Magic

Belgian magician’s paper dance casts a spell

A crumpled ball of paper that takes on a life of its own and leads the apparently perplexed magician on a playful dance, it's a simple but poetic and engaging scene.

Belgian magician Laurent Piron's twirling "Paper Ball" is not a spectacular showstopper, but last month it won the former street performer the title "World Magic Champion."

Magic Festival | Athens | October 25-27

Magicians and illusionists from glittery Las Vegas will be displaying their reality-defying skills - including making a helicopter disappear - at the Galatsi Olympic Arena from October 25 to 27. Some of the stellar names on the roster include celebrated illusionist Julius Frack, 29-year-old daredevil Maxim Maurice and hilarious mime Charlie Frye.

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