OWEN MORSE: Hang Glider Pilot

Creativity in Captivity

Owen is the world record holder for the longest hang gliding flight out-and-return of 222 miles in Owens Valley, CA. He has been selected to be a member of the US Men’s hang gliding team to compete in the World Championships this July in Ager, Spain. Owen is also member of the comedy juggling duo The Passing Zone with his partner Jon Wee. They began their professional journey by winning the Gold Medal at the International Jugglers' Association Championships. This lead to their television debut on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and and appearance in The Addams Family Movie, where they doubled for Raul Julia and Christopher Lloyd. They have performed at the Royal Variety Performance in London for Prince Charles, on the Miss America Pageant, and at The White House. They were finalists on America’s Got Talent, made appearances on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Hell’s Kitchen, and regular spots on NBC’s Today, as well as providing on-air commentary for ESPN’s World Juggling Federation Competitions.