Tournament of Kings is Las Vegas’ ultimate dinner and a show experience. Adapted from the tale of King Arthur, this live-action production takes place in a 900-seat theater-in-the-round arena and immerses the audience in a tale of valor and treachery. Valiant knights ride mighty steeds and prove their chivalry amongst special effects and pyrotechnics. While knights fight, guests feast on a hearty three-course meal using the original utensil – their hands. Tournament of Kings is an epic portrayal of centuries past, and it’s all in the name of honor, country, and of course, food.
Excalibur is the No. 1 purchaser of Cornish Game Hens in the United States. Since June 1990, approximately 6,700,000 hens have been served. Tournament of Kings had 48 marriage proposals in 2008. Everyone said, “Yes I will marry you.” There are 30 horses in the Tournament of Kings stable. 10 horses are used in each performance. An average of 1,000 horseshoes are changed over a period of one year. The soil used in the arena is mixed with synthetic fibers to create a better cushion. This is important because many of the show’s stunt falls are done off of the horses. Rehearsals take place six nights a week with the Stunt Coordinator. The core team producing Tournament of Kings including the Producer, Office Manager, Stunt Coordinator and Director have been involved since the opening of the show June 19, 1990. The swords used in the performance are titanium and create sparks during battle sequences. Over the course of a year, approximately 3,900 lances are smashed in the furious jousting competition.
Featured Music:
Challenge by Japanther
Fuk Tha Prince A Pull Iz Dum by Japanther
Can You Seen Straight by The Death Set
“There was a word for what he was that nice people didn’t say except in the dirtiest jokes. He knew. Always had. There was no need for more of him. His life was a gross testament to cowardice and repugnance.”
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Sam Tallent’s Half Hour Prophecy Ep. 27: Tournament of Kings
Sam Tallent is a comedian and writer from Denver, Colorado. He lives in Las Vegas, Nevada with his wife and dog. His interests include Southern Gothic fiction and the “death” of Elvis Presley. He enjoys slow simmered suppers and writing in the third person.
Audio Mixing by Wally Wallace
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