Anyone who believes in magic is a fool.

The greatest escape I ever made was when I left Appleton, Wisconsin.

To cause the face to appear in a mass of flame make use of the following: mix together thoroughly petroleum, lard, mutton tallow and quick lime. Distill this over a charcoal fire, and the liquid which results can be burned on the face without harm.

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

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

I do not believe that ghosts or spirits exist.

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.