An old trick well done is far better than a new trick with no effect.

Pickpockets either work alone or in pairs, or what is called a mob.

Eating coals of fire has always been one of the sensational feats of the Fire Kings, as it is quite generally known that charcoal burns with an extremely intense heat.

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

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

Flames from the lips may be produced by holding in the mouth a sponge saturated with the purest gasoline.

The secret of showmanship consists not of what you really do, but what the mystery-loving public thinks you do.