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Brothers Ehrlich Encounter Fire Mishap during Show Preparations - Fire incident disrupts rehearsals for Ehrlich Brothers' performance
The Ehrlich Brothers, globally renowned for their mesmerizing tricks and illusions, consist of Andreas and Chris. They've been captivating audiences for over a decade, even earning the admiration of British King Charles III. For their 10-year anniversary, they're back on tour, showcasing their top-notch magic moves. But a fire accident during rehearsals for their Dortmunder Westfalenhalle show gave their audience an unexpected show.
The Incident: Andreas Ehrlich's Close Encounter with Pyro-Doom
A blink-and-you-miss-it disaster struck during their rehearsals. Andreas got too cozy with a large flamethrower on stage, igniting his hair sprayed with hairspray. It looked like he was walking around with a towering inferno on his head. The brothers shared a short, humorous video of the incident on their Instagram account.
In the amusing clip, Andreas Ehrlich is seen wrapping an ice pack around his forehead and humorously inquiring about his apparent fiery state, "Still lit up, bro? My mug's burning hot." His brother, Chris, responded comically on the post, "Hey, lucky bloke! Guess he's got a fresh new do now!" In an interview with Bild newspaper, Andreas chalked it up to a silly slip, "Near-miss, in the wrong spot at the wrong second, things could've been dire."
This wasn't the Ehrlich Brothers' first dance with danger. In a 2023 interview, Chris admitted to falling off his motorcycle and breaking a rib, and even experiencing his hair catching on fire in another accident[1]. "Mistakes with fire, motorcycles, or mid-air crashes - they don't happen too often, but they do happen," Chris quipped.
The incident occurred during rehearsals, with the live show scheduled for Sunday afternoon at Dortmunder Westfalenhalle and set to be recorded for ZDF. The broadcast is tentatively scheduled for this fall, fingers crossed for a fire-free performance.
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[1] For those curious, yes, the accident was caught on camera. But as for the footage, it's not exactly the kind of thing you want your grandmother to stumble upon while scrolling through your Instagram feed, so the brothers kept it behind closed doors.
After their close call during a rehearsal for their Dortmunder Westfalenhalle show, Andreas Ehrlich can be seen jokingly questioning his flaming state in a humorous Instagram video, with Chris Ehrlich responding with a jest about his new hairdo. During an interview with Bild newspaper, Andreas acknowledged the near-miss incident and shared his luck at the mishap occurring in an unexpected place at an unusual time. The touring magician duo, Ehrlich Brothers, have experienced dangerous accidents in the past, with both brothers acknowledging that such incidents are not uncommon in their line of work.
