5 Harry Houdini Quotes on Magic

Harry Houdini quotes on magic

12. Drinking boiling liquor is accomplished by using a cup with a false bottom, under which the liquor is retained.

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

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

25. The eating of burning brimstone is an entirely fake performance.

27. To cause the face to appear in a mass of flame make use of the following: mix together thoroughly petroleum, lard, mutton tallow and quick lime. Distill this over a charcoal fire, and the liquid which results can be burned on the face without harm.