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

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,…

My business has given me an intimate knowledge of stage illusions, together with many years of experience among show people of all types.

How the early priests came into possession of these secrets does not appear, and if there were ever any records of this kind the Church would hardly allow them…

Exposure of the secrets of the fire-eaters, for instance, dates back almost to the beginning of the art itself.

Never tell everything at once.

Children love secret club houses. They love secrecy even when there's no need for secrecy.