I have been performing "A Single Needle" by Wayne Houchin since it came out, but this project has made me decide to go big or go home. I am in the process of writing a corporate show which packs small and plays big. I think the needle swallowing routine fits the bill perfectly. Plus, it's reusable! This means less expense/multiple purchases.

Thank you Dan for giving such a great, comprehensive lesson on needle/razor blade swallowing.

You need a lot of patience to perform this effect, but it's totally worth it. I performed this trick at a show recently and the reactions were amazing, big thank you penguin magic!!!!

I purchased this primarily out of curiosity to see how needle swallowing and razor blade eating is done. Dan Harlan's instruction makes it perfectly clear how to prepare for and perform both of these. This satisfied my curiosity and if I ever decide to perform either (or both) this easily suffices as a good road map.

Finally! An excellent explanation of how to do this properly! I have known this for years watching Penn and Teller, but could never come up with a safe(r) handling.

I haven't bought anything magic wise in 10 years, but I had to know the handling.

IT IS STILL TRULY DANGEROUS! Accidents are possible, but if you follow instructions to a T....they are minimized with practice....but the risk is always there.

I'm sure anyone who performs this aren't happy to have this straight up out there, but I for one....am super stoked to have finally known this <3

Explanations are thorough, as they should be for something like this.

Now this is a scary trick but the greatest thing is that you feel safe because the teaching is so top notch it makes you feel comfortable to perform thank you for this dan

Ein super gemachtes Video und sehr gute Ideen bei der Umsetzung.

Okay, so I have thoughts about this. Theres the good and the bad. The bad? You only get 2.5 tricks. You get a needle swallowing and razor blade swallowing trick. Also, you get a bonus trick that Dan is working on. Its not yet solid, but it is a strong effect. I won't say it here, as it was listed as a bonus on it. That being said, it is more of a way to see how needle swallowing can be incorporated into more routines than simply swallowing needles.
The good: You get 2 solid, fully explained routines. Dan takes everything into account. He walks you through the building, the preparation, and the trick in staggering detail. He leaves no stone unturned, even telling you how long it will take to prepare, and even the brands that he uses. The detail is fantastic, as always. He also adds tips into this video which make it as safe as possible. Overall, I will be instantly adding the needle swallowing into my act, and this may have been the most detail I have heard Dan go into with any trick.
Why only 4 stars? It's a great video with great tips on needle swallowing. However, I wish there would be more applications, and this is a fairly known method for performing this. Other than a few great tips from Dan, nothing groundbreaking (IMHO).
Overall, fantastic video, would recommend with reservations. If the idea of this grosses you out, or if you don't like needles, don't bother buying!
Thank you Dan!

This is a great piece of work by Dan (again). While the information on needles and blades is wonderful and complete should you want to do this, the real gold is the bonus routine. I can see someone making this a fifteen-minute piece of comedy gold. It will take work and good writing, but the "bones" are there for you.

Highly recommended.

Great introduction if you are interested in swallowing needles and threading them with your mouth. Great lesson!

Tarbell is a reservoir of material and ideas, and it has been for many years. We have long needed Tarbell's equal to bring that material into the visual age. Dan Harlan is that person. He brings not only every trick in the book but also his nuances and interpretations to each trick in the book. Dan goes beyond every trick in the book, and he makes material that one might be tempted to pass up in print, highly entertaining and practical. Buy this and every installment in this series. It is one of the best investments you will ever make.