Monday, December 11, 2023

Wolfgang Hampel, Satire is my favorite animal, Vita Magica, press reviews, TV and famous fans

Wolfgang Hampel, Satire is my favorite animal, Vita Magica, press reviews, TV and famous fans---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- Betty MacDonald fan club - and Vita Magica founder Wolfgang Hampel, the Heidelberg author of 'Satire is my favorite animal' - according to many readers worldwide one of the most humorous books of all time - wants to campaign against gravel gardens. Wolfgang Hampel, who will receive the Betty MacDonald Memorial Award for the second time for 'Satire is my favorite animal', has many ideas, including founding a satirical cabaret. Wolfgang Hampel and the Vita Magica team support cultural institutions in need with book sales from 'Satire is my favorite animal', donations and events. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wolfgang Hampel - Satire is my favorite animal - great international success - Vita Magica fundraiser - BAZ November 26th, 2021 - -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------ Wolfgang Hampel - donation handover - Wochenkurier Heidelberg - December 1, 2021 -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- Wolfgang Hampel - 3rd Vita Magica Anniversary - Publication of 'Satire is my favorite animal' - Rhein-Neckar-Zeitung Heidelberg - August 13, 2018 -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------------ Angelika Jung, Wolfgang Hampel, Hans Jung, Satire is my favorite animal - SWR 3 TV show HERZSCHLAG-MOMEHTE - Rhein-Neckar-Zeitung August 3, 2019 -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------ Wolfgang Hampel on the SWR 3 TV show HERZSCHLAG-MOMENTE on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 9:50 p.m. -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------ Wolfgang Hampel, Satire is my favorite animal, discover Baden-Württemberg regional studies online -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------ Satire is my favorite animal, Wolfgang Hampel, one of the most humorous books of all time with very serious and critical texts against lack of standard Satire is my favorite animal by Wolfgang Hampel is one of the most humorous books of all time in the opinion of many readers worldwide. At the same time, the reader will find very serious and critical texts against the lack of standards that we encounter everywhere - on TV, in our thinking or in conversations. It is this mixture that makes 'Satire is my favorite animal' a very special book that finds many enthusiastic readers. More please! You can order one of the most humorous books of all time-----------------------. Satire is My Favorite Animal by Wolfgang Hampel:------------- Book info national & international, Eurobuch national & international,---------------- - --- USA , United Kingdom, Australia , Brazil , Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Germany , India , Italy, Hungary , Japan, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands , Spain, Sweden, Switzerland , Switzerland , Turkey ---------------------- Wolfgang Hampel in the SWR 3 show “Heartbeat Moments” -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- ---------------------- WEEKLY COURIER Wednesday 22 August 2018 Satire is my favorite animal -------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------ Poems & Info from Wolfgang Hampel In July 2015 Wolfgang Hampel began with the literary musical series Vital Magica: Published for the third anniversary “Satire is my favorite animal – satirical poems and information about the Cult event Vita Magica the Academy for the Elderly Heidelberg". ------------------------------------------------------ The author, journalist, poet and singer was born in Heidelberg. Wolfgang Hampel founded Betty MacDonald Fan Club in 1983: In 1996 he interviewed family and friends of the world famous American humorist. He visited all the places where Betty MacDonald lived with her family. Because of many International inquiries the Betty MacDonald Fan Club Blog had been established in 1999. Wolfgang Hampel's Betty MacDonald biography, interviews, stories, reports and poems found readers in 40 countries. His work on Betty MacDonald is also in different books and dissertations included. He is the bearer of the first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award. Wolfgang Hampel interviewed many other famous artists and writers, like Ingrid Noll, Astrid Lindgren, Truman Capote, J.K. Rowling, Maurice Sendak, Donna Leon, David Guterson, Marie Marcks, William Cumming, Walt Woodward and Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honorary Members Letizia Mancino, Monica Sone, Gwen Grant and Darsie Beck. Very witty and wise 'Satire is my favorite animal' is the ideal publicity for Wolfgang Hampel's very popular event 'Vita Magica. It introduces the fascinating actors – including well-known authors and Musicians – the successful series in front. The event takes place every last Tuesday of the month from 3.40 p.m. to about 5.10 p.m in room E06 of the VHS Volkshoch- schule Heidelberg, Bergheimer Strasse 76. (Exception: Christmas, holidays and other holidays). In the Vita Magica program Wolfgang Hampel plays very witty sketches written by him, sings and recites his own songs and his popular satirical poems. Many well-known authors and Musicians from Heidelberg and Environment enrich the program with their artistic contributions. Non-members are also welcome welcome. The current Vita Magica program can be found on the internet at www.wolfvitamagica.blogspot.com/ -------------------------------------------------- -------------------- Theresia Bauer MPs for the Heidelberg constituency Minister of Science, Research and art in Baden-Württemberg -------------------------------------------------- -------------------- The special thing about "Vita Magica" is already evident in the name. There is something magical about books: They take us to other worlds they tell us stories of people and peoples and leave participate in small and large ideas. I've had the joy myself at two readings - with personally selected texts - to participate. My special thanks go to Wolfgang Hampel, who "Vita Magica" not only launched, but contributed also with great enthusiasm and personal commitment to today's success. Best regards Your Theresa Bauer -------------------------------------------------- -------------------- Prof. h. c. dr Karl A Lamers Member of the German Bundestag since 1994 (constituency Heidelberg/Weinheim) Member of the Defense Committee since 1994 -------------------------------------------------- ------------------- In just three years, Vita Magica in Heidelberg is very popular under the direction by Wolfgang Hampel. Vita Magica is a series with readings, musical performances and cultural highlights. The 3rd birthday was celebrated with dignity at VHS in Heidelberg. A book was made for the occasion published, in addition to satirical poems also a lot of information around Vita Magica and includes its actors. Congratulations happy birthday! -------------------------------------------------- ------------------- Dear Mr Hampel! Congratulations on 3rd birthday of "Vita Magica". I am very impressed of your artistic work. Best regards Dr Karl. A. Lamers -------------------------------------------------- -------------------- Prof. Dr. Eckard Würzner Lord Mayor of the City of Heidelberg ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Vita Magica" is a very special series of events with great entertainment value. The literary figures use the art of satire, poetry and prose or prose to deal with very different topics to deal with. "Vita Magica" is a fantastic example of the outstanding literary literary productivity in Heidelberg. I would like to thank especially Wolfgang Hampel for his commitment! He is very successful in managing a facinating program with very interesting guest readers. I wish this book and of course the event continued much success! Prof. Dr. Eckard Würzner --------------------------------------------------------------------- Ingrid Noll Grande Dame of the German-language crime literature Bestselling author of "The Rooster is Dead", "The Pharmacist" and many other very successful books --------------------------------------------------------------------- I am always pleased when I get a funny poem from Wolfgang Hampel. Best regards Ingrid Noll --------------------------------------------------------------------- Tatjana Geßler Author, singer and TV journalist, filmmaker and presenter at SWR Stuttgart --------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Wolfgang, I have fond memories of the two readings in January 2016 and February 2017 at Vita Magica. I always enjoy coming to Heidelberg - not only because it is my birthplace and my home, but because the audience at audience at the Vita Magica has always warmly welcomed by the audience. Your Tatjana Geßler -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Wolfgang Hampel, 'Satire is my favorite animal', Betty MacDonald Memorial Award Wolfgang Hampel receives the Betty MacDonald Memorial Award for the second time for his globally successful book 'Satire is my favorite animal'. This is a great honor given by authors, critics and readers of the Betty MacDonald fan club and the Betty MacDonald Society from 40 countries to recognize outstanding achievements in the field of humorous literature. 'Satire is my favorite animal' is considered by many readers to be one of the most humorous books of all time. Everyone praises Wolfgang Hampel's unique word play, his original themes and his incredibly keen eye for the absurdities of everyday life. They compare him to Betty MacDonald for his sparkling humor, his soothing self-irony, and his apparent ease of writing. Many new readers have become curious about the award ceremony and will buy 'Satire is my favorite animal'. I'm sure it will make readers laugh and think. It's great when authors bring their own personality and style to their work. That's what Betty MacDonald and Wolfgang Hampel have in common. --------------------------- ------------- Book info national & international, Eurobuch national & international,---------------- - --- USA , United Kingdom, Australia , Brazil , Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Germany , India , Italy, Hungary , Japan, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands , Spain, Sweden, Switzerland , Switzerland , Turkey ---------------------- Wolfgang Hampel in the SWR 3 show “Heartbeat Moments”