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World Sword Swallower’s Day

The 9th annual “big swallow” outside Ripley’s SF Odditorium
By - posted 2/26/2016 No Comment

Ripley’s Believe It or Not San Francisco Odditorium celebrates the 9th annual World Sword Swallower’s Day.

Performances start around 1:45 pm with the official “Big Swallow” taking place at 2:27 pm to coincide with the day, February 27, 2016.

San Francisco’s own performers are putting on a free show outside of the SF Odditorium. Matthew Bouvier – aka Matt Molotov – will lead a group of sword swallowers, all showing off their death-defying skills. Matt swallows swords as long as 28 inches.

9th Annual World Sword Swallower’s Day
Saturday, February 27, 2016 | 2:27 pm
Ripley’s Odditorium Lobby, 175 Jefferson St, San Francisco
FREE

Free outdoor show. Admission to Ripley’s is not included (and not required). Please note, it’s best to arrive early and be patient. There’s conflicting information if the performances will start at 1:45 or 2 pm.