Chester, UK 4th December, 2014. Mid-Winter Watch Parade from Town Hall Square, down St. Werburgh Street, Eastgate Street, Bridge Street, The Cross and Northgate Street. Karamba Samba a ‘ghost band’ led a fun parade of skeletons, fire breathing, skeleton Christmas cooks, angels and devils as they celebrated the Winter solstice. An event which dates from the 1400’s, where local artists and community groups join together to celebrate the time when the city leaders would hand over the keys to the city. Credit: Mar Photographics/Alamy Live News
Fire breathing is the act of creating a plume of fire by breathing a stream of fuel over an open flame. It can be a dangerous activity but the proper technique and the correct fuel reduces the risk of injury. Fire breathing is performed by both professionals and non-professionals. Professional fire breathers usually incorporate the fire performance skill within a show where other fire skills are performed. The element of danger in performing fire breathing and other fire skills enhances the entertainment spectacle for many audience members. The vast majority of professional fire-breathers are apprenticed by a seasoned professional and it is strongly recommended that teaching oneself be avoided due to the extreme risks. Most people who are taught fire breathing and eating skills are seasoned performers in their own right and are taught under the condition that the skills are not passed on until they become a recognised fire performer. Virtually all recorded incidents of serious injury by fire breathing involve untrained individuals, often while under the influence of alcohol. Using an incorrect fuel is usually a strong contributing factor. Performing with fire has many inherent risks to the health and safety of the practitioners. Fire breathing has a wider range of risks due to the required technique to create the effect. Having an actively spotting trained safety assistant with an appropriate fire blanket and fire extinguisher is an appropriate best practice when fire breathing and is a mandatory clause in most insurance policies for professional fire breathers.
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