Tricks with Fire

[Parker Nolan]

I commented on Patrick's earlier thread about tricks with water, and I was thinking about tricks that involve fire. I know a few simple ones, but I also recently learned about a chem reaction where any object coated with dish soap will not catch fire. I rubbed a small amount on a paper plate, and it would not light. I was wondering if anyone knows of any tricks in which this reaction (or, technically, non-reaction) would be practical yet powerful. Thanks, folks!

 

[KonTW]

Pyro Freak 3.0 is a nice Fire Gimmick...

 

[Craig Browning]

I'd discourage talk about Pyro effects, especially chemical magic. There are a lot of legal issues around this now days and too, far too many younger individuals can get hurt trying experiments based on inaccurate posts and details.

 

[William Draven]

Not to mention working with fire is a pain in the ass due to all the red tape venues put you through. And that's IF they let you do any fire at all!

I've pissed off a few fire Marshall's before with just flash cotton. Trust me... They don't have a sense of humor.

 

[WitchDocIsIn]

Hey, look, fire.

There's a lot you can do with fire, but before I even consider trying to suggest anything ... what experience do you have with fire? Have you actually worked with it, or do you just think it's a cool idea?

 

[Parker Nolan]

I haven't worked with it from a magic standpoint, but I have been experimenting with it in a controlled area. Seeing how certain materials react with fire, even making a primitive sort of flash paper (not highly recommended haha).

 

[WitchDocIsIn]

But what training do you have? Or are you literally just finding stuff online and trying it out? What safety precautions do you take?

I work with fire a lot. I actually started my performance career as a fire performer. I've seen how easily and quickly it can go very bad.

 

[Randy]

I would say to avoid it right now,because you have no formal training with and could possibly end up hurting yourself or somebody else.

 

[TylerRouss]

I would recommend dropping the matter unless you find a mentor or start a serious study of pyrology.

 

[5UB]

I would not recommend trying to create your own fire magic, however extensively learning someone else's effect to make it your own is probably a good idea, if you are old enough.