Malcolm the Magnificent motioned to the camera that it was his turn to cross the coals and beckoned to the stage hands to add lighter-fluid and more coals.Like an erupting volcano, the coals ignited and the patrons in the front row leaned back, avoiding the flash of heat.

The audience gasped as Malcolm intertwined his fingers and stretched out his arms as he cracked his knuckles in preparation for walking across the flames.He slipped off his shoes and as he was about to take ...