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Houston Performer Opens Up On The Art Of Sword Swallowing

Abner Fletcher

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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Politics

Open Carry For Swords, But Not At The Texas Renaissance Festival

Andrew Schneider, Politics & Government Reporter

Posted on August 28, 2017 · A state law removing most restrictions on carrying bladed weapons in public takes effect September 1.

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Open Carry For Swords, But Not At The Texas Renaissance Festival

Andrew Schneider, Politics & Government Reporter

Posted on August 28, 2017 · A state law removing most restrictions on carrying bladed weapons in public takes effect September 1.

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Houston Matters

Houston Performer Discusses Learning to Swallow a Sword

Michael Hagerty

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 Matters

Houston Performer on Learning to Swallow a Sword

Michael Hagerty

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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How Rita Moreno Defied Typecasting At Every Stage Of Her Career

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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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