Neil E. Dee
Neil E. Dee doesn’t just tempt fate—he flirts with death and calls it showtime. For more than two decades, he has performed across Canada as the nation’s wildest sword swallower and a one-man extreme stunt spectacle. His show places audiences at the center of an edge-of-your-seat experience, blending classic sideshow tradition with daring, modern stunt spectacle and the raw energy of rock and roll. It’s not a safety boredom show—it’s a danger thrill show!
ABOUT
Neil E. Dee, renowned as Canada's wildest sword swallower and one man stunt show. Neil has been mesmerizing audiences with his death-defying acts for over two decades and recently featured in Ripley's Believe It, Or Not. With a career forged on daring stunts and fearless progression, he has mastered the art of captivating and shocking crowds with his unusual entertainment. With jaw-dropping stunts including sword swallowing with some of the craziest swords in the business. Laying on machetes while having bricks broken on him, unusual weightlifting with metal hooks and acting as a human dartboard, Neil's fully insured show combines good times with bad ideas, leaving a lasting impression on all who witness his extraordinary talents. Neil E. Dee is available for 60min feature show, repeatable 20-30 min sets for expos and conventions, single acts for cabaret and variety shows, collaborations and troupe shows. Hosting & MC services combined with small acts for extra excitement at your event.
Engaging, interactive, intense and amazing!
Experience
Recently featured in:
Ripley’s Believe It, Or Not book “Seek The Strange” with The Monsters Of Schlock
Neil has performed at numerous tattoo conventions, festivals, markets, magic & comedy shows, countless bars and clubs.
Previous clients have included: Google, Science World, Weirdos Market Vancouver, Shock Stock, Fringe Fest, Story Book Gardens, Cobourg Busker Fest, Sin City Fetish Night, HEX Fest, Scream Fest, WrestleCore, Anarchy in the O.K. Fest, Diversity Festival, Screaming Heads, Turbo Fest, Great Lakes Custom Knife Show, Crowfest and more.
TV appearances on CHCH, CTV, CFJC, Tehranto Times, Shaw TV Kootenays.
Stunts & Acts
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Sword Swallowing: specializing in large and unique sword swallowing. Including the giant "Beast" sword, LED sword that makes the throat glow bright red, curved swords, 3-sword stack, the infamous drill sword and more.
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Mental Flossing/Blockhead: the ultimate party starter, 10' of Tubing used to perform the "Weird Beer Cheer", large spikes and a mini sword used for Blockhead acts
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Two Machete "Death Bed": concrete cinder blocks are smashed on the chest as Neil lays his skin on the blades of only 2 machetes
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Bed of Nails: single and multiple beds of nails are used to endure crushing weight of volunteers, or sandwiched between two beds creating an "Iron Maiden" with someone "surfing" on top. Can be performed as a duo act with partner
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Human Dartboard: just as funny and entertaining as it sounds. It's all fun and games...
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Eye Socket Weight Lifting: Metal hooks and chain are used to lift heavy objects from the eye socket.
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Hosting & MC services combined with small acts for extra excitement at your event
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Engaging, interactive, intense and amazing!
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Solo single acts for variety and cabaret shows, 15-20min showcase performances that can be repeated daily for festivals, conventions & expos, full one-hour feature solo show and special two-hour troupe show options available
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Sideshow Science Show: 20-30 min all ages educational Sideshow Science Show demonstrating the science and physics involved in Sword Swallowing, Bed of Nails, and other incredible stunt. This show has been featured at Science World, Storey Book Gardens & community evets. *note: this is show demonstrates the science behind the stunts and is NOT an instructional or "how to" performance
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Collaborations and Publicity Stunts, Opening act tours, special event showcase
