A podcast devoted to the Fire Arts. Talking with Artists, Entertainers, Crafters and Pyro-technicians. Hear stories from ire dancers, blacksmiths, fire fighters, and fire artists from around the world.
A master fire artist Chris Rovo, known for his own unique style, custom tools, and explosive energy. You wont find a more dedicated practitioner of the fire arts. Creator of the sunwheel, fire barrel poi and many other tools. Rovo has lived in the u.s. virgin islands , as well as traveled the country performing.
A Professional pyrotechnical , black powders master and Green Man. Alan Hutton has been the fire works director for the Texas Renaissance Festival for twenty years! In his own words " I paint the sky with fire " Alan is here to talk about his experience with creating and detonating some of the most amazing fireworks displays. Photo by Mathew Smith: MGS photography. A pyrotechnician is a person who is responsible for the safe storage, handling, and functioning of pyrotechnics and pyrotechnic devices. Although the term is generally used in reference to individuals who operate pyrotechnics in the entertainment industry, it can include all individuals who regularly handle explosives.
A skilled Fire breather, Cilantro The clown paints the air with flames and spectacular bursts of fire. Jandro’s here to talk about the art, its history and the inherent dangers of fire breathing. Cilantro can be seen performing in Houston Texas, and he teaches workshops around the country.
Builder of explosive fireball machines, Tim Deagan wrote the book on fire art and the science of working with propane. His entertainment company BooshBeats a flame driven drum machine. incorporates musical synthesizers linked to six fireball boosh drums. Tim’s fire creations have been seen at the Maker’s Faire Austin, Texas, as well as festivals like Flipside and Burning Man.
As a professional stage dancer, fire artist, martial artist and elaborate costume designer, Ishani is a practitioner of wushu and advanced meditation techniques. We discuss the power of ascending your mind into a state of flow or flow state; and as how we all share in this journey of exploring human potential.
As a fire performer, flow arts instructor and graceful ninja, Tyler travels around the world entertaining, performing and teaching workshops. He’s also a certified fire walker and has led over 1,000 people barefoot across burning coals. He has some great tips for stage performing and reflects on the importance of being in control of the element.
Pacific Fire Gathering, a popular festival for fire dancers, jugglers, movement artists, and circus enthusiasts, Shireen is General Manager for the festival and also a fire artist at Flamebuoyant Productions, as a stilt walker, acrobat, and tumbling instructor. We talk about the crown jewel of flow festivals and her methods for how to teach from the breath of knowledge.
A one way ticket to Pai Thailand leads to a life of fire juggling for The Medicine Circus performance troupe. Talon shares his flow Journey of finding community, the fire arts, and the benefits of movement medicine.
As a Poi and performance instructor Ashlee shares her rewarding experience of traveling to India schools and teaching flowarts abroad. Performers without Borders is a non profit organization that brings the circus arts to children around the world.
“The Guy with the Balls" Is the stage name for this talented Contact sphere performer, Riel Green. He is also the Performance Organizer for Pacific Fire Gathering in Cloverdale Oregon. With his unique blend of modern circus, illusion, dance, and magic, Riel Green is guaranteed to astound and amaze audience members from all walks of life. We discuss fire contact sphere, the history of contact juggling, and the importance of Equality of Genders in Performances. Riel shares with us what he's looking for in the performer selection process.
Creator of the fire performance troupe known as "Mythmaker", Hjeron builds custom fire tools, booms swords and metal dragon costumes. He is the longest running Shin for a Burning Man Fire Conclave. We talk about the importance of storytelling and respecting the boundaries of fire.
Master of Science in Particle Physics, now working for Cirque du Soleil as a Master of Levi Wand. Dalton uses many unique effects for his performances such as LED lights, screen projections, fire and even smoke grenades. All Things Fire Episode 3 with Dalton Sesames.
“Wings of Glory” is a giant fire pegasus sculpture with flaming wings and mechanical life-like horse movements. Recorded at Burning Man 2019, Adrian sat down with me to talk about his creation.
A world renowned fire dancer, and the creator of San-gre del Sol. Sage is the manager of longest operating fire performance troop in Texas. She has been captivating audiences and inspiring people of all ages and walks of life with her diverse range of dance styles, techniques, costumes, characters, visuals and music. Sage shares with us her wisdom, experiences and mystical connection with fire. See Fire Video of Sage and her Troupe San-gre del Sol on their YouTube channel and website https://www.youtube.com/user/SangreDelSol http://sangredelsol.us/
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