(Including a lesson on how to firebreath in 3 easy steps)
The Men In White Suits are a Pyrotechnical acrobatic troupe who's
explosive exploits of agility and daring have astounded hundreds
of people. Comprised of members of the Oxford Stunt Factory, the
Men In White Suits have performed at Oxford and Cambridge's most
exclusive balls, and will happily burn your guests.
Note: The fact you have managed to turn on your computer and pointed your
browser at
this site does suggest that you possess at least
some vestige of intelligence. I suggest you use it before attempting
to fire-breath in a crowded rooms...
Let the lesson Commence.
1. What you will need
i. Some firebreathing liquid.
Either find some special firebreathing fluid, available at magic shops,
or use paraffin. ("Proper" firebreathing fluid is just paraffin with
stuff in it to make it taste nice, but is about five times the price...)
Using any other fuel apart from paraffin is a big
NO-NO; using petrol, vodka, diesel, oil, kerosene, lighter fluid, flaming
sambuca etc. will result in the loss of facial hair, skin, and a free trip
to the serious burns unit.
ii. An ignition source. A flaming rag on the end of a stick is good,
or if you have one, a fire juggling club.
iii.The address of your nearest intensive care unit.
2. Technique
Take a look at the picture: it should help make things a little clearer.
The general idea is to take a mouthful of liquid, and blow it out
onto the flame between pursed lips. Blowing the liquid between your lips
will vapourise it, allowing it to catch fire. (This is why you
should only use paraffin. Liquid paraffin will not burn, which means that
the paraffin thats inside your mouth or dribbling down your chin will not
catch fire. If you were using petrol, for example, this would not be the
case, and it would end in tears...) It is a good idea to practice with
water first, just so you get the idea.
3. Important safety tips
Always hold the ignition source ABOVE you and blow up to it. Remember,
a big ball of flame is going to expand upwards from the ignition point. If
you are blowing down onto a source held below you, the fireball will hit
your face.
Always put the ignition source on the end of a pole or stick. Blowing paraffin
onto a lighter held in your hand is going to cover your arm with fire...
Use short 1-2 second bursts only.
You may find that the flame can travel back down the paraffin jet to your mouth.
If things start to getting hot,
Stop
blowing, and the fire will go out. (The fire will never go into your mouth,
but it might singe your lips a little) With practice you will find you
can manage longer bursts.
Make sure nobody is standing infront of you when you firebreath. With
a little practice, you will be able to get jets of flame going over
20 feet with ease. Remember, the harder you blow, the bigger the fireball.
Getting rid of the taste of paraffin. Done with extreme difficulty. Experience
suggests that Newcastle Brown Ale works well, as does curry.
4. Other Stuff
Form a human pyramid, then breathe fire,
holding lit fireworks, instead of flaming brands, (attempting not to
burn all the facial hair of the fool at the top). Perhaps form a
triangle and blow fire at each other's buttocks (The crowd'll love it),
or alternatively throw flame with a dubious mechanical contraption,
whilst riding a unicycle and reciting poetry.
(NB. This is not
recommended. Get the Men in White Suits to do them for you instead.
(prices very
reasonable guvnor!))
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