Good video. Brings back some memories as I used to be a young professional magician/escape artist in Indiana in the '70's. Seeing you in the strait jacket reminded me of buying my first jacket when I was 15 or 16 years old. I ordered it from Posey (a hospital supply business as getting one from Abbott's was too expensive). I was so excited and practiced/used it so many times I actually wore it out and had to buy another one a couple years later. The one thing my parents wouldn't let me do was any "under water" escapes. I pleaded and begged, but (probably luckily for me) they would never let me jump in the pool with handcuffs or a straitjacket on. Keep up the great videos!
I understand family privacy. But when a 19 year old dies, he didn't "go to meet his Lord." When he was in a car, with a drunk driver. If you DON'T specify why a 19 year old dies, you perpetuate the cause, and yet another mother will suffer. (Yeah, if they're 92, they're allowed to "go and meet their maker.") Thanks for the warnings, for simple yet, still quite dangerous, classical escapes.
Good to see you took note of my comment in your she hulk react :) DBM on Netflix was great 👍 good episode Wes. Would still love to see a react episode to some of DBMs stunts. :)
Yes a lot of those tricks are physically demanding, which is why, whenever you See Houdini in his bathing suit, you'll notice he is in PHENOMINAL shape. He wasn't huge but he was all muscle
“It is morally wrong to do things on stage that are really too dangerous. It makes the audience complicit in unnecessary human risk.” - Penn & Teller. (From the Nail Gun Routine).
i can understand the guy that swam out 100 yards before trying the underwater escape. its the same with high liners. Like, yeah you can just walk a tight rope near the ground but doing it across a canyon is mor impressive.
That's kind of the point here. Nobody thinks they are doing anything "truly dangerous" because the know the secret. It's always the unforeseen things that end up getting you hurt.
Perception of risk by the audience. That’s the game. Actual risk? Of dying? No fee is big enough. Especially when you’re dead 🤷🏻
Same ! I like my life XD
Love this content. Very raw and unpolished but in the best way. Appreciate you sharing your emotions and insights.
Love it, thanks Wes!
Did you borrowed that microphone? 😉
Love this stories! I really appreciate the research
I'm really enjoying these videos. Thankyou, Wes!
"As we all know you can drown in like no water at all" is the best sentence on TH-cam 💙 Love you Wes
Yep, drowning in air, gotta watch out, it'll getcha!!!
That was super interesting. Love the history stories.
Great stories - so freaky! 🙌
I love these type of stories...Love you Wes :)
Nice pink and white zebra love the show. Great 👍 💙💯😘
Great job not throwing shame, personalizing, and giving a better way or perspective for those to come. As always appreciated ~Smile oN
Good video. Brings back some memories as I used to be a young professional magician/escape artist in Indiana in the '70's. Seeing you in the strait jacket reminded me of buying my first jacket when I was 15 or 16 years old. I ordered it from Posey (a hospital supply business as getting one from Abbott's was too expensive). I was so excited and practiced/used it so many times I actually wore it out and had to buy another one a couple years later. The one thing my parents wouldn't let me do was any "under water" escapes. I pleaded and begged, but (probably luckily for me) they would never let me jump in the pool with handcuffs or a straitjacket on. Keep up the great videos!
Hey wes, love your stuff! Been a fan for a while! Have a good day!
Thank you for sharing these. Very interesting and I completely agree with all of your safety points.
Great video Wes
I love these videos - cheers, Wes.
This one was really interesting - and slightly unnerving 😬🤟
I don't actually enjoy this type of magic, but I enjoyed the video, Wes.
That’s such a good way to put it. I think I agree.
I understand family privacy.
But when a 19 year old dies, he didn't "go to meet his Lord." When he was in a car, with a drunk driver.
If you DON'T specify why a 19 year old dies, you perpetuate the cause, and yet another mother will suffer.
(Yeah, if they're 92, they're allowed to "go and meet their maker.")
Thanks for the warnings, for simple yet, still quite dangerous, classical escapes.
Good to see you took note of my comment in your she hulk react :) DBM on Netflix was great 👍 good episode Wes. Would still love to see a react episode to some of DBMs stunts. :)
Yes a lot of those tricks are physically demanding, which is why, whenever you See Houdini in his bathing suit, you'll notice he is in PHENOMINAL shape. He wasn't huge but he was all muscle
“It is morally wrong to do things on stage that are really too dangerous. It makes the audience complicit in unnecessary human risk.” - Penn & Teller. (From the Nail Gun Routine).
I like that picture behind you. Good video also. 🍪
the #1ST mic "commercial" got me ...
Only one to notice 🍻
@@WesBarker the devil is in the details.. or something like so.
Hope you always check your props now, Wes! Especially the more risky ones that could hurt you.
when do we get the generic brand 2nd pill stickers?
Thought this was gonna include the magician who accidentally decapitates assistant with chainsaw
i can understand the guy that swam out 100 yards before trying the underwater escape. its the same with high liners. Like, yeah you can just walk a tight rope near the ground but doing it across a canyon is mor impressive.
Though you would mention Chung Ling Soo. But fine choices.
So dude was unable to jump out of the way before getting out of the jacket?
I don't think you have really done anything that was truelly dangerous.
That's kind of the point here. Nobody thinks they are doing anything "truly dangerous" because the know the secret. It's always the unforeseen things that end up getting you hurt.
Kinda odd I'm going to be 51 in less than a month and I'm the 51rst like.