Hibachi Fire

Hibachi fire.

A hibachi dinner is theater--with sight gags, juggling, audience interaction, and, of course, a burst of fire that mesmerizes some kids and terrifies others. Notice something else in this picture: the squirt toy of the little boy whizzing. It delights kids, they remember it, and they miss it when it's not part of the show (per a reliable source familiar with children's thinking).