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Magic Kids tells the story of 4 schoolchildren who gain extraordinary powers after being caught in the rain. Initially, they believe the powers they possess are frightening paranormal elements. However, Imran, Myra, Haikal and Zara try to adapt to the powers they have. They later realize that the advantages they possess must be properly controlled and used for good purposes. Imran (Firdaus Ghufran) who has problems at school due to fighting is sent to the village by his father Johan (Nizen Ayob) to live with his grandmother Wan (Aida Ruhayati), while Myra (Ryan Elnisa Husni) is left behind by her mother Suraya (Ana Dahlia) with Wan to work in Kuala Lumpur after her divorce. Haikal (Syamim Razi) is often a victim of bullying in his village, and he is frequently saved by Zarra (Caya Syahhira) a vocal and outspoken person.
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Magic Kids tells the story of 4 schoolchildren who gain extraordinary powers after being caught in the rain. Initially, they believe the powers they possess are frightening paranormal elements. However, Imran, Myra, Haikal and Zara try to adapt to the powers they have. They later realize that the advantages they possess must be properly controlled and used for good purposes. Imran (Firdaus Ghufran) who has problems at school due to fighting is sent to the village by his father Johan (Nizen Ayob) to live with his grandmother Wan (Aida Ruhayati), while Myra (Ryan Elnisa Husni) is left behind by her mother Suraya (Ana Dahlia) with Wan to work in Kuala Lumpur after her divorce. Haikal (Syamim Razi) is often a victim of bullying in his village, and he is frequently saved by Zarra (Caya Syahhira) a vocal and outspoken person.
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