Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Newport celebrates World Sword Swallower’s Day on Feb. 23 with free shows for the public February 23, 2013

More than 20 sword swallowers will be “dropping swords” at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditoriums worldwide on February 23, in celebration of the 6th annual World Sword Swallower’s Day.

In Newport, “Twisted Trystan” will display his amazing sword swallowing talents at a free show in front of the Newport Seafood and Wine Festival, which Ripley’s Newport sponsors. The show will start at 1:30 pm with an official “swallow” at 2:23:13 p.m. to coincide with the 2/23/13 date.
The sword swallowing performances are FREE.

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