Staff

A fire staff is a staff, constructed out of wood or metal with Kevlar wick added to one or both ends. Fire staffs are used for fire performance.

There are two predominant styles for manipulating a fire staff: rotational and contact. In rotational fire staff manipulation, the performer's hands are used to manipulate the motion and rotation of the staff. Contact fire staff is a technique whereby the performer rolls the staff over parts of their arms, legs and body. Both techniques can be used in a performance. Another technique which is also used is staff juggling where three staffs are thrown and caught.