Sword Swallowing, with the Lady Aye

The Morbid Anatomy Transmission

Sep 29, 201517:45Society & Culture

Ilise Carter, a.k.a. the Lady Aye, tells me all about the history of sword swallowing - generally and personally. From mystical beginnings to low class entertainment to a revival in burlesque and sideshow, the craft has...

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