(The New York Post) - DJ Deadmau5 almost set New York City club Provocateur, and himself, on fire during a set.



The electronic house DJ, whose real name is Joel Zimmerman, premiered his new song, "The Veldt," by lighting an air horn Friday, causing a huge spark for a crowd that included model Hilary Rhoda and singer Ciara.

"Omg I actually lived through that ... Nearly blew up myself and a Buncha people in the booth. Pyros a [bleep]," tweeted Zimmerman.

Nearly 200 people were standing outside Provocateur waiting to get inside the Meatpacking District club, where a seven-foot replica of Deadmau5's trademark mouse-shaped headgear was erected on top of the club's entrance.