30K views · 199 reactions | Impressive Japenese Talent Show (Kasou Taishou) | BloomFilms | Facebook

In 2012, ‘Basketball Shadow’ won awards on Japan’s talent show ‘Masquerade’ (Kasou Taishou). This semi-annual variety show, debuting in 1979, highlights contestants who create intricate scenes and special effects using homemade costumes, props, and makeup. | History In Pictures

In 1979, Japan launched Masquerade (Kasou Taishou) — a groundbreaking TV show celebrating creativity and imagination through live illusion acts! 🥤😹 Airing on Japanese national television, the show quickly gained popularity for its unique format: everyday people, not professional performers, took the stage to present clever, often humorous optical illusions using simple props, costumes, and synchronized movements. Each act was a short, live performance that transformed ordinary materials into d

87K views · 3.7K reactions | Friendship in Heaven featured on Kasou Taishou a beloved Japanese show where creativity and emotion take the stage | Japan Shorts | Facebook

In 1979, Japan introduced Masquerade (Kasou Taishou), a television show that captivated audiences with its imaginative live illusion performances. Contestants used clever props, costumes, and choreography to create optical illusions, transforming everyday objects and movements into playful, surprising visual tricks. The show quickly became a cultural phenomenon, inspiring creativity across generations and influencing visual performance art worldwide. Its unique blend of humor, ingenuity, and tea