Andrew Elliot
magician, snake charmer, sword swallower
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06 Mar 2009 from 12:30 pm to 01:30 pm |
| Where | Derkenne Courtyard |
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Born in Australia of Sri Lankan, Tamil and British descent, in 1978 Andrew, at the age of 17, travelled to India, where he spent two years in remote villages learning the traditional skills and feats of the Indian fakirs. Fakirs are Indian magicians, said to have supernatural powers, and able to do wild physical feats that defy the maxims of Western science. These include charming deadly snakes in large baskets with the use of musical instruments, sword swallowing, lying near-naked on a bed of sharp nails without incurring any injuries, levitation and the infamous Indian rope trick.
From his experiences, Andrew has created a unique performance which includes astounding magic, sword-swallowing and an original snake charming routine. Either on stage or as a street entertainer, festival-goers flock to his colourful and energetic show of intrigue, suspense, mystique and comedy. Andrew’s wit and charm encourages audience participation and involvement in a show which has consistently thrilled and mystified a variety of audiences around the world.