Turkey – Cengiz Özek Shadow Theatre “Magic Lamp”

Karagöz does not want to train Hacıvat’s servant, but the servant insists. The servant notices Karagöz’s reluctance and wants to play a game with him. When Karagöz realizes that this game is meant to mock him, he gets rid of the servant. The servant, realizing he has been tricked, curses Karagöz. A huge magical tree suddenly appears in front of Karagöz’s house… As Karagöz tries to get rid of this tree, a witch turns him into a donkey.

Performed countless times by Cengiz Özek in many countries and continents from America to Vietnam, this play, which still garners great admiration from the audience every time it is watched, takes you on a journey into the world of supernatural beings with shamanic elements while experiencing a classic Karagöz play. Dynamic puppet manipulation creates an energetic and intense effect, offering a successful Karagöz play viewing experience.
you must watch.