thr029 Charlie Atlas

Charlie Atlas is a formidable thrower and one half of a husband and wife act who are enjoying international rave reviews for their 'Death Do Us Part Danger Show'. Along with his partner Rachel, the couple have quickly become a firm favourite of the throwing community, earning respect as talented entertainers as well as generous friends to those who have sought them out. With signature stunts including moving human targets, sword swallowing, fire knives and the 'board of death', they hold audiences transfixed and, as if that were not enough, between them there are muscles, sexy curves, tattoos, sequins and costumes that would be the envy of any self-respecting burlesque show. I was thrilled to get the opportunity to chat to Charlie before he and Rachel set off for their UK tour this summer and picked his brains on a range of topics. Here we chat about his upbringing on the tiny Hebridean island of Islay, his early forays into the world of music, tattoos, security work and then how his world was turned upside down just three years ago upon meeting Rachel! We explore his early practice with throwing, how he acquired his reputation for throwing hard, some of his adventures on the road, the evolution of his infamous 'decapitator' and where this amazing couple hope to take things next.