knife thrower
Circus blade artist
A knife thrower is a performer who throws knives at targets, typically as part of a circus, carnival, or variety show act.
The classic demonstration involves throwing knives at a human assistant standing against a board, outlining their body without hitting them.
The term can also refer more generally to anyone skilled at throwing knives with accuracy, whether for entertainment, sport, or combat purposes.
Secondary carnival attraction
- assistantOne who aids another
- wheel of deathRotating ring for acrobats
- spinning wheelFiber-to-thread device
- drum rollSustained percussive buildup
big top · carnival · vaudeville · variety show · traveling show · midway · stage name · billing
Possibility of harm
- injuryPhysical or psychological harm
- perilSerious threat of harm
- bladeFlat cutting edge
- cutSeverance or reduction
stab · wound · near miss · blood · scar · accident · safety precautions · mishap
Purpose or direction
- accuracyDegree of correctness
- targetObject of pursuit
- bullseyeExact center target
- steady handUnwavering manual control
release point · rotation · grip · stance · trajectory · calibration · alignment · distance
Emergency response hormone
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- gaspSudden sharp breath
- anticipationState of awaiting something
- suspenseAnxious uncertainty about outcomes
edge-of-seat · daredevil · fearless · death-defying · heart-pounding · breathtaking · dramatic · climax
Flat piece of lumber
- leather sheathHide case for blades
- steel bladeSharpened metal for cutting
- costumeClothing for portrayal
- backdropRear stage scenery
sideshow
Secondary carnival attraction
- assistantOne who aids another
- wheel of deathRotating ring for acrobats
- spinning wheelFiber-to-thread device
drum roll · big top · carnival · vaudeville · variety show · traveling show · midway · stage name · billing · marquee
risk
Possibility of harm
cut · stab · wound · near miss · blood · scar · accident · safety precautions · mishap · close call
aim
Purpose or direction
steady hand · release point · rotation · grip · stance · trajectory · calibration · alignment · distance · consistency
adrenaline
Emergency response hormone
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- gaspSudden sharp breath
- anticipationState of awaiting something
suspense · edge-of-seat · daredevil · fearless · death-defying · heart-pounding · breathtaking · dramatic · climax · showmanship
wooden board
Flat piece of lumber
- leather sheathHide case for blades
- steel bladeSharpened metal for cutting
- costumeClothing for portrayal
- Sideshowfreak show, sideshow, bearded lady, fat lady, tattooed lady
- circuscircus, big top, clown, clowns, ringmaster
- circus actsacrobat, acrobats, trapeze artist, juggling, jugglers
- daredevilsbase jumper, stuntwoman, stuntman, cliff diver, stunt driver
- throwersshot putter, pitcher
- variety actsacrobat, juggling, aerialist, magic, clown