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Gwyd, the Unusual

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About Me


Proud Co-founder of the Knotty Bits Sideshow!!

Gwydion (Gwi-dee-un) is a highly skilled sideshow performer, actor, imrov and performance artist, a master fire performer in several disciplines, live special effects specialist, and morbid magician that uses his talents to blur the lines between reality and illusion. His unique look, expressive face and strong presence on stage combined with his diverse talents make him a sought after performer for any type of show.As an actor/performer, Gwydion has years of experience working in almost every environment. From street performing to commercials, voice-overs, film and stage he has done it all. His sideshow work can range from insanely funny to overtly disquieting. As a fire performer, he is one of the most innovative in the industry, constantly finding new fire arts and disciplines to master and make his own. As a magician and FX wizard, he integrates illusions and realistically horrific effects into seamless performances that are so much more than the ordinary. He pushes and frequently rips the envelope in ways that are no less than phenomenal.
Partial List of:
SIDESHOW SKILLS-
Glass Walking
Bed of Nails Endurance
Human Blockhead (Shoving Nails up the nose, objects into the tear ducts, putting out lit cigarettes on the tongue, etc...)
Iron tongue (Mousetraps snapped on the tongue)
Strait Jacket Escapes
Razor blade Eating
Deep Meditation and Immunity to Pain (Stops and starts pulse at will)
FIRE SKILLS-
Poi
4 chain poi
Single Wick Meteor
Fire Claws
6' Fire Staff
Fire Axes
STAGE MAGIC-
Bizarre Magic (Seances, Spirit Calling, Soothsaying)
Mentalist (I can read your mind...)
Magic Effect and Prop Creator
Script Writing and Directing
MISC. SKILLS-
Live special effects Creation and implementation
Sculpting
Script Writing
Master Improv Artist
Stiltwalking
Other things of interest-
Collector of Bizarre artifacts which he shows on special occasions.
Experienced Animal Handler, familiar with the behaviors and habits of snakes, spiders, insects, scorpions, lizards and most anything not considered to be an appropriate pet.
Check out My Sideshow Page with Sylver Fyre!!
Or some of our artistic creations...

Just for the heck of it...Here is a short video of me doing single wick fire meteor...
I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4

My Interests


Getting ready to put a mousetrap on m'tongue...

The results...

I spend a lot of time working on new ideas. New acts, new fire tools, new sculptures, new illusions and special effects. I dread the thought of stagnating, so am constantly trying to come up with something different.
I love critters. My house is full of them. Snakes, Lizards, Scorpions, Tarantulas, Mice, Birds...

I'd like to meet:

Sideshow Folk, Fire Performers, Performance artists, Photographers, Burlesque Artists, Magicians, Rennies, Vaudvillian types, Gypsies, Writers, Sculptors, Circus Folk, Pagans, Writers, anyone involved in the creation of Horror Movies, Actors...
If you perform or create any form of art in any way (Or at least have a serious appreciation for those that do)...I want to meet you.

Music:

I tend to be all over the place with music. Gypsy and Middle Eastern Music are at the forefront right now (I am slowly developing my skills as a Dumbek player- That might have something to do with it...) as well as Cabaret music. I have always been into Gothic and 80's Alternative. It's just fun to dance to.

Movies:

Horror. From cheesy slashers to real Films, I love it all.
Except for "The Item".
Worst movie ever.
Zombies are always good though...

Television:

CSI, Mythbusters and any documentary on Animal Planet.

Books:

Piers Anthony "Incarnations of Immortality"
Max Brooks "Zombie Survival Handbook"

Heroes:

Doug Higley, Todd Robbins, Baba Gede Nebo, Dr Wilson, Harley Newman, Insectavora, The Flying Cat Circus, Tyler Fyre, Ward Hall...
And Always my Sylver Fyre. She is my inspiration.

My Blog

Mirror Scrying and Wax Divination...

These are the notes from a workshop I gave at Grand Rapids Pagan Pride Day 2006. A couple of people have inquired about them in the past, and another one just today, so I thought I'd post them up for ...
Posted by Gwyd, the Unusual on Mon, 21 May 2007 11:45:00 PST

Reviews needed for the Knotty Bits Show.Have you seen it?

If you have...I wouldn't mind a little help.We are currently putting together our promotional packages for this summer faires, and I'd like to thicken em up a bit.If you have seen our show (And can re...
Posted by Gwyd, the Unusual on Tue, 02 Jan 2007 12:36:00 PST

Knotty Bits Sideshow Goes Legit in Kalamazoo!

After dozens of outdoor shows over the summer, Sylver and I get to come inside! Check this out!! Tickets are selling fast for what is going to be an amazing night of magic and comedy by some of the b...
Posted by Gwyd, the Unusual on Thu, 02 Nov 2006 11:49:00 PST

Mayfaire Ren Fest- Sylver and I will be Performing! Come see us!

Sylver and I have some upcoming shows that we would like to let you in on! The last two weekends of May, the two of us will be performing at Mayfaire Reniassance Faire in the middle of the state of M...
Posted by Gwyd, the Unusual on Mon, 01 May 2006 10:33:00 PST