Flaming sword (effect)
Encyclopedia
A flaming sword is a sword
that has been coated with some type of combustible
fuel
, with the fuel being set on fire
. This is most widely done for entertainment purposes in circuses, magic
performances and other forms of display as a side act of sword swallowers, fire eating, etc.
Sword
A sword is a bladed weapon used primarily for cutting or thrusting. The precise definition of the term varies with the historical epoch or the geographical region under consideration...
that has been coated with some type of combustible
Combustion
Combustion or burning is the sequence of exothermic chemical reactions between a fuel and an oxidant accompanied by the production of heat and conversion of chemical species. The release of heat can result in the production of light in the form of either glowing or a flame...
fuel
Fuel
Fuel is any material that stores energy that can later be extracted to perform mechanical work in a controlled manner. Most fuels used by humans undergo combustion, a redox reaction in which a combustible substance releases energy after it ignites and reacts with the oxygen in the air...
, with the fuel being set on fire
Fire
Fire is the rapid oxidation of a material in the chemical process of combustion, releasing heat, light, and various reaction products. Slower oxidative processes like rusting or digestion are not included by this definition....
. This is most widely done for entertainment purposes in circuses, magic
Magic (illusion)
Magic is a performing art that entertains audiences by staging tricks or creating illusions of seemingly impossible or supernatural feats using natural means...
performances and other forms of display as a side act of sword swallowers, fire eating, etc.
External links
- How to make your own Fire Sword — Luxotica.com
- Dan Miethke — Cirque Du Soleil fire sword artist.http://www.cirquetribune.com/database/show.php?show=Zaia&mode=all