The Globe of Death isn’t just a scary name. When you have multiple motorcyclists looping the loop inside a spherical cage, the stunt is only ever a second’s loss of control from a serious accident.
Proving the danger behind the glamour of every circus stunt, Globe of Death rider Malin Yovov came a cropper during a Circus Funtasia performance in Helston, Cornwall this summer. His tyre blew out, causing him to crash into another rider. He suffered three broken ribs – but won’t be deterred from rejoining the act as soon as he is able.
“This is all part and parcel of live entertainment,” Malin said on the circus’ social media. “People pay money to see the best shows in the UK with the most extreme stunts. I’m well aware of the dangers of this performance and I thrive off it. When I hear the audience go wild, I just can’t wait for the next show to do it all again.”
Click here for the story of how Circus Funtasia boss Tracy Jones ran away with a circus… and ended up starting her own.
Currently in Helston, Circus Funtasia will open in Bude on 11 August.
