They do tricks even I can't figure out.

Anyone who believes in magic is a fool.

I always have on my mind the thought that next year I must do something greater, something more wonderful.

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

I think that in a year I may retire. I cannot take my money with me when I die and I wish to enjoy it, with my family, while I live. I should prefer living in Germany to any other country, though I am an American, and am loyal to my country.

But then, so far as I know, I am the only performer who ever pledged his assistants to secrecy, honor and allegiance under a notarial oath.

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