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“Magic Sankt Wendel” is the motto today through Sunday when more than 20 artists will present their skills in the city of Sankt Wendel located in the federal state of Saarland. Magicians from Europe and overseas will take part in the 17th International Competition of Street Magicians in the old part of the city.
Performances will be on the stage on Schlossplatz and in three activities areas throughout the pedestrian zone.
Mayor Peter Klar will officially open the event at 2 p.m. today on Schlossplatz. From 3 to 11 p.m., participants will entertain the audience and demonstrate their abilities.
Nickey Fynn from the United States will present comedy with mix and mingle magic. Kamimaro from Japan will work with ropes and rings. Funnykito from Brazil will combine magic with pantomime and clownery. Eitis Magia from Argentina will manipulate objects and present acrobatics and body percussion. Fakir Jadoo from Germany is an artist who will work with fire. Ted McCoy, who won last year’s competition, will demonstrate magic with balloon animals.
Saturday, contestants perform from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. An open-air gala is scheduled for 8 p.m. on the stage at Schlossplatz. In case of inclement weather, the gala will move into Saalbau. After a show with magic and comedy, the winner will be awarded.
Sunday the city will celebrate a family magic fest from noon to 7 p.m. Admission to all performances is free.
Visitors who would like to spend the whole weekend in Sankt Wendel can stay on a campground next to the sports center, which will be set up just for the fest. Camping here will be free of charge. For reservations, call 06851-867055 or email gog-concept@t-online.de.
For more information on Sankt Wendel and the International Competition of Street Magicians, visit www.sankt-wendel.de.
Nickey Fynn from the United States of American presents a mix of comedy and magic during the International Competition of Street Magicians today, Saturday and Sunday in Sankt Wendel.
