Armless Beijing-born Pianist Liu Wei is ready to perform his unusual skill on a world tour, showing off to a global audience his dexterity with his toes.
At the age of 10, Liu lost both arms, when he was electrocuted during a game of hide-and-seek. He’s now off to domestic fame playing the piano with his toes on the Popular television Talent show "China's Got Talent."
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The China's Got Talent made its debut last May, with the semifinal ranking the top programme nationally by ratings.
Footage of his performances went viral on video sharing websites, turning him into a popular sensation overnight, similar to fellow contestants from the "Got Talent" franchise like Susan Boyle and Paul Potts.
Though he needs assistance in daily tasks such as eating and drinking, Liu was determined to train his toes to play the piano and started teaching himself the piano five years ago, often practicing for seven hours each day.
"I feel that I'm not different from other people. I've lost my two arms, but I can still do the things I like. I suppose that this is what other people appreciated about me," he said.
Liu's itinerary will include Hong Kong, Paris, Vienna and Taipei.
