This
video is a great find! I bet his didn't crack because he's using sandstone and he is in an arid looking environment. I would love to try this but I have rock that I think will break and I am in a humid temperate environment. It all comes down to moisture trapped in that rock, if it's not bone dry it's gonna crack and some types of rock crumble easier than others when exposed to heat.
What's your rock and environment like?