Fire spinning originated as a Maori art form called Poi in New Zealand and has since spread to many other countries where it is now commonly practiced. The document provides links for more information on the history of the Maori Poi tradition and the spread of fire spinning internationally.

1. Andrew Beall, HMDS 101, The history of fire-spinning

2. I am interested in learning more about the history of
fire spinning.

3. Modern fire spinning is practiced by many people in different
countries.

4. Fire spinning started out as a Maori artform called
Poi.

5. For more information you can click these links.
http://www.tepapa.govt.nz/Education/OnlineResources/Matariki/Pages/Poi.aspx
http://www.homeofpoi.com/lessons_all/teach/History-of-Maori-POI-in-New-Zealand-34_293_1947

6. For more information you can click these links.
http://www.tepapa.govt.nz/Education/OnlineResources/Matariki/Pages/Poi.aspx
http://www.homeofpoi.com/lessons_all/teach/History-of-Maori-POI-in-New-Zealand-34_293_1947