Archive · 21 Sep 2025
Video Shows Sword Swallowing Inside Throat at Hospital
Imagine someone swallowing a sword!
This video shows exactly how it happens.
Gin Minsky, a professional sword swallower, allowed doctors to film her throat while she performed.
The video was taken at a hospital using a special camera, showing inside the throat.
It helps doctors study how throats work when people sing and swallow.
Minsky says it can be uncomfortable if she eats something spicy before.
A video reveals the inside of a sword swallower's throat during the act.
The video was filmed at Columbia University Medical Center in New York City.
The sword swallower is Gin Minsky, a professional.
The procedure is called a laryngoscopy.
The video is part of an educational series by the medical center.
- Who
- Gin Minsky, a sword swallower, and medical professionals
- What
- A video showing the inside of a throat during sword swallowing
- When
- Recently, as part of an educational series
- Where
- Columbia University Medical Center in New York City
- Why
- To reveal the art form and for educational purposes
- Subject
- Sword swallowing demonstration
- Performer
- Gin Minsky
- Blade Length
- 18 inches
- Location of Video
- Columbia University Medical Center
- Medical Professionals Involved
- Dr. Michael Pitman, Holly Reckers