“The Human Fuse” sounds more like a moniker for a superhero than a mere mortal, but taking into account what Brian Miser does and has been doing since his high school days, the name is more than fitting. After more than eight years with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus, Brian has launched himself out of his self-designed and built canon more than 6,000 times.
This year for the 141st edition of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Fully Charged show at the Staples Center July 20-24, Brian brings a brand new act and new levels of energy, adrenalin and risk-taking! With a jolt seven times the force of gravity, Brian, The Human Fuse, will arc through the air 110 feet across the arena at nearly 65 miles per hour from a self-made, supersized, human crossbow…on fire!
Defying the laws of physics and gravity almost every day requires pinpoint accuracy, so nerves are still a factor in Brian’s work. “You’re pretty sure you know where you’re going to land,” he says, “but sometimes you worry you’ll be a little short or a foot over.” Still, Brian says, “It’s hard to beat flying through the air, no strings attached. To me, it’s the ultimate.”
And what about the fire, an added component to this new act? “The thing with flying with fire is that you’re moving so quickly that the flames are behind you, but when you land they come up over you,” Brian says. “It’s the most exhilarating thing.”
We’re betting some of that exhilaration will rub off on us, from our seats in the audience, that is… Don’t miss The Human Fuse and the rest of the daredevils, acrobats, animals, clowns and performers at the greatest show on earth. We hope to see you there!
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus – Fully Charged
Staples Center
1111 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, 90015
Wednesday, July 20, 2011 – Sunday, August 14, 2011
o Wednesday, July 20 – 7:30pm
o Thursday, July 21 – 12:00pm, 7:30pm
o Friday, July 22 – 12:00pm, 7:30pm
o Saturday, July 23 – 11:30am, 3:30pm, 7:30pm
o Sunday, July 24 – 11:30am, 3:30pm, 7:30pm
Ages: All
Cost: Tickets – $12 (opening night), $15, $20, $25, $40 (VIP), $70 (Front Row) and $100 (Circus Celebrity)
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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus – Fully Charged
Honda Center
2695 E. Katella, Anaheim, 92806
Wednesday, July 27 – Sunday, August 7, 2011
o Wednesday, July 27 – 7:30pm
o Thursday, July 28 – 1:00pm, 7:30pm
o Friday, July 29 – 10:30am, 7:30pm
o Saturday, July 30 – 11:30am, 3:30pm, 7:30pm
o Sunday, July 31 – 1:30pm, 5:30pm
o Tuesday, August 2 – 7:30pm
o Wednesday, August 3 – 1:00pm, 7:30pm
o Thursday, August 4 – 10:30am, 7:30pm
o Friday, August 5 – 1:00pm, 7:30pm
o Saturday, August 6 – 11:30am, 3:30pm, 7:30pm
o Sunday, August 7 – 1:30pm, 5:30pm
Ages: All
Cost: Tickets – $12 (opening night), $15, $20, $25, $40 (VIP), $70 (Front Row) and $100 (Circus Celebrity)
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus – Fully Charged
Citizens Business Bank Arena
4000 Ontario Center Parkway, Ontario, CA 91764
Wednesday, August 10 – Sunday, August 14
o Wednesday, August 10 – 7:30pm
o Thursday, August 11 – 7:30pm
o Friday, August 12 – 12:00pm, 7:30pm
o Saturday, August 13 – 11:30am, 3:30pm, 7:30pm
o Sunday, August 14 – 11:30am, 3:30pm, 7:30pm
Ages: All
Cost: Tickets – $12 (opening night), $15, $20, $25, $40 (VIP), and $70 (Front Row)
See the cast of Shrek the Musical perform on the Green of The Americana at Brand, 888 Americana Way, Glendale, 91210, Tuesday, July 19 at 3 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
