No performer should attempt to bite off red-hot iron unless he has a good set of teeth.

It is still an open question, however, as to what extent exposure really injures a performer.

But then, so far as I know, I am the only performer who ever pledged his assistants to secrecy, honor and allegiance under a notarial oath.

The great day of the Fire-eater - or, should I say, the day of the great Fire-eater - has passed.

In all feats of fire-eating it should be noted that the head is thrown well back, so that the flame may pass out of the open mouth instead of up into the roof, as it would if the head were held naturally.

Unless you're being carted off, you should be on the field.