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Fire In Your Face - Fire Manipulation Training

Helping ordinary people do extraordinary things!

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Fire In Your Face is a UK-based fire school that helps people, like you, learn to manipulate fire safely and confidently! Train in person at one of our fire eating workshops, or learn at your own pace through our online academy!

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What people are saying...

"I just wanted to say a huge thank you for running the fire eating workshop! You were incredible...I genuinely never thought I would be able to touch fire let alone put it in my mouth!"
- Alison Tidwell
"I loved every minute of it and can’t wait for the next one. I can’t recommend Tom highly enough. He’s professional, experienced, helpful, knowledgeable and a fantastic teacher!"
- Beck Daly
"Tom is a brilliant teacher - he explained everything in detail, so we had the knowledge to try things out safely. He was really patient and worked with each of us until we’d nailed all the tricks we wanted to try. I will definitely go to another of his workshops!"
- Victoria Sauntson
"Amazing workshop, Tom and Connor are fantastic instructors. Clear instruction in a safe environment. The workshop is exceptionally well planned out ensuring everyone gets a great amount of tuition and practice time. 5 stars!"
- Charlie Miller
"Awesome way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Had alot of fun, had no idea what to expect, no previous experience but the guys took us through the basics all the way up to fire eating and vapour manipulation tricks. 10/10 highly recommend!"
- Jen Watson
"I did a workshop with Fire In Your Face and I LOVED it. It helped build my confidence and skills tenfold in one day and I also got to meet loads of lovely people with the same love for fire. Tom and Connor were both really fun, patient and helpful teachers and I would 100% go again!"
- Victoria Thorn
"Absolutely brilliant class. so good I want to do another next time! learnt loads and all in a lovely relaxed atmosphere."
- Ruby Dagger
I took the fire manipulation workshop in June and LOVED it!! Tom is incredibly skilled at the art and an amazing and patient teacher. I am DYING for him to come back so I can go again! Highly recommend!!!
- Amie Jade
"Great teacher in fire manipulation and fantastic fire safety. Keeps in contact so you can always ask any questions that might come up later on. Brilliant!"
- Rich Grange
"Amazing experience! Tom was patient, understanding and has a great sense of humor. He’s genuine, down to earth and doesn’t have an ego. Ideal for beginners like me. Recommended to anyone who wants to try something new, out of sheer curiosity or the start of a new fiery career!"
- Rachel Smith
"Great workshop from a fantastic instructor. I'm already a fire eater but I learnt new skills and had my passion reignited. thanks so much for a wonderful experience"
- Siobhan Firefly
"Tom provides an empowering, inspiring and above all fun training course. I really enjoyed his teaching style and was impressed with his ability to enable the whole class to progress despite the varied levels of skill and experience. I will definitely be attending another workshop in future!"
- Em Daniels
"Can’t recommend Toms fire manipulation courses enough. Tom is so approachable and is also contactable after the course for more info or hints if needed. I came away with more tricks, extra knowledge and some great helpful hints, but most importantly I had a great day playing with fire. This is a super friendly course and great for all abilities."
- Kim O'Brien
"Great course. Big emphasis on the safety first and all the right precautions put into place so you felt confident to give it a go! Chilled vibe, good atmosphere, great teachers!"
- Deeds Smalley
"An absolutely amazing day! The team were very knowledgeable, fantastic teachers, the course was set at a good pace with a fun atmosphere. We were able to practice each trick throughout the day and they were great at instilling confidence and explaining why something didn’t work. Very proud I managed the trickiest one at the end!! Highly recommend!"
- Anna Wiesa
"Having never done fire manipulation before, I was understandably nervous but the team were so supportive and friendly. I had an absolutely amazing time!! I got to practice the different tricks, and look forward to doing more in the future! I would highly recommend it!!"
- Leon Christopher Francis
"Any nerves I had in doing this workshop disappeared very fast. The knowledge and confidence you come away with is amazing. Both Tom and Connor did a great job. Just beware you don't laugh when vaping! I recommend these workshops wholeheartedly and look forward to doing more. Thanks guys!"
- Pamela Ramsay
"The workshop was great! A lot of info was packed in and I felt much more confident in my fire eating abilities than I did going in. Lots of fun and inspirational stuff."
- Suzy Berry
"Amazing fire manipulation workshop! Came away feeling confident and excited to get practising. Would 100% recommend it!"
- Katie Bennett
"Absolutely recommend!! Felt so safe and supported!! Also was given an ace tip on something I've struggled with for a while and it has sorted my issue with the trick right out! Thoroughly enjoyed myself and will be back next time!"
- Angel
"I had such an amazing time at the fire manipulation workshop in Leeds! It was such an informative and supportive class and I really felt safe and happy throughout. As someone who does not have much experience, the class was extremely helpful. I would 10000% recommend the fire manipulation workshop and I will definitely be attending the next one! Thanks guys!"
- Kristen Louise
"I strongly recommend Fire In Your Face to everyone who wants to learn fire tricks as the provided knowledge was very easy to understand and learn. Even if your English language isn't good enough you will be able to pick everything you need. During the session safety came first, followed by respect and lots of fun."
- Sergej Usanin
"Very cool workshop! I enjoyed it a lot! Super nice guys and very helpful even after the workshop if you need anything."
- Iga Sobieraj
"Attended a workshop in Glasgow and loved it! I would highly recommend attending their workshops. Also bought torches so I can carry on with my fire manipulation journey in my own time."
- Sam Paton
"Back from the afternoon training in Birmingham. Had a terrific time. Terrified to do my first fire eat or really anything like that but Tom and team were great! They explained risk mitigation and techniques clearly and I felt well supported. And fun, OH MY lots of fun. Thanks!"
- Jeremy Gordon
"A high end workshop & lesson provider. I would happily proceed with further lessons when available. I believe that in the workshop we managed to cover all basics of fire manipulation and had spare time left to play. This workshop exceeded my expectations."
- Andraž Kadunc
"I did a Fire In Your Face course in Sheffield just for a laugh really! Now I'm thinking of getting insured to do it professionally. I've met some great people and as part of the Sheffield fire performing community, I would recommend this very highly."
- Stephen Harrison
"What an incredible day! I absolutely loved it! Tom and Connor are not only amazing instructors, they are genuinely the nicest guys too! Absolutely recommend this workshop to anyone who wants to learn how to play with and eat fire in a really safe and controlled way! Thanks Tom & Connor xx"
- Zoe Elizabeth
"Fantastic day learning some new fire skills with vapours! Tom and Connor were amazing, so friendly and helpful. The class was well structured, they provided everything we needed and it was tailored to both brand new fire performers and experienced performers. Could not recommend doing this class enough. It was such a great and enjoyable learning experience."
- Craig Keeling
"I attended the Middlesbrough workshop and cannot recommend this enough. I am not a performer or have any background in this so I was completely new. Tom and Connor were amazing and made sure that anyone who was new to fire manipulation felt relaxed and confident. I learned so much and have the confidence to practice at home too. Will definitely be attending another workshop."
- Cati Denise
"I can't recommend highly enough!!! Tom created such a safe but fun atmosphere and put us right at ease. I am a total beginner and was even a bit wary of fire but we were given time and space to learn. The workshop provided a great foundation to work from and develop some awesome skills! Best way to spend a day!"
- Amy Goddard
"Just done this workshop in Manchester - well worth the money! Tom and Connor were wonderful, patient and clearly knew what they were doing. Tom explained everything so clearly and effectively. I was doing the tricks throughout and by the end, my confidence was through the roof. I will be booking in again in the future and highly recommend them!"
- Maxi James
"I had so much fun at today's fire manipulation workshop! Tom explained and demonstrated everything in depth so I felt super safe and supported throughout the whole day. I couldn’t recommend this enough!"
- Grace Maryan
"I trained with Tom last October and his course was brilliant. The pace of the course was great and I learned a lot. His aftercare has also been great! Supportive and pushing me to improve all the time! Even though I have already done a course I will definitely be returning to do another one to help polish up my skills! Highly recommended!!"
- Andy Biddulph
"Tom is, (in my experience) the most approachable person and a really intuitive instructor. Incredibly supportive during and after the workshops. The man wants to see his students do well and will give the odd mention on Instagram so he can see how you're getting on and drop a few helpful tips. Highly recommended!"
- Jinx Marc Christie
"I highly recommend Tom. Not only is he informative but he really pushes you to have confidence before you touch the fire, I can't stress enough the safety he has for his students too! 5 stars!"
- Kay Williams
"Tom is such an incredible teacher! I achieved such firey greatness from his impeccable guidance and comforting directions! He explains everything so clearly and makes you feel at ease! You can feel his passion for the flame and helped me build my confidence and conquer my fears. Can't recommend him enough!"
- Jade Donkin
"I recently came to a Fire In Your Face course in Sheffield. It was such a relaxed and enjoyable environment to learn in and I will certainly be back at a later date!"
- Sarah Daily
"Tom is an excellent and supportive teacher. His knowledge and products are second to none. Highly recommended!"
- Simon Ayre
"Tom's workshops are so informative, supportive and fun. Not only that but he supports you creatively after. I'm glad I invested in spending out on his workshops. Wouldn't go anywhere else!"
- Lucy Lula Hoopa
"Today I attended Tom's fire manipulation workshop. I found the event thoroughly organised with plenty of information provided before the day itself. Tom (and fellow instructor Connor) are very knowledgeable and well practised in their art. Each trick was broken down, explained and demonstrated effectively. I highly recommend this course to all those seeking some pyro fun. I've come away feeling so happy!!"
- Sarah Smith
"100/10 experience. The most knowledgeable person about fire and the science behind it. I was truly both fascinated and educated by Tom. He made sure to give his time to each person at the workshop and was full of positive encouragement for us all to help us achieve each skill we learnt. He broke everything down into small steps and explained every part of the process (and then some) each time we came on to a new skill. Thanks Tom!"
- Jemma Louise Toon
"No ego, no fancy tricks (unless you ask for them) and definitely not a wishy washy course. Safety was paramount, followed by fun and making sure that us students could understand what was happening. Really thorough lessons in several techniques and stuck around after for any questions/remedial. 10/10 for me and would recommend it to anyone who has ever thought of doing it! Keep up the great work man!"
- Ben Birchall

The Online Academy!

The same techniques taught in our in-person workshops, now available as a full online course. Learn at your own pace with structured video lessons, and choose a tier that fits where you are, whether you’re just getting started or ready to take your performance to the next level.

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Tom Makinson demonstrating fire eating techniques — Fire In Your Face Academy
Tom Makinson teaching fire eating online at the Fire In Your Face Academy

Group Fire Eating Workshops

Looking to add some spice to your life? Our fire eating workshops will give you the skills you need to create your own amazing fire manipulation performance!

Our classes focus on building your confidence and developing your skills while providing you with the expert techniques and safety knowledge you need to stand out from the crowd.

Whether you’re a complete beginner looking for a new experience or a seasoned professional, you’ll love our workshop!

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