It is still an open question, however, as to what extent exposure really injures a performer. Harry Houdini exposureextentinjure Change image and share on social
Another method of eating burning coals employs small balls of burned cotton in a dish of burning alcohol. Harry Houdini alcoholballburn Change image and share on social
Pickpockets either work alone or in pairs, or what is called a mob. Harry Houdini callmobpair Change image and share on social
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. Harry Houdini burncharcoaldistill share on social
The pickpocket is usually very well dressed and of prepossessing appearance. Harry Houdini appearancedresspickpocket Change image and share on social
Only one man ever betrayed my confidence, and that only in a minor matter. Harry Houdini betrayconfidenceman Change image and share on social
Fire has always been and, seemingly, will always remain, the most terrible of the elements. Harry Houdini elementfireremain Change image and share on social
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. Harry Houdini backeatfeat share on social
But it must not be thought that I say this out of personal experience: for in the many years that I have been before the public my secret methods have been steadily shielded by the strict integrity of my assistants, most of whom have been with me for years. Harry Houdini assistantexperienceintegrity share on social
The great day of the Fire-eater - or, should I say, the day of the great Fire-eater - has passed. Harry Houdini dayeaterfire Change image and share on social