Sunday, May 5, 2019

Discovering Strolling Magician Orlando And Key West

By Thomas Lewis


When it comes to street performers, there are a number of entertainment districts in the United States where these individuals perform. In one case, visitors to Florida will most likely encounter a strolling magician Orlando. For, while there are a number of amusement parks, a great deal of fun can also be found in the Orlando entertainment district.

While there are a number of street performers and food vendors in Orlando, one of the most popular areas for street performers is that of Key West. For, in 2018 TripAdvisor provided a Certificate of Excellence to the entertainment district and nightly sunset celebration festival. While this is the case, it is believed that the naturalist, John Audubon photographed and wrote about the amazing sunsets long before the celebrations began to take place.

Tennessee Williams, or so it is believed, actually started the first sunset celebration while applauding as the Sun sank below the horizon. Mallory Square in Key West has been hosting this type of celebration for years. For, it is the meeting place where locals and travelers alike gather to watch the sunset while enjoying a number of street performers, eating, drinking and shopping.

Whether a lover of live music, art, poetry, storytelling, street performance, eating or shopping, Mallory Square has it all every night of the year. In fact, sometimes visitors might even catch a local bagpipe player. Although, most every night the live music becomes the soundtrack for the many artists, craftsmen, street performers and vendors.

Danger acts are often quite popular at the celebration and include everything from sword swallowers and knife throwers to trick uni-cyclists and high wire acts. One performance in particular which audiences appear to enjoy is that of a cat which jumps through hoops of fire. At times, the performance artists have been known to include individuals or groups whom have appeared on America's Got Talent or similar shows.

Individuals attending the celebration often find comedy troupes, poets and storytellers among the entertainers. While this is the case, the performers can often be transients which can be good as there can often be new and different performers each and every evening. Whereas, as might be expected, local and traveling street performers are often working for tips so gratuities are always appreciated unless otherwise advised.

It should be noted that individuals busking or working for tips might also need to obtain a permit. The requirement often varies from city to city and state to state. As such, to avoid being fined, it is important to know whether or not a permit is required before setting up a spot in the entertainment district of any city or town in America.

Mallory Square and Key West have long been interconnected. For, without the nightly celebration of the sunset, Key West would not be Key West. Whereas, if not for Key West, Mallory Square would not be the same magical vibrant place it has become over the years. While this is the case, it is ultimately the locals and visitors in attendance each and every evening which has made the celebration the successful event it is today.




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