mag-i-cal re-al-ism noun 1. A literary or artistic genre in which realistic narrative and naturalistic technique are combined with surreal elements of dream or fantasy.
Group 3 recently presented on the novel The Life of Pi. Here is a clip from the recent movie adaptation of the book. While you are watching this clip of the 'Flying Fish' scene, think about what makes this scene "real" and what makes it seem like a "dream" or "fantasy".