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The Kris Holm KH20 Trials Unicycle is a specialized vehicle designed for serious unicycling stunt riders. Developed by renowned Canadian trials pioneer Kris Holm, it features an ISIS splined hub and double-walled rim enhancing durability and responsiveness. This unicycle is particularly suitable for...

David Blaine is a contemporary American magician known for his extreme performance art. He combines traditional illusion with extended physical challenges, notably feats of endurance like prolonged submersion in ice or water. His work attracts audiences interested in spectacle and pushing the bounda...

TrackMania 2: Canyon is a racing game developed by Nadeo and published by Ubisoft in 2011 as the first standalone release in the TrackMania² series. Operating on the ManiaPlanet framework, the game centers on time trial competitions set within a desert canyon environment. A defining feature is the b...

A reverse scorpion is an advanced cheerleading stunt position in which the flyer balances on one leg while drawing the other foot upward behind the body toward the head. The flyer faces away from the direction normally associated with a standard scorpion position, which gives the skill its name. The...

Gonzo the Great is a unique Muppet character conceived by Jim Henson. He’s recognized for his unpredictable and often unsettling physical performances, blurring traditional puppet design with daring stunt work. Initially appearing in television shows like *Sesame Street* and *The Muppet Show*, Gonzo...

In cheerleading, the scorpion is an advanced air position executed by a flyer while being supported by bases during a stunt. The flyer pulls their bent leg upward from behind their back until the foot extends above their head, creating a shape that resembles a striking scorpion's tail. This maneuver...

The heel stretch is an advanced cheerleading stunt in which a flyer, supported by one or more bases, raises one leg vertically and grasps it by the heel while balancing on the other leg. It requires substantial hamstring and hip flexibility, as well as core strength and balance from the flyer and st...

Bally's Evel Knievel is a licensed pinball machine released in 1977 and themed around the American motorcycle stunt performer Evel Knievel. Bally produced both electromechanical and solid-state versions during the industry's transition between the two technologies, so describing the title as exclusi...

A scale is a cheerleading stunt in which the flyer balances on one supporting leg while extending the other leg outward and upward, usually holding the raised foot or ankle with one hand. Bases support the flyer and help maintain stability while the flyer controls posture, leg extension, and body te...

Acrobatic cheerleading is a team discipline combining choreographed dance, jumps, tumbling, partner stunts, pyramids, and basket tosses. Athletes perform defined roles such as bases, flyers, and spotters, with scoring commonly considering execution, difficulty, synchronization, and overall routine c...

The cheerleading arabesque is a body position in which a flyer stands on one leg while extending the other leg backward, usually toward a horizontal line. The position combines balance, hip extension, and control, and its name comes from the related ballet position. In a stunt, the flyer may perform...

Kuda Bux was a Pakistani magician and illusionist who gained international recognition for his demonstrations of physical endurance and apparent sightless vision during the mid-20th century. He was best known for his public fire-walking exhibitions, as well as a signature act where he covered his ey...

The basket toss is a fundamental stunt in American cheerleading where multiple bases interlock their hands to launch a flyer into the air. Typically performed by four bases and a back spot, the group uses their combined strength to propel the participant high above their heads. During the flight pha...

The lib, short for liberty, is a one-leg cheerleading stunt in which the flyer stands on one leg while being supported by one or more bases and usually a back spotter. The free leg is commonly held in a bent or controlled position, while the flyer maintains an upright posture and balance. It is used...

The liberty is a fundamental stunt in cheerleading, often categorized as an intermediate skill before progressing to more advanced acrobatics. In this maneuver, a flyer is elevated by a base or group of bases and balances upright on one leg. The flyer's free foot rests against the inside of the supp...

The Incredible Burt Wonderstone is a 2013 comedy centered around a Las Vegas magician, Burt Wonderstone, who seeks to reconnect with Anton Marvelton to confront Steve Gray. The story includes Alan Arkin, Olivia Wilde, and features James Gandolfini in his last cinematic role. It was directed by Don S...

Dean Gunnarson is a Canadian escapologist and magician from Winnipeg, Manitoba, known for large-scale escape stunts presented to live and television audiences. His public career includes a 1982 escape in which he freed himself from a straitjacket while hanging by his feet from the Winnipeg Free Pres...

Jackass: The Movie is a 2002 American comedy film spun off from the MTV television series Jackass. Directed by Jeff Tremaine, it features Johnny Knoxville and the regular cast performing staged stunts, pranks, physical challenges, and deliberately crude routines. Its format combines documentary-styl...

A full-up is a twisting entry used in competitive and sideline cheerleading group stunts. During the transition, the flyer completes a full 360-degree twist around the body's vertical axis while the bases and spotters lift or release the flyer into a supported position, commonly an extension. The sk...

In cheerleading, prone describes a body position in which a performer lies face down with the torso generally horizontal. In a stunt or pyramid, a flyer may be held or supported in this position by one or more bases, depending on the routine and applicable safety rules. The position can be used as p...

An elevator is a two-legged cheerleading stunt in which two bases support a top person, also called a flyer, with one foot held in each base's hands. The flyer is raised to prep or shoulder level while the group coordinates the lift, balance, and dismount, often with a back spot for additional suppo...

Liberty is a one-leg cheerleading stunt in which the flyer rises above the bases and balances with one foot supported, while the free leg is bent so the foot is near the standing knee. The bases support the flyer through the hands or other approved grips, and a back spot may assist depending on the...

Around the World is an acrobatic cheerleading stunt in which a flyer is transferred between bases while rotating through a full 360 degrees. The movement requires coordinated timing, controlled grips, and communication among the athletes because the flyer is supported by different bases during the r...

Evel Knievel is a 1971 American biographical adventure film directed by Marvin J. Chomsky. George Hamilton portrays motorcycle stunt performer Evel Knievel, and the film dramatizes the public career that made motorcycle jumps and risk-taking central to his identity. Its subject is a media-era entert...

Jonathan Goodwin is a British magician, daredevil, and escapologist known for performing dangerous physical stunts. His work has included television appearances built around escape acts, risk-taking, and demonstrations of endurance. In 2021, he was critically injured during a rehearsal for a stunt i...

In cheerleading, a pyramid is a connected stunt formation in which several athletes support or link with elevated participants. The athletes at the bottom are generally called bases, while the elevated participants are commonly called flyers, with spotters providing additional control and safety. Py...

The torch stunt is a cheerleading stunt in which the flyer balances on one supporting foot while presenting a turned-out body position. The pose is related to a liberty-style balance, with the flyer’s hip and raised leg rotated so that the leg extends horizontally or near horizontally. It is intende...

A cupie is a cheerleading stunt in which a flyer is supported upright above the bases, with the flyer standing on the bases' hands and keeping both feet close together. The position requires the flyer to maintain balance while the bases control the support points and timing. Variations may use one s...

A heel stretch is a cheerleading stunt in which a flyer stands on one leg while holding the heel of the other leg and extending that leg outward, usually to the side. The position combines flexibility, balance, leg strength, and controlled support from the base and spotter. It is commonly taught as...