If you watched the latest episode of Dynamo Magician Impossible then you would have seen a lot of magic with fire!

We thought we would suggest some great tricks that use fire, but before we do, we should run through some things that you should think about. Safety first, safety second.

Fire is such a cool thing to add to a magic trick, it can add a visual nature to your magic, it can provide a logical reason for something that occurs (for example burn marks or writing appearing on a card), it also draws attention and is inherently mystical, how many times have you just stared at the flames of a bonfire or a log fire?

If you are wanting to use fire in any live performance with the public, you should be insured. You can get performer’s insurance from Equity, it is a serious thing to be covered, not only for your protection but for your spectators, should anything unplanned occur. For example you need to be covered in case you burn a piece of furniture or a carpet. You could also burn a spectator’s clothing or worse still, the actual person if something went wrong. You should ALWAYS be aware of the risks involved with any magic you perform.

Also common sense should be used, for example you should not perform fire magic inside, in busy conditions, you wouldn’t want someone walking past and knocking you when you have a ball of fire flying from your hand!

With these things being said, here are some great magic tricks that involve fire that wouldn’t look out of place in a Dynamo Magician Impossible episode.

Flash Notes

A great tool to use if you want to vanish money in a burst of fire! More info on flash notes

Flash Gun

This prop will allow you to shoot balls of fire from your hand that fly for over 6 feet! (Please be aware that you need to purchase Flash Paper and Flash Cotton separately) More info on using a flash gun here

Combustion

This tuition DVD will teach you how to make a self lighting match. This is only an instructional DVD and does not come with props, these must be bought separately. More info on Combustion here

Spontaneous Combustion

This DVD teaches some of Jay Sankey’s favourite fire effects that he has created over the years. There is some great workable magic here that uses fire. Again, flash products must be bought separately for any effects taught on this DVD. More info on Spontaneous Combustion here

Fire from Hands

This is a great illusion, flames lick up to the sky from your palms! More info on fire from hands here

In a Flash

This is possibly my favourite piece of card magic with fire! A signed coin wrapped in paper burns a hole through a deck and only stops burning through the deck when it reaches the spectator’s signed card! More info on In a Flash here

Thumb Tip Flame

Ever wanted to remove the flame from a lighter or candle with your bare hands? If you have then the thumb tip flame is for you! More info on Thumb Tip Flame here

Props for use with fire products

Fire is one of the elements.To be able to use or control fire in any way is inherently magical. So many magic tricks can be enhanced by adding fire; you can add fire magic tricks to a vanish or production to really pack a punch. If you have the ability to produce a flame without any known form of ignition, then that in itself is magic.

Fire is mesmerising.

We as humans find fire absolutely mesmerising. How many times have you just stared straight into the flames of a fire and just been lost in your thoughts? Fire is almost hypnotic. Our brains are pretty much hard wired to feel this, ever since the caveman era fire has been one of the most astonishing and amazing things known to man.

Fire Magic Tricks get great reactions.

It is a fact; fire magic tricks get great reactions!! Add a burst of flame or fire to any magic trick and it will instantly get a reaction. People gasp and stare in awe; it can be very similar to seeing a good firework! Usually a burst of flames comes as a shock and catches the spectators off guard, that coupled with a magical production of any sort (maybe a rose or a coin being produced from the flames) will guarantee you a great reaction.

Fire Magic Tricks are great misdirection.

Fire can also be used to cover sleights and is great misdirection that should be taken advantage of. If you are palming an item you wish to produce, why not turn these magic tricks into fire magic tricks? Add a burst of flame from a piece of flash paper or flash string. This is a great way to enhance the magic and cover the move.

Fire Magic tricks attract lots of attention.

If you wish to attract attention from people, whether you are performing in public or just for friends there are few better ways to do this than using fire magic. Lighting up a fire wallet up in public is sure to immediately attract attention. The flames will draw a spectator’s eye from anywhere in the room instantly as it is a defence mechanism in our brains to be aware as soon as a flame appears, you cannot help it, so why not take advantage of it!

SAFETY WITH FIRE MAGIC TRICKS

Whenever performing with fire magic tricks you need to be aware of not only your own safety but the safety of those around you. These are a few safety pointers you should follow, of course always use common sense and be aware of all the risks when using fire with your magic tricks.

– Always ask permission before you use any fire magic trick in any venue.

– Never light any flash product near a pack of flash paper or other flash product.

– Never aim fire magic products or throw ignited flash products towards anyone.

– Make sure you have the necessary fire extinguishers nearby should anything go wrong.

– Always store your fire magic tricks somewhere safe and out of reach of children.

– Do not store any fire magic trick or flash product near any form of ignition or naked flame.

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