Saturday, August 29, 2009

Busker Fest Toronto

Wow! This festival was great. Our group of five arrived and were immediately surrounded by hundreds of people and entertainment.

Eight stages were were spread out along Front Street. You could roam from stage to stage and be entertained or select the food of your choice.

Al Kazam from Austrailia was our first Busker. His 30 minute show was unique and interesting including fittng his body through a tennis raquet and a toilet seat. His last act was done at the top of a 15 or 20 foot pole, juggling 3 swords while a larger sword was spinning on top of his head.

Disco Man was dressed from head to toe in a silver afro wig, a silver suit and shoes and even silver skin. He would dance silently to disco moves if you put money in his bucket.

Pedro from Portugal did a pantomine with audience members using balloon art. The children and adults laughed as audience members followed his instructions.

The corn on the cob was excellent. Later that evenng we waited in line for funnel cake and it was so yummy.

There were two impressive chalk artists, Sarah Peters and MasterChalk. I find it hard to believe they are struggling artists.

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