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A fire eater is an Entertainer , often a Street Artist or part of a Sideshow . The performer places flaming objects into their mouth and extinguishes them. They also practice controlling and transferring the flame. Fire eating was a common part of Hindu , Saddhu , and Fakir performances to show spiritual attainment. It became a part of the standard sideshow acts in the late 1880s and is often seen as one of the entry-level skills for sideshow performers. Other than sound fire safety precautions and some practical advice regarding the laws of Physics (i.e. "hot air rises"), there are few secrets to eating fire. There is no such thing as " Cold Flame " nor is there any special substance in the performer's mouth other than Saliva . According to Daniel Mannix's excellent 1951 sideshow memoir ''Step right up!'', the real "secret" to fireeating is enduring pain; he mentions that tolerating constant blisters on your tongue, lips and throat is also necessary. It is a very dangerous act and should not be attempted without professional training. FIRE EATING TRICKS These are arranged in alphabetical order. The acts should not be attempted without professional training. Vapor tricks Vapor tricks utilize the fuel vapors held in the mouth during or before an extinguish.
Transfers Transfers are methods of moving a flame from one area to another, by using the body, or another surface or medium.
Extinguishes Extinguishes are methods of extinguishing torches, and are the traditional hallmark of fire eating.
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