To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing
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- Hardcover: 10.98 x 8.5 x 1.18 inches
- Language: English
- Weight: 1.59 lbs
- Pages: 176
- ISBN-10: 0764368826
- ISBN-13: 978-0764368820
- Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
- Available: February 28, 2025
To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History of Sword Swallowing is the definitive guide to the history of sword swallowing, offering a deep dive into this mysterious and dangerous feat from ancient rituals to modern-day performances. This comprehensive compilation, cowritten by world-renowned sword swallower Dan Meyer and celebrated sideshow historian Marc Hartzman, explores the lives and careers of over 100 historical and current sword swallowers over 200 years. Packed with bizarre stories, rare photographs, fascinating anecdotes and expert insights, this book, 25 years in the making, is the definitive guide to an art form that has both captivated and terrified audiences for centuries.