The Real Nanjo Castille had enticed kids for more than a decade. It was the mystery surrounding his existence that built up his charm. He would appear as a gymnast in the circus, a clown or be seen entertaining kids in local schools and events.
Walt Disney wanted to buy the rights, seeing the popularity of the character.The meeting did not happen. Folklore goes that it was not one person, but several appearing with identical masks and outfits. The creator of the myth chose to remain in anonymity.
What could be the reason for turning down a profitable deal?
November 9- Flash Fiction Challenge
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Ah! I hadn’t thought of the masks the internet gives us, but reading your flash I clearly see the connection to protecting one’s mask as it could lessen the allure of the mystery.
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The internet has made websites like secondlife.com possible. Celebrities do depend on mystery as a tool to keep the magic alive. Thanks for the comment, Charli!
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I don’t know that Nanjo has good intentions although Walt wouldn’t have tried to sign him if he thought that.
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There could be several answers. Nice.
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I think the answer could be dark. 💜
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Maybe 🙂
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Yes 😁
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