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Cutting Edge Innertainment
- Mesa, AZ
- Sword Swallower
- Travels nationwide
- $2385-$4865
Overview
Looking for cutting edge entertainment that's MIND-BLOWING with PROFOUND IMPACT, UNIQUE and UNFORGETTABLE?
The act that WOWED the judges on 16 Got Talents - America's Got Talent to the Finals, Australia’s Got Talent (twice), Italy, France, Israel, Croatia, Spain, Germany, Canada’s Got Talent, and won the Golden Buzzer on Sweden’s Talang, 40x World Champion Sword Swallower Dan Meyer performs a MIND-BLOWING show with amazing feats combined with FUN comedy and audience participation that's EDGY, FUN, INSPIRATIONAL and UNFORGETTABLE!
Corporate
Fairs, Festivals
Oktoberfests
Schools
Faith-based Youth Family events
Upward Sports
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Booking Info
Price Range: $2385-$4865
Gig Length: 15 - 45 minutes
Languages: English, German, Spanish, Other
Insurance: $2,000,000 - $2,000,000 General Aggregate $1,000,000 coverage for bodily injury or property damage to others $1,000,000 coverage for Personal & Advertising Injury
What to Expect
A Cutting Edge Innertainment show features real shocking feats combined with light comedy and audience participation where Dan recruits volunteers from the audience so everyone can feel like part of the show! Dan performs extreme feats such as fire-eating, the human blockhead, and the ancient art of sword swallowing in a professional family-oriented stage show that is educational, inspirational, motivational, and Unforgettable with just the right touch of light comedy.
About
Few people have been compared to both David Copperfield and Zig Ziglar.
Fewer still have had the honor of being called “the greatest sword swallower in the world" by America's Got Talent and Ripley's Believe It or Not!
A finalist on America's Got Talent, global TED Speaker, and 40x world record holder and winner of the prestigious 2007 Ig Nobel Prize in Medicine at Harvard, Dan Meyer has performed in 40 countries around the world and is known for turning this rare ancient art into cutting edge entertainment as a powerful motivational tool.
A 40x World Record Sword Swallower with 7 Guinness World Records featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not books and museums around the world, Dan swallows up to 29 swords at once and is recognized as the World's Leading Expert and World's Top Sword Swallower performing around the world today.
Entertainer:
As a performer, Dan is best known for wowing the judges as the "Most Dangerous Act" on America's Got Talent all the way to America's Got Talent Finals in Hollywood, on Italy's Got Talent and France's Got Talent.
As an Extreme Performer, Dan is known for his extreme stunts such as swallowing a red hot sword heated to 1500 degrees on Stan Lee's Superhumans, for swallowing swords underwater in a tank of sharks and stingrays for Ripley's Believe It or Not! and for pulling a 3700 lb car by SWORD for Ripley's Believe It or Not!
World's Leading Expert:
As President of the Sword Swallowers Association and award-winning author, Dan is recognized as the world's leading expert in the 4000 year old field of sword swallowing for winning the 2007 Ig Nobel Prize in Medicine at Harvard for medical research on sword swallowing injuries published in the British Medical Journal. Meyer enjoys speaking at TED Talks and entertaining audiences in 40 countries around the world, and has been featured on over 700 TV stations, 1000 newspapers and magazines, and seen by over 750 million people around the world.
Looking for cutting edge entertainment that's Fresh, Unique and Unforgettable? This Is It!
Dan's show features Real feats combined with fun comedy and audience participation so Everyone is part of the show! Dan performs extreme feats such as fire-eating and sword-swallowing in a professional family show that's Fun, educational, motivational, inspirational, and Unforgettable with just the right touch of comedy!
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Additional Booking Notes
Simple and easy show production. Contact us for details.
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
| June 14, 2019 • 12:30pm - 1:15pm | Nonprofit Event |
| December 01, 2017–December 03, 2017 • 12:00pm - 9:00pm | Lubbock, TX |
| November 26, 2017–November 29, 2017 • 12:00pm - 9:00pm | IAFE Fair Convention, Las Vegas, NV |
| November 11, 2017–November 24, 2017 • 12:00pm - 9:00pm | CityFest, India |
| November 08, 2017–November 10, 2017 • 12:00pm - 8:00pm | Rocky Mountain Fairs, Colorado Springs, CO |
| November 03, 2017–November 06, 2017 • 12:00pm - 8:00pm | Pinellas County Fair, Largo, FL |
| November 01, 2017–November 02, 2017 • 12:00pm - 8:00pm | Boise, ID |
| October 20, 2017–October 22, 2017 • 12:00pm - 9:00pm | iPro Network, Nashville, TN |
| October 05, 2017–October 10, 2017 • 12:00pm - 6:00pm | Merrillville, Indiana Event |
| September 20, 2017–September 26, 2017 • 12:00pm - 9:00pm | Indianapolis, Muncie, Fort Wayne, IN |
| September 01, 2017–September 10, 2017 • 2:00pm - 9:00pm | Eastern Idaho State Fair, Blackfoot, ID |
| August 28, 2017–August 31, 2017 • 12:00pm - 9:00pm | France's Got Talent, Paris, France |
| August 23, 2017–August 27, 2017 • 1:00pm - 9:00pm | North Idaho State Fair, Couer d'Alene, ID |
| August 16, 2017–August 22, 2017 • 1:00pm - 9:00pm | Western Idaho State Fair, Boise, ID |
| August 06, 2017–August 15, 2017 • 12:00pm - 8:00pm | Carnivale Lune Bleue Ontario Canda |
| August 02, 2017–August 05, 2017 • 12:00pm - 9:00pm | Smoking Waters West Yellowstone |
| July 27, 2017–July 30, 2017 • 12:00pm - 8:00pm | Teton County Fair |
| July 06, 2017–July 09, 2017 • 12:00pm - 9:00pm | iPro Network Corporate Costa Mesa CA |
| July 03, 2017–July 05, 2017 • 12:00pm - 8:00pm | Green River Rendezvous |
| June 22, 2017–June 25, 2017 • 12:00pm - 8:00pm | Alpine Mt. Man Days, Alpine, WY |
Set List
Announcer Introduction and Disclaimer
Fire-eating (optional)
Comedy Human Blockhead (optional)
Comedy Sword Swallowing
History
Medical Aspects
Amazing Real Sword Swallowing
Small swords to larger swords
Volunteer pulls sword out
Message (as requested, tailored to Client's theme)
Finale:
Host Whips out Sword, or
Multiple Swords, or
Glowing Light Saber with Laser Light Show
Q&A, Meet and Greet, Autographs (optional as desired)
Influences & Inspiration
David Copperfield, Brock Gill, TED speakers
Setup Requirements
1 ripe orange
1 skirted table
Testimonials
"When Dan put the sword in his mouth, you could hear the audience hold their breath;
when it dropped down his throat, you could hear a collective gasp...
But when he flung it into the air, the entire audience erupted in applause!
This is the act people talk about on their drive home,
the one they'll be telling their friends about for years to come!"
– Jacob Weiss
"Wow! That was incredible!
I have never been so relieved to find nothing on the end of me sword!"
– Alan Tischmarsh
"That was incredible... amazing!"
– Danny Glover
"Wow! He does have talent!"
– Jimmy Kimmel
"I've never seen that before in my life,
and I bet most of the audience haven't either...
You are obviously one of the best in the world at what you do..."
– Pers Morgan
"You've obviously spent years mastering sword swallowing,
and it absolutely AMAZES me!...
YES!! You've DEFINITELY got my vote!"
– Sharon Osbourne
"Fantastic! Wow! That it was incredibly... Scary!"
"Oh, my God! If you were to film everybody at home watching this,
half of America would be going 'AAAAH!' "
– David Hasselhoff
"Most artists don't perform extreme feats on America's Got Talent;
Most aren't in Ripley's Believe It or Not or hold multiple Guinness World Records;
Most don't eat fire or swallow swords underwater in a tank of sharks,
and most have not received the Ig Nobel Prize at Harvard...
...But Dan Meyer is NOT your average performing artist!"
– Tim O'Brien
Dan Meyer is not only the President of the Sword Swallowers Association International, but he is a Master Sword Swallower, and one of the top sword swallowers in the world!
– --Bob Masterson, President, Ripley's Believe It or Not!
I worked at Opportunity Camp, and I cannot tell you what a tremendous impact you had on those kids.
From being in the cafeteria trying to swallow plastic knives (we quickly stopped that!)
to the kids finally seeing that you can turn your passion into the glory of God. Thank you!
– --Emily Deann, Opportunity Camp
As the mother of a very impressionable son, I want to tell you how much we enjoyed your performance.
Frank has asberger symptom, a form of autism. He was so impressed with your performance and your
wonderful testimony, especially the way you connected it with following God's word.
Thank you for setting a great example for all of us to follow. You sure put on a Cutting Edge performance!
– --Kathy Goodwin, Shady Grove Baptist Church
Dan is an awesome entertainer with a unique gift. He is a blast to have for any kids event!
Our kids were in awe and their parents were grossed out! You can't get a better combo if you deal with childrens ministry.
A great show for the whole family!
– --Jim Beckner, Upward Coordinator, Trinity Baptist Church
That was awesome! But if I was you, I wouldn't do that!
– --Westin, 6 years old, Shady Grove Baptist Church
I think you are completely fascinating -
from India to a deserted island to the green room in Shane's truck to Op Camp.
You blessed us in a huge way and gave the kids an experience they will never forget
– --Coach Van Gravitt, Director, Opportunity Camp
Dan presented a professional top-notch show that appealed to all ages...
The kids and adults laughed, oohed, and awed with equal enthusiasm!
– --Clayton Owen, Upward Unlimited Youth Director, First Baptist Church
That was a show the kids will NEVER forget,
and neither will the adults! It was WONDERFUL!
My heart was beating so fast... It was amazing!
– --Terry Lee, First Presbyterian Church
...He's like a Christian David Copperfield,
but instead of just doing magic tricks and illusions,
Dan combines incredible REAL feats with a powerful message
in a show that’s IMPOSSIBLE to forget!
– --Juergen Beck, WAFF-TV
I really didn't think sword swallowing was really real at first,
but the last part of the show really impacted me. It was awesome!
It was amazing! All the kids were talking about it all week long!
It was the best part of the whole week!
– -- Britney Cobb, Hartselle Church of Christ
That made a bigger impact on me
than anything else in my entire life!
– --Blake, Impact, David Lipscomb University
Dan's sword swallowing is amazing on its own,
but his sword swallowing mixed with a positive message is revolutionary!
– --Pastor Les Jones, New Song Family Church
That was awesome! I was blown away!
– --Phillip List, Regional Pastors Convention
Dan's performance was one of the main reasons we raised a record $30,000
for our American Cancer Society Relay for Life in our county of only 6000.
Nobody had ever seen a show like that before... and people are still talking about it!
– --Mike Carey, American Cancer Society
That was incredible! Wow! He's the real deal! That's entertainment that makes your heart beat fast!
– --Janice Rogers, Fox News, Good Day Alabama
Absolutely one of the most amazing guests we've ever had on Good Day Alabama...
– -Rick Journey, Fox News Good Day Alabama
I am just freaked out!
Wow! ...I am crawling out of my skin right now...
My palms are sweating...
That was incredible! It freaked me out!
– --Rick Journey, Fox News
Dan's sword swallowing in very impressive -
He's a tremendous professional and a first class person to deal with!
– --Mike Shank, Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson Bike Week
I have to tell you, pulling that sword out of your mouth was
the most exhilarating thing I’ve ever done on live TV! It was incredible!
– --Lisa Washington, WHNT-TV NewsChannel 19
I couldn't stop staring! I wanted to look away,
but I just couldn't stop watching! It was incredible!
– --MTSU Student
Watching Dan swallow a sword is like driving past a horrific car accident...
You don't want to look, but you can't take your eyes off it!
– --Paula Sanning
In my position with Ripley's, I'm always on the lookout for unbelievable acts.
Dan delivers just that! His poise and humor, along with his boyish smile
and amazing talent really holds the audience's audience
along with putting swords down his throat and pounding nails up his nose!
Believe It or Not!
– --Tim O'Brien, VP Ripley's Believe It or Not!
That was the most fantastic show I've ever seen! It was awesome!
– --Suzanne Holmes, VP Documentary Channel
This is by far the coolest story I have ever worked on!
– --Chris Rattican, Food Network Unwrapped
Oh my God! This is unbelievable...
...This is INCREDIBLE!
– --Dana Jacobson, ESPN First Take
This is not a gimmick or illusion… Dan is the real deal!
It's amazing and a little gory all at the same time!
– --James-Paul Dice, WHNT-TV NewsChannel 19
I was shocked and excited when I finally witnessed it...
Hearing about it is one thing,
but actually seeing it is quite another!
– --James Davis, Producer, The Learning Channel
I've seen a lot of incredible things in my life,
but I've never seen anything like THIS before!
– --Pat, Cameraman, Oprah Winfrey Show
Wow! ...That's dangerous stuff!
– --Dan Miller, WSMV TV4
Absolutely unbelievable! Wowie, wow wow wow!
I've never seen anything quite like this in my life!
Those were real knives...
My Lord, that was almost disturbing!
– --Paul Konrad, WGN-TV Morning Show
Amazing!... absolutely incredible!
– --Jay Crawford, ESPN First Take
While the swords were in Meyer's throat,
the spectator's hearts were in theirs!
– --Nashville OnePaper
Amazing! A Hard Act to Swallow!
– --Christian Activities