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Learn About the Amazing World of Brad Byers
World-Class Performer
The Story Behind Brad Byers
Brad Byers began his career as a juggler at the age of 15. He uses real swords when sword swallowing and has appeared on America’s Got Talent, Cirque Du Soleil, The Late Late Show with James Corden, Ripley’s Believe It Or Not, and Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Read Brad Byers’ Biography and learn about the types of swords and other dangerous objects he swallows, how he became a juggler, and what it means to be a Grandmaster yoyo tricks expert.
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Biography
Brad Byers is a world-renowned sword swallower and extreme sideshow artist who has been entertaining audiences of all ages with his unbelievable and genuine daredevil acts for over 50 years. He has been featured on America’s Got Talent, Ellen DeGeneres, Game of Talents (England and France), Ringling, Late Night with David Letterman, Cirque du Soleil, Ripley’s Believe It or Not, Germany’s Das Supertalent, Stan Lee’s Superhumans, and Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus. His performances have taken him to 25 countries for countless television shows and other venues. Brad’s international reputation led the country of Grenada to picture him swallowing swords on their official postage stamp.
Global Recognition
Featured on major TV shows and stages around the world, Brad’s performances have earned international acclaim and a one-of-a-kind legacy.
Awards & World Records
Brad Byers is a 73-time world record holder; all of which relate to his acts. Some examples include: The Human Toolbox – first person to drill into his head with an electric power drill; Hottest Flame Extinguished on the Tongue – extinguishing a propane blowtorch on his tongue; Bed of Nails Most Dynamic Weight – driven over by a 1,000 pound quad bike while lying on a bed of nails; and best of all, Most Swords Swallowed and Twisted – swallowing 12 swords consecutively then, twisting those swords 180 degrees in his throat! Brad is the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award sponsored by 6 world record organizations, Online World Record’s first-ever Extraordinary Performer of the Year award and has been inducted into Record Holders Republic’s Super Human Hall of Fame.






















