Wolfgang Hampel, author of "Satire is my favorite animal", one of the most humorous books of all time, two-time Betty MacDonald Memorial Award winner, winner of the SWR Ingrid Noll competition, TV, radio, press reviews and famous fans

Wolfgang Hampel, author of "Satire is my favorite animal", one of the most humorous books of all time, two-time Betty MacDonald Memorial Award winner, winner of the SWR Ingrid Noll competition, TV, radio, press reviews and famous fans ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Great living room reading as part of the RNZ Christmas campaign 2023 with Wolfgang Hampel ----------------------------- Living room reading with Wolfgang Hampel Are you looking for an original and entertaining gift for your loved ones? Then we have just the right thing for you: a living room reading with Wolfgang Hampel, the author of the globally successful book “Satire is my favorite animal”! Wolfgang Hampel has many fans, including the world-famous Lady of Crime Ingrid Noll, who says of him: I am always very happy when I read a humorous masterpiece by Wolfgang Hampel. Wolfgang Hampel is not only a gifted writer, but also a versatile artist who will inspire you with his humor, his voice and his talent. He will not only read to you from his book, which is successful in many countries and is one of the 5000 funniest books on Amazon America, but he will also perform a short play that will make you laugh. He will also demonstrate his musical abilities by imitating famous singers such as Elvis Presley, Tom Jones, Frank Sinatra, Johnny Logan, Joy Fleming, Alexandra, Hildegard Knef, Doris Day, Udo Jürgens and many others. He will also sing songs he has composed and written himself that will touch you. A living room reading with Wolfgang Hampel is a unique opportunity to meet a world-class author and a very special artist. You can book him for just 150 euros and support a good cause, because the proceeds go to the RNZ campaign, which supports social projects in the region. If you want to see Wolfgang Hampel's special talents for yourself, you can also experience him at Vita Magica, a cult event that he founded in July 2015 and which invites all interested readers to exciting and inspiring afternoons. There you will also get to know the cabaret group “Die Heidelberger Satireschotterer”, which Wolfgang Hampel founded in October 2023 and which will provide fun and entertainment together with him. Don't wait any longer and secure a living room reading with Wolfgang Hampel, the satirist, poet, composer, singer and entertainer who will enrich your life! --------------------------------- Wolfgang Hampel, author of "Satire is my favorite animal" in Heidelberg Authors - Index --------------- "Seitensprüche" campaign Heidelberg 2023 - Wolfgang Hampel, author of "Satire is my favorite animal": A gift chosen with a lot of feeling and understanding is the best opportunity to say thank you The two-time Betty MacDonald Memorial Award winner Wolfgang Hampel, author of one of the most humorous books of all time, "Satire is my favorite animal", takes part in other creative projects in addition to his musical and literary events "Vita Magica". One ​​of these was the "Seitensprüche" campaign in Heidelberg, where quotes from Heidelberg authors could be collected in the side streets of the old town. Wolfgang Hampel was one of the authors whose quotes were selected for this campaign. This campaign took place from December 9th to 23rd, 2023 and aimed to support local businesses while promoting literature. It is an example of how Wolfgang Hampel uses his creativity to enrich the community and cultural life in Heidelberg. Wolfgang Hampel's magical saying was enthusiastically received. Wolfgang Hampel: A gift chosen with a lot of feeling and understanding is the best opportunity to say thank you. Good thoughts and ideas bring love, hope and joy into our lives, warm hearts and break the ice. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wolfgang Hampel, who received the Betty MacDonald Memorial Award for the 2nd time for 'Satire is my favorite animal', founded the political cabaret group "Die Heidelberger Satireschotterer" in October 2023. ------------------------------------- Betty MacDonald fan club - and Vita Magica founder Wolfgang Hampel, the Heidelberg author of 'Satire is my favorite animal' - in the opinion of many readers worldwide one of the most humorous books of all time - wants to campaign against gravel gardens.-------------------------------------- Wolfgang Hampel and the Vita Magica team support cultural institutions in need with book sales of 'Satire is my favorite animal', donations and events. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - 7th Vita Magica anniversary on Tuesday, September 27th, 2022 in the Kulturfenster Heidelberg with photos and comments ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Wolfgang Hampel - Satire is my favorite animal - great international success - Vita Magica fundraising campaign - BAZ November 26th, 2021 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wolfgang Hampel - donation handover - Wochenkurier Heidelberg - December 1st, 2021 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fourth Vita Magica anniversary and a TV appearance by Angelika Jung & Wolfgang Hampel - Wochenkurier Heidelberg - July 24, 2019 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 in the SWR 3 TV show HERZSCHLAG-MOMENTE on Saturday, August 3, 2019, at 9:50 p.m. o'clock. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------- WEEKLY COURIER Wednesday, August 22, 2018 Satire is my favorite animal -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Poems & information by Wolfgang Hampel In July 2015, Wolfgang Hampel began the literary musical series Vita Magica: For the third anniversary, he has now published the book “Satire is my favorite animal - satirical poems and information about the cult event Vita Magica at the Academy for Seniors in Heidelberg”. The author, journalist, poet and singer was born in Heidelberg in 1955 and worked in training, further education and advanced training in human resources and accounting. Wolfgang Hampel founded the Betty MacDonald Fan Club in 1983: in 1996 he interviewed the family and friends of the world-famous American humorist. He visited all the places where Betty MacDonald lived with her family. Due to many requests from international Betty MacDonald fans, the Betty MacDonald Fan Club Blog was launched 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 included in various books and theses. He is the recipient of the first Betty MacDonald Memorial Prize. Wolfgang Hampel interviewed many other famous artists and writers, such as 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. This book aims to inspire people to attend the Vita Magica event and the Academy for Seniors in Heidelberg. It introduces the fascinating participants - including well-known authors and musicians - in the successful series. The event takes place every last Tuesday of the month from 3:40 p.m. to around 5:10 p.m. in Hall E06 of the VHS/Academy for Seniors in Heidelberg, Bergheimer Straße 76. (Exception: Christmas, school holidays and other holidays). In the Vita Magica program, Wolfgang Hampel performs sketches he has written, sings his own songs and recites his popular satirical poems. Many well-known authors and musicians from Heidelberg and the surrounding area enrich the program with their artistic contributions. Non-members are also very welcome. The current Vita Magica program can be found on the Internet at www.wolfvitamagica.blogspot.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------- Theresia Bauer Member of the state parliament for the Heidelberg constituency Former Minister for Science, Research and Art in Baden-Württemberg --------------------------------------------------------------------- The special thing about "Vita Magica" is already evident in the name. Books have something magical about them: They take us to other worlds, they tell us stories of people and nations and let us share in small and big ideas. I myself have already had the pleasure of taking part in two readings - with personally selected texts. My special thanks go to Wolfgang Hampel, who not only brought "Vita Magica" to life, but also contributed significantly to the current success of "Vita Magica" with great enthusiasm and personal commitment. Best wishes Yours, Theresia Bauer ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Prof. h. c. Dr. Karl A. Lamers Member of the Defense Committee since 1994 --------------------------------------------------------------------- In just three years, Vita Magica became a series of readings, musical performances and cultural highlights at the Academy for Seniors in Heidelberg under the direction of Wolfgang Hampel. The 3rd birthday was celebrated in a very dignified manner at the Academy for Seniors. A book was published for this occasion, which, in addition to satirical poems, also contains a lot of information about Vita Magica and its actors. Happy birthday! --------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Mr. Hampel! Happy birthday to "Vita Magica". I am very impressed by your artistic work. Best regards Dr. Karl. A. Lamers --------------------------------------------------------------------- Prof. Dr. Eckard Würzner Mayor of the City of Heidelberg ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Vita Magica" is a very special series of events with great entertainment value. The writers use the art of satire, poetry or prose to deal with very different topics. "Vita Magica" is a fantastic example of the outstanding literary productivity in Heidelberg. I would like to thank the Academy for Seniors and especially Wolfgang Hampel for his commitment! He always manages to not only put together a great program, but also to attract interesting guest readers. I wish this book and of course the event continued success! Prof. Dr. Eckard Würzner --------------------------------------------------------------------- Ingrid Noll Grande Dame of German-language crime literature Bestselling author of "The Rooster is Dead", "The Pharmacist" and many other very successful books -------------------------------------------------------------------- I'm always happy when I read a very humorous poem by Wolfgang Hampel. Best wishes Ingrid Noll --------------------------------------------------------------------- Tatjana Geßler Author, singer and TV journalist, filmmaker and presenter at SWR Stuttgart --------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Wolfgang, I fondly remember 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 I have always been given a particularly warm welcome by the audience at Vita Magica. Yours, Tatjana Geßler ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wolfgang Hampel appeared on the radio with the famous crime writer Ingrid Noll and won the Ingrid Noll competition. --------------------------------------- Wolfgang Hampel, 'Satire is my favorite animal', Betty MacDonald Memorial Award--------------------- Wolfgang Hampel has received the Betty MacDonald Memorial Award for the second time for his globally successful book 'Satire is my favorite animal'. This is a great honor, awarded 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 wordplay, his original themes and his incredibly sharp eye for the absurdities of everyday life. They compare him to Betty MacDonald because of his sparkling humor, his pleasant self-irony and his apparent ease of writing. Many new readers have become curious after 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. --------------------------- ------------- Buchinfo 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 broadcast “Heartbeat moments”

Wolfgang Hampel, Autor von 'Satire ist mein Lieblingstier' - nach Meinung vieler Leser und Leserinnen weltweit eines der humorvollsten Bücher aller Zeiten - hat die neue Kabarettgruppe "Die Heidelberger Satireschotterer" gegründet

Die neue Kabarettgruppe "Die Heidelberger Satireschotterer" stellen sich vor am 31. Oktober 2023 im Nachbarschaftsraum des Quartiermanagements Bergheim, Bergheimer Str. 144, Heidelberg----------------- Wolfgang Hampel, Autor von 'Satire ist mein Lieblingstier' - nach Meinung vieler Leser und Leserinnen weltweit eines der humorvollsten Bücher aller Zeiten - hat die neue Kabarettgruppe "Die Heidelberger Satireschotterer" gegründet. Am Dienstag, den 31. Oktober 2023 stellt Wolfgang Hampel die neue Kabarettgruppe vor! Das gab es noch nie im romantischen Heidelberg!---------------------------- Die Heidelberger Satireschotterer von Wolfgang Hampel------------------------ Ob Deutschland, die Welt oder Heidelberg, wir machen uns jetzt frisch ans Werk. Ohne Tabus wollen wir schottern. Wir lassen kein Thema länger verlottern.--------------------- Wir hoffen, daß es euch alle freut. Wir haben uns neu erfunden heut'. Die Heidelberger Satireschotterer mit ihrem Programm, wild wie der Wolf, nie fromm wie das Lamm. -------------------------------------------------------------- Wie schon angekündigt muss wegen den Sanierungsarbeiten im EG des VHS-Gebäudes die Vita Magica Oktober verlegt werden. Am Dienstag, den 31. Oktober findet sie im Nachbarschaftsraum des Quartiermanagements Bergheim statt. Dieser befindet sich in der Bergheimer Str. 144. Beginn ist wie immer um 15 Uhr 40 - ca. 17 Uhr 15. Nahverkehr vom Bismarckplatz: Bahn 26 'Kirchheim' bis Haltestelle 'Betriebshof'. Auf der rechten Straßenseite finden Sie den Nachbarschaftsraum in der Bergheimer Str. 144. Vor dem Fenster steht eine Bank. ( bitte auf blaue Schrift clicken, aktive links - Photo des Hauses in der Bergheimer Str. 144 und Karte ) Links die Czernybrücke und rechts vor dem Nachbarschaftsraum an der Ecke war früher die Czernyapotheke. Nahverkehr Bismarckplatz: Bus 34, 35 bis Haltestelle 'Mannheimer Str.' von der Haltestelle zur Bergheimer Str. und einige Schritte weiter finden Sie den Nachbarschaftsraum. Nahverkehr Pfaffengrund, Eppelheim, Wieblingen: Bus 34, 35 bis Haltestelle 'Gneisenaustraße', dto. Parkplätze: Yorckstraße und Emil-Maier-Str. ( keine Anwohnerparkplatze ) Die Vita Magica mit Herrn Dr. Pfeiffer wird am Dienstag, den 23. Januar 2024 im Saal E06 der Akademie für Ältere Heidelberg nachgeholt. Wir bitten um Bestätigung der Teilnahme, da der Nachbarschaftsraum nur für 25 Personen vorgesehen ist. -------------- Wolfgang Hampel, Autor von „Satire ist mein Lieblingstier“ in Heidelberg Autoren – Verzeichnis -------------------------------------------------- -------------------- Buchinfo national & international, Eurobuch national & international,---------------- - --- USA , Vereinigtes Königreich, Australien , Brasilien , Kanada, Tschechische Republik, Frankreich, Deutschland, Deutschland , Indien , Italien, Ungarn , Japan, Japan, Mexiko, Niederlande , Spanien, Schweden, Schweiz , Schweiz , Türkiye ---------------------- Wolfgang Hampel in der SWR 3-Sendung „Herzschlag Momente“

Wolfgang Hampel, author of 'Satire is my favorite animal' - according to many readers worldwide one of the most humorous books of all time - has founded the new cabaret group "The Heidelberger Satireschotterer"

The new cabaret group "The Heidelberger Satireschotterer" will introduce themselves on October 31, 2023 at 3:40 p.m. - around 5:10 p.m. in the neighborhood room of the Bergheim district management, Bergheimer Str. 144, Heidelberg------------- ---- Wolfgang Hampel, author of 'Satire is my favorite animal' - according to many readers worldwide one of the most humorous books of all time - has founded the new cabaret group "The Heidelberger Satireschotterer". On Tuesday, October 31, 2023, Wolfgang Hampel will introduce the new cabaret group! This has never happened before in romantic Heidelberg!---------------------------- The Heidelberg Satireschotterer by Wolfgang Hampel----------------------- Whether Germany, the world or Heidelberg, We'll get to work now. We want to gravel without taboos. We won't let any topic go to waste any longer. ---------------------- We hope you all enjoy it. We have reinvented ourselves today. The Heidelberg Satireschotterer with their program, wild like the wolf, never pious like the lamb. -------------------------------------------------- ------------ Wolfgang Hampel, author of “Satire is my favorite animal” in Heidelberg Authors – Directory -------------------------------------------------- -------------------- 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 , Türkiye ---------------------- Wolfgang Hampel in the SWR 3 show “Heartbeat Moments”

Wolfgang Hampel, Autor von 'Satire ist mein Lieblingstier' im Heidelberger Autor·innen-Verzeichnis

Wolfgang Hampel, Autor von 'Satire ist mein Lieblingstier' im Heidelberger Autor·innen-Verzeichnis Er ist zweifacher Träger des Betty MacDonald Gedächtnispreises – für seine Arbeit über die amerikanische Humoristin Betty MacDonald und sein 2018 erschienenes Buch ‚Satire ist mein Lieblingstier‘, das als deutschsprachiges Werk auch in USA, UK, den deutschsprachigen und vielen anderen Ländern erfolgreich ist. Im Juli 2015 begann Wolfgang Hampel mit der literarisch-musischen Reihe Vita Magica, die in der Regel am letzten Dienstag im Monat bei der VHS/Akademie für Ältere Heidelberg stattfindet. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vita Magica auf facebook ------------------------------------------------------------------------ aktuelles Buch---------------------------------------------------------- Wolfgang Hampel Satire ist mein Lieblingstier – Satirische Gedichte: Mit Informationen über die Kultveranstaltung „Vita Magica“ der Akademie für Ältere in Heidelberg (TRIGA, 2018. ISBN: 978-395828155-4) Vita Magica ist sehr erfolgreich und wurde schnell zu einer Kultveranstaltung. Bei Vita Magica spielt Wolfgang Hampel von ihm verfasste Sketche, singt eigene Lieder und rezitiert seine beliebten satirischen Gedichte. Die besten Texte und Gedichte sind in diesem Buch enthalten. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Buchinfo national & international, Eurobuch national & international,---------------- - --- USA , Vereinigtes Königreich, Australien , Brasilien , Kanada, Tschechische Republik, Frankreich, Deutschland, Deutschland , Indien , Italien, Ungarn , Japan, Japan, Mexiko, Niederlande , Spanien, Schweden, Schweiz , Schweiz , Türkei ---------------------- Wolfgang Hampel in der SWR 3-Sendung „Herzschlag-Momente“

Wolfgang Hampel, Satire ist mein Lieblingstier, Vita Magica, Pressestimmen, TV, berühmte Fans und neues Update

Wolfgang Hampel, Satire ist mein Lieblingstier, Vita Magica, Pressestimmen, TV und berühmte Fans------------------------------------------------------------ Der erfolgreiche Heidelberger Autor Wolfgang Hampel und das Vita Magica Team unterstützen notleidende kulturelle Institutionen mit Buchverkäufen von 'Satire ist mein Lieblingstier', Spenden und Veranstaltungen. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - 7. Vita Magica Jubiläum am Dienstag, den 27. September 2022 im Kulturfenster Heidelberg mit Fotos und Kommentaren -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Wolfgang Hampel - Satire ist mein Lieblingstier - international großer Erfolg - Vita Magica Spendenaktion - BAZ 26. November 2021 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wolfgang Hampel - Spendenübergabe - Wochenkurier Heidelberg - 1. Dezember 2021 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Viertes Vita Magica Jubiläum und ein TV Auftritt von Angelika Jung & Wolfgang Hampel - Wochenkurier Heidelberg - 24. Juli 2019 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wolfgang Hampel - 3. Vita Magica Jubiläum - Veröffentlichung von 'Satire ist mein Lieblingstier' - Rhein-Neckar-Zeitung Heidelberg - 13. August 2018 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Angelika Jung, Wolfgang Hampel, Hans Jung, Satire ist mein Lieblingstier - SWR 3 Fernsehsendung HERZSCHLAG-MOMEHTE - Rhein-Neckar-Zeitung 3. August 2019 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wolfgang Hampel in der SWR 3 Fernsehsendung HERZSCHLAG-MOMENTE am Samstag, 3. August 2019, um 21:50 Uhr. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wolfgang Hampel, Satire ist mein Lieblingstier, Landeskunde Baden-Württemberg entdecken online Der sehr erfolgreiche Autor von 'Satire ist mein Lieblingstier ' - Wolfgang Hampel aus Heidelberg - ist in 'Landeskunde Baden-Württemberg entdecken online ' zu finden. 'Landeskunde Baden-Württemberg entdecken online ' ist sehr interessant und man kann viel über Baden-Württemberg lernen. LEO-BW - Landeskunde entdecken online Detailseite Satire ist mein Lieblingstier : satirische Gedichte : mit Informationen zur Kultveranstaltung "Vita Magica" der Akademie für Ältere in Heidelberg / Wolfgang Hampel Erscheinungsform: einbändiges Werk Autor/Urheber: Hampel, Wolfgang Ausgabe: 1. Auflage Erschienen: Gelnhausen-Roth : TRIGA Der Verlag, 2018 Umfang: 177 Seiten : Illustrationen Anmerkungen: Inhaltsverzeichnis: http://d-nb.info/115851574X/04 Identifikatoren/​Sonstige Nummern: 978-3-95828-155-4, 3-95828-155-9 [ISBN] Signaturen: WLB Stuttgart: 68/14251 Ortsbezüge: Heidelberg Personenbezüge: Hampel, Wolfgang Schlagwörter: Biografie, Kulturveranstaltung, Porträt, Akademie für Ältere 07 Biografie 942 Vereinigungen zur Wissenschafts- und Kulturpflege Weiter im Partnersystem: https://www.statistik-bw.de/LABI/LABI.asp?ID=4997803< ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wolfgang Hampel, Satire ist mein Lieblingstier, Heinz Erhardt, Loriot und Heinrich Heine in einer Person Wolfgang Hampel hat mit 'Satire ist mein Lieblingstier' nicht nur eines der heitersten Bücher aller Zeiten geschrieben. Er hat für mich mit diesem Buch auch den Beweis erbracht, daß er der neue Heinz Erhardt, Loriot und Heinrich Heine in einer Person ist. Chapeau und wann dürfen wir ein neues Meisterstück lesen? Satire ist mein Lieblingstier von Wolfgang Hampel:------------- national & international--------------------- USA >, Vereinigtes Königreich, Australien , Kanada, Tschechische Republik, Frankreich, Deutschland, Deutschland , Italy, Ungarn , Japan , Japan, Mexiko , Österreich , Polen, Rumänien, Slowakische Republik, Schweiz -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Wolfgang Hampel in der SWR 3 Fernsehsendung HERZSCHLAG-MOMENTE am Samstag, 3. August 2019, um 21:50 Uhr. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WOCHEN-KURIER Mittwoch, 22. August 2018 Satire ist mein Lieblingstier ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gedichte & Infos von Wolfgang Hampel Im Juli 2015 begann Wolfgang Hampel mit der literarisch musischen Reihe Vita Magica: Zum dritten Jubiläum veröffentlichte er nun das Buch „Satire ist mein Lieblingstier –Satirische Gedichte und Informationen über die Kultveranstaltung Vita Magica der Akademie für Ältere in Heidelberg“. Der Autor, Journalist, Poet und Sänger wurde in Heidelberg geboren und war in der Aus-, Weiter- und Fortbildung im Personal- und Rechnungswesen tätig. Wolfgang Hampel gründete 1983 den Betty MacDonald Fan Club: 1996 interviewte er Familie und Freunde der weltberühmten amerikanischen Humoristin. Er besuchte alle Orte wo Betty MacDonald mit ihrer Familie lebte. Aufgrund von vielen Nachfragen internationaler Betty MacDonald Fans wurde 1999 der Betty MacDonald Fan Club Blog aus der Taufe gehoben. Wolfgang Hampels Betty MacDonald Biografie, Interviews, Geschichten, Berichte und Gedichte fanden Leser in 40 Ländern. Sein Werk über Betty MacDonald ist auch in verschiedenen Büchern und Diplomarbeiten enthalten. Er ist Träger des ersten Betty MacDonald Gedächtnispreises. Wolfgang Hampel interviewte viele andere berühmte Künstler und Schriftsteller, wie Ingrid Noll, Astrid Lindgren, Truman Capote, J. K. Rowling, Maurice Sendak, Donna Leon, David Guterson, Marie Marcks, William Cumming, Walt Woodward und Betty MacDonald Fan Club Ehrenmitglieder Letizia Mancino, Monica Sone, Gwen Grant und Darsie Beck. Dieses Buch möchte für die Veranstaltung Vita Magica und die Akademie für Ältere in Heidelberg begeistern. Es stellt die faszinierenden Akteure – darunter bekannte Autoren und Musiker – der erfolgreichen Reihe vor. Die Veranstaltung findet an jedem letzten Dienstag im Monat von 15.40 bis etwa 17.10 Uhr im Saal E06 der VHS/Akademie für Ältere in Heidelberg, Bergheimer Straße 76, statt. (Ausnahme: Weihnachten, Ferien und andere Feiertage). Im Programm der Vita Magica spielt Wolfgang Hampel von ihm verfasste Sketche, singt eigene Lieder und rezitiert seine beliebten satirischen Gedichte. Viele bekannte Autoren und Musiker aus Heidelberg und Umgebung bereichern das Programm mit ihren künstlerischen Beiträgen. Auch Nichtmitglieder sind herzlich willkommen. Das aktuelle Vita Magica-Programm findet sich im Internet unter www.wolfvitamagica.blogspot.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Theresia Bauer Landtagsabgeordnete für den Wahlkreis Heidelberg ehemalige Ministerin für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kunst in Baden-Württemberg ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Das besondere an "Vita Magica" zeigt sich bereits am Namen. Bücher haben etwas Magisches: Sie entführen uns in andere Welten, sie erzählen uns Geschichten von Menschen und Völkern und lassen uns teilhaben an kleinen und großen Ideen. Ich selbst hatte bereits die Freude an zwei Lesungen - mit persönlich ausgewählten Texten - mitzuwirken. Mein besonderer Dank gilt Wolfgang Hampel, der "Vita Magica" nicht nur ins Leben gerufen hat, sondern auch mit großer Begeisterung und persönlichem Engagement maßgeblich zum heutigen Erfolg von "Vita Magica" beigetragen hat. Herzliche Grüße Ihre Theresia Bauer ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Prof. h. c. Dr. Karl A. Lamers Mitglied des Verteidigungsausschusses seit 1994 --------------------------------------------------------------------- In nur drei Jahren wurde Vita Magica in der Akademie für Ältere in Heidelberg unter der Leitung von Wolfgang Hampel zur Reihe mit Lesungen, musikalischen Darbietungen und kulturellen Highlights. Der 3. Geburtstag wurde in der Akademie für Ältere sehr würdig gefeiert. Zu diesem Anlass wurde ein Buch veröffentlicht, das neben satirischen Gedichten auch viele Informationen rund um Vita Magica und ihre Akteure beinhaltet. Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag! --------------------------------------------------------------------- Lieber Herr Hampel! Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum 3. Geburtstag von "Vita Magica". Ich bin sehr beeindruckt von Ihrem künstlerischen Wirken. Herzliche Grüße Dr. Karl. A. Lamers ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Prof. Dr. Eckard Würzner Oberbürgermeister der Stadt Heidelberg ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "Vita Magica" ist eine ganz besondere Veranstaltungsreihe mit großem Unterhaltungswert. Die Literatinnen und Literatren nutzen die Kunst der Satire, Lyrik oder Prosa, um sich mit sehr verschiedenen Themen auseinanderzusetzen. "Vita Magica" ist ein fantastisches Beispiel für die herausragende literarische Produktivität in Heidelberg. Ich möchte der Akademie für Ältere und vor allem Wolfgang Hampel herzlichst für sein Engagement danken! Er schafft es immer wieder, nicht nur ein tolles Programm zusammen- zustellen,sondern auch interessante Gastleserinnen und Gastleser zu gewinnen. Ich wünsche diesem Buch und natürlich auch der Veranstaltung weiterhin viel Erfolg! Prof. Dr. Eckard Würzner --------------------------------------------------------------------- Ingrid Noll Grande Dame der deutschsprachigen Krimiliteratur Bestsellerautorin von "Der Hahn ist tot", "Die Apothekerin" und vielen anderen sehr erfolgreichen Büchern --------------------------------------------------------------------- Ich freue mich immer wieder, wenn ich ein lustiges Gedicht von Wolfgang Hampel lese. Herzliche Grüße Ingrid Noll --------------------------------------------------------------------- Tatjana Geßler Autorin, Sängerin und TV Journalistin, Filmemacherin und Moderatorin beim SWR Stuttgart --------------------------------------------------------------------- Lieber Wolfgang, gerne erinnere ich mich an die beiden Lesungen im Januar 2016 und Februar 2017 bei Vita Magica. Ich komme immer gern nach Heidelberg - nicht nur weil es mein Geburtsort und meine Heimat ist, sondern weil ich vom Publikum der Vita Magica immer besonders herzlich empfangen wurde. Eure Tatjana Geßler --------------------------------------------------------------------------

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

Wolfgang Hampel, Satire is my favorite animal, Vita Magica, press reviews, TV and famous fans---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- The successful Heidelberg author Wolfgang Hampel and the Vita Magica team support cultural institutions in need with book sales of 'Satire is my favorite animal', donations and events.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7th Vita Magica anniversary on Tuesday, September 27th, 2022 in the Kulturfenster Heidelberg with photos and comments ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------- Fourth Vita Magica anniversary and a TV appearance by Angelika Jung & Wolfgang Hampel - Wochenkurier Heidelberg - July 24, 2019 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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:------------- national & international--------------------- USA, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Germany, Italy, Hungary, Japan , Japan, Mexico, Austria, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic, Switzerland -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- ---------------------- 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 on the SWR 3 television program HERZSCHLAG-MOMENTE on Saturday, August 3, 2019, at 9:50 pm.

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---------------------------------------------- --------------------------- The successful Heidelberg author Wolfgang Hampel and the Vita Magica team support cultural institutions in need with book sales of '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:------------- national & international--------------------- USA, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Germany, Italy, Hungary, Japan , Japan, Mexico, Austria, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic, Switzerland -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- ---------------------- 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 on the SWR 3 television program HERZSCHLAG-MOMENTE on Saturday, August 3, 2019, at 9:50 pm.