They do tricks even I can't figure out.

Never try to fool children, they expect nothing, and therefore see everything.

The eating of burning brimstone is an entirely fake performance.

My professional life has been a constant record of disillusion, and many things that seem wonderful to most men are the every-day commonplaces of my business.

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

My chief task has been to conquer fear. The public sees only the thrill of the accomplished trick; they have no conception of the tortuous preliminary self-training that was necessary to conquer fear.

My Brain is the key that sets me free.