Press & Reviews

"Britton is a charismatic performer who appears genuinely thrilled to share how simple his seemingly death-defying acts really are. His explanations are peppered with jokes and carnival flair, making even the dullest details memorable and entertaining."

"Fire eating, glass walking and hundreds of thousands of volts of electricity collide with comedy and storytelling in this one-of-a-kind show."

"A show unlike any other — part lecture, part story and part physics lesson, Thom Britton had everyone on the edge of their seats."

"His tireless work ethic, unusual background and eclectic collection of passions translate to the stage as a truly novel and subversive experience."

"A fast-paced and funny look at life as a fire-eater."

"He'll eat fire, walk on glass, absorb a million volts for your amusement."

"Britton has traded classic sideshow glitz for a lab coat and a personable demeanor."

"His one-man show breaks circus acts — such as fire swallowing — down to bare bones physics."

"What makes Thom very special, is that he wants to explain it all to you."

"I highly recommend putting aside your preconceived notions about freak shows so that you can enjoy a very entertaining evening that's ripped from the history pages."

"If TED Talks, stand-up comedy, and your favorite eccentric uncle had a beautiful, slightly unhinged love child, it would be this show."

"Unique and compelling. Seeing it once is not enough. No one is doing anything like this. Go and be edified."

"Thom fully captures the lost art of the sideshow, bringing the spectacle to the stage where it can shine."

"Thom is a wildly vivid and engaging performer and I feel this was both the shock we were seeking and the education that kept us leaned in."

"Thom keeps you on the edge of your seat as you take a journey through both history and his life to learn the secrets behind acts such as fire eating and the Tesla coil."

"The show was smart and interesting. Thom is a great storyteller. He's very funny. This show and dinner would make for a really cool date. Go see it."