# Fire Breathing ‘Accidents' Extreme Cirque Berzerk Promo Video By Elsa Blaine | Published 2009-06-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cirque-berzerk-fire-breathing-accident References: [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuDMOGfXHSc&feature=player_embedded) & [cirqueberzerk](http://www.cirqueberzerk.com/) In anticipation of the opening of [Cirque Berzerk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cirque-du-soleil-ludo) in Los Angeles this month the alternative Vaudevillian group has released this bizarre video in which a horrible ‘accident’ occurs to the fire-breathing performer. No public safety message could prepare you more dramatically for the shocking results of drinking a flammable liquid as what happens to this poor dude. Should you be lucky enough to attend, the unorthodox show will include, “[sexy contortionists, death-defying acrobatics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrill-seeker-mega-lift-mascara), insane trampoline artistry and bawdy burlesque,” according to the Cirque Berzerk’s [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flame-grilled-billboard) info. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Live Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/livearts) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Alternative Vaudevillian Entertainment:** Opportunity for businesses to create unique, alternative entertainment experiences that blend vaudeville and modern elements. - **Shocking and Dramatic Promotional Videos:** Opportunity for businesses to create attention-grabbing promotional videos that use shocking and dramatic elements to engage audiences. - **Unconventional Circus Performances:** Opportunity for businesses to create unconventional circus performances that push the boundaries of traditional circus acts. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for the entertainment industry to create alternative vaudevillian shows and performances. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for marketing and advertising agencies to create attention-grabbing promotional videos that use shocking and dramatic elements. - **Circus and Performing Arts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for the circus and performing arts industry to create unconventional, boundary-pushing circus performances. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Water Entertainment Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cirque-du-soleil-ludo.md) - [Flame-Grilled Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flame-grilled-billboard.md) - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [Circus-Themed Whiskys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ardbeg-spectacular.md) - [Immersive Wine Galas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-drop-gala.md) - [Beverage-Branded Music Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/to-hell-with-mtn-dew-flamin-hot.md) - [Performance-Driven Designer Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wings-of-hermes.md) - [Ultra-Fiery Jerky Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-reaper-beef-jerky.md) - [Avant-Garde Theatrical Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avantgarde-theatrical-experience.md)