest” in Houston, Palm springs , Mexico, Dawson City in Canada , Durango Colorado , Santiago de Chile and many more . Filmography: Moosh (2001)(short film) The Little Prince (2001) (short documentary) Mabul (2002) (short film) Strangers (2003) (short film) All well by me (2005) (feature documentary) Offside (2006) (short film) Strangers (2007) (feature film), Tadmor & Guy Nattiv are 2 young Writers Directors from Tel-aviv Israel. Graduated together from "Camera Obscurs Film School Tel-Aviv". They recently Made "Strangers" A 7 minutes drama for 20th century Fox Serachlight. "Strangers" was accepted to the short competition at Sundance f.f 2004 and to Berlin film festival panorama competition. From the "Guardian" review: "mesmerising short fiction.Crackling with tension, conveyed through deft cutting and beautifully smeary, subterranean close-ups, this mini-thriller eschews dialogue in favour of eloquent, heart-thumping images. Worth the price of admission all on its own, frankly" They just finished writing their first personal feature script "The son of god". A story about a 78 y.o holocoast surviver that goes on a "roots journey" with his religiouse jewish son to snowy Poland to search after a magician . Their 2 short movies Moosh & Mabul won over then 40 international film festivals awards including : Berlin Film Festival - "Crystal Bear" award ,"World fest" in Houston , Palm springs , Mexico, Dawson City in Canada , Durango Colorado , Santiago de Chile and many more. From 2008 Festival: Director, Israel Biography: Erez Tadmor & Guy Nattiv are two young Writers Directors from Tel-Aviv, Israel. They graduated together from "Camera Obscurs Film School Tel –Aviv". They recently Made "Strangers" A 7 minutes drama for 20th century Fox Serachlight. "Strangers" was accepted to the short competition at Sundance film festival 2004 and won for best short. It also went to the Berlin film festival panorama competition. Another of their shorts, "Offside" won for best short film in the Manhattan international short film festival in 2006. They just finished writing their personal feature script The Son of God. It is a story about a 78 V.O Holocaust survivor that goes on a "roots journey" with his religious Jewish son to snowy Poland to search for a magician. Their two short movies Moosh & Mabul won over then 40 international film festivals awards including: Berlin Film Festival – “Crystal Bear”award ,“World fest” in Houston, Palm springs , Mexico, Dawson City in Canada , Durango Colorado , Santiago de Chile and many more . Filmography: Moosh (2001)(short film) The Little Prince (2001) (short documentary) Mabul (2002) (short film) Strangers (2003) (short film) All well by me (2005) (feature documentary) Offside (2006) (short film) Strangers (2007) (feature film)
While the stunning coastal scenery and lively original score help cast a spell, it is Khoury s and Shtrauss s understated performances that give the film its real magic. While the stunning coastal scenery and lively original score help cast a spell, it is Khoury s and Shtrauss s understated performances that give the film its real magic.
The lyrics paint vivid pictures of fantastical landscapes and magical beings, further immersing the listener in this world of imagination. One of the standout aspects of Magic Man is the production. The track features a blend of electronic beats and haunting synths that perfectly complement Jackson's mesmerizing vocals.
Magic Men
Directed by Israeli filmmakers Guy Nattiv and Erez Tadmor (Strangers, SFJFF Opening Night 2008), this road trip comedy explores challenges of faith across generations. In modern-day Israel, an aging father and his middle-aged son have grown bitterly estranged over their beliefs. The father, Avraham (Makram Khoury, A Syrian Bride) is a Holocaust survivor from Greece, an amateur magician and virulent atheist who eats pork on the Sabbath with gusto. His son, Yehuda (Zohar Shtrauss, Eyes Wide Open) is his polar opposite, a Hasidic rapper who supports his equally devout wife and their rapidly growing family through his religious music in Jerusalem. Circumstances throw them together on a journey back to Greece, where Avraham searches for the man who saved him from the Germans during World War II and taught him magic tricks. The trip quickly takes unexpected turns as father and son confront all manner of roadblocks, from a beautiful Greek prostitute to a gang of neo-Nazis amid the chaos of the country’s financial collapse. As they weave their way along the Adriatic coast, each one threatening to abandon the other, their arguing is punctured by unexpected moments of affection and humor. While the stunning coastal scenery and lively original score help cast a spell, it is Khoury’s and Shtrauss’s understated performances that give the film its real magic. Northern California Premiere
Filmmaker Bio(s)
Tadmor & Guy Nattiv are 2 young Writers Directors from Tel-aviv Israel. Graduated together from "Camera Obscurs Film School Tel-Aviv". They recently Made "Strangers" A 7 minutes drama for 20th century Fox Serachlight. "Strangers" was accepted to the short competition at Sundance f.f 2004 and to Berlin film festival panorama competition. From the "Guardian" review: "mesmerising short fiction.Crackling with tension, conveyed through deft cutting and beautifully smeary, subterranean close-ups, this mini-thriller eschews dialogue in favour of eloquent, heart-thumping images. Worth the price of admission all on its own, frankly" They just finished writing their first personal feature script "The son of god". A story about a 78 y.o holocoast surviver that goes on a "roots journey" with his religiouse jewish son to snowy Poland to search after a magician . Their 2 short movies Moosh & Mabul won over then 40 international film festivals awards including : Berlin Film Festival - "Crystal Bear" award ,"World fest" in Houston , Palm springs , Mexico, Dawson City in Canada , Durango Colorado , Santiago de Chile and many more. From 2008 Festival:Director, Israel Biography: Erez Tadmor & Guy Nattiv are two young Writers Directors from Tel-Aviv, Israel. They graduated together from "Camera Obscurs Film School Tel –Aviv". They recently Made "Strangers" A 7 minutes drama for 20th century Fox Serachlight. "Strangers" was accepted to the short competition at Sundance film festival 2004 and won for best short. It also went to the Berlin film festival panorama competition. Another of their shorts, "Offside" won for best short film in the Manhattan international short film festival in 2006. They just finished writing their personal feature script The Son of God. It is a story about a 78 V.O Holocaust survivor that goes on a "roots journey" with his religious Jewish son to snowy Poland to search for a magician. Their two short movies Moosh & Mabul won over then 40 international film festivals awards including: Berlin Film Festival – “Crystal Bear”award ,“World fest” in Houston, Palm springs , Mexico, Dawson City in Canada , Durango Colorado , Santiago de Chile and many more . Filmography: Moosh (2001)(short film) The Little Prince (2001) (short documentary) Mabul (2002) (short film) Strangers (2003) (short film) All well by me (2005) (feature documentary) Offside (2006) (short film) Strangers (2007) (feature film), Tadmor & Guy Nattiv are 2 young Writers Directors from Tel-aviv Israel. Graduated together from "Camera Obscurs Film School Tel-Aviv". They recently Made "Strangers" A 7 minutes drama for 20th century Fox Serachlight. "Strangers" was accepted to the short competition at Sundance f.f 2004 and to Berlin film festival panorama competition. From the "Guardian" review: "mesmerising short fiction.Crackling with tension, conveyed through deft cutting and beautifully smeary, subterranean close-ups, this mini-thriller eschews dialogue in favour of eloquent, heart-thumping images. Worth the price of admission all on its own, frankly" They just finished writing their first personal feature script "The son of god". A story about a 78 y.o holocoast surviver that goes on a "roots journey" with his religiouse jewish son to snowy Poland to search after a magician . Their 2 short movies Moosh & Mabul won over then 40 international film festivals awards including : Berlin Film Festival - "Crystal Bear" award ,"World fest" in Houston , Palm springs , Mexico, Dawson City in Canada , Durango Colorado , Santiago de Chile and many more. From 2008 Festival: Director, Israel Biography: Erez Tadmor & Guy Nattiv are two young Writers Directors from Tel-Aviv, Israel. They graduated together from "Camera Obscurs Film School Tel –Aviv". They recently Made "Strangers" A 7 minutes drama for 20th century Fox Serachlight. "Strangers" was accepted to the short competition at Sundance film festival 2004 and won for best short. It also went to the Berlin film festival panorama competition. Another of their shorts, "Offside" won for best short film in the Manhattan international short film festival in 2006. They just finished writing their personal feature script The Son of God. It is a story about a 78 V.O Holocaust survivor that goes on a "roots journey" with his religious Jewish son to snowy Poland to search for a magician. Their two short movies Moosh & Mabul won over then 40 international film festivals awards including: Berlin Film Festival – “Crystal Bear”award ,“World fest” in Houston, Palm springs , Mexico, Dawson City in Canada , Durango Colorado , Santiago de Chile and many more . Filmography: Moosh (2001)(short film) The Little Prince (2001) (short documentary) Mabul (2002) (short film) Strangers (2003) (short film) All well by me (2005) (feature documentary) Offside (2006) (short film) Strangers (2007) (feature film)
Directed by Israeli filmmakers Guy Nattiv and Erez Tadmor (Strangers, SFJFF Opening Night 2008), this road trip comedy explores challenges of faith across generations. In modern-day Israel, an aging father and his middle-aged son have grown bitterly estranged over their beliefs. The father, Avraham (Makram Khoury, A Syrian Bride) is a Holocaust survivor from Greece, an amateur magician and virulent atheist who eats pork on the Sabbath with gusto. His son, Yehuda (Zohar Shtrauss, Eyes Wide Open) is his polar opposite, a Hasidic rapper who supports his equally devout wife and their rapidly growing family through his religious music in Jerusalem. Circumstances throw them together on a journey back to Greece, where Avraham searches for the man who saved him from the Germans during World War II and taught him magic tricks. The trip quickly takes unexpected turns as father and son confront all manner of roadblocks, from a beautiful Greek prostitute to a gang of neo-Nazis amid the chaos of the country’s financial collapse. As they weave their way along the Adriatic coast, each one threatening to abandon the other, their arguing is punctured by unexpected moments of affection and humor. While the stunning coastal scenery and lively original score help cast a spell, it is Khoury’s and Shtrauss’s understated performances that give the film its real magic. Northern California Premiere
The combination of these elements creates a unique and captivating sound that is unlike anything else in the artist's discography. In addition to the magical atmosphere created by the music, the lyrics of Magic Man also convey a sense of vulnerability and longing. The song speaks to the universal desire to escape the hardships of reality and find solace in a world of our own creation. Overall, Magic Man by Jackson Wang is a captivating and enchanting song that showcases the artist's creativity and ability to transport listeners to another world. With its dream-like atmosphere and poignant lyrics, the track is a testament to Jackson's talent as a songwriter and performer..
Reviews for "The Visionary Mind of Jackson Wang: How Head in the Clouds is Changing the Way We Think About Computing"
1. Sarah - 1 out of 5 stars - I was extremely disappointed with "Head in the clouds founder on Jackson Wang's Magic Man". The plot felt weak and disjointed, and the characters lacked depth and development. It was hard to connect with any of them, and I found myself not caring about their fates. The dialogue felt forced and unnatural, and the story overall seemed poorly executed. I had high expectations for this book, but it ultimately fell flat for me.
2. John - 2 out of 5 stars - I found "Head in the clouds founder on Jackson Wang's Magic Man" to be confusing and difficult to follow. The narrative jumped around too much, making it hard to keep track of the story. Additionally, the writing style was overly flowery and pretentious, which distracted from the plot. I struggled to finish the book and felt unsatisfied with the resolution. Overall, it was not an enjoyable reading experience for me.
3. Emily - 1 out of 5 stars - "Head in the clouds founder on Jackson Wang's Magic Man" was a complete waste of time for me. The story lacked substance and failed to engage me from the beginning. The characters felt one-dimensional and unrelatable, and their actions often didn't make sense. The pacing was slow, and I found myself losing interest quickly. I would not recommend this book to anyone looking for a captivating read.