He also created set designs for "The Nutcracker" ballet by Tchaikovsky and "The Magic Flute" opera by Mozart.

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The Wales and Ospreys record try-scorer had only been on the pitch for four minutes - returning after more than two months out following shoulder surgery - when a trademark bit of magic set up Walker's try.

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Maicon produced a moment of pure Brazilian magic to set the five-time champions on their way to victory in their opening game against North Korea in Johannesburg.

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After they set out on their quest, the pacing really picks up and we get a series of wonderful set pieces involving magic, witchcraft, monsters, and just one danger after another.

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