He makes Linz laugh

He makes Linz laugh

I had several friends, but I have always remained faithful to Pflasterspektakel, "says Samuel Stahel and laughs

Comedian" Samuelito " joined the paved show for the 22nd time this year photo: samuelito.ch

The Swiss artist, known as "Samuelito", is one of 110 artists and solo groups, this year at Linz Stahel's Pflasterspektakel is an old hand: "Since I was founded in 1995, I am here only twice a year. This is my 22nd Pflasterspektakel. "

As a street artist, he began by chance at the age of 18." A friend and I were juggling outside when a woman approached us and asked if we were going to play. "Both said they were engaged for a village party – and Stahel has tasted it – since then he has played more than 2,000 in many European countries, but also in Brazil, Mexico or Japan.Juggling comedy Performances have some kind improvisation and interaction with the environment are just as important.

The 46-year-old player plays up to ten festivals during the season, which runs from May to October Festivals in the city and private events, but he's not a full-time comedian: "I have a second professional footing, I'm doing public relations for environmental projects." As a result, he was financially dependent on his ideas. "Although I've been trying for a while to be a street artist at full t emps, I came to the conclusion that I lose the lightness that is important to my shows. "

And because he often stays in Bern in the winter, he is happy He returns to the season every spring. This year, his partner and his grandson, born at the beginning of the year, accompany him to Linz. "I'm happy to have it with me," says Stahel, for whom the Pflasterspektakel has become a kind of family reunion: "After 20 years, I know many artists and you always feel welcome here."

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