"The Professional's Guide to Fire Eating puts all other books I’ve seen on the subject to shame! From the OSHA data sheets, to technical information about fire alarm systems (things other books haven’t even touched on), this book is amazing. It belongs in the library of every fire-eater, juggler, curiosity seeker, and magician."

-- C.J. Johnson, Magician and Illusionist

The Professional's Guide to Fire Eating is more than instructions on fire eating and safety. Check out these special features:

Houdini's Miracle Mongers and Their Methods

The Professional's Guide to Fire Eating wouldn't be complete without a section covering the history of fire eating. Fortunately, the most complete history on the subject has already been written by the greatest magician of the modern age: Harry Houdini. Rather than attempt to re-tell Houdini's work, The first 7 chapters of this book (those dealing with fire eaters) are presented in their entirety in The Professional's Guide to Fire Eating! These texts are a fascinating read that give exhaustive coverage of the history of this art.

OSHA Material Safety Data Sheets

Remember, The Professional's Guide to Fire Eating is the ONLY fire eating manual to contain a 30-page reference section with Material Safety Data Sheets for 6 of the most popular fuels used in fire eating and related effects. This section details not only how to handle these materials, but also exposure risks, methods for treatment, and information on storage, volatility, and first aid.

Tips for the Working Fire Eater

While other books may teach the basics of fire eating, The Professional's Guide to Fire Eating gives valuable advice for working professionals. Stuff like working with venue safety officials, lighting your performance, and photographing your fire effects. There's even a little-known tip that will get you certifications that grant you permission to perform fire eating in places others would think impossible!

Burn Treatment and First Aid

Do you know how to handle a burn emergency? Do you know the difference between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degree burns? Do you know when (and when not) to put cold water on burns? When should you give pain medications by mouth, and when should you not? Sooner or later, every fire eater gets burned, and The Professional's Guide to Fire Eating keeps you prepared for this eventuality by teaching you how to respond to most burn emergencies.

The Professional's Guide to Fire Eating Illustrative Video

Here's where The Professional's Guide to Fire Eating system goes far beyond other fire eating books. The Professional's Guide to Fire Eating Illustrative Video shows exactly how each effect in the book is performed, using multiple camera angles, slow motion, and a unique display that gets you more information in less time!

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