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Houston Performer Discusses Learning to Swallow a Sword

Posted on June 30, 2015 · We meet Houston entertainer Jim Mackenzie, who’s talents include sword swallowing. He talks about how he taught himself to swallow swords and what drew him to the art. He can even put the occasional pair of scissors up his nose.

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Houston Performer on Learning to Swallow a Sword

Posted on February 27, 2015 · We meet Houston entertainer Jim Mackenzie, who’s talents include sword swallowing. He talks about how he taught himself to swallow swords and what drew him to the art. He can even put the occasional pair of scissors up his nose.

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Monday’s Show: Stories From The Latin American Struggle, And Black Feminism (Oct. 14, 2019)

Posted on October 14, 2019 · On Monday's Houston Matters: Writer Marie Arana tells three stories of the modern-day Latin American story. Rice University holds a three-day symposium on black feminism. And we check in on Houston sports.

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Houston Performer Opens Up On The Art Of Sword Swallowing

Posted on January 10, 2018 · Houston entertainer Jim Mackenzie shares how he taught himself to swallow swords and what drew him to the art.

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Houston Performer on Learning to Swallow a Sword

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How Rita Moreno Defied Typecasting At Every Stage Of Her Career

Posted on April 30, 2014 · The legendary actress -- one of the rare performers to win an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony Award -- talks with Craig Cohen about her career.

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Houston Matters

Houston Performer Discusses Learning to Swallow a Sword

Houston Matters

Houston Performer on Learning to Swallow a Sword

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