{"id":743,"date":"2015-10-14T15:21:10","date_gmt":"2015-10-14T15:21:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/philippemonthoux.com\/blog\/?p=743"},"modified":"2020-03-20T17:39:41","modified_gmt":"2020-03-20T17:39:41","slug":"edinburgh-fringe-festival-street-performers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/philippemonthoux.com\/blog\/edinburgh-fringe-festival-street-performers\/","title":{"rendered":"Edinburgh Fringe Festival – Street Performers"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you spend some time on the Royal Mile during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, you are likely to witness some very interesting shows. One afternoon, I noticed a big crowd was gathered not too far from the Tron Kirk, and judging by the noises that crowd was making, there obviously was a good show in progress.<\/p>\n

I had missed the beginning of Able Mable’s Royal Mile show, and when I got there, she was about to make a child disappear.<\/p>\n

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Able Mable is introducing to the crowd the girl (bottom right of the photo) she is about to make disappear.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The child is now inside the bag, and by casting a spell, Able Mable is going to make the girl disappear<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Since the girl was just taken from the audience, she’s not quite up to speed as to what to do, and some hilarity ensues. It is hard to describe, you’re just going to have to go to one of Able Mable’s show to understand what I mean.<\/p>\n

In the next part of her act, Able Mable showcased her balance and juggling skills. When I climb a latter, I insist it leans against something immovable. But Able Mable doesn’t need that. I’m not going to even try.<\/p>\n

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Up on a ladder, she’s all smiles.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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She’s about to ask someone from the crowd to throw her some juggling pins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Juggling on top of a ladder that doesn’t have any support. Bravo!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Able Mable demonstrated some rather impressive skills. One aspect of her show that is difficult to convey in a blog post such as this is that she is extremely witty and funny. If you ever have an opportunity to see her perform, don’t miss it. You’ll have a great time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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