Daredevil Links
Evel Knievel's World-Wide Marketplace
www.evelknievel.com
Official website of Robert Craig Knievel, the daredevil motorcycle jumper of the 1970s.
Life of Evel: Evel Knievel by Stuart Barker (HarperCollins, 2004)
Searching and at times harrowing re-appraisal of the life of Evel Knievel. Now in his mid-60s, he remains partially crippled from his injuries, which include breaks in both legs and a crushed pelvis. The gambling, alcoholism and womanising have also taken their toll.
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Evel Knievel's Spectacular Jumps (DVD)
From the Caesar's Palace crash to his impossible attempt at the Snake River Canyon, all of his landmark jumps are covered on this DVD. Generations of stunt fans still eager to relive the magic of the Evel Knievel show will ensure a high level of interest in this film.
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Harry Houdini
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Houdini
Biography of the world-renowned magical illusionist and escapologist.
The Life and Many Deaths of Harry Houdini by Ruth Brandon (Pan, 2001)
Definitive biography in which the author explains in detail the secrets of Houdini's most celebrated escapes, but more importantly asks what Houdini was really trying to escape from.
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Tanya Streeter
www.redefineyourlimits.com
Official website of the world record-holding freediver who is also a passionate environmental spokeswoman.
Manual of Freediving: Underwater on a single breath by Umberto Pelizzari (Idelson Gnocci, 2004)
The first comprehensive manual that teaches how to hold the breath, stay underwater longer, and descend deeper into the blue.
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Sir Edmund Hillary by Alexa Johnston (Dorling Kindersley, 2005)
Climber, adventurer, explorer and philanthropist. Written by a personal friend, this is the first fully illustrated biography of one of the greatest heroic figures of modern time.
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David Livingstone
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Livingstone
The Wikipedia site gives an overview of the life and achievements of the famous explorer.
Dr David Livingstone – Scottish Missionary and explorer
http://www.tokencoins.com/book/livingstone.htm
A detailed look at the Scot's life.
Eddie the Eagle Soared?
http://observer.guardian.co.uk/osm/story/0,,884613,00.html
Recalls the heroic failure of the plasterer from Cheltenham the French dubbed 'le Benny Hill du ski'
Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_'the_Eagle'_Edwards
Biographical info and links to interviews and video footage of his jumps.
Into Africa: The epic adventures of Stanley and Livingstone by Martin Dugard (Bantam, 2004)
Traces the journeys of Livingstone and Stanley in alternating chapters. Livingstone's is one of trials and setbacks that find him alone and miles from civilisation. Stanley's is an awakening to the beauty of Africa, the grandeur of the landscape and the vivid diversity of its wildlife.
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The International Buster Keaton Society
www.busterkeaton.com
This excellent site has a wealth of resources on the life of Keaton and even has an up-to-date listing of where his films are showing around the world, including in the UK.
The Buster Keaton Chronicles (DVD)
This collection has 29 of Keaton's films on six DVDs.
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David Blaine
www.davidblaine.com
Official site with lots of photos and information on David and his magic.
Yuri Gagarin
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuri_Gagarin
Biographical information about this Russian cosmonaut, including some of the conspiracy theories associated with him. This community encyclopaedia also links to other relevant sites.
First Man in Space
http://video.google.com ...
Video footage of Kittinger falling through space from 30 kilometres above the earth and accelerating to a speed of 990kph.
Daredevils of Niagara Falls
www.niagarafallslive.com/daredevils_of_niagara_falls.htm
Looks at the various successful and unsuccessful jumps over Niagara Falls, including one made in a wooden barrel by the 63-year-old Annie Taylor in 1921.
Alain Robert
www.alainrobert.com
Official website of the urban climber, aka Spiderman. His site has some footage of him climbing his way around some big city skyscrapers.
Michael Crawford International Fan Association
www.mcifa.com
Official fan club site with all you'd expect on his life and his work.
Parcel Arrived Safely, Tied with String by Michael Crawford (Arrow, 2000)
Engaging autobiography, from the early war years spent with his mother and grandmother to the hard slog of stage work, stunts and film acclaim.
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Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em (DVD)
The complete DVD collection, featuring the hapless Frank Spencer, aka Michael Crawford, who famously carried out all his own stunts.
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