Nick Penney wearing the actual costume worn by 1991 Hook star Dante Basco who portrayed Rufio
Eastport Maine Pirate Fest Night Show Highlights
Nick Fire & Sword Swallowing with Lexi GoGo Assistanting!
An audience of over 3,400 people at the Augusta, ME civic center
Elvis Presley played this same venue in 1977, it's always been a dream of N₵k's to perform here!
Stilt Walking! Circus, Christmas, & 4th of July costumes available!
Clown Face
Stilt Walking Circus Costume behind stage
Kids Love Nick
Nick Penney is a one of a kind entertainer using extreme sword swallowing, fire eating, and other high profile/high energy stunts to draw your audience to the edge of their seat!
Through years of training and experience interacting with the public he's learned a thing or two about entertainment and what it takes to have a top notch show.
His arsenal of extreme world record breaking skills may be what captures peoples attention, but it's his charm and passion for entertainment that really draws you in. The perfect balance of comedy and education that will leave a lasting impression. A fun, up-beat, and up lifting program that inspires and moves many!
4 reviews
Michael G.
October 21, 2019amazing show - highly recommended
Hired as: Sword Swallower
Nick Penney
It was my pleasure! Looking forward to future events.
Debra M.
June 23, 2013We met with him and discussed our ideas of what we wanted, he was very willing to tailor fit a show to meet our needs and environment. We had to reschedule our party date to have him be our entertainment, but we realized a busy performer is a well sought after one, we weren’t mistaken. Nick sure did deliver on his promises and had every person cheering with excitement and cracking up with laughter. His act was top notch! Will be calling him again in the future!
Hired as: Fire Eater, Sideshow, Stunt Performer, Sword Swallower
Nick Penney
I was more than happy to help out, and am looking forward to working with you again.
Dan
December 18, 2012What a great show! My wife and I hired Nick for a holiday party we put on every year for our employees. He began with magic that people really seamed to enjoy, and ended with a more formal show where he swallowed fire and swords. It was very exciting! The best part, Nick let me remove the sword from his mouth! That was a tad scary, but a great experience!
Hired as: Fire Eater, Strolling/Close-up Magician, Stunt Performer, Sword Swallower
Stan H.
July 9, 2011A great show! Everyone loved it. Cant say i wasn't expecting that, my friends are still talking about it, even months later
Hired as: Fire Eater, Sideshow, Strolling/Close-up Magician, Stunt Performer, Sword Swallower
Price range: $150-400 virtual, $500-2k+expenses live
Languages: English
Gig length: 15 - 60 minutes
Insurance: $5,000,000 - Specialty Insurance Agency: The 2022– 2023 shared policy limits of coverage for all members are as follows: Each Occurrence: $3,000,000 (bodily injury & property damage to others) Damage to Rented Premises: $100,000 (to rented premises) Personal & Advertising Injury: $3,000,000 (hurting someone's feelings) General Aggregate: $5,000,000 (the most the policy will pay out during the policy year)Products – Completed Op. Agg.: $5,000,000 (the most the policy will pay out during the policy year)Medical Expenses: $5,000 (emergency medical to others injured by you)
When hiring Nick Penney to be the entertainment at your event you and your guests will witness a show like non other on Earth!
Audience members can expect to be blown away by Nick's exceptional stage presence, as well as, his unique and extraordinary stunts, stunts/skills that can be appropriately tailored for any venue.
Featuring World Record feats combined with just the right touch of comedy and education that offers an exciting change from conventional forms of entertainment.
Nick offers traditional sideshow stunts and variations on old favorites. Stunts such as fire-eating, blockhead, and what Nick's most known for; sword-swallowing. All in a professional family-focused show that's fun, educational, humorous, inspirational, motivational, and most of all; purely UNFORGETTABLE!
A typical full 45 minute show can include (if stage permits),
Fire-eating,
Human Blockhead & Brain Floss,
Lifting weights with the Tongue,
Chin Balancing Stunts,
Glass Walking/Jumping,
Bed Of Glass Or Nails,
Plate Spinning,
Sword Swallowing (and variations),
Glass Eating,
Money Tree (Staple gun fun),
Sword Swallowing Acrobatics,
Message (as needed/requested by client),
Closing.
Offical World Records:
Most Swords Swallowed While Suspended Upside Down, 3 (according to S.S.A.I. only Nick Penney is the only person who has swallowed more than a single sword while suspended upside down)
Youngest Person To Swallow A Sword And Do A Cartwheel
Most Consecutive Push-Ups On Knuckles While Swallowing Sword
Most Swords Swallowed While Doing A Cartwheel
Worlds First Sword Swallowing Cartwheel With Flaming Pommel
While extreme entertainment can be good for some people, lets face it, you certainly don’t want to be embarrassed or worse, have your company cast in a negative light. While enormously intriguing and incredibly unique, Nick Penney's entertainment is always appropriate – in language, style and content. Your reputation is always in the forefront of his mind, and adding to that positive reputation is his highest priority. There will be no surprises, just a top-notch experience for everyone involved.
Experience sword swallowing first hand, the normal, the odd, and the extreme! This is the generation where sword swallowing is re-invented!
Nick's perfect for resorts, festivals, schools, corporate, private events and more.
Book Your Show Today!
For Nick to perform his sword swallowing acrobatic manoeuvre’s (cartwheels and such) as safely as possible, an absolute minimum of 10 (TEN) feet of cleared performance area/stage and a minimum 6 (SIX) foot ceiling height is REQUIRED.
If Nick will not be on a stage; flat, level ground is a must! If on pavement or cement, a carpet must be provided to prevent Nick from slipping. Which could result in Death.
Nick's most requested show, the act he calls 'Still Alive!'
Still Alive! Is a 45mim long show. Sword Swallowing like you've never seen it before!
After 4,000 years of recorded history, it's only been 50 years since the 1st "upside down sword swallow". Only 12 years since the first "sword swallow acrobatic feat". This is the generation where sword swallowing is re-invented! Experience sword swallowing first hand, the normal, the odd, and the extreme!
By combining his own unique life story Nick delivers a deeper message of human potential, motivation, inspiration, overcoming fears and life obstacles. A one man circus sideshow sure to have you on the edge of you seats!
While extreme entertainment can be good for some people, lets face it, you certainly don’t want to be embarrassed or worse, have your guests in a negative light. While enormously intriguing and incredibly unique, Nick Penney's entertainment is always appropriate; in language, style and content. Your reputation is always in the front of his mind. Adding to your positive reputation is his highest priority. No surprises, just a top-notch experience for everyone involved.
Guests will experience traditional sideshow stunts and Nick's variations on those classics. Its a modern day one man circus sideshow complete with fire-eating and fire breathing, the human blockhead, glass walking, and what Nick's most known for; sword-swallowing!
General Sequence List:
Announcer Introduction and Disclaimer,
Fire-eating,
Human Blockhead & Brain Floss,
Glass Eating,
Money Tree (staple gun fun),
History & Medical Aspects,
Sword Swallowing,
My story,
Bending coat hanger in throat,
Small Swords to Large Swords,
Sword Swallowing Acrobatics,
World Record Reenactments (if stage permits),
Message (as needed/requested by client),
Closing
This is a 45 minute show, please call for rates.
Sword swallower from the 1940 era known as Mighty Ajax.
1 fresh cucumber & 1 ripe apple
minimum 8 foot ceiling height
1 skirted table
Minimum 15 feet of cleared performence area/stage
PA and sound system preferred by not required
Sword Swallower