Are you convinced that sword swallowing is an art and not a trick?
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Re: Are you convinced that sword swallowing is an art and not a trick?
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I'm having the same problem I really want to give this book a try but every time I think about it I get queasygrahase71 wrote: ↑03 May 2018, 15:18 I haven't as yet read this book and was a bit queasy to my stomach just thinking about it (as far as the sword swallowing part). From reading the reviews, I may change my mind---once I get past my minds-eye-view of swallowing a sword. Whether or not it's real, I probably couldn't say. I have seen it done in the circus and I'm not convinced that it is real.
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Wow! That must have been one heck of an experience. I don't know whether I will be able to see this feat for real without flinching. The descriptions of the sword-swallowing in the book had me breathless every time. I don't think it is a trick, but at the same time I wonder how one does that without scratching any part of their throat.Helpme71 wrote: ↑03 May 2018, 08:14 I believe that it is a skill, as long as it is an actual sword and not a sword that is fake or collapsible. I have seen real sword-swallowers at circuses before and it is absolutely stunning how they are able to do that. I don't think Duke is a fraud, as long as he is "swallowing" real swords and not fake or collapsible ones.
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Since Robinson goes on to describe the feat in such details, I agree with you that there must be some technique nehind this. I mean something which helps you perform this without damaging the throat. As for the real life, I haven't seen any ever, but some of the folks say they have watched a performance or documentary. So there should be some truth to it.samiam013 wrote: ↑05 Aug 2018, 17:08 I see this as a two-part question as well. The first question is whether or not I believe from the reading of the book that sword swallowing is an art and not a trick. My response to this question is yes. Robinson does a compelling job of describing sword swallowing as an art which needs to be learned and treated with respect. He does illustrate how the swords pass through the esophagus and move the heart. Also, the fact that if you do not remove the swords quickly enough, you can cause permanent damage while performing. Now, as for the second question, which would be regarding my belief in the reality of sword swallowing in real life. I find it extremely difficult to believe that someone can truly swallow a real sword without causing permanent damage to themselves. So, I do think that in the case of real life there is a trick involved just as all magic incorporates tricks to appear real.
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