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Sandwiched between the Welcome party and the warm-up event last night was a quite spectacular 'Visions Show', which involved an amalgamation of everything you might see on 'America's Got Talent'. This performance was free to all participants in today's main event, and involved an assortment of unique skills from box spinning to trampolining, as well as the rare talent of bouncing around on a space hopper whilst wearing an outfit that would be more at home in an adult store.


Although the female contortionists were my personal favourite as they entwined their bodies in positions that would make even Stretch Armstrong's eyes water, the true highlight of the show was a young Portuguese chap who wowed the audience by juggling a range of different objects. Making Ronaldinho look like a bumbling buffoon, our hero showcased his skills by keeping aloft a football in a variety of different ways, even skipping and heading the ball simultanesouly at one point, much to the crowd's delight. Later in the show, he treated us to some incredible skittle juggling, as well as hat juggling in which he'd swap the hat on his head as each one landed.


With illusionists, gymnasts, singers, dancers and, of course, people dressed as chess pieces and gyrating their hips vigorously, this was a great way to relax and entertain the masses before they headed into battle. Judging by the alcohol that was consumed during the show, I think they were relaxed enough, but nevertheless, it showed the heights Betsson are willing to reach to make this week a fun-filled experience. Now, the small matter of a poker tournament...