Mirror+Magic

Wen Ma


 * This is a sketch about storytelling mirror called "Mirror Magic".**

The inspiration comes from the magic mirror in Snow White. It looks like a mirror and it can be used as a normal mirror when it is turned off. Considering nowadays parents do not have all the time to accompany their children, it is always better for children to have their own friends who share the same interests. It helps to improve children's communication skills and develop their imagination and creativity.

1. Self use: Kids activate their Magic Mirror and choose a story which has already existed in the story library and play story audio 2. Story relay: Kids can create their own unfinished story, send it through internet into random Magic Mirror household and other kids will continue the story.
 * There are two ways to use Mirror Magic.**

1. Activate the mirror by saying "Mirror, mirror on the wall, please tell me a story". 2. Choose the existing menu by telling the mirror what you like. Mirror will recognize certain words and find pictures which contain those key words. 3. To make up a story, just tell the mirror you want to make up your own story. Then the mirror will display pictures which fit all the key words you mention. 4. For sharing, just tell the mirror to share. The mirror will send stories through internet to random household who has a "Mirror Magic".
 * Use Instructions:**

1. Computer Camera: to simulate mirror effect. 2. Monitor: to be the mirror frame 3. Some decorations. (Beads, card boards)
 * Experiment Materials:**

Vicky Yao
 * Special Guest:**

This video shows how I choose from a existing story library and share it with other kids.
 * Video 1: Self use**

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This video shows how I make up a new story and ask other kids to continue it. (this process goes on until someone gives up) media type="youtube" key="gA0bjNIGlHY" height="344" width="425"
 * Video 2: Story relay**