KATIE TRICKETT

So, back on dry land and straight back into the UK gigs. This weekend I was booked by Johnny Strange to perform at Blackpool Tatcon - a weekend long tattoo convention on the North west coast. I performed two acts each day, the contortion box and the electric chair. The electric chair was a popular show, showcasing the full set of usual stunts- lighting various bulbs and fire torches off my body, mixing water and electricity and of course- audience participation- its always an

So, if you follow my Social Media channels you’ll know I am particularly fond of photos taken by the incredibly talented Dan Burgess. He just seems to have a knack for catching great shots even when I’m not ready. My latest shoot with him is no exception! We were cramming an awful lot in for one day- I saw Dan had created these amazing photos of himself almost like a motion photo. Four versions of himself inflating a tyre, multiple Dans exploding out of Dan’s head... fantasti

Miss Electra and Doctor Diablo presented the electric chair act at Merlin's Magic Day in Wakefield. The audience were ushered in a darkened room in small groups, the eerie soundtrack set the mood whilst Dr Diablo stood beside a complete electric chair. The traditional sideshow banner gave a clue as to what was about to happen and the Dr began to introduce the act, demonstrating the genuine working condition of the chair. Miss Electra (thats me ;)) is invited to the stage and