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Magician Thomas Majka stolen: 2,300 euros in damage in Görlitz!
In Görlitz, mentalist Thomas Majka's magic utensils were stolen from his car. The police are investigating.
Magician Thomas Majka stolen: 2,300 euros in damage in Görlitz!
An unusual theft caused a stir in Görlitz: The magician Thomas Majka was robbed overnight when two suitcases containing valuable magic utensils were stolen from his car. The incident occurred on the night of June 21st to 22nd when Majka parked his BMW at the Kreuzkirche after a performance and left the windows open. Thanks to the quick discovery of the damage the next day around 10 a.m. when Majka was out walking his dog, the police were able to immediately begin an investigation. Loud MDR After the initial shock, the magician realized that much of his equipment, including an iPad, a navigation device, a music box and various props for his magic, had been stolen.
The financial damage amounts to around 2,300 euros. Majka, who is currently busy performing during the season, describes the incident as particularly unfortunate. In the coming weeks he plans to host holiday camps with his teaching of magic, but without supplies this will be a challenge. His apprentices, Merlin and Benito (both 18 years old), have already been working on a new program to keep the children entertained.
Review of the incident
Losing important utensils is catastrophic for a magician. Not only does the theft disrupt Majka's preparation for the upcoming performances, but his creative work is also significantly hindered. His laptop charging cable was also stolen, further complicating the situation. "Having a good hand" is now evident in the way his fellow wizards assist him with borrowed equipment to at least partially compensate for the loss Day24 reported.
By rediscovering some suitcases under leaves near the crime scene, the Görlitz police were able to secure some of the stolen goods, but a large part of the contents were missing. The investigation is ongoing and police are appealing to the public for information to help solve the mystery surrounding the theft. The police telephone number is 03581/ 650 0.
A look at crime
This incident in Görlitz is part of the general crime statistics, which show an increase in theft crimes in Germany. In 2022, around 1.78 million thefts were recorded by the police. This also includes thefts from motor vehicles, which are among the most common with 235,732 cases, according to the figures from Statista prove. These facts show that thefts continue to be a serious problem in Germany, which does not stop at street art.