Stunt Collection (page 22)

Mini Stunt Cooper driven by Russ Swift

Bowler Wildcat British

Gene Soucy performing aerobatics in Grumman Biplane Showcat, Oshkosh 2006

Stunt cyclist
Bicyclists (trick), Prof. Fourcher at Manhattan Beach. Trick bicyclist Professor Fourcher practicing in an empty outdoor auditorium at Manhattan Beach, N.Y

John Noakes at Land End, Cornwall
Television Presenter John Noakes with John Mash and a canine friend at Lands End, Cornwall

Around the world in an iron mask
An extraordinary postcard of a man who for a wager of 21, 000 pounds, walked around the world. Harry Bensley alledged to have pushed his perambulator all around the globe wearing this mask

Bobby Leach and his barrel - Niagara Falls
British former stuntman Bobby Leach (1858 - 1926) and his barrel, in which he survived passage over Niagara Falls, Canada, at severe detriment to his future health

Dicing with death
A group out motoring encounter a broken bridge but the daring driver puts his foot on the accelerator and the car jumps the gap

Lunching with lions in Shepherds Bush
An unusual luncheon party which took place at the Imperial International Exhibition in Shepherds Bush (White City). Twenty people in a large cage with four full-grown lions belonging to Bostocks

Richard Sands Air Walking at Drury Lane, 1853
Engraving showing Richard Sands (d.1861), the American acrobat, equestrian and air walker, performing at Drury Lane Theatre, London, March 1853

Annual Hindu festival, Thaipusam, Batu Caves, near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Asia

Seemingly Driverless Car
A seemingly driverless car causes surprise in the streets of Paris (a hidden driver operating the car from the bonnet)

Brodie & Brooklyn Bridge
Scenes from Steve Brodies leap off the Brooklyn Bridge

Andrew Ducrow / Horseman
ANDREW DUCROW Equestrian performer at Astleys Amphitheatre and elsewhere, seen here riding two horses

Fired from a Gun
At the Circus Busch, a human cannonball is seemingly shot from a gun Date: 1905

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Stunt enthusiasts from around the world gathered at Santa Pod Raceway in Podington, nr Wellingborough for the thrilling Top Fuel Night Session Euro Finals 2014. The adrenaline was palpable as these daredevils pushed their limits on the race track, leaving spectators breathless with every high-speed maneuver. Rewind to June 1979 when Eddie Kidd, a legendary motorcycle stuntman, captivated audiences with his death-defying tricks. With fearless determination and incredible skill, he wowed crowds with gravity-defying jumps and heart-stopping stunts that seemed impossible to mere mortals. In 2006 Fleet Week performance in San Francisco, the Blue Angels took to the skies for a mesmerizing flyby. Their precision and synchronization left spectators in awe as they painted colorful trails across the sky during this breathtaking aerial display. Meanwhile, behind-the-scenes of an action-packed TV series called "The Saracen, " Valentino Musetti (playing The Saracen) trained under Derek Ware's guidance. As fight coordinator extraordinaire, Ware taught Musetti how to masterfully execute intense combat scenes that would leave viewers on the edge of their seats. Speaking of coordination and skillful maneuvers, KTM 690 Duke riders showcased their talents on Austrian roads. These two-wheeled acrobats effortlessly weaved through traffic and executed jaw-dropping stunts that defied logic. Taking a trip back in time to 1905 reveals an invention that revolutionized cycling: the double bicycle patent. This ingenious creation allowed two individuals to ride together simultaneously while maintaining balance—a true testament to human ingenuity and innovation. Returning once again to San Francisco's Fleet Week airshow in 2006 brings us face-to-face with another mind-boggling feat—the Blue Angels' knife-edge pass. Flying just inches apart at incredible speeds, these skilled pilots demonstrated unparalleled precision as they sliced through the air like razor-sharp blades.