Three magicians to enchant Namibians
Three of the world’s top magicians bring their magic show “Magic Words – Zauberworte” on a big to Namibia next month thanks to the German Embassy and the Goethe-Insitut Namibia.Except for the evening shows aimed at adults, the magicians will also perform at selected schools to further strengthen intercultural exchange.
Some shows also include the dance and rhythm group “Hit the Beat”. The idea of the tour is to bring together people from different backgrounds and to share in the fascination of magical experiences.
The three magicians are Gaston Florin, Janis von dem Borne and Harry Riegel.
Gaston – AKA the Shapeshifter – has won the titles of “German Champion” and “World Champion of Magic” as well as the Sarmoti Award presented by Siegfried & Roy in Las Vegas, among other awards.
Janis, who is the storyteller of the trio, has been awarded in international competitions on several occasions, including first place in Austria (Austrian Champion), third place at the World Championships in The Hague, several prizes at the German Championships, and a nomination for the World Championship in Stockholm.
Harry the Mentalist spent part of his childhood in Namibia. As one of the few mentalists who can perform magic via radio, his talent has taken him around the globe performing for countless radio stations, TV channels and celebrities, including Beyoncé and Jay-Z.
The Namibian premiere takes place on 4 March in Windhoek at Droombos, where after shows will follow in Tsumeb, Otjiwarongo, Omaruru, Swakopmund, Wolwedans Dune Lodge, Lüderitz Nest Hotel and Maltahöhe Hotel.
The finale of the tour is two shows at the National Theatre of Namibia in Windhoek on 24 and 25 March.
Performance dates:
• 4 March: Droombos, Windhoek (premiere with 3-course dinner and evening show incl. "Hit The Beat")
• 6 March: Kupferquelle Resort, Tsumeb
• 8 March: C'est si bon, Otjiwarongo
• 10 March: Kashana Lodge, Omaruru (includes a 3-course meal)
• 11 March: Barth Hall, Omaruru
• 13 March: Haus der Jugend, Swakopmund (German show)
• 14 March: Haus der Jugend, Swakopmund (English show)
• 15 March: Hotel Deutsches Haus, Swakopmund (includes a 4-course meal)
• 17 March: Wolwedans Dunes Lodge
• 18 March: Wolwedans Dunes Lodge
• 20 March: Nest Hotel, Lüderitz (special dinner show)
• 21 March: Lüderitz
• 22 March: Maltahöhe Hotel
• 24 March: National Theatre, Windhoek (VIP tickets available)
• 25 March: National Theatre, Windhoek (VIP tickets available)
Tickets are available via webtickets.com.na.