魔幻球笼 —— Globe of Death 技术参数与预订指南Globe of Death — Act Profile & Booking Guide
这个节目在国际市场上通常叫 Globe of Death 或 Cage of Death，我们自己的商演名是 Globe of Thunder（魔幻球笼）。以下为常规参考值，最终以现场勘察为准。Internationally this act is known as the Globe of Death (also billed as the Cage of Death or the Globe of Speed). Ours is billed as the Globe of Thunder. Reference values below — the final plan follows an on-site survey.
这是什么节目What the act is
A steel sphere six metres across. Several motorcycles start from a standstill, build speed along the inside wall, and then hold it — riding the curvature of the mesh while other riders enter, cross and exit beneath and above them. Riders pass each other with as little as half a metre of separation.
There is no trick in it and no illusion. Both hands are on the handlebars and the throttle is open. What holds the audience is that the margin for error is small enough to be visible from the back row.
In our programme the globe runs as a standalone item of eight to ten minutes, and as a night-show centrepiece in which lasers and smoke turn the sphere into a glowing planet. It sits inside the Wheel of Death production language but works on its own — it is one of the two acts most often licensed on its own into somebody else's show.
The practical consequence for a programmer: the act is silent. No narration, no dialogue, no language to localise. The commentary is entirely the audience's own.
技术参数Technical requirements
| Globe diameter 球笼直径 | 6 m steel sphere |
|---|---|
| Riders 骑手 | Multiple motorcycles inside the sphere at the same time; minimum separation between bikes under 0.5 m |
| Duration 时长 | 8–10 min as a standalone item; night-show version with lasers and smoke |
| Apparatus 装置形式 | Floor-standing sphere. It does not carry the 15 m clear-height requirement of the Wheel of Death; the envelope above the sphere is confirmed in the technical plan |
| Performance area 表演区 | ≥ 15 m × 12 m within the grand circus footprint |
| Floor load 地面承重 | ≥ 5 t/㎡ |
| Power supply 用电 | 380 V / ≥ 150 kW, dedicated circuit |
| Seating 观众席 | ≥ 800 seats preferred |
| Build and strike 搭建与撤场 | 5–7 days to build, 3 days to strike |
| Touring configuration 大棚版 | Hard-standing site ≥ 60 m × 45 m, which carries a 1,000-seat big top and the technical compound |
Not sure whether your venue clears the bar? Send photographs, a floor plan or a section drawing and we will tell you plainly what works and what does not — free of charge, before any contract is discussed.
谁负责什么Who provides what
The engagement is structured as turnkey delivery. The division is simple:
- You provide: the site, the audience, and a local contact who can help with filings.
- We provide: the sphere, the motorcycles, the riders, the rigging and technical crew, the safety officer, and the entire process — from site survey and licensing through load-in, rehearsal, performance and teardown.
Where an engagement takes place in a market that is new to us, we work to your local licensing and inspection requirements and build the paperwork schedule into the planning stage rather than discovering it on site.
预订流程与周期Booking process and lead time
- Site survey. Free of charge. Photographs, plans or a video walkthrough are usually enough for a first assessment.
- Technical plan and quotation. Issued with the venue profile, the format you want, and the dates you are targeting.
- Licensing and filings. Performance licensing, fire and power compliance, local filings — handled with you, not handed to you.
- Contract and schedule. Load-in, rehearsal and performance windows agreed with your operations team.
- Delivery. Setup, rehearsal, run, teardown.
For a fixed festival, holiday or opening date, start three to six months out. That window covers the survey, technical planning, local approvals and international logistics without paying for rush freight.
安全与维护Safety and maintenance
Motorcycle work inside a closed sphere leaves no room for improvisation, so the safety system is what makes the act bookable at all:
- Three-stage inspection. Pre-show self-checks, between-show re-checks, and weekly deep maintenance on wheels, globes, rigging points and cables — every check documented and available for inspection.
- Emergency planning. A dedicated safety officer and an on-site medical point, with the full procedure rehearsed before the first public show.
- Weather protocol. Automatic performance suspension and re-scheduling triggers when conditions breach the limits.
- Insurance. Performance liability and third-party liability, fully covered.
- Certified crew. High-risk acts are performed only by artists holding specific credentials and stage experience — 100% credential coverage.
四种合作方式How the act can be booked
- Act licensing. The Globe of Thunder alone, licensed into your existing show or venue.
- Residency. A long run in a theatre or destination, jointly operated with revenue sharing.
- Big-top touring. Full-month runs timed to holiday peaks, staged in our own 1,000-seat tent.
- Custom single shows. Openings, brand launches, countdown galas and sports-event warm-ups.
常见问题Frequently asked questions
How big is the globe and how many riders perform inside it?
The steel sphere is 6 metres in diameter and carries multiple motorcycles at the same time, weaving in and out of each other with as little as half a metre of separation.
How much clear height does the Globe of Death need?
The globe is a floor-standing apparatus, so it does not carry the 15 m clear-height requirement of the Wheel of Death. The exact envelope above the sphere, and the rigging point that sits above it, are confirmed in the technical plan issued for your venue.
How long does the act run?
Eight to ten minutes as a standalone item. A night-show version adds lasers and smoke, which turn the sphere into a glowing planet inside a full grand circus programme of around 90 minutes.
Can the Globe of Death be licensed on its own, without the full circus?
Yes. It can be licensed as a single act into an existing show or venue, or delivered as part of the full grand circus programme with or without the Wheel of Death.
How far in advance should a Globe of Death engagement be booked?
For a fixed festival or holiday date, plan three to six months ahead. That window covers the site survey, technical planning, local licensing and international logistics.
取得联系Request the full technical rider
The figures above are the reference profile. The full technical rider — rigging plan, load calculations, crew list, power distribution, rehearsal schedule and video — is issued against your specific venue. Email [email protected] with your venue type and target dates, or reach us on WhatsApp at +86 189 6899 9691.
Include two things and we can respond usefully on the first reply: the clear height of your performance space, and the dates you are considering.
中文要点
- 国际叫法：Globe of Death / Cage of Death；我们商演名为 Globe of Thunder（魔幻球笼）
- 装置：直径 6 米钢制球笼，地面立式，多辆特技摩托同时贴壁，最近车距不足半米
- 时长：单节目 8–10 分钟；夜场版加激光与烟雾
- 场地：表演区 ≥ 15m × 12m，承重 ≥ 5t/㎡，用电 380V / ≥ 150kW，观众席 ≥ 800 座为佳
- 重要区别：球笼是地面立式装置，不占用死亡飞轮那条 15m 净高要求
- 周期：进场搭建 5–7 天，撤场 3 天；定档节庆建议提前 3–6 个月
- 可单节目授权引进，也可随整台大马戏一起交付