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[[Cirque Du Soleil]]'s twentieth production opened in 2007.
The story opens with a shy, inept man known as "The Innocent" trying and failing to fly a kite. His efforts are interrupted by the delivery of a large Jack-in-the-box addressed to him. When he opens it, out pops "The [[Trickster]]", a smooth, sophisticated, cucumber-cool fellow in a nice suit who has arrived to transport our protagonist, via a [[Magic Wand]], to a goofy clockwork kingdom filled with colourful individuals. What ensues is an adventure that will teach the hapless fellow of the (mostly good!) possibilities that come with confidence and imagination.
''KOOZA''
With the framework in place, the focus of this show is on the acrobatics and clowning that made the company famous, simply and cleanly presented. It was filmed for TV and DVD during the 2007 Toronto engagement. Over 2012, the tour will wrap up its Japanese run, make a brief return to the U.S., and then move on to Europe.
* [[Acting for Two]]: In the preshow, a House Manager, Handyman, and American Tourist roam the theater; these are played by the performers who later turn up in-story as the King and his Court Clowns.
* [[Adult Child]]: The Innocent seems to be a representation of this trope.
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* [[Everything's Better with Sparkles]]: The glitzy sequined Las Vegas-style costumes for the Skeleton act, particularly the Crooner.
* [[Everything's Better with Spinning]]: Two acts: manipulation (an acrobat twirling many hoops around her body) and [http://www.richasi.com/Cirque/Kooza/act07.htm wheel of death].
* [[Foil]]: The Innocent is a short and chubby guy, a bit of a loser; the Trickster is tall, thin, confident, and quick. Even the costumes play into
* [[Gentleman Snarker]]: The Trickster would most likely be this, if he ever spoke. However his flashy manners and mocking sneer are evidence enough.
* [[Gentleman Thief]]: The [[Con Man|Pickpocket]] appears polite and well-dressed during his act, while shamelessly robbing his victims of everything he can think of.
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* [[Magical Land]]
* [[Nameless Narrative]]: The only character given a proper name is a robot.
* [[Original Cast Precedent]]: About halfway broken with the
* [[Prophet Eyes]]: The performer playing the Trickster usually wears contact lenses which make their eyes appear completely white except for the pupils. Perhaps a sign that the Trickster is something other than quite human...
* [[Puppet King]]: The King is an idiot and it's blatantly clear that the Trickster is running the show, though the King still believes he holds authority. Interesting as the roles of King and Jester are effectively reversed.
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