firedobling

Firedobling is a term used in German-speaking fire performance and juggling communities to describe a two-prop fire manipulation pattern. In a firedobling routine, a performer controls two burning props—commonly torches, wands, or similarly shaped implements—so that two flames are present at the same time and coordinated with the rhythm of the act. The term is typically used in contexts such as fire spinning, club juggling with fire, and stage magic acts that incorporate fire effects.

Technique and patterns: A firedobling builds on standard two-prop manipulation concepts. Performers usually begin with one lit prop to establish timing, then add a second prop and learn to keep both moving in consistent, mirrored or complementary arcs. Common patterns include two-prop cascades, alternating exchanges, or synchronized hits where both props peak together. Efficiency depends on body alignment, grip, and wrist action to maintain distance from the body and from the audience.

Equipment and safety: Working with fire requires proper training, supervision, and adherence to local laws. Fire performers typically use flame-resistant clothing, flame-retardant gels on the wick, dedicated fuels, and protective measures such as a safety person, a fire extinguisher, and a prepared burn area. For practice, many artists start with LED or fuel-free props to learn timing before transitioning to real flames.

See also: Fire performance, Juggling with fire, Fire safety.