Electronic Press Kit
Biography
Circus of Hell is an award-winning, independent DIY fire, circus, and sideshow performance troupe. Based in Alberta, Canada, Circus of Hell was co-founded by Doug the Demon (an extreme fire eater and stuntman) and Sisu van Hell (a bi/pan sideshow artist, leviwand artist, and fire dancer). This fearless duo is known for jaw-dropping theatrical fire and light acts, blockhead feats (nails, knives, hot iron licks), fire breathing, eating hot coals, fire fans, and extreme fire eating with blowtorches and welding torches. They are two-time national CanSpin award winners as voted by their peers in the Canadian circus and flow community. No strangers to viral fame with millions of views on Instagram and elsewhere, Circus of Hell has also been featured on TV shows including Discovery's Outrageous Acts of Science, the New York Post's Extraordinary People, Wild & Weird America, the History Channel's The Proof is Out There, and more. Circus of Hell has over a decade of performance experience, performing at festivals, Halloween shows, medieval faires, community events, art galleries, Pride, and dark-circus events across western Canada and internationally. Both Demon and Sisu are certified fire performance safety instructors with GardeFeu, and are fully insured for both outdoor and indoor performance.
Together, they set crowds on fire with passion and excitement.
Reviews & Press Quotes
"Thank God this guy is on stage and not in a mental hospital where he belongs."
- D Quin Hanuman, Facebook review of Demon's propane blowtorch act
"The best show I have ever seen! If you haven't checked out a show by Circus of Hell I highly recommend it! Such a dope experience! I was able to pull a knife out of his nose lol!"
- @kimberljayy, Instagram review of 2019 Astral Harvest 45 minute show Demonized
"It was the electronic family troupe Circus of Hell, and they were putting on a wicked show. People did not really know how to react to the Circus’ performance so they cheered and gazed in terror and awe."
"No - he's not gonna - not in his mouth! Ahhh I can't watch this!"
Hakeem Olusayi, Astrophysicist, Outrageous Acts of Science episode, "Seriously?"
"You know the cool Uncle in the family, the one that likes to impress the kids by licking his fingers and using them to put out a match? Doug from HellnBack's latest video is kind of like that - if your uncle is Ozzy Osbourne from the eighties."
RightThisMinute, the Viral Video Show
"Well, I can honestly say I danced with the devil, or rather “the Demon" last night, and I loved it."
World Records
Hottest Flame Extinguished on the Human Tongue, RecordSetter (unchallenged/unbroken)
Most Times Extinguishing a Welding Torch on the Tongue While on Fire, Online World Records
Most Burning Potato Chips Eaten in a Minute, Online World Records
Most Times Licking a Red Hot Knife, Online World Records
Longest Oxyacetylene Nose Weld, Online World Records
Watch for Guinness World Record Attempt Coming Soon
As Seen On:
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CBC
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The Proof is Out There, History Channel, Season 5, Episode 17, "UFO Scorch Marks, Turkey's Loch Ness Monster, and Torch-Eater"
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Wild & Weird America, Season 1, Episode 2, "Leave it to the Professionals," F is for Fire section
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New York Post's Extraordinary People
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Outrageous Acts of Science, “Seriously?” Season 8, Episode 5, eating red hot coal & interview
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Featured in Jukin Media's viral video Top 5 Stupid Human Tricks
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Featured Role as "the Devil" in Punch Drunk Cabaret's music video for Don't Die Until You're Dead 2018
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Featured short documentary episode, Extraordinary People, New York Post
Awards & Community Involvement
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YYCMA Calgary Music Awards 2019 Music Video of the Year
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2019 CanSpin Leviwander of the Year, national Canadian award
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2016 CanSpin Group of the Year, national Canadian award
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Sisu Thompson admins 8000+ member Facebook group Fire Performance Safety Discussion and 6000+ member Facebook group Business for Flow Artists
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Founders of the Canadian Fire Performers FB group
Special Training
Stunt body burn training and safety training for film
David Boushey Invitational Fire and Fighting Workshop, Saskatoon Canada 2018
Notable Live Performances
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Loud as Hell, Drumheller 2026
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North Country Fair multiple years
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Motion Notion 2024
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Art Gallery of Grande Prairie, Spectaculart fundraising gala
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Enchanted Okotoks
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Drayton Valley Medieval Tournament
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Time Island
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RCMP Musical Ride
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Krampusnacht Edmonton
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The Bear FM Interview and stunt, 15 Minutes of Fame
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Special Olympics opening ceremonies, Revolution Place, Grande Prairie
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Astral Harvest Music & Arts Festival (multiple years)
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ScreamFest Calgary 2018
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Circus of the Strangely Beautiful sideshow Calgary
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Brooks Medieval Faire
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Lila's Angels Medieval Faire
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Sweetwater 905 Music & Arts Festival
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Kaleido Arts Festival
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Deep Freeze Festival
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Carnaval de St. Isidore
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Circus in the Sky airshow
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And many more private and public performances
Website
Social Media
6 K followers, Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/circusofhell/
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/circusofhell
Doug the Demon solo page:
http://www.facebook.com/dougthedemon
Contact
Cell 780-618-5319
