After Octaaf saw circus artists in the city, he's determined to do a similar act with Alberto (paid in chocolate), Gert and Samson, but can't pull off eve the simplest stunt. As the mayor already committed the town-hall as venue and Marleneke is expected to attend, Gert thinks up some tricks. Of course, after a single hasty rehearsal things must be expected to go wrong.—KGF Vissers