E822 Carisa Hendrix (part 1)

Carisa Hendrix, a stage magician, fire-eating world record holder, and "fool-less" contestant, discusses her unconventional upbringing and career path. She recounts being kicked out of her house at 16 for being "highfalutin" and how that led her to develop a variety of performance skills, including fire eating and balloon artistry. Hendrix details her experiences performing in remote Canadian territories, including a memorable medieval dinner theater show in a mud pit. She also shares a graphic story about a blockhead trick gone wrong, involving a dime, a lobotomy spike, and a trip to the emergency room. The conversation touches on the challenges and pains of fire eating, as well as the unique aspects of performing in different environments.