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Past Comedy Appearances (PDF):
1,570; at
425 venues; in
217 cities; in all
50 US states; in
8 countries; on
1 planet... so far
Past Tour Schedules ;
4:55 minute video; Guest appearance, Wichita Loony Bin Comedy Club
Appearance #1244 Yoga PG-16 Wichita, Kansas
6:27 minute video
CB Live Comedy Club
Appearance #1461 Hearing Aids ;; PG
Phoenix, Arizona
VIDEO
FUTURE APPEARANCES
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o = Private show or for members and their guests
* = Engagement is tentative
x = Engagement has been canceled
Local Phoenix: (back to TOP of page)
Thu Aug 15, 2024; 7:30pm;
Stand Up Live ; 50 W Jefferson St , #200; Phoenix, AZ 85003
For FREE ADMISSION , before 7:00, tell the box office that you are there to see Arizona Lou
Park underneath, in the CityScape Parking Garage, and the hostess will validate your stub for 3 hours of free parking.
Sun Aug 18, 2024; 5:00pm;
The Neighborhood Comedy Theatre ; 214 W Main St ;
Mesa, AZ 85201 - Open Mic
Wed Aug 21 2024; 7:00pm;
Stir Crazy ; E-206 Westgate Entertainment District; 6751 N Sunset Blvd ;Glendale, AZ - open mic
Sun Aug 25, 2024; 6:30pm;
The Whining Pig Ahwatukee ; 5030 E Ray Rd j5 ;
Phoenix, AZ 85044 - Open Mic
Mon Sep 2, 2024; 9:00pm;
Devil's Advocate ; 955 E University Dr ; Tempe, AZ 85281
Mon Sep 9, 2024; 7pm;
Almost Famous ; 7419 E Indian Plaza A ;
Scottsdale, AZ 85251 - Open Mic
Mon Sep 16, 2024; 7:00pm;
The Whining Pig, Gilbert ; 2512 S Val Vista Dr ;
Gilbert, AZ 85295 - Open Mic
Mon Sep 23, 2024; 7:30pm;
Tap2 Craft Beer & Wine Lounge ; 745 N 114 Ave #101 ;
Avondale, AZ 85323 - Open Mic
Mon Sep 30, 2024; 8:00pm;
The Joy Lush Club ; 24 W Camelback Rd Suite D ;
Phoenix, AZ 85013 - Open Mic
Wed Oct 2, 2024; 7:00pm;
Stir Crazy ; E-206 Westgate Entertainment District; 6751 N Sunset Blvd ;Glendale, AZ - open mic
Mon Oct 7, 2024; 6:00pm;
SanTan Gardens ; 495 E Warner Rd #101, ;
Chandler, AZ 85225 - Open Mic
Thu Oct 10; 7:30pm;
Tempe Improv ; 930 E University Dr ; Tempe, AZ 85281 - New Faces 18 + w ID!
Mon Oct 14, 2024; 9:00pm;
Yucca Tap Room ; 29 W Southern Ave ;
Tempe, AZ 85282 - Mixed Open Mic
Tue Oct 22, 2024; 7:30pm;
Jicky Jacks (JJs) ; 9611 W Camelback Rd ;
Phoenix, AZ 85037 - Open Mic
Tue Oct 29, 2024; 7:00pm;
Bull Shooters ; 3337 West Peoria Ave ;
Phoenix, AZ 85029 - Open Mic
Tue Nov 5, 2024; 7:00pm;
Brigett's Last Laugh ; 17222 N Cave Creek Rd ;
Phoenix, AZ 85032 - Open Mic
Tue Nov 12, 2024; 7:00pm;
Brigett's Last Laugh ; 17222 N Cave Creek Rd ;
Phoenix, AZ 85032 - Open Mic
Wed Nov 13, 2024; 7:30pm;
Desert Ridge Improv ; 21001 N Tatum Blvd ; Phoenix, AZ 85050 (18+ WITH ID)
Tue Nov 19, 2024; 7:00pm;
Beer Research Institute ; 213 W Main St ;
Mesa, AZ 85201 - Open Mic
Wed Nov 27, 2024; 7:00pm;
Bogeys Sports Bar & Grill ; 6463 S Rural Rd ;
Tempe, AZ 85283 - open mic
Tue Dec 3, 2024; 9:00pm;
Rips Bar ; 3045 N 16th St ;
Phoenix, AZ 85016 - Weekly Jam
Sat Dec 7, 2024; 6:30pm;
Rips Bar ; 3045 N 16th St ;
Phoenix, AZ 85016 - open mic
My mistake. This was not an open mic. It was a fun, monthly, Spelling Bee Comedy Show. Look for me there in the future!
My appology to anyone who came out to see me on stage.
Wed Dec 11, 2024; 9:00pm;
Casey's Woodshed Bar ; 19 W Baseline Rd ;
Tempe, AZ 85283 -
Mon Dec 22, 2024; 9:00pm;
Devil's Advocate ; 955 E University Dr ; Tempe, AZ 85281 - open mic
Don't miss it, because this will be the last show before they permanently close their doors.
*Sun Dec 22, 2024; 7:30pm;
Aguila's Hidaway ; 1235 N Dysart Rd ;
Avondale, AZ 85323 -
Sun Jan 5, 2025; 7:00pm;
Tempe Improv ; 930 E University Dr ; Tempe, AZ 85281 - New Faces 18 + w ID!
FREE Admission if you tell the box office, by 6:30, you're there to see Arizona Lou
or show this ticket:
Veterans Appreciation National Tour, 2025 (back to TOP of page)
Antelope Valley, California
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Fri Feb 21, 2025; 7:00pm;
VFW Post 9791 ; 612 Canada Trail ;
Fraizer Park, CA 93225 -
Sat Feb 22, 2025; 4:00pm;
American Legion Post 817 ; 13553 Reedley St ;
Panorama City, CA 91402 -
Thu Feb 27, 2025; 5:00pm;
VFW Post 9657 ; 1990 El Rey St ;
Rosamond, CA 93560 -
Fri Feb 28, 2025; 9:00pm;
VFW Post 3000 ; 4342 W Ave L ;
Quartz Hill, CA 93536 -
Sat Mar 1, 2025; 7:00pm;
VFW Post 7665 ; 2811 Nugget Av ;
Lake Isabella, CA 93240 -
eastbound
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Fri May 2, 2025; 7:00pm;
VFW POST 7175 ; Cuba Millinton Rd ;
Millington, TN 38053 -
Sat May 17, 2025; 7:00pm;
VFW Post 4780 ; 2048 N Main St ;
Milan, TN 38358 -
Wed May 21, 2025; 7:00pm;
American Legion Post 81 ; 227 James Asbury Dr ;
Cleveland, TN 37312 -
Veterans Appreciation National Tour, 2024 (Now in the history books as of Aug 4, 2024)
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San Fernando Valley
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Sat Mar 2, 2024; 7:00pm;
American Legion Post 817 ; 13553 Reedley St ;
Panorama City, CA 91402 -
Sun Mar 3, 2024; 3:00pm;
American Legion Post 176 ; 602 Pico St ;
San Fernando, CA 91340 -
Mon Mar 4, 2024; 3:00pm;
The Hollywood Comedy ; Melrose Ave ;
Los Angeles, CA 90038 - slotted open mic
Tue Mar 5, 2024; 7:00pm;
Comedy Blvd ; 7924 Beverly Blvd ;
Los Angeles, CA 90048 - slotted open mic
eastbound
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Wed Apr 3, 2024; 7:00pm;
The Screening Room ; 127 E Congress St ;
Tucson, AZ 85701 - Open Mic
Thu Apr 4, 2024; 7:00pm;
Laffs Comedy Caffe ; 2900 East Broadway ;
Tucson, AZ 85716 - Open Mic
Fri Apr 5, 2024; 6:00pm;
American Legion Post 36 ; 3730 Shell St ;
El Paso, TX 79925 -
Fri Apr 12, 2024; 7:00pm;
Ingram Volunteer Fire Department ; 215 HWY 39 ;
Ingram, TX 78025 -
Sat Apr 13, 2024; 6:00pm;
American Legion Post 300 ; 3290 Grosenbacher Rd, ;
San Antonio, TX 78245 -
Mon Apr 15, 2024; 8:00pm;
The Riot Comedy Club ; 2010 Waugh Dr ;
Houston, TX 77006 - open mic
Sat Apr 20, 2024; 7:00pm;
American Legion Post 250 ; 10950 Dauphin Island Pkwy ;
Theodore, AL 36582 -
Sun Apr 21, 2024; 5:00pm;
American Legion Post 240 ; 8666 Gulf Beach Hwy ;
Pensacola, FL 32507 -
Mon Apr 22, 2024; 8:30;
Purple Parrot Tiki Bar ; 13555 Perdido Key Dr ;
Pensacola, FL 32507 - Karaoke Guest
Tue Apr 23, 2024; 7:00pm;
Moonshine Saloon ; 9722 US-98 ;
Pensacola, FL 32506 - Karaoke Guest
Wed Apr 24, 2024; 7:00pm;
Moonshine Saloon ; 9722 US-98 ;
Pensacola, FL 32506 - Karaoke Guest
Fri Apr 26, 2024; 7:00pm;
VFW Post 706 ; 5000 Lillian Hwy ;
Pensacola, FL 32516 - with Josh Graves
Sat Apr 27, 2024; 7:00pm;
AmVets Post 292 ; 955 Dog Track Rd ;
Penscola, FL 32506 - with Josh Graves
Sun Apr 28, 2024; 8:00pm;
Cedar Street Social ; 4 N Cedar St ;
Mobile, AL 36602 - with Josh Graves
Fri May 3, 2024; 7:00pm;
VFW Post 3016 ; 299 Kings Bend Rd ;
Selma, AL 36701 -
Sat May 4, 2024; 7:00pm;
American Legion Post 18 ; 710 West Point Pkwy ;
Opelika, AL 36804 -
Fr May 10 2024; 6:30pm;
VFW Post 4850 ; 3401 Veterans Drive ;
Jasper, AL 35501 -
xSat May 11, 2024; 7:00pm;
VFW Post 668 ; 1801 11 Ave N ;
Birmingham, AL 35234 - (canceled by the venue)
Fri May 17, 2024; 7:00pm;
American Legion Post 88 ; 2663 Halls Mill Rd ;
Mobile AL 36606 -
Tue May 21, 2024; 7:00pm;
Oyster City Brewing Company ; 600 Government St ;
Mobile, AL 36602 - Open Mic
Wed May 22, 2024; 8:00pm;
Phusion Comedy ;
Phat Sammy's ;
104 Jefferson St S ; Huntsville, AL - Open Mic
Thu May 23, 2024; 7:00pm;
Stardome Comedy Club ; Address: 1818 Data Dr ;
Hoover, AL (Birmingham) 35244 - Open Mic
Fri May 24, 2024; 7:00pm;
American Legion Post 15 ; 2607 Hwy 31 S ;
Decatur, AL 35603 -
Sat May 25, 2024; 7:00pm;
American Legion Post 237 ; 2900 Drake Av ;
Huntsville AL 35805 -
Wed May 29, 2024; 7:00pm;
Ancillary Fermentation ; 1420 Hardimont Road ;
Raleigh, NC 27609 - Open Mic
Wed May 29, 2024; 9:00pm;
Tap Yard ; 1610 Automotive Way ;
Raleigh, NC 27604 - Open Mic
Wed May 29, 2024; 11:00pm;
The Haymaker ; 555 Fayetteville St #115, ;
Raleigh, NC 27601 - Open Mic
Thu May 30, 2024; 8:00pm;
Crafty Beer, Wine & Spirits ; 2005 Fairview Rd ;
Raleigh, NC 27608 - Open Mic
Thu May 30, 2024; 10:00pm;
House of Art ; 306 E Hargett St, ;
Raleigh, NC 27601 - Open Mic
Fri May 31, 2024; 8:00pm;
Vault Craft Beer ; 518 West South Street ;
Raleigh, NC 27601 - Open Mic
Fri May 31, 2024; 9:00pm;
Durty Bull ; 206 Broadway St #104 ;
Durham, NC 27701 -
eastern US
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Mon Jun 3, 2024; between 6 & 10 am; Telephone call-in
Beach 104 ; 104.1 MHz Jody In the Morning ;
Nags Head, NC -
Tue Jun 4, 2024 2-4:00pm; Merch Signing for Charity
Kitty Hawk Kites ; 39432 NC-12 ; Avon, NC 27915
Tue, Jun 4, 2024; 7:00pm;
Comedy-n-Sunset ; at Haulover ; (1.6 mi S of Avon, NC ) -
Mon Jun 10, 2024; between 6 & 10 am; Telephone call-in
Beach 104 ; 104.1 MHz Jody In the Morning ;
Nags Head, NC -
Tue Jun 11, 2024 2-4:00pm; Merch Signing for Charity
Kitty Hawk Kites ; 39432 NC-12 ; Avon, NC 27915
Tue, Jun 11, 2024; 7:00pm;
Comedy-n-Sunset ; at Haulover ; (1.6 mi S of Avon, NC ) -
oFri Jun 14, 2024; 10:00am;
Black Mountain Veterans Home ; 62 Lake Eden Rd ;
Black Mountain, NC 28711 -
Sat Jun 15, 2024; 7:00pm;
American Legion Post 70 ; 103 Reddick Rd ;
Asheville, NC 28805 -
Mon Jun 17, 2024; between 6 & 10 am; Telephone call-in
Beach 104 ; 104.1 MHz Jody In the Morning ;
Nags Head, NC -
Tue Jun 18, 2024 2-4:00pm; Merch Signing for Charity
Kitty Hawk Kites ; 39432 NC-12 ; Avon, NC 27915
Tue, Jun 18, 2024; 7:00pm;
Comedy-n-Sunset ; at Haulover ; (1.6 mi S of Avon, NC ) -
Mon Jun 24, 2024; between 6 & 10 am; Telephone call-in
Beach 104 ; 104.1 MHz Jody In the Morning ;
Nags Head, NC -
Tue Jun 25, 2024 2-4:00pm; Merch Signing for Charity
Kitty Hawk Kites ; 39432 NC-12 ; Avon, NC 27915
Tue, Jun 25, 2024; 7:00pm;
Comedy-n-Sunset ; at Haulover ; (1.6 mi S of Avon, NC ) -
westbound
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Fri Jun 28 2024; 7:00pm;
VFW Post 2819 ; 6850 Martins Mill Rd ;
Philadelphia, PA 19111 -
Sat Jun 29, 2024; 6:00pm;
American Legion Post 64 ; 1109 American Legion Rd ;
Salisbury, MD 21801 -
Sun Jun 30, 2024; 7:00pm;
VFW Post 6759 ; 250 Brunners Grove Rd ;
Reinholds, PA 17569 -
Mon Jul 1, 2024; 8:00pm;
Moon Cat Comedy ; 2 E Grove St. ;
Delmar, DE 19940 - Open Mic
Fri Jul 5, 2024; 7:00pm;
VFW Post 7155 ; 201 W 3rd Ave ;
Trappe, PA 19426 -
Sa Jul 6, 2024; 7:00pm;
VFW Post 928 ; 1805 MacDade Boulevard ;
Folsom, PA 19033 -
Sun Jul 7, 2024; 2:00pm;
VFW Post 6495 ; 1605 Haines Rd ;
Levittown, PA 19055 -
oThu Jul 11, 2024; 2:00pm;
Delaware Veterans Home ; 100 Delaware Veterans Blvd, ;
Milford, DE 19963 -
Fri Jul 12, 2024; 7:00pm;
VFW Post 8317 ; 45 Shannon Hill Rd ;
Benton, PA 17814 -
Sat Jul 13, 2024; 7:00pm;
American Legion Post 100 ; 7999 Elm Ave ;
Glenside, PA 19038 -
Sun Jul 14, 2024; 7:00pm;
Kim Kooks Cafe ; 3862 Terrace St ;
Philadelphia, PA 19128 - open mic
Sun Jul 14, 2024; 8:30pm;
Fergie's Pub ; 1214 Sansom St ;
Philadelphia, PA 19107 - open mic
Mon Jul 15, 2024; 7:00pm;
VFW Post 3448 ; 119 VFW Dr ;
Tobyhanna PA 18466 -
Tue Jul 16, 2024; 7:00pm;
VFW Post 821 ; 1408 W Front St ;
Berwick, PA 18603 -
Wed Jul 17, 2024; 7:00pm;
American Legion 206 ; 43 W 2nd St ;
Lansdale, PA 19446 -
Thu Jul 18, 2024; 7:300pm;
American Legion Post 668 ; 401 E Lancaster Av ;
Wayne, PA 19087 -
Fri Jul 19, 2024; 8:00pm;
American Legion Post 242 ; 610 E Broad St ;
Quakertown, PA 18951 -
Sat Jul 20, 2024; 7:00pm;
Parkway Theater ; 644 Broadway Ave ; McKees Rocks, PA 15136 -
Mon Jul 22, 2024; 8:00pm;
The Getaway Bar & Grill ; 3049 Sussex Ave ;
Pittsburgh, PA 15226 - open mic
Tue Jul 23, 2024; 8:00pm;
Corner Cafe ; 2500 S 18th St ;
Pittsburgh, PA 15203 - open mic
Wed Jul 24, 2024; 8:00pm;
Scarpaci's ; 307 Shiloh St ;
Pittsburgh, PA 15211 - open mic
Thu Jul 25, 2024; 7:00pm;
Antonio's Pizzeria ; 758 Brookline Blvd, ;
Pittsburgh, PA 15226 - open mic
Thu Aug 1, 2024; 9:00pm;
The Bird Comedy Theater ; 103 W. 19th St ;
Kansas City, MO 64108 - Open Mic
Sat Aug 3, 2024; 5:00pm;
VFW Post 3116 ; 4801 W Douglas Ave ;
Wichita, KS 67209 -
As of Apr 13th, 2024: 44 shows in 10 states
o = Only for members and their guests or private show
* = Tentative engagement
x = Engagement has been canceled
ARIZONA LOU POSTERS (back to TOP of page) (Separate web pages for:
Past Posters and
Graphic Poster Elements )
ARIZONA LOU STAND UP COMEDY FIRSTS: (back to TOP of page)
On-Stage Stand Up Comedy Performance: Tempe Center for the Arts, Jan 3, 2014
T-Shirt sold Dec 1, 2015 to Patric Chandler in S Tempe AZ
Marquee, Jul 8, 2018 Mill House Pub, Mechanic Falls, ME, first 100% Lou marquee, Jul 10, 2020 in Cincinnati, OH and first theater marque Jul 29, 2023 in Mckees Rocks, PA
Flag set presented to Lou; Jul 24, 2019
Stage named after Arizona Lou, Nov 2, 2019, Tap Inn, Billings, MT
1,000 Shows and Roast ; Nov 25, 2019; CB Live, Phoenix, AZ
Internet Show Mar 29, 2020 Opened for We All Bond Over Bombs
Merch Signing; Jun 23, 2020;
Kitty Hawk Kites, in Rodanthe, NC
Three-foot poster; Aug 2, 2020; American Legion Post 69, Cincinnati
Show out in a field; August 20,2020; American Legion Post 35 in Wasilla Alaska set up this stage just for my show! (spread out due to COVID-19)
Five-foot poster; Dec 18, 2020; American Legion Post 54, Coolidge, AZ
Without glasses, July 3, 2021 American Legion Post 530; Greenhills, OH
Opening Comediation
Liz Frisius; Jan 15, 2021; American Legion Post 54; Cooliedge, AZ
Certificate
of Appreciation; Apr 10, 2020; VFW Post 812; El Paso, TX
Unsolicited Guest Appearance; April 22, 2021; Rail Yard; Little Rock, AR
Charged admission tickets as a headliner; July 3, 2021; American Legion Post 530; Greenhills, OH
Name In Lights; July 12, 2021; AMVETS Post 22; Vermilion, OH
Name on a mirror; July 16, 2021; AMVETS Post 22; Vermilion, OH
Musical opening act; TJ Reno; July 24, 2021 VFW Post 3360; Defiance, OH
Tie-died Shirt: by Tanya, Jul 30,'21 of VFW Post 2133 in Cleveland OH; purchased by Andrew Orellana, Aug 26,'21 at Improv Mania in Chandler, AZ
Sweatshirt sold; Oct 21,'21 to Austin at Improv Mania; Chandler, AZ (only three exist)
Six full shows in six different cities in six days (and two states)
Tue May 10, 2022; 7:00pm;
AMVETS Post 607 ; Valdosta, GA 31601
Wed May 11, 2022; 7:00pm;
VFW Post 6602 ; Hinesville, GA 31313 -
Thu May 12, 2022; 7:00pm;
American Legion Post 154 ; Tybee Island, GA 31328
Fri May 13, 2022; 7:00pm;
VFW Post 3308 ; Tallahassee, FL 32304
Sat May 14, 2022; 7:00pm;
American Legion Post 9 ; Jacksonville, FL 32219
Sun May 15, 2022; 3:00pm;
VFW Post 660 ; Savannah, GA 31405
Merch Banner; May 26,'22;
Moose Lodge 2412 in Mcclenny, FL
Show in a public square, 5/27/22: AMVETS Post 110, Washington County Square; Sandersville, GA
Furry Fan, Bromley Hanovich, Australian-bread Labradoodle puppy; 7/14/22
Show Slips to include a Microposter; 9/28/22
T-shirts available online (10 colors) 10/20/22
Swag bag: received from the Delaware Vetterans Home in Milford 7/7/23 (pictured approximately top-to-bottom, left-to-right)
a zippered flat-bottom bag
information about the Deleware Veterans Home
eye area heat/chill mask
3' retractable measuring tape
foam football
toothpaste tube squeezer
foam business card holder
weekly pill organizer
chapstick
pens
sticker
extendable back scratcher
coaster
gummy bears
doggie treat
COVID-19 test kits
Show on Broadway (
Parkway Theater ; 644 BROADWAY Ave , in McKees Rocks, PA. 7/29/23
T-shirt with new headshot line drawing 12/20/23
Instagram Reel 2/2/24
Fire House Show
(
Ingram Volunteer Fire Department ") 4/12/24
Trophy: "Grand Supreme Award" from "Just Around the Corner Comedy Open Mic" at the
Corner Cafe , Pittsburgh, PA 7/23/24
Additional Videos (back to TOP of page)
Venue Information:
Video (Unedited)
79; Alive; Yoga T-Shirts Alive
The Loony Bin
Wichita, KS
Appearance #1242
August 4, 2021
Video length: 4:55
PG-16
76; Suplemnets; Gym; T-Shirts
The Winner's Circle
Salisbury, MA
Appearance #677
July 10 2018
Video length: 5:45
PG-16
Signature Old Man Routine
St Louis Funny Bone
Maryland Heights, MO
Appearance #249
April 26, 2016
Video length: 3:33
PG
EARLY VIDEOS OF LOU ON STAGE - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.
RESOURCES FOR COMEDIANS: (back to TOP of page)
Some of Lou's Favorite Comedians
Note: some of the open mics and shows in the following listings have been changed or canceled due to COVID-19.
Phoenix Comedy Open Mics is the latest list in 2022 from HeavyFeathers Productions
BadSlava is an excellent source of open mic opportunities, listed by state and city, although some of the information is out of date
comedy.openmikes.org is searchable within a radius of a US city or zip code
Comedy
Festivals listed by month by badsalva.com
Classes for Stand Up
Comedy in the Phoenix area.
Headshots - DIY
Comedy
definitions , particularly related to Vaudeville.
Tommy Drake has sage comments on
Heckling and
working for a cruise line .
StandUp Comedy Rules includes good information and lots of opinions from
Curt Shackelford of Washington DC.
Typing got you down? Send
Rev , an audio or video of your performance and in a few hours get a TRANSRIPTION back.
Past Appearances Spreadsheet : It doesn't take long to log your appearances with
Lou's template . One of his comedian friends asked for it. Here is the
PDF result for Lou .
365 Tips for writing comedy by Gary Gulman
Arizona Lou about lost some fingers . PHOTOS (back to TOP of page)
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