A Stunt in Chinese Opera: Fire-spouting
Jin Opera
Buyi Opera
Liuzi Opera |
Usually, the performer has a tube of rosin powder previously hidden in his mouth. He blows the powder toward a torch held by another person, which then burns fiercely. It seems that the flame spurts out of his mouth. |
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