Brad Byers
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- Stunt performer
- sideshow performer
Brad Byers | |
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 Byers sword swallowing in April 2024 | |
| Born | October 8, 1959 Moscow, Idaho, United States |
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| Years active | 1975–present |
| Website | bradbyers |
Brad Byers (born October 8, 1959)[1] is an American entertainer known for his extreme performances, including sword swallowing, lying on beds of nails and inserting various tools into his nasal cavity. For the latter he is also referred to as a "Human toolbox". He holds several World Records. His brother Rod assists him in some performances.[1]
Brad Byers was born and raised in Moscow, Idaho. According to the biography given on his official site, he joined a traveling circus to become a juggler shortly after graduating from high school. Two years later he left the circus to focus on TV performances. He began swallowing swords at the age of 21.[2] Throughout his career he performed in more than 20 countries.[3] He is listed in the 1999, 2000 and 2003 editions of the Guinness Book of Records.[4] He also took part in fourth and eighth seasons of NBC's America's Got Talent TV show (2009, 2013).
