Inside The Minds Eye with/ Hayes Johnson

Published: Aug. 13, 2016, 11:18 p.m.

b'Hayes Johnson was homeless, traveling a nomadic lifestyle for the better part of 10 years.\\n\\nFrom smoking crystal meth, to vagabonding on trains, to pursuing a path of sobriety; Hayes shares his life experience as a performance artist.\\n\\nSwallowing swords, hammering nails into his face, rapping, singing, playing guitar...\\n\\nHayes has cultivated a skill set that allows him to build a crowd in any arena, be it the street, or the stage.\\n\\nHe offers art in the form of sideshow entertainment.\\n\\nBut, he gets nervous every time he performs.\\n\\nFear, anxiety, and self-doubt.\\n\\nAs soon as he begins to speak, as soon as he takes a plunge into the unknown, allowing himself to be seen, something happens.\\n\\nHe\'s given gusto, a surge of wind, carrying him through the performance.\\n\\nA few weeks ago, we drove to his home, "The Black Hold Bordello", to catch a conversation.\\n\\nThis is: Inside the Minds Eye with Hayes Johnson\\n\\nTo watch the film we produced featuring Hayes and many of his talents visit: www.UIMindsEye.com'