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Phil,
I have been presenting my traveling science show Blazing Science around the
world for about five years in venues large and small. I use live flame on
stage but I do not allow audience interaction around me, especially with
students, while there is live flame on my demo table. Audience members are
unpredictable, yes ... even adults ... so I remain very cautious at all times. I
never use a flame bigger than I can immediately extinguish and my show also has a
very strong fire safety message for both kids and adults.
If you want some audience interaction, consider things that don't include
live flame. I sometimes do a Stop, Drop and Roll demo with an adult from the
audience and everyone loves that, especially as we explain the science behind
it. The main things are; be very careful, practice your demos a lot with a
buddy and keep your safety message strong. I am happy to say that I have never
had a Fire Marshall or Fire Safety Professional ever refuse to let me perform
Blazing Science. Good luck!
Mik Jacobs
Mik Jacobs, Inc. Science Shows
Post Office Box 3120
Winter park, FL 32790
(407) 761-7469
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