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Don't Get Hurt!
If you’re drawn to variety arts, acrobatics, fire handling, or sword swallowing, chances are you already know you’re cut from a different...
Bill Berry
Aug 25, 20253 min read


You Decide the Pace: Taking Control of Your Creative Destiny
A Portrait: The Student Who Didn’t Wait One student I worked with had sky-high ambitions: the biggest stages, the largest crowds, beyond...
Bill Berry
Aug 25, 20252 min read


The 3 Most Common Questions About Sword Swallowing!
Curious about what it really takes to become a sword swallower? I just released a new article on Patreon where I dive into the three most...
Bill Berry
Aug 23, 20251 min read


The Art of Simplicity, The Brilliance of Creativity!
What you’re about to see is one of the most unforgettable performances I’ve ever encountered. The while the video quality may not be...
Bill Berry
Aug 22, 20251 min read


🌊 How to Work on Cruise Ships as a Guest Entertainer
Have you ever dreamed of traveling the world while doing what you love on stage? Imagine waking up in a new country every morning,...
Bill Berry
Aug 22, 20251 min read


So You Want to Be a Sword Swallower?
Since I became a sword swallower nearly three decades ago, I’ve gotten a lot of questions, but there are three that come up again and...
Bill Berry
Aug 10, 20254 min read


(Writing) Today's Creative Cleanup Report:
I went through 341 old notes and cleared them out. I’m left with just 25 strange, uncategorized ones, too random to bother sorting, so...
Bill Berry
Jun 30, 20252 min read


Embracing The Flame is officially shipping! Grab your copy today!
To everyone who already ordered—thank you. Your support means the world to me. Every book I send out is another spark in this wild...
Bill Berry
Jun 25, 20251 min read


They said it couldn’t be done… maybe because no one ever thought to try.
In this sequence, I swallow a sword, balance a juggling club on my forehead, drop it behind me, kick it off the bottom of my foot, and...
Bill Berry
Jun 11, 20251 min read


TO THE HILT: THE PODCAST featuring Bill Berry, now live!
I had the absolute honor of sitting down with two legends — Dan Meyer, the most decorated sword swallower on Earth, and Marc Hartzman,...
Bill Berry
Jun 11, 20251 min read


BIG NEWS — I’m in a book! And not just any book…
About a year ago, I got a message from my old friend Dan Meyer — you may know him from America’s Got Talent, Ripley’s Believe It or Not,...
Bill Berry
Jun 11, 20252 min read


🔥 Christmas in July is about to get LIT. 🔥
Join me July 26–28 in Orlando, Florida for a hands-on fire manipulation workshop like no other. 🎟️ $45 for one day · $75 for both days...
Bill Berry
Jun 11, 20251 min read


🔥 Now Offering 1-on-1 Fire Manipulation Training – In Person or Online
Have you ever dreamed of wielding fire with precision, confidence, and artistry? Whether you’re a complete beginner or an aspiring...
Bill Berry
Jun 5, 20252 min read


🔥 IT’S HERE! 🔥
Today marks the official release of my new book, Embracing the Flame! If you've ever watched someone manipulate fire and wondered, "How...
Bill Berry
Jun 5, 20251 min read


SAVE THE DATE (New Book by Bill Berry)
My second book, Embracing the Flame, drops June 5th! This isn’t just a guide for those ready to push themselves—it’s a look behind the...
Bill Berry
May 31, 20251 min read


Mystery mail, Alaskan adventures, and heartfelt gratitude.
Before I reveal what was in the envelopes, you’ll hear one of my favorite stories from my time as a cruise ship performer in Alaska....
Bill Berry
May 18, 20251 min read


Testimonial: Profound and Practical advice
Bill has been such an incredible guiding force in my life, especially when it comes to understanding romantic relationships and working...
Bill Berry
May 11, 20251 min read


🔥 Joyce lighting it up with grace and focus.
There’s a kind of quiet power in fire handling when it’s done with care and presence—this moment says it all. I’ve started sharing some...
Bill Berry
May 9, 20251 min read


🔥 Fire manipulation torches now available 🔥
🔥 Fire manipulation torches now available on my Etsy: itemsthatintrigue - Handcrafted in St. Pete, FL—support local craft, tradition &...
Bill Berry
May 6, 20251 min read


🔥 Now Announcing: Embracing the Flame 🔥
My second book is officially complete and entering its final stages—just one last proofread and the custom cover from my designer in...
Bill Berry
May 2, 20251 min read


How I Tricked My Brain Into Serving Me, Even When I Was Exhausted…
Ever feel completely drained but still have a mountain of tasks to finish? Same. On this day, I was wiped out, overwhelmed, and only had...
Bill Berry
Apr 30, 20251 min read


BookLife Prize (Publishers Weekly) – 2023 “Stories That Move, My Life in Many Allegories”
Stories That Move: Plot/Idea: 9 out of 10 Originality: 9 out of 10 Prose: 10 out of 10 Character/Execution: 9 out of 10 Overall: 9.25 out...
Liaquat Hussen
Apr 21, 20251 min read


Kirkus Review of: Stories That Move, My Life in Many Allegories
Compact, earnest, and absorbing real-life musings and takeaways. Berry’s memoir brims with family stories, regrets, and life lessons. A...
Liaquat Hussen
Apr 21, 20251 min read


American Book Festival
I’m excited to announce that my book, “Stories That Move,” will be in the American Book Festival. It’s my first book, so I’m not gonna...
Liaquat Hussen
Apr 21, 20251 min read
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