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 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."

"Sideshow Visionary"

"You Need Nerves of Steel and a Bit of Science to Eat Fire"

"You helped inspire thousands..."

"A show unlike any other — part lecture, part story and part physics lesson, Thom Britton had everyone on the edge of their seats. The best part? Getting a lesson on how to eat fire!"

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

"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."

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

"That is unbelievable!"

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

"Be amazed and perhaps a bit horrified as Thom risks life and limb (well, foot) to entertain you with science and history. No one is doing anything like this. Go and be edified."

"It moved at a good pace, is entertaining as well as educational and had my friends buzzing about it weeks later. Thom fully captures the lost art of the sideshow, bringing the spectacle to the stage where it can shine. 10/10 would gladly attend another show."

"Was thrilled to host a show at my venue. As a guest, he was fantastic — great show, great interaction with guests and a joy to work with. Very professional but also understanding of venue limitations."

"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."

"One of the most thrilling and engaging live performances I've ever seen. Glad I've had the chance to see Thom perform and look forward to next time. He's also just a real sweet guy."

"One of the best performers I've seen. Thom Britton was made for the stage. Could not recommend higher."

"A truly unique gem. Thom and his shows are so informative, interesting and thought-provoking. You'll come away thoroughly entertained and a little smarter."

"FreakShow and Tell is both informative and entertaining. Thom is a charismatic host and skilled performer of various traditional side-show acts which he has reset into a setting reminiscent at once of a lecture and a comedy club. It's a unique way of looking at the material, and fun every time!"

"This was a fantastic show! I am a huge history buff nerd, and loved that he explained a lot of the history behind the sideshow arts. The comedy and the scientific explanations were also completely enjoyable and delightful. This absolutely does sideshow justice and gives it a cheeky spin."

"My wife was afraid it was going to be something designed to 'shock' the audience but it was laughter throughout with really cool stunts! GO SEE THIS SHOW!"

"There's no magic here — it's all REAL! And weird."

"I get easily freaked out watching people do things like eat fire and walk on broken glass. But with Thom explaining it every step of the way (and telling some great stories as well), I was fascinated and IMMENSELY entertained. Loved it!"

"An excellent show that makes you want to learn more about the history of the scientists and science he performs."

"An exciting show performed by entertainers who are clearly passionate about their art and educating the masses (with power tools)."

"Amazing show created and performed by a great showman. Seeing Thom eat fire, walk on glass and stick nails up his nose is enjoyable enough but also seeing him explain how he does it makes it even better."

"Not your average fire eating show! Loved the science, storytelling and history lessons behind each trick. Great stage presence and schtick! Very entertaining."

"Amazing show! Entertaining and unique, you will enjoy every moment!"

"Took my Mom for her birthday and we had an amazing time. Great show!"

"Innovative!! Love Freakshow & Tell!"

"I took my husband to this show for his birthday. It was GREAT. The passion Thom has for science and the freakshow is palpable and contagious. The room is small, which actually works to his advantage — it becomes a very real personal show. We're going back for the longer show. Definitely a must-see."

"Definitely a must-see! Thom does an absolutely wonderful job blending storytelling, history/science lesson, and fearless acts to capture the wonder of the freak show and the beauty of humanity. His passion for his craft is contagious and compels me to embrace my inner freak."

"One of the most engaging events I'd ever been to! He still filled the entire timeslot with awesome material and gained a fan."

"Very charismatic and witty performer. This show has a nice blend of theater, comedy, and science. It's a very entertaining show that's reasonably priced. Would definitely see again."

"Never seen anything like this. Unique combo of history lesson, stunning feats and great humor. Highly recommended."

"Thom Britton brings the fun and science to the party! Crazy stunts and high-speed delivery makes for a very engaging performance."

"Unique and entertaining experience. Thom is passionate and funny. Highly recommend!"

"Witty, engaging, and truly entertaining!!"

"Incredibly unique and entertaining!!!!"

"Absolutely amazing!"

"Must see show!!"

"Had a great time at this show!"

"...it covered so many things my highschool science teacher would have loved. Thom Britton's 'FreakShow & Tell' actually made science fun for me again."

"FreakShow & Tell was awesome. Very interesting show; combination of lecture, story and fire/electricity lessons. No kidding — fire and electricity together. Not only was I entertained the whole time, I also prayed that everything went as planned with the show."

"It was half freak show and half history lesson. Before I knew it, the show was over and it was fabulous."

"We were treated to Thom Britton's 'FreakShow & Tell' and it was beyond fun. It was a mini history lesson mixed with some crazy fun fire eating awesomeness."