An Oxford-educated prankster as colorful as he was daring, he accidentally helped invent a new extreme sport in the 1970s.
Tag: Stunts and Stuntmen
‘Rooftopping’ Is Popular on Instagram, but the Risks Are High
“Rooftoppers” get a thrill from taking photos atop skyscrapers and sharing them on social media. Detractors call them reckless.
Dozens Injured by Hot Coals at Company Event in Zurich
More than two dozen employees of a Swiss company were injured while walking in bare feet over hot coals, an ancient religious tradition that has become popular on corporate retreats.
North Korean Soldiers Lie Shirtless on Broken Glass
The country has never been known for its subtlety, and martial-art stunts have long been a mainstay of its propaganda, designed to stoke national pride and instill fear in enemies.
Hamish MacInnes, Scotland’s Man of the Mountains, Dies at 90
He scaled dangerous peaks all over the world. He also modernized rescue techniques that helped save countless lives.
Indian Magician Who Tried Houdini-Inspired Stunt Is Feared Dead
Chanchal Lahiri, known by his stage name Wizard Mandrake, attempted an underwater escape from half a dozen locked chains.