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The danger isn’t limited to Katy Perry herself. Audience safety is also a concern, as failed rigging or malfunctioning props could lead to multiple casualties should these hazards fall into the crowd. Even seasoned performers like Beyoncé have had their own close calls—such as cables coming loose during her high-flying performances. The tragic legacy of wrestling star Owen Hart, who fell to his death in 1999 from a rig similar to those used in pop concerts, has cast a long shadow over the spectacle-driven world of entertainment.