The performers of Creative Flame can employ over 30 different fire tools in their performances, including all industry standard apparatus, to several inventions unique to Creative Flame.
The nature, location & theme of the event, combined with the spcific discipline/skill set of the performer, will determine the actual fire tools used for each performance.

For daytime events, we offer daylit performances using flag streamers large colorful apparatus stiltwalking, and special fuel additives to better illuminate the flames.
For venues that do not allow fire, we also offer visually impressive & awe-inspiring LED/Blacklight performances.

Some of our most commonly used fire tools include:

FIRE STAFF: Long poles from 4’-6’ with fire wicking on each end. Also performed with more than one staff at a time. Staffs are spun about the body and thrown in the air, creating extremely large and fast fire circles.

 

 

 

MAORI FIRE POI: An ancient art form, the Maori tribes spun thes flaming chains attached to the wrists in fast, intricate geometric patterns around the head and body.

 

 

 

 

CHINESE DEVIL STICKS: Over 2000 years old, the Chinese fire sticks consist of 3 flaming wands, ignited at both ends. The center stick can be tossed high in the air, and create amazing flame circles and fiery optical illusions resembling DNA spirals.

 

 

FIRE JUGGLING TORCHES: The classic juggling torches, set on fire. Combines skill and finesse, defying gravity, while tossing behind the back, under legs, balanced on the head, passed between partners, and manipulated in infinite patterns.

 

 

FIRE DIABOLO: The predecessor to the Yo-Yo, and about 10 times in size, this age-old Asian invention is thrown high skyward, “tied” around the body, finessed under legs, around neck, passed between partners, & more.

 

 

 

 

FIRE SWORDS: Fire Swords Various sword styles, from flaming martial-arts weaponry in brandishing and combat, to ornate curved scimitars balanced on the head of tribal belly dancers. Double swords, choreography, and ceremonials.

 

 

 

FIRE HULA HOOP: Not just a kid’s toy anymore, eight fiery spokes extend from the hoop, whirled about the head, neck, legs, and arms of a new breed of amazingly skilled professional hoopers!

 

 

 

 

 

FIRE FINGERS: 6” and longer metal coil finger extensions set on fire, moving with the fingers, accentuating choreographed or solo dance routines & used for fire eating.

 

 

PALM TORCHES: Ornate bowls, self-contained candles, and palm-mounted fire apparatus held in the palms, for great indoor or outdoor performances, with a smooth flowing breandished flame as a great accent to any dance.

 

 

FIRE FANS: Resembling Geisha fans, with fire on five end points. Flourished close to the body, and tossed, spun or brandished during dance to create various visual effects, from smooth flowing to chaotic jumping flame effects.

 

 

FIRE WHIP: Single or double whips, ranging from 4’ crops to 8’s bullwhips. Swung far around the artist, creating long fire lines, wide flaming circular patterns, and the amazingly loud-sounding snapping fire burst when “cracked”.

 

 

FIRE EATING TORCHES: The art and dance of placing, and ingesting handheld torches for jaw-dropping theatrics.

 

 

FIRE BREATHING(tech) The art of billowing balls of fire from the mouth, creating various sizes of fire blasts.

 

 

CONTACT FIRE / BODY PAINTING: (tech) "Wiping" or "Painting" the body with fire torches, briefly igniting parts of the body, leaving a line of flame on the skin for show.

 

 

 

UNCONVENTIONALS: (FIRE UMBRELLA, etc): This classic everyday umbrella isn't going to stop any rain. The fabric is replaced by wicking, and ignited. Great balancing feats, rolls, spins, and tosses~ Fantastic in themed and choreographed shows...... WE classify this as an "Unconventional", in the same category as fire headresses, fire shoes, fire jumprope, flaming jackets, fire wings, flaming tables & other odd objects.

 

FIREWORK MANIPULATION: Creative Flame's fire tools are designed to be affixed with various forms of fireworks, smoke, strobe, and other visuals. Not applicable for some events due to space limitations, and internationals due to transport, supply, licensing and other factors...But a Damn good finale, nonetheless!

 

FLAME EFFECTS: For specific theatrical effects, we prepare various concoctions to produce Colored Flames, including Brilliant red, Irridescent Green, Deep Purple, Blue, and various combinations thereof.

 

 

PROPANE POWERED STAGE EFFECTS: Our mad scientists have developed numerous portable and stationary flame effect pieces, including flamethrowers, Gigatubes, Perpetual flame accent decorations, and interactive Fire Art, and custom work. * Flame effects only applied where approved, safe, and upon specific request.

 

 

FIRE BELLYDANCE: ( HIP BELTS,etc.) A category all its own~ Many of our dancers study the discipline of bellydance, using many of the aforementioned tools. In addition, we utilize several flaming accents especially for bellydancers, including fire hip belts, fire armwear, wrist gauntlets, fire headdresses, fire balancing scimitars, and more.