Bio
Name: Preacher Muad'dib
Age: 30 something
Height: 6ft
Nationality: Irish
Location: London, UK
Performing since: 1995 (Fulltime since 1998)
Preacher is a fulltime fire and sideshow performer based in the Uk and performing all over the world. He is a specialist in fire manipulation, traditional and modern sideshow and prop balancing and holds several world records in these disciplines.
Born in Ireland Preacher began teaching himself circus skills when he was 14 and moved onto teaching himself sideshow, fire eating and breathing and a variety of other skills and performing from friends at parties. After leaving school Preacher became a fulltime performer and aged 19 was invited to join the world famous Jim Rose circus.
After leaving the circus Preacher spent the next four years traveling the world as a solo performer and often worked alongside some of the top performers the world has to offer. In 2003 Preacher Relocated to London UK to continue to work as a performer and to continue to improve his skills. Since moving over Preacher has been awarded a number of world records, made various TV and film appearances and has worked behind the scenes as a consultant on several TV and film productions.
These days he is not only a fulltime performer but a trainer as well and has taught some of the top UK fire and sideshow performers and is also a consultant to insurance companies who cover performers.
Preacher has studied martial arts over his lifetime and holds belts in Wei Chi Kung Fu, Kenpo Karate and currently studies Urban Krav Maga. He is also trained in a variety of weapons including balisong knives, foils, nunchucks, and bo staff.
Preacher has continued to develop his skills over the years and is able to perform some very rare and unique stunts such as balancing a running lawnmower on his chin and trains daily to improve his skills and shows. He has also made a move into stand-up comedy mixing sideshow stunts with his own brand of comedy with high critical praise.
Preacher has also studied a variety of support skills and is highly trained in health and safety (particularly fire safety), first aid, stagecraft, stage management and has an encyclopedic knowledge of insurance regulations, laws relating to performance and performers and health and safety regulations.
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Preacher holds several Guinness World records specialising in fire eating and breathing records.
All records have been indepentantly witnessed and approved by Guinness world records.
Most spins of a fire staff in one minute
Most Consecutive Fire Flames Blown Without Re-Fuelling
Most Fire Torches Lit and Extinguished
Most Flames Blown in One Minute
Longest Time to Balance a Lawnmower on the Chin
Safety
Preacher is fully insured through equity and has a spotless track records with no injuries or mishaps throughout his entire career.
Safety is a paramount concern in any of Preachers shows, he will not perform unless he is certain that all equipment is working, all precautions have been taken and all laws are being adhered to.
Unfortunately this is a sadly rare thing within the performance industry, especially relating to fire performers who while insured do not adhere to all insurance regulations and in such cases insurance companies usually will not cover the performer in case of an accident. Preacher takes pains to ensure this is not the case with his shows , whether he is preforming or producing a show.
Preacher has trained several students who have gone onto perform all over the world, all of whom have a spotless safety record and are under contract to stop performing if Preacher deems them unsafe.
Preacher will provide risk assessments, proof of insurance and testimonials to not only his safety but to the quality of his shows for every booking and upon request will give details of all applicable laws and regulations attached to the show and what he is doing to make sure his show is safe and legal.
Preacher is currently in the process of setting up a voluntary safety guild for UK performers to help promote and educate safety within the industry.
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