Since at least as far back as ancient Greece and Room, sword swallowers have been delighting audiences. The key is to suppress your gag reflexes.
The Coney Island school teaches students the ancient art of carnival sideshow traditions. Some of the skills taught at the school include fire eating, blockhead, sword swallowing and broken glass walking.
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