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Knights of Mayhem: All the King's Men

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  • Photo: Charlie in armor.
  • Photo: Crowd watches a jouster.
  • Photo: Jouster Jake Paul.
  • Photo: A knight is helped to his feet.
  • Photo: DJ Coburger in Utah.
  • Photo: A knight on horseback.
  • Photo: Two jousters collide.

  • No Fear

    Photograph by J.J. Kelley and NGT

    Fearless leader Charlie Andrews rides in full armor at the Utal Renaissance Festival.

  • Crowds Gather

    Photograph by J.J. Kelley and NGT

    Crowds at the Utah Renaissance Festival and Fantasy Faire watch a pro jouster on horseback.

  • The Rookie

    Photograph by J.J. Kelley and NGT

    Rookie Jake Paul has some fun in the saddle at the Utah Renaissance Festival and Fantasy Faire.

  • Man Down

    Photograph by J.J. Kelley and NGT

    A knight is helped to his feet after being unhorsed from a jousting collision.

  • Wizard of Ceremonies

    Photograph by J.J. Kelley and NGT

    DJ Coburger emcees for the Knights at the Utah Renaissance Festival and Fantasy Faire outside of Ogden, Utah.

  • A Knight on Horseback

    Photograph by J.J. Kelley and NGT

    A professional jouster typically wears over 100 pounds of armor.

  • Medieval Trainwreck

    Photograph by J.J. Kelley and NGT

    Two knights collide at the Utah Renaissance Festival and Fantasy Faire.