Houdini’s History of Fire Eating

[@ModernRogue]

That’s right, not only did Brian write the book on fire-eating, he’s also giving it away for the next 48 hours at gimme.scamstuff.com. Practice safely and with proper supervision! Congrats to the winners of last week’s Arcana Alpha giveaway: Christoffer Olsen, Robert Burke, Arale Raskin, Leif Hicks, and William Amsberry

[@viralvideo171]

Thank you and you did an amazing performance! 👍👍🍻

[@skuzlebut82]

I know you have various tricks with fire eating but you damn well feel some heat and what you are doing is an art form. It's an awesome art form, too.

[@jebdunkins6796]

Brian sees someone holding a burning torch and asks Hey are you gonna eat that?

[@Vazurik]

I've never really thought about fire eating, but this was genuinely captivating to me.

[@stocktonjoans]

just tried to aply for the give away but for some reason i can't submit my info, is there a problem with the site?

[@jebdunkins6796]

Brian: I'm gonna teach Jason Murphy how to fire eat! Modern Rogue Audience: *OH GOD NO*

[@mr.muffindan.m3367]

Yeah. This is gonna get really interesting

[@stocktonjoans]

if a fool like me can teach themselves to eat and breath fire wiht no injuries to date, i'm sure the rogues will be just fine

[@jebdunkins6796]

@@stocktonjoans if you say so man, I just see this ending with Jason's head as a scarred stump, Brian losing his eyebrows and the new warehouse burning to the ground

[@thepepchannel7940]

ben Jovi Have you even watched this show?!

[@TheRealAlpha2]

Quickest counter reset in the history of MR.

[@bransonstevens5914]

This is how good Brian is at telling that story and making it captivating. I've heard him tell it no less than 2 dozen times over a bunch of videos I've watched of him. And even now when I see him start the routine at first I'm like "Eh, I've heard it a bunch of times before, might just click off" but not too long after that I just get captivated and before I know it I've watched the whole thing. He can take someone with ADHD who can't focus on much of anything for 2 minutes and get them to watch this routine and listen to the story dozens of times without fail. It's friggin impressive and I love it.

[@whiteslate]

Branson Stevens as someone with adhd, I can confirm this has indeed captivated me for the entirety of the video

[@stuartmacdonald7583]

I used this clip to show my son what fire eating was. I was delighted by this clip and now my son knows it is a phenomenal skill not Magic! Thank you.

[@Aquila009]

However much I love Brians routine, I want to give some GIANT props to the camera crew and the cinematography in general. The lighting, the shades, the cuts, the atmosphere. That was some top class editing, people.

[@TheAgentofEnigmas]

Ditto

[@BrandtHughes]

Thanks! :D

[@Aquila009]

Brandt Hughes great job. The audio team as well.

[@PerryLovewhistle]

I came here to make this comment, but I was too late.

[@JayDaPeace]

Hell yes. Excellent work, Brandt and Bryce!

[@steffis9806]

I... I did not know he could do that. I'm stunned.

[@cristiancrosse5719]

This is probably the only video on the channel in which Brian is fully qualified to talk about and teach

[@LizardMods]

It's funny cuz it's true 😂

[@valritz1489]

This one and Psychic Surgery.

[@styrax7280]

the contrast to him horsing around with Jason is amazing ^^

[@dominickbenincasa5043]

Styrax- It reminded me of the first time I saw Adam Savage outside of Mythbusters. It made me realize just how intelligent he is. And how serious he is about making things.

[@masterdimsen]

Ya know... I sometimes forget that Brian isn't just a big goofball. I mean, he is a big goofball, but he is a competent goofball, a professional goof if you will

[@lilyofluck371]

I think youtube *is* professional goodballs

[@calinnita7395]

The usual rather humoristic tone of the show sometimes makes me forget how much of an amazing performer and entertainer Brian is. I need more videos like this!

[@ferretforrent1144]

Definitively, He should do some performances on this channel.

[@thaddeustrystan7459]

Well, knowing his past highly dangerous career, I'm always gets surprised by the amount of times he gets in injured in MR

[@richardpowell4281]

Watching some of the uncut unedited episodes. Even their normal humorous tone is a performance. Normally when they ask each other questions or ask guests, they already know the answer from doing research. They are just asking for the audiences sake.

[@jordycagle2373]

Probably the most bad ass Modern Rogue episode I've seen to date. No lie.

[@garethconnolly5557]

“In a random bar” Random guy:Hey man go a lite? Other guy: let me tell you a story as old a time.

[@azraelf.6287]

15sec into the speech, the first guy just borrows the Bic from the table, lights his smoke, and walks off.

[@EhRandomGuy]

I really needed one ;__;

[@JudgeDeadMJ]

A Random Guy this deserves sooo many likes

[@StrokeMahEgo]

I very much enjoyed this routine and the storytelling. But I'm just imagining the wet floor is in fact fuel ready to combust if Brian dropped a torch

[@linuxstreamer8910]

if you look the floor is wet you can see the light reflecting of it

[@Daz0n]

I got a hospital ad right at the start of the video. I can already tell this is going to go *swimmingly.*

[@kingaragornii9940]

😹😹😹

[@lesturner]

Brian: I'm going to teach Jason Murphy how to fire eat. Everyone: Prepare to re-set the injury counter!

[@thomasnolastname8734]

Grab the fire extinguishers 😂

[@wreams2964]

Thomas No Last Name they need the fire be gone

[@silverwarden4057]

I heard Jason Murphy’s voice when I read that

[@momentmoment-4]

But they didn't!

[@NaaimSiddiqi]

The history of the Modern Rogue is as old as written history itself.

[@ModernRogue]

hah!

[@RevelSix]

The ancient rogue

[@mranonymous8292]

Modern rogue is new scam school is old

[@andrewwebb6270]

I love how much smoother this rendition of the history of fire eating is. I remember when Scam School and Rev3 did the series on this a while ago. I still wanna try this but also I like my eyebrows and I feel like that's what I'd burn off first

[@scream5122]

I've watched every single version of this routine on all of KZbin, and I FINALLY have a good quality one to watch.

[@johneberle5814]

I had no clue how much talent you have this is amazing

[@Zirkalaritz]

5:26 You win Brushwood, not only will I write a good comment using my device of preference, but I will also buy your fire-eating book. I do not intend to use any of its contents, but this is a worthy advertisement and curiosity has been piqued. Good job.

[@TheOrganicartist]

Damn fine presentation & stage presence Sir! I tip my hat to you! i first breathed fire when i was 12 in an emergency situation to get help for a friend, then kept refining that skill and picked up other fire arts like fire eating when i grew up and moved to Seattle. \o/ yay for fire arts.

[@Tri_monster]

Honestly, I sometimes forget how amazing Brian can be

[@AFrogInTheStars]

5:24 you know how there is usually that one thing that people see in a show and become so awestruck by it that it nspires someone to follow a similar path or transforms someone to be better because of it? I think that was you with magic, but to me, it is this. Never seen anything like it, and now I am so mesmerised.

[@akshat9282]

I have been following Brian for over 6-7 years now but I never bothered to watch his fire routine anywhere. this is so amazing and pleasing

[@proudtitanicdenier4300]

It's weird seeing Brian be good at something.

[@VVheeli]

That’s so mean, true, and damn funny at the same time.

[@Fluffisnoterm]

Right? All of a sudden, he shows competence. lol

[@Steph.98114]

Lol

[@Nox-Deus]

Brian, this is incredibly awesome. I've watched many videos of you fire eating, but the fact that you're giving away your book has me blown away, this is something I've wanted to read for a long time but couldn't justify the expense in my current living situation. Not gonna lie, I've considered pirating it before, but I've always had too much respect for you as a performer to do it.

[@liquidbogan4120]

Brian could rob a bank with a torch and the cops couldn’t shoot at him because they can’t focus on anything but the story

[@bmar400]

Lol totally

[@lejlamidzic4388]

They can't kill harm something so pure because to do that would be a crime against nature itself.

[@hedgeearthridge6807]

Man im so freaking excited for this series. This channel just keeps getting better and better! Been here since episode 8!

[@TheMangaWasBetter]

I never get tired of seeing this routine and story.

[@kahlemviir6130]

Fire-eating has always been fascinating to me and the more I see of it, the more it continues to amaze.

[@farristhewheel]

I keep hearing Brian fumbling the monologue from the speech jamming episode. I've watched that episode too much.

[@JayDaPeace]

Me too!!! SO funny!!!

[@turntsnaco103]

I thought exactly that

[@anthonymax63]

I’ve seen this routine before... But never before like this.... Beautiful, Brushwood, beautiful.

[@MoTab78]

Every house needs a Brian Brushwood in case of a blackout :)

[@baijokull]

Yeah, everyone knows that Brushwood is flammable...

[@pr0xy_v]

I really am enjoying watching Brian work, his passion inspires me to work harder at the things that I like.

[@pandacrazy3005]

it's brian's time to shine!!! 🔥

[@holdentuma1399]

Bryan this was frickin awesome. I also need to say that the entire Modern Rogue crew is awesome. The cinematography and video editing always amazes me. Applaud to Bryan and Jason who are on camera. And Brandt, Bryce, John, and Cory. Yall are amazing

[@fl0at3rz]

Next episode Murphy asks Brian: "What happened to your mouth?" :p

[@theklefkiauthority6504]

Roll back that counter

[@jakedeforus6779]

I only enjoy watching Brian do magic stuff because it’s such a turn in his personality especially with fire eating he’s like “wait I am the expert here” and it’s so nice to see him like actually know what he’s doing.

[@averywhere6921]

Do you know what they used to call me? The Dragon of The West🔥 *sips tea*

[@kingaragornii9940]

*Nooooo, you made me tear up. You monster...*

[@averywhere6921]

King Aragorn II let’s cry together

[@JesusChrist-vv8pm]

This is nothing more than hot leaf juice

[@averywhere6921]

Thanks to the White Jade bush, we had to set the days without injury counter back to 0

[@grindcoremaniac]

Amazing! I've always been a fan of fire eating. Being a pyromaniac myself, it's always interesting to see someone playing with fire, and it makes it doubly awesome when Brian Brushwood does it! Well done, sir.

[@egg5802]

clicked off of a modern rogue video... onto a modern rogue video.

[@markmcculfor6113]

Same

[@vix7219]

Probably one of my favourite episodes, fire eating has always been so intriguing, awesome to see Brian happy to show off this episode!

[@samuel3807]

Just turned my computer on, because it's my device of preference to post a good comment That was good

[@arrowed_sparrow1506]

Love this video more and more every time I see it. Just the subtle moves of putting out the first torch, then quickly moving the lit one to that side, to make the brain think that it's burning longer.

[@barrytone6581]

Surprised that nothing happened! Love the preview.

[@DeathByTheFox]

The suspense in this video is amazing. God this arguably my favorite MR video. WELL DONE BRIAN

[@chitoryu12]

I first encountered Brian in 2007 when he was performing regularly for Halloween Horror Nights. After seeing so many Modern Rogue videos where he has barely half a clue what he's doing, it's easy to forget that he's a master within his particular element.

[@Platinum_Tugboat]

I can see how you could travel the world doing this type of a show. You were/are soo entertaining, and the act and monolog were soo intriguing! Man! Good shit

[@AG.Floats]

Awesome man. Super impressive. I love fire. Never done eating! But I've spun fire poi for many years and used to perform! So much fun.

[@airkami]

Your fire newbie video sent me here and this is awesome and that is awesome. You rock!

[@FruitcakeSOOP]

Brian: I'm gonna teach Jason Murphy fire eating Entire MR audience: reset the injury counter

[@TheAroxor]

I've followed your work for a while now, years I think, and this has never failed to impress me.

[@FlokiFire]

Great Set, awesome jellyfishes and torch control!

[@justinfrasure3494]

This is such a rad set. I love seeing it, and Brian really nailed it. Also some great shots in it. Well done everyone

[@DanielSvensson666]

Damn, that was cool. I've always enjoyed watching stunts and performances with fire in them, looks so cool. Great job.

[@josher-ch6sf]

Modern rouge is definitely my favourite youtube channel

[@mrjockey87]

Dayum Brian thats some impressive skills! I love TMR

[@dingus4260]

Years later, I am still especially proud of the Modern Rogue and Brian more specifically, because if you look up “fire eating” on KZbin, the this is the first video to come up. Very much a professional in his element, doing it right. And even under this video, is the one where he teaches Jason, and every video MR has done on fire eating.

[@biitter_sweet]

크라임씬 때매 온 사람??

[@잉고추장]

저요 ㅋㅋㅋ

[@Raven890]

Your performance is as eloquent and tantalizing as fire itself Brian. Thank you.

[@roman3380]

Love the enthusiasm at 4:30 😁

[@OlPalJoe]

this channel just inspires you to learn both useful and completely esoteric skills and I love it

[@prisonerears1149]

Brian ate so much fire he is the first guy you call when camping... dont even need to bring a lighter **SURVIVAL INTENSIFIES*

[@uriahedwards]

Having seen Brian’s show several times on KZbin, I always love this routine. In a way, it reminds me of Ricky Jay’s treatise on the cups and balls routine. Pure class, truly hilarious, and immensely captivating. I always chuckle at the simplest way to extinguish a torch with one’s mouth lol

[@jessicatennant9812]

Lovely Comment: -You have wonderful hair and a smile that would light up the room brighter than your magic fire eating sticks

[@jessemaxwell5001]

Me and my 4 yr old daughter just watched this and it was incredible! Well done, sir!!

[@replay1530]

All these comments about how Jason is gonna hurt himself, yet I’m not convinced that Brian would let him be in a position where he could

[@WLxMusic]

Oh Murphy was definitely in a position to get hurt. Brian was just that good of a teacher that he didn't.

[@luistheshort]

This video was a nice change of pace with Brian showing his expertise.

[@lukaskucera9043]

I'm half expecting that the EMTs are going to come back for the new service

[@deltanedas]

Rapid Response Week: Burns: Ammended

[@lukaskucera9043]

@@deltanedas in the intro clip it's Jason on fire in the back of an ambulance

[@_q-tips_]

Amazing. Props to the camera people, lights, and Brian. Just awesome.

[@RyanStonedonCanadianGaming]

OMG! Brian?! How do you do such sorcery? I'm blitz out of my mind as it is but this blew it to a whole different multi-verse.

[@andrewwebb6270]

I remember when they did a whole series of this back when we had Pineapple Brian: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYfRgpacg62Noas

[@gwendolynphillips4187]

Just rediscovered this channel and I regret not watching it more, I forgot how amazing and wonderful teaches y'all are! Keep up the amazing work and I hope the fire inside you never dies (not an actual fire of course, but then again, the human candle says otherwise)

[@ModernRogue]

Hah. Thanks!!

[@billyvillacis9975]

5:26 "Yes Mr. Crazyman, I'd like to see more pyro pica"

[@gigglesgames1]

Man this video brings back hardcore nostalgia. To this day Brian is one of my all-time heroes

[@erwingifslang]

I already have the book problem is my parents forbid me from learning to eat fire. to bad for them I'm an adult

[@youssefbenyahia9448]

hello brother can you share with me the book (pdf) ?

[@nicolasbowley5373]

This is the best thing u have ever done in my opinion. I watched when you did this on scam school a few years ago and i have wanted to buy the book ever since but never had the money.

[@kibordplays6109]

Brian, I’m surprised you haven’t made hit rap album, with all the experience spitting fire 😂

[@kristoffgyldenmjd865]

I am really glad you uploaded this video, i have heard reference a couple of time to this and have wanted to hear it for ages! Thanks for the video!

[@ozh5896]

Brian being professional in an MR episode? That's... a first.

[@ShatteredPsyche]

This is honestly a *captivating* routine. Well done, Brian, I'm enthralled.

[@ModernRogue]

Thanks!

[@ShatteredPsyche]

@@ModernRogue No problem! Just went over to catch the full routine on Scam Nation, it's a great opening bit.

[@william_d]

Who came back here after Jason did the show 😂😂

[@stanleypeters5383]

That is fantastic Brian!! Thank you for sharing this amazing story and video of your talents.

[@rowanaboat4523]

In the nicest possible way I think you are a lunatic

[@total_kayhem5193]

The cinematography on this video is pure gold

[@SunkenEgo]

Uhhh uhhh I’m on a timer I’m panicking uhh Good comment

[@DanielDemers]

I did not think I would be so enthralled about this video but I was hooked.

[@thesurgeon0462]

Gotta love how the floor is covered in water 😂 just in case

[@endeljurmanjr1958]

Thank you Mr.Brushwood for providing me and all of you’re other fans with countless hours of entertainment.

[@TheBucketedMaestro]

I like the part where you eat the fire.

[@tzisorey]

Seen it before. From Brian even. But always impressive - even knowing the tricks and techniques :)

[@zzang_villy]

리얼월드 크라임씬 ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@locke2517]

This is fantastic, love watching brian perform this

[@cinn7624]

I've been waiting for this episode for so long. Good way to follow up with Jason's latest injury lol

[@MrSchism]

I've been waiting for it since the Scam School episode where he did a little teaching of it.

[@tyleraitken2440]

That was the single coolest intro I’ve ever seen! Awesome dude keep em coming!

[@rummer0_0]

I was waiting for a proper demonstration of this routine for so long!

[@munroco8146]

I love to see it! the cinematography was great and the tricks were better. I was surprised how much of the show is acting.

[@tacehtxilef]

5:22 Good Comment: Glad to see this on MR finally. Loved it the first time I saw it when you performed it for that one New Years Eve party and laugh every time you start to recite it on Night Attack. If only I could practice during downtime at work but I'm sure a hotel lobby isn't appropriate

[@ModernRogue]

Thanks so much, Felix!

[@creanjinsung]

I bought the Professional's Guide to Fire Eating back in 2013 and it's a cool textbook I have in my bookshelf now. I bought it back because I wanted to support Brian and learn the theory to tricks in fire eating and I was never disappointed despite the Post Office in my area charging me money just to get my package.

[@williamjasper2734]

I did a bit of this routine after practicing for like a month for a talent show. I got DQ’d for being too awesome. Learned everything the first time you shared the technique on Revision 3 (Yes I was watching way back then)

[@phantomsea8987]

This presentation is really cool to see once awhile. A gentleman talk feels

[@redpenofdoom1258]

I enjoyed the livestream (which also explains where all the water came from - go sign up on Patreon!) but seeing the edited video is awesome. Kudos to the entire team.

[@DesertScooter]

Here's me leaving a good comment: Brian, Just wanted to let you know that I stumbled upon your Scam School channel one long boring night when I was working shift; around 2013. I ended up burning through a bunch of your videos over the next few shifts I worked. At the end of that week, I think I had bought the Scam School book, Rogue ring, and saw blade. I've messed with some of the "skills" that were taught on Scam School, like the never ashing cigarette (back when I smoked), and the pen through the dollar bill. I just wanted you to know, that while I've never had great finesse with my hands, I still enjoy watching you entertain. By the way, I do love your surgery bit.

[@ModernRogue]

Thanks so much!! Means a lot to hear this.