Elias Salway

 is a contestant from Survivor: Silhouette Islands.

Profile
Name (Age): Elias Salway (21) Tribe Designation: None Current Residence: Waco, Texas Claim To Fame: I honestly think my claim to fame is convincing kids that I'm a witch, like it was these cute little kids who were big fans of Harry Potter, so I did some magic tricks and pulled a bunch of crazy shit, and now they think I'm a 2nd year at Hogwarts! It was honestly so sweet and wholesome, and it was a fun time hanging out with them. Inspiration In Life: I mean career wise, it has to be Harry Houdini, but personally I feel like my mother is a huge inspiration to me just because she was a single mother since my Dad ended up leaving me around a young age. She had to fend for herself to raise me and take care of me, and she really did sacrifice a lot. She even had to turn down the opportunity to be on this show just because I was sick, and she couldn't find someone to look after me. I think being on this show is a way to thank her, and now that I can take care of myself, I want to surprise her with this, and maybe seeing me will motivate her to audition again. Hobbies: I like playing with my cat Meeko, but also volunteer around the animal shelter just because if I wasn't a full time magician, I would probably work in a vet clinic since I tend to get along with animals more than people. Like I have a stage presence and a real life presence, and in my honest opinion those two sides of me are extremely different. I also like to play board games, and video games as well around the house. Pet Peeves: People who force their religion onto you and say things like, "God doesn't approve of you doing witchcraft like this" or whatever. Like ma'am calm down, it isn't witchcraft, it's literally magic and it's all contraptions and slight of hand. I also hate the know it alls who try to solve every trick or ruin it for people who are watching the show. I just don't get along with those people, and when I meet one in real life I literally turn and walk away because I do not want to deal with them. 3 Words To Describe You: Quiet, Hard-Working, and Passionate Three Things On The Island and Why?: A deck of cards to always be in practice when I'm not going to be on the stage, I mean the cards might get blown away but hey there's a magic trick there somewhere. My Nintendo Switch to play the games I have on there, including some of the classics, and hand-knit sweater from my mother because it's a reminder of home but also it keeps me warm. I don't know what the temperature is going to be like on the island but I want to be prepared for the cold wet night that happened after a rain. Survivor Contestant You Are Most Like And Why?: This is honestly a tough question because I don't see myself in many Survivors, but if I have to pick one I'd probably go with Tai because he seems to have a good moral compass and he always cares about other people. He just is a fun-loving guy and I kinda want to be like that, but I know I'm not at that state yet because I do have some resentment in my bones, and I do get somewhat emotional at times. Reason For Being On Survivor: I guess to come out of my shell? I know that's rich coming from someone who performs on stage, but it's still difficult for me to go out in the world, and hang out in bars and make friends because I'm afraid people are going to judge the real me, the stage me is just a mask and I know that I can't live my life like that. Being on Survivor will put me in a vulnerable state to really make my personality shine, and I honestly can't wait to go out there and let the world see who I truly am. What Makes You “Survive” Survivor: I think I could be social with everyone, I don't know the type of people that are going to be out there, but I just need to put my game face on and just be as social as possible. There is a lot of factors going into this game that I don't know about yet, but one thing I know is that I never give up, and I've learned that from my mother. So I think honestly if I show perseverance and keep my social game up I can do just fine. Why Would You Be The Sole Survivor: I think I'll be the Sole Survivor because I would have such a journey in the game if I make it to day 39, I'd be the one taking control of my own game, and I'll own up to everything I do. I think if I just keeps my wits about me I will make it to the end, I maybe weary about what to expect coming into the game, but I am confident that I'm going to do well because this game is just like any other performance, all I have to do is impress them to a point where they could grant me the million dollars!