SHARJAH, UAE- World champion acrobatic team from Slovenia, the Dunking Devils, back for the second time to galvanise visitors with their action-packed trampoline show at the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2026).
Held in the Outdoor Theatre at SIBF, the team of four – Aleš from Slovenia, Bradson from Chile, Soma and Zsolti from Hungary – put on a jubilant demonstration of ‘The Wall Trampoline’ for young visitors.
The performance welcomed young schoolchildren to watch the spectacle. The production introduced young audiences to the different possibilities on a trampoline.
The show began with a flutter of blue, pink, and yellow stage lights, and booming beats. The production placed two trampolines and a wall centre stage. The talented professionals performed synchronised and complex aerial flips, twists, and jumps, as they heard hoots and hollers from the audience. The highlight of the performance was the wall in between the trampolines, which was scaled with ease by the acrobats.
Aleš, the head of the troupe, mentioned that he and his team wished to provide a high-adrenaline performance for the young audience members.
“We just want everyone to have fun, and we’d like to show people all the prospects available with a trampoline. It’s not just gymnastics; you can have enjoyment and put on a thrilling show,” he said.
For the hindmost portion of the show, young audience members were invited to jump and try the trampolines with supervision of the professionals. Young participant Hind got the chance to engage with the trampolines present at the show. “I went so high, but I was not scared. I had so much fun!” she said giddily, grinning.
The Dunking Devils are holding three more action-packed shows of ‘The Wall Trampoline’ at the Outdoor Theatre at this year’s SIBF.
Organised by the Sharjah Book Authority, the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2026) runs from November 4 to 15 at Expo Centre Sharjah under the theme ‘Made of Stories’, with the Sultanate of Oman as Guest of Honour. The fair brings together 3,212 publishers and exhibitors from 126 countries, showcasing more than 1.7 million titles. Its programme features 1,500 cultural, creative and artistic events, with 106 guests from 25 countries.
