Michael Curry entered the world of the Fire Arts after a few too many years working in software development. Joining The Crucible community in 2003 as a student in welding, he has since taken classes in blacksmithing, glass, wood, neon, jewelry, machine shop, and fire performance. He currently works at The Crucible as a Studio Manager and Fire Safety Captain, and regularly burns his fingers in The Crucible's neon shop.