Showing the various kits he has made to create a spark in different styles, he notes that many people who want to make fire rubbing sticks together try to do it alone, using raw strength to force out a spark. His favorite way is to work in a team of four, so each person can catch the stick and continue the spiraling motion when the last is tired. This is faster and more effective, cooperation easing the nature of any task people need to do. Once the loose fluff from dried sticks is ready, four people squat and place the two pieces of wood in the middle. John starts the motion to demonstrate, then the next person twists her hands down the stick, then the next.
Smoke begins to rise.
We are still, holding our breath, watching a motion as old as our species' move away from raw meat and darkness. At the sight of the coal and sudden flames we all relax. This move through fire making gives us faith that we can create. John cautions that this skill is just that, anyone can learn it. We needn't take it as magic.