I've heard its not gasoline or kerosene, instead a special chemical that when in flames, it doesn't produce heat. I doubt it was super human skills to eat fires, if its in circus...its a trick.
2006-12-20 15:57:50 · 5 answers · asked by Mr. Kite 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
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2006-12-20 16:00:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Fireeating is a skill based on the fact that the coolest part of the fire is at the base and the hottest part is the tip. If you watch a fireeater closely you'll see that they always keep the base of the fire closest to their skin and the tip furthest away from their skin. Even so, its a very dangerous trick, and there are longterm consequences.
2006-12-21 00:05:47 · answer #2 · answered by Joni DaNerd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The guy above me had a good answer, but didn't tell you what the chemical is.
They use a small amount 190 proof Grain Alcohol and blow the fumes out their mouths. To extinguish the flames, they simply close their mouth.
(And hope the don't hiccup... LOL)
2006-12-21 00:13:06 · answer #3 · answered by Big Mack 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, the fluid is alcohol with a few things thrown in it to give
it more color when it burns...Alcohol is the flammable liquid though.
And it is hot...All flames are hot.....No cool flames....
2006-12-21 00:10:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't they use olive oil?
2006-12-21 00:14:24 · answer #5 · answered by anonymous 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋