A short film exploring the art of Fire Breathing. A journey at 2,000 frames per second that provides a rare glimpse into a world outside the human perception of time. Shot in Vancouver by local film maker Chris Bolton.
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(thanks Cora)
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Spectacular video, Gerard.
Famous fire eaters
The most famous fire eater in history is Robert Powell who not only swallowed fire but also red-hot coals, melted sealing wax and even brimstone. He performed, often in front of British and other European royalty and nobility, for nearly sixty years and was awarded in 1751 a purse of gold and a large silver medal.
Although not the earliest, the first to attract the attention of the upper classes was an Englishman named Richardson, who first performed in France in 1667. His methods were subsequently made public by his servant.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_eating
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