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This is the moment stunt bikers suffered a terrifying crash at a circus in Brazil.
The stunt riders were in the middle of their performance on Saturday night in the southern city of Balneário Camboriú when one of the motorcyclists triggered a chain reaction bike accident inside the cramped neighborhood.
The stunt involves multiple motorcycles inside a globe at high speeds.
A rider could be seen doing laps inside the chain-linked orb, known as the ‘Globe of Death’, as he appeared to clip the rear tire of the motorcyclist in front of him.
The impact caused both riders to crash onto the side of the bullet sphere before the other motorcyclists collided and fell.
A circus biker who performed in the ‘globe of death’ was among several motorcyclists involved in a terrifying crash during a show in the southern Brazilian city of Balneário Camboriú on Saturday night
Spectators captured the moment a motorcyclist triggered a chain-reaction motorcycle wreck inside the chained sphere
The motorcyclist subsequently hit the side of one of the motorcycles and flipped in the air.
The impact sent him crashing to the ground with the motorcycle falling on top of him.
Mirage Circus staff rushed to the stage to open the gates before one of the stunt riders managed to get up on his own to the surprise of the audience who clapped and cheered them on.
The company said in a statement that the performers suffered only “minor scratches” as a result of the crash.
Magic Circus said it holds more than 40 monthly performances of the ‘Globe of Death’ at its venues across Brazil
Circus workers rushed to the stage moments after stunt bikers crashed during a Globe of Death display
‘It is extremely important to stress that the safety of our artists and the public has always been and will continue to be our highest priority. The motorcyclists involved in the incident have over 20 years of experience and are highly qualified professionals, with no rookies on our team,” Mirage Circus said.
‘They undergo rigorous and ongoing training and the motorcycles used in the numbers undergo meticulous maintenance to ensure the highest safety standards.’
The company holds more than 40 globe of death performances every month throughout Brazil and had performed more than 100 performances during the first 10 weeks of 2024.
“The Globe of Death is an inherently very complex and dangerous act, which ironically adds to its fascination and public acclaim,” Magic Circus said. ‘We are aware that, as with any live performance, unforeseen events may occur. However, we ensure that all precautions are taken to minimize risks and ensure everyone’s safety.’
Wal Andrades, who recorded one of the videos and shared it on his social media, told a Brazilian outlet that a circus worker addressed the audience and apologized for the incident before the rest of the performances were held.
“It’s a magical spectacle and thank God nothing more serious happened,” Andrades said.