Some say I do it this way, others say I do it that way, but I say I do it the other way.

I am not an irretrievable skeptic. I am not hopelessly prejudiced. I am perfectly willing to believe, and my mind is wide open; but I have, as yet, to be convinced. I am perfectly willing, but the evidence must be sane and conclusive.

I do not believe that ghosts or spirits exist.

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

I make the most money, I think, in Russia and Paris, for the people of those countries are so willing to be amused, so eager to see something new and out of the ordinary.

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

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