As I left the Oktoberfest midway a sign grabbed my attention. I had to read it twice as it was in German. I never believed there was such a thing. I had heard about it and read about it, but I had never seen one and had never known anyone who had. I bought a ticket. It cost 5 Marks.

I was led into a tiny amphitheater and took my place back row center. Actually, even there, I was only about ten feet from the stage.

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