Festival Report フェスティバル レポート 2006

Amazing Unicycle!! Malte Knapp

Malte Knapp comes from Sweden. He rides various types of unicycles, from a very high one to a very small one. Which means he can ride whatever he wants.



He shows great & dynamic techniques, for example, jump roping with
a unicycle, carrying an audience whle he is riding and so on.
It is so amazing for us!!



He said that "the muscle, especially legs are the most important part
to keep the balance." He does stretching very carefully before he
starts his peformance. You can't miss his hard trained body and
sense of balance!

(takako)

A Real Entertainer - David Ramsay

www.1dr.jp

He showed up in a purple suit with the cheerful music. He
announced to the audience that they should tip him before the
show taking out his hat, then there was a burst of laughter.

"I just want to make plesant atmosphere with audience." he said.
For him the most important thing is to make audience happy. His
performance is full of jokes and the audience never gets bored.

Of course he is talented not only with joking. His variety of
tecniques are breathtaking. He's been performing for 30 years and
you can't miss the juggling with fire sticks while he is riding the
special-ordered unicycle which cost him $4,000. Even when he is
on the 2meter-high unicycle he never forgets joking. Laughter from
the audience never stops throughout the show.

David saw a street performance for the first time when he was
7 years old. Little David was impressed by that and he started to
practice juggling. There might be a furure wonderful performer like
him in today's audience.

(nana)

Humorous juggler "Tack!!"

Tack's performance is really enjoyable!!

He juggles with everyday items such as a tennis racket, umbrella,
hat and so on. Not only kids but all people are really attracted by
his unique performance.



His funny jokes will make you laugh out loud and you're eyes will be
stuck on him. In the end, he shows us a stunt of juggling on a seesaw
which is the first in the world.



He always care about the children not to get lost after his show, so
he announces to the parents to look after their kids. Those kindness
to the audience is one reason of his popularity. Once you've seen his
performance, you're not gonna forget him.

(Andy)

Can't Run Away from Les Freres Taquins

A man and his mannequin dressed in a tuxedo appear, it is
Les Freres Taquins. When the music starts, the mannequin
comes to life and you'll never know what it will do! Bringing the
audience into their act, they leave them laughing and wondering
what is next.