Professional circus performer Cydeshow Cy knows a lot about science–especially anatomy.

His life literally depends on it.

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Cy, whose real name is Cyrus Pynn, is trained in all kinds of traditional sideshow acts.  His repertoire includes walking on glass, eating fire, juggling knives and balancing sharp swords on his chin.

His specialty, however, is sword-swallowing.  (Kids, don’t try any of this at home!)

We’ve had the pleasure of seeing him perform twice now at Scare L.A., Los Angeles’ original summertime Halloween convention.   But his Facebook page says he will perform “just about anywhere as long as the time, space and weather is decent”.    He goes on to say he’s available for festivals, shows, weddings, headlining shows and much more.   (Need his sideshow talents for a special event this November or December?   You can contact him here.)

Cydeshow Cy bills his show content as “the fun, the weird and the shocking”.  However, his performances include some excellent takeaways for anyone doing a presentation, class or meeting-style event.

At Scare L.A. 2018, Cy talked about his background, the anatomical science involved in his art and what the average (non-sword-swallowing) person can take away and use, from his performances.

On this edition of Over Coffee®, you will hear:

• How Cy first became interested in sideshow acts;

• What the learning process is, in learning sideshow skills;

• Where Cy learned his professional skills:

• How he learned to swallow two different types of swords;

• What the process of sword-swallowing is like;

• The science behind swallowing swords safely;

• Where Cy focuses his mind, in order to swallow swords;

• What’s involved in eating a light bulb (kids, don’t try this at home either!);

• Why Cy chose sideshow performing, as opposed to other areas of performance arts;

• What his showmanship could mean to anyone giving a presentation or leading a class or session.