Fire Palm Torches Isis Knot

Isis Knot Fire Palm Torches are compact wearable fire props designed for dance, expressive movement, and close-up fire performance. Each torch slips over the hand using an elastic strap, leaving your fingers free while positioning the flame above the palm.

Fire palms are especially popular with belly dancers and other movement-based performers because they allow fire to become part of the choreography without requiring you to continuously hold a separate prop. They’re also relatively straightforward to manipulate compared with many spinning fire props, making them an approachable option for performers beginning to incorporate fire into an established dance practice.

Wearable Fire for Dance

An elastic hand strap keeps each torch positioned against the palm, while a foam backing provides a more comfortable barrier between your hand and the metal base. Once equipped, your hands remain relatively free for posing, arm movements, and choreography while the flames move along with you.

The compact Isis Knot wick creates a concentrated flame without the size and weight of larger fire palm designs, making these well suited to performances where movement and presentation are the focus.

Isis Knot Kevlar Wick

Each palm torch uses a woven Isis-style Kevlar wick mounted at the end of a metal rod. The knot construction provides plenty of exposed wick surface in a compact shape, giving the torch a defined flame while keeping the fire separated from the hand.

Fire Eating & Extinguishes

The compact wick size also makes these useful for certain fire eating techniques and extinguishes when used by properly trained performers. Fire eating carries risks beyond general fire performance and should only be attempted after receiving appropriate instruction and developing proper technique.

If you’re learning about this performance style, our What Is Fire Eating? guide provides an introduction to the practice and its safety considerations.

Before use, inspect the elastic strap, foam backing, metal structure, and Kevlar for wear or damage. For information on fueling and caring for your wick, read our Fire Prop Maintenance Guide.

Fire performance requires appropriate training, clearance, extinguishing equipment, and a trained fire safety. Please review our Fire Safety for Flow Arts guide and Safety Disclaimer before use.

Basically, they’re a convenient way to add fire to your hands without committing to the considerably worse strategy of actually setting your hands on fire.