Magic is the sole science not accepted by scientists, because they can't understand it.

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

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

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

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

The great trouble with magicians is the fact that they believe when they have bought a certain trick or piece of apparatus, and know the method of procedure, that they are full-fledged mystifiers.

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