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Professional regurgitation is the act of controlled regurgitation. The act consists of
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Professional regurgitation is the act of controlled regurgitation. The act consists of swallowing
Swallowing, also called deglutition or inglutition in scientific and medical contexts, is a physical process of an animal's digestive tract (e.g. that of a human body) that allows for an ingested substance (typically food) to pass from the mou ...
and regurgitating various unusual objects. The objects may consist of anything from live animals (live aquatic: Mac Norton
Claude Louis Delair (1876 – 1953) was a French vaudeville performance artist and magician known as Mac Norton. He was called "The Human Aquarium" for his Professional regurgitation, controlled regurgitation of live animals including fish, turtl ...
; and live mice: The Great Waldo
Dagmar Rothman (1920 – 1952) born as Dagobert Röhmann was a German professional regurgitator known by his stage name The Great Waldo. He was known to be able to swallow many animals including fish, frogs, mice and rats and was able to regurgit ...
), to light bulbs, billiard balls (Stevie Starr
Stephen Wright (born 13 December 1962), better known by his stage name Stevie Starr, is a Scottish performance artist who focuses on professional regurgitation. In his act, he swallows various items, such as coins, lightbulbs, balloons, nails, ...
) and kerosene
Kerosene, or paraffin, is a combustibility, combustible hydrocarbon liquid which is derived from petroleum. It is widely used as a fuel in Aviation fuel, aviation as well as households. Its name derives from the Greek (''kērós'') meaning " ...
(Hadji Ali
Hadji Ali (; – November 5, 1937) was a vaudeville performance artist, thought to be of Egyptian descent, who was famous for acts of controlled regurgitation. His best-known feats included water spouting, smoke swallowing, and sw ...
). The act also includes water spouting
Water spouting is a sideshow regurgitation act, in which a performance artist drinks a large amount of fluid, such as water, and regurgitates it in a controlled manner with muscle control. Typically, the act includes an element of stage magic in ...
in which a performer will drink a large amount of fluids and regurgitate them in a controlled manner.
Some magicians perform regurgitation as part of their act (for instance, Harry Houdini
Erik Weisz (March 24, 1874 – October 31, 1926), known professionally as Harry Houdini ( ), was a Hungarian-American escapologist, illusionist, and stunt performer noted for his escape acts.
Houdini first attracted notice in vaudeville in ...
), but professional regurgitators may perform regurgitation exclusively. In some cases, there is debate as to whether demonstrations are true feats of regurgitation or "tricks". For example, Stevie Starr
Stephen Wright (born 13 December 1962), better known by his stage name Stevie Starr, is a Scottish performance artist who focuses on professional regurgitation. In his act, he swallows various items, such as coins, lightbulbs, balloons, nails, ...
as part of his performance has swallowed an unsolved Rubik's Cube, then regurgitated a solved cube.
See also
* Mercyism also known asRumination syndrome
Rumination syndrome, or merycism, is a chronic motility disorder characterized by effortless regurgitation of most meals following consumption, due to the involuntary contraction of the muscles around the abdomen. There is no retching, nausea, ...
* Jacques de Falaise
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Steve Starr at museumofhoaxes.com
Street performance Performing arts Sideshow attractions