a funny story:
I used to do kid's parties as a clown with balloons and magic tricks, etc. ; not the highlight of my career.
BUT!
One afternoon after I'd finished the simple parlor sleight of hand, 'Grandpa' announced he wanted to do a trick too. He proceeded to produce a stage sword, he said he'd acquired in China while in the Navy; then promptly swallowed about two feet of blade. (I think it really collapsed into the ornate hilt, but i won't give that away)
After the applause, a girl in the audience suddenly turned to me and accused, "Why can't
you do that!?
Thinking fast, I replied, "I've never been to China!"
