Skeptical Inquirer: “It is very important when doing this demonstration that the lead be heated well above its melting point of 327.5°C. Having lead solidify on one's fingers is not pleasant. When the molten lead is hot enough, about 200°C hotter than its melting point, a gold-colored film will form on its surface. It is a good idea to have well-trimmed fingernails so that no lead gets beneath them…”

Although the page clearly states (albeit at the bottom) that one should not try these stunts at home – the instructions seem to imply differently. The page outlines all the steps required to conduct four death defying stunts – walking on broken glass, dipping fingers in molten lead, picking up orange-hot space tiles and lying on a bed of nails while someone breaks concrete blocks on your chest.

If you ever wanted to be a circus freak, this seems like a great resource to get you started.