Characters
Lac Bijou's most ambitious magician, Boudini leads his friends on adventures throughout Louisiana and beyond. Unlikely superheroes, Boudini and his sidekicks, Coco and Colinda fight to save their culture and homeland while supporting each other in their own pursuits. Often faced with adversity, the magician is forced to look within to help save the day, and fulfill his personal aspirations as a performer. The showman is based on the legendary real life Acadiana entertainer Ken Meaux; an illusionist and TV personality, “The Great Boudini,” as well as the illustrator of Bec Doux et Ses Amis, the first French comic strip in the Bayou State. Veteran French Immersion teacher Kirby Jambon of Lafayette voices the show’s main character. .
With roots in both the Crescent City and rural St. Landry Parish, Colinda has much to offer when it comes to Creole culture. Along with her family's traditions, Colinda is also a budding scholar with great knowledge in history with a speciality in genealogy. Her other talents include being an active skateboarder and guitarist–an a aficionado of the traditional French songs of Louisiana as her namesake, “Allons Danser Colinda,” suggests. Aaliyah Walker, an alumnai of the French Immersion program at Lafayette High School, and current undergraduate student at Abilene Christian University in Texas, voices the heroine of the series. .
Don't judge a book by its cover. Although T-Boy may seem a little rough around the edges, his skills in technology and machinery are more than his natural Cajun ingenuity. Lac Bijou's top mechanic spends his time providing aid to Boudini and company in between repairing boats and automobiles in his native Atchafalaya Basin homeland. The master engineer is voiced by Grammy- winning fiddler and leader of the Lost Bayou Ramblers, Louis Michot. .
A native of the Atchafalaya swamp, Coco knows his environment better than anyone else. If he's not helping identify wildlife and flora in Lac Bijou, he's bravely on the frontline saving the day. The ex-fireman is now an ambitious accordionist and often shares the stage with Boudini and his musical partner Colinda. This character also pays homage to a character originally developed by Ken Meaux. The cape- wearing alligator is voiced by acclaimed 4- time Grammy- nominated Creole accordionist and fiddler Cedric Watson.
The little robot that could. T-Bot, T-Boy's sidekick, hasn't let his handicaps stop him from being a team player. The android is quick to deliver vital information for the gang when called upon. His determination to stick it out with only one arm is less pride and more about acceptance, although T-Boy has offered to "lend a hand" more than once.
Episode 6 - The Wretched Queen
Boudini tries to warn T-Boy of approaching danger, but the mechanic is determined to carry out his mission to save the festival’s annual crawfish boil. Luckily, one of the magician's old friends is attending the event and is able to assist the gang when things go awry. In this season finale, Boudini and his friends learn the consequences of excessive ambition.
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Lagniappe Lesson B - Vegetables
Coco invites us into his home for a Lagniappe Lesson to teach us about vegetables. He explains and gives examples of the differences in names for vegetables in Louisiana French versus the rest of the French speaking world.
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Episode 5 - Adoration, Not Destruction
T-Boy arrives at the festival to announce that crawfish will indeed be served for the annual event, but he is interrupted by the worried and hesitant mayor of Lac Bijou, Hélaire LeMaire. Unbeknownst to the engineer, a plot against his plan is being devised. Famed Louisiana musician and producer Chris Stafford guest stars in a posthumous role as the Crawfish Queen’s sidekick.
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Episode 4 - You're There to Help Us
T-Boy is feeling insecure and receives an ego boost from Boudini and Coco. Although he appreciates their support, he is still hungry for more recognition. It just so happens that some of his new technology will help make a name for himself at the Music and Magic Festival. Louisiana French educator and radio personality Valerie Broussard Boston makes her debut as the season’s antagonist.
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Episode 3 - The Magic Duel
Boudini reconnects with an old classmate when he and the gang arrive at the Lac Bijou Music and Magic Festival. Against his will, his headlining festival slot turns into a memorable competitive performance. Cajun musician and radio host Blake Miller guest stars as Boudini’s rival magician.
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Lagniappe Lesson A: Fruits
Our favorite alligator, Coco le Cocodrie talks about fruits, their names and how they sometimes differ in Louisiana, France, and the rest of the French speaking world in this Lagniappe Lesson.
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Episode 2 - Always Check with Your Friends
Lala le Lapin is enjoying Colinda’s television while the host puts her groceries away. A claymation children’s program displaying primary colors is shown, and Colinda puts the rabbit to the test. Meanwhile, Boudini receives some exciting news, and T-Boy struggles to repair Colinda’s phone line.
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Episode 1 - A Picture of One of My Ancestors
Coco is reminded he doesn’t have any information on his family history. T-Boy and his friend, a paleontologist named Mazie from the native community of Point-Au-Chien, Louisiana, provide their knowledge and talents to aid the gang’s quest to find out Coco’s roots.
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