Learning Fire Eating.

[Stephon]

Originally posted by sanscan
I also do a set without the torches, just barehand.

I'd love to hear more about this, Slim.

[j55]

thanks for your help, i will try when i get some fuel, so what do you recomend i use first time,

also i have read that people taste the fuel first time is this safe?

finally what do yomake your heads out of, just a rag?

[Rachel Peters]

if you scroll down this thread, there are lots of recommendations.

I ended up buying oil lamp wicks and rolling them up. But I don't necessarily suggest doing what I do, because I'm a wanna-be hack.

...but there are plenty of recommendations at the beginning of the thread.

[j55]

ok thanks, where do you buy these wicks from any DIY store?

[j55]

also does anyone have a video of fire eating, just to have a look?

[Rachel Peters]

Originally posted by j55
ok thanks, where do you buy these wicks from any DIY store?

I dunno what "DIY" is. I get 'em at a hardware store.

[Mr.Taxi Trix]

http://www.bearclawmfg.com/t_eating.html

[j55]

sorry, DIY and hardware are the same thing,

I have just found out that my friends cousen does firebreathing and other things like that, we are going to watch her tommorow, she said to wear something old so i am guessing i am gonna give it a shot.


SOOOOOOO EXITED!

[Stephon]

DIY--Do It Yourself

[sanscan]

Originally posted by Stephon
I'd love to hear more about this, Slim.

Do you remember the trick "Fire Alarm?" It's based on that... Needs a lot of control and some nerve... Since there is no way to know the profiiciency level, (or even age) here. I hesitate to reveal something more dangerous...
Slim
For those who want to get deeper into sideshow arts., find The Magic Cafe, and after you become a member, check out "Believe it or not" under special interests. Also Mephiisto's fire eating group at Yahoo.
Note: Slim's Red Head Torches were usd by Criss Angel at his Las Vegas show at the Alladin Hotel

[Stephon]

Understood.

I'm not familiar with "Fire Alarm".

If you're inclined to PM me, I'd love to know more about it.

Thanks.

[sanscan]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Rachel Peters
[B]I'm no expert (considering I just started this thread, like, a few months ago), but I've come around to using Coleman fuel ...

Rachel, et al, Never let your torches burn dry, and never soak them up! When the fuel is gone, as you've learned, your equipment suffers... Stay focused and you will have a lower chance of getting burned. (It's always ready to bite you)
I quit using Coleman's and other "camp"fuels for a lot of reasons (read bad burns) including portability. Why lug a potentially explosive and spillable gallon of fuel around when you can just bring a couple of cans of Ronsonol fluid in your pocket, pour it into your soaking pan and go to work? Since it's also smokeless(nearly) it works well indoors and out...

[sanscan]

Originally posted by Stephon
Understood.

I'm not familiar with "Fire Alarm".

If you're inclined to PM me, I'd love to know more about it.

Thanks.

Sending PM...

[Stephon]

Thanks!

[j55]

i was recently thinking of going down to my local juggling club, i dont juggle although i am learning contact juggling, will someone teach me at a juggling club?