Fire artistry · Salt Lake City, Utah

I'll set your soul on fire.

Fire performance, fire spinning lessons, sacred fire ceremonies and retreats. Whatever brings you here, the fire you see is a reminder of the fire already burning inside you.

  • Licensed Utah flame effects artist
  • Insured for fire performance
  • 220+ first-time spinners
  • 7+ years of fire & full moon ceremonies
Tyler breathing a fireball while spinning a heart-shaped fire staff in front of a seated crowd

Three ways to step into the fire

Watch it, learn it, or let it work on you. Each path carries the same intention.

“The more time we spend around any person, place or thing, the more we begin to take on its characteristics. The elements are no different.”

Through my own relationship with fire, I've found warmth, passion, confidence and a sense of presence that has truly transformed my life.

That's what I bring to every flame I light. Whether you're watching a show, picking up a staff for the very first time, or lying still while fire bubbles burn on your heart, the intention is the same. I'm here to assist you in remembering the fire that already lives within you, and to brighten it together.

Always Showing Support, Inspiring Self Trust. That's what assist means to me.

Fire is the medium. You are the point.

Tyler holding a blazing fire staff overhead on the Great Salt Lake shore at dusk
Great Salt Lake, UtahThe fire you see is a reminder of the fire already in you.

I · Witness

Fire Shows

Not just tricks. Every show is built around the feeling you want in the room, and every one ends with your guests carrying a little of that fire home.

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I'm a divine flow artist. I let the music move through me so you can see it and feel it. Some moments are set to the song in what I call divine choreography, and the rest is pure flow, channeled live. That's where the magic happens.

See it move

Jungle Noir, Salt Lake City

Spinspyre, Cristaviolin (@cristaviolin ↗) and Aly Larson (@aerialist_owl ↗) share the stage, combining their talents to create a night to remember.

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Intimate

Spark

$641starting

A solo performance for backyards, birthdays and small private gatherings.

  • About 15 minutes of live fire
  • Fire bubble experience
  • Dedicated safety person on site
Request a Spark
Most booked

Signature Show

$1,141starting

Weddings, bachelorettes and celebrations that deserve a moment people talk about for years.

  • One or two performers
  • Up to 30 minutes, in one or two sets
  • Your choice of music, brought to life through divine flow
  • Interactive fire bubble experience
  • Safety person, extinguishers and fuel handling
Plan your show
Production

Full Production

$1,941starting

Corporate events, festivals, concerts and large gatherings, designed around your vision and your audience.

  • Three to four or more performers
  • 45 minutes to an hour or longer
  • Fire spinning, fire breathing and divine choreography for the whole group
  • Custom show design around your event
  • Access to performers of every style and talent, fire and beyond
Design a production

Fire permits and any fire marshal fees are coordinated by me and billed at cost. Travel beyond the Wasatch Front is quoted separately. Every venue gets a site check before the first flame.

  • Weddings & love celebrations
  • Bachelorettes
  • Private parties
  • Corporate & luxury events
  • Festivals & concerts
  • Family celebrations
  • Retreats & sacred gatherings
  • Custom productions
SPINSPYRE × HANA

When you want more than a show, I co-create full-experience productions with Joseph and Hana Events. With more than 20 years in fire, Hana Events produces the whole experience, from catering and décor to lighting, logistics and entertainment, so your event comes together under one vision.

ARTIST COLLABORATIONS

Some of the most magical moments happen when different artists share the same stage. I regularly team up with fire groups like Ignite Fire Arts and Lava Flow Fire, and I love weaving in performers from other worlds too. Live musicians, dancers, aerialists, acrobats, circus and flow artists all bring something different, and fire has a way of tying it all together. If you have a vision, I'm always open to creating something together.

Tyler and a woman nose to nose beneath a blazing heart-shaped fire staff Tyler kneeling in snowy woods breathing a huge fireball over a heart staff Tyler in a handstand over a burning fire staff in front of a festival crowd Tyler spinning fire rope darts at the Utah Renaissance Faire at sunset Tyler swinging flaming rope darts toward the camera at sunset on the lake Tyler spinning fire on a rooftop above the band at King Biker Rally

What hosts say

I have hired Tyler many, many times. Would highly recommend him for safe, authentic & intentional entertainment production. Licensed by the state, insured. He's unstoppable. Definitely worth calling him up & talking through the details before getting him booked on the calendar!
Joseph C.Event producer · Google review
If you like fire spinning etc, I highly recommend Tyler. He showed up at a campout I was attending with his fire staff and put on quite the solo demonstration. He brought something special to our little campfire scene in the desert and a couple of us got to make a wish at the end before blowing out the fire! Super cool, just what we needed right then. Great vibes, very positive energy!
Clay J.Google review
Unbelievable performer! Professional who shows up on time and is fully prepared to create a beautiful show.
Tressa E.Facebook review
Stages Utah Renaissance Faire Hidden Oasis Jungle Noir Pride at Ivy & Varley Ignite Flow Retreat Ignite Your Soulstice Retreat King Biker Rally Cosmic Warriors Healers Conference Alpine Winter Jubilee (with Lava Flow Fire) Lava Hot Springs Fire & Ice Festival (with Lava Flow Fire)

II · Learn

Fire Lessons

Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to spin fire? No experience needed. Just an open mind and a willingness to try something new.

Fire spinning lessons in Salt Lake City →
220+

When I started teaching, I set an intention to introduce 100 people to fire for the very first time, and I shared it as a passion project until I got there four years later. Then I kept going on donations until 200. Today I've guided over 220 people through their first fire spin. My favorite part never changes: that moment someone goes from fear to complete presence with the flame.

A first-time spinner laughing with joy while holding a burning fire staff
We start with practice gear. You light up only when you're ready.
Private

Ignite Your Fire

$1412 hours

One on one. We'll find your own unique flow, cover safety, then bring your movement to life with the flame.

Book a private lesson
Date night

Ignite Together

$241per couple · 2 hours

Step outside your comfort zones together. First dates, anniversaries, or just something unforgettable.

Plan your fire date
Group class

Your First Flame

$88per person · 3 hours

Up to 8 people learning, laughing and lighting up for the first time together.

Reserve your spot
Your crew

Private Group

Custom

Birthdays, bachelorettes, team building, retreats and family gatherings, tailored to your group and your vision.

Create your group

First flames

A few of the 220+ people who lit up for the very first time.

A man giving a thumbs up and beaming as he holds a lit fire staff A woman laughing as she spins a lit fire staff overhead A smiling woman spinning fire for the first time Tyler coaching a woman holding two lit fire staffs at dusk A man balancing a burning fire staff overhead Tyler's son spinning a fire staff A first-time spinner smiling with a lit fire staff in a backyard A young man laughing as he spins fire

From the people who learned

5/5 definitely recommend for anyone wanting to learn contact staff and fire flow safety and technique. I plan to return monthly! Tyler is so skilled, knowledgeable of contact staff, and makes learning so easy. Very patient and breaks down moves and transitions in ways I wouldn't think of to break it down for myself to finally get it down.
Lexx F.Student · Facebook review
I have watched you teach, encourage, share your knowledge, and give your little tips and tricks to anyone willing to learn. You've taught my daughter, you've welcomed my son into the experience, and you've helped create memories for our entire family.
Jessica J.Friend, family of fire spinners · Facebook
This man is an amazing performer, instructor and a great Fire God. Highly recommend his safety classes and I love the staff class I took from him at Building wo(man).
Glitter ArmadaStudent · Facebook review

Every lesson includes safety education and guided instruction. Live fire depends on readiness, location and weather, and there's never any pressure to do something you're not comfortable with.

III · Transform

Sacred Fire

Fire has been one of the greatest teachers in my life. Through fire ceremonies, retreats and Internal Ignition, I share what it's taught me, from intimate one-on-one sessions to full retreat experiences.

More on Internal Ignition and retreats →

Internal Ignition is a deeply intentional ceremony that brings together energy work, personal intention and the element of fire. It isn't a performance, and it isn't a spinning lesson.

We begin by connecting and talking about what you're carrying. Through intuitive energy work, I feel into what's present and create space for you to acknowledge what you're ready to let go of, and what you're ready to ignite.

Then we bring those intentions into a physical ceremony with sacred fire bubbles, symbolically burning away stagnant energy and inviting your inner fire to shine a little brighter.

Every experience is different because every person is different. It can be hard to put into words. Most people don't try.

A ceremony altar of candles, crystals and a heart-shaped fire staff on a white fur rug at dusk
Internal Ignition ceremony: Tyler and a participant holding a sacred fire bubble together One on one

Private Internal Ignition

$441starting

A personal sacred fire energy ceremony, shaped entirely around you and your intention.

Ask about Internal Ignition
Internal Ignition ceremony: a fire bubble rising from a woman's heart as she leans back Groups & retreats

Collective Internal Ignition

Custom

Every person receives their own individual ceremony, held by the love and presence of the whole group. We give, receive and witness each other.

Create a collective ceremony
Kat playing crystal singing bowls by candlelight Add-on

Sound Bath with Kat

Custom

Begin in stillness. Kat opens the ceremony with a grounding sound bath before the fire comes in. Available for private or collective ceremonies.

Add a sound bath
Internal Ignition ceremony: a fire bubble burning over a man's heart as he lies peacefully For retreat leaders

Retreats & Fire Ceremonies

Custom

Planning a retreat, workshop or gathering? I'll bring the fire and hold the space, so you can focus on your guests.

  • Opening or closing fire ceremony
  • Collective Internal Ignition for the whole group
  • Optional grounding sound bath with Kat
  • First-time fire spinning as a group experience
Bring fire to your retreat
  1. FIRST

    Arrive

    We connect, slow down, and talk about your comfort level and what brought you here.

  2. THEN

    Intention

    You name what you're ready to let go of and what you want to ignite.

  3. THEN

    Ignition

    Energy work and sacred fire bubbles bring the intention into the physical.

  4. AFTER

    Integrate

    Time to land, share if you want to, and carry the fire with you.

A woman spinning a fire staff under the full moon

Fire & Full Moon Ceremonies

For more than seven years I've been holding fire ceremonies, including a monthly gathering under the full moon. Each one brings a welcoming circle, intentions, a shared flame and first-time spinners. Alcohol free, community driven, and open to newcomers.

Get on the full moon list

From the fire circle

His monthly full moon gatherings are intimate and powerful. I also attended a staff workshop years ago at an event called Building Man (Green River, UT) that really gave me the tools and practices to get comfortable with my staff. The fire within me has blossomed into multiple fire props and now I'm a seasoned fire dancer. Thank you Spinspyre and our FIRE community.
Britannia W.Friend, student and full moon regular
Beyond his talent, he helps make the fire community welcoming by teaching others and hosting fire ceremony nights where performers can learn and connect in a supportive space. He brings so much creativity, fun, and care to what he does.
Sarah N.Facebook review

Internal Ignition is a spiritual practice and ceremonial experience. It is not medical or psychological treatment.

Peace of mind

Licensed. Insured. Prepared.

The fire is wild. Everything around it isn't. Planners and venues get a professional who takes the paperwork as seriously as the art.

Licensed

Utah flame effects licensing for every performance I lead.

Insured

Fire performance liability coverage. Certificates available for your venue.

Permitted

I coordinate fire permits and fire marshal requirements with your venue.

Safety first

Dedicated safety person, extinguishers, safe fuel storage and clear performance zones.

Portrait of Tyler Oborn in purple light holding a lit fire staff

The artist

Hi, I'm Tyler.

Spinspyre comes from three words: spin, inspire and pyre. I'm a fire performer, a fire spinning teacher and a ceremony facilitator based in the Salt Lake Valley.

Fire found me, and it changed how I show up in the world. The torch was passed to me by my mentor, and I carry that lineage with a lot of respect. That's why I take safety, permits and the intention behind every flame seriously.

I don't see the fire as the main event. The main event is what it wakes up in you.

See you at the fire. Tyler

Good to know

Questions, answered

How far ahead should I book?

Shows that need a fire permit take 5 to 14 business days for the permit process, so the earlier you reach out, the better. Last-minute dates are sometimes possible, so ask even if your event is coming up soon.

What does my venue need?

An outdoor space with room to keep everyone safe. Before I arrive, the venue (and any landlord or HOA) should be on board with an outdoor fire performance, and these areas should be clear:

  • The performance area: no chairs, tables, decorations, cords or people.
  • A 15 foot clear zone between the fire and your guests.
  • A path and a small storage area for props and fuel, crew only.

Every venue gets a site check and a written site and safety plan before the first flame.

What happens if the weather turns?

Light rain doesn't stop the show. Heavy wind, heavy rain or lightning may delay the start until conditions clear, and I always make the final safety call.

If weather prevents the show, we reschedule at the same venue. Your planning deposit carries over.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. I'm a Utah State Fire Marshal registered flame effects artist, and I carry general liability insurance for fire performances. A certificate of insurance is available for your venue on request.

How do I reserve a date?

Your date is held once the agreement is signed and the $300 planning deposit and permit fee are in. The deposit covers the site visit, site and safety plan and permit filing, and it's applied to your show. The balance is due on show day.

Do you travel?

Yes. I'm based in the Salt Lake Valley and love bringing fire to new places. Travel beyond the Wasatch Front is quoted separately.

What should I wear to a lesson?

Wear clothing made from natural fibers, like cotton, linen, wool or hemp. Please skip polyester, nylon, spandex, fleece and synthetic lace. Synthetic fabrics can melt onto skin, while natural fibers are much safer around flame.

What happens during Internal Ignition?

We begin by connecting and talking about what you're carrying. Through intuitive energy work, you name what you're ready to let go of and what you're ready to ignite. Then we bring those intentions into a physical ceremony with sacred fire bubbles, and take time afterward to land and integrate.

It isn't a performance or a spinning lesson. It's a spiritual practice and ceremonial experience, not medical or psychological treatment.

How do I join a full moon gathering?

The monthly full moon fire ceremonies are alcohol free, community driven and open to newcomers. Choose Full moon list in the booking form, and I'll let you know when and where the next one is.

Let's create something

Light the first spark.

Tell me a little about yourself, what you're looking for and any intentions or ideas you have in mind. Together we'll create an experience that's uniquely yours.

PHONE801-688-1711
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What are you dreaming up?

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