Vaudevisuals interview in 2 parts with Harley Newman.
I thought it out and decided that 2017 needs a great start. So, I am reposting this great interview with ‘master stuntman’ and wonderful person Harley Newman. I caught up with him at the Ripley’s Believe It Not! Museum in Times Square, NYC during the World Sword Swallowers Day. Great fun!
‘Extreme Stunt Master’ – That is what Harley Newman has been called. After 40 years performing stunts and sideshow acts all over the world he talks about his work, beginnings and what it takes to do what it is that he does.
The 2 Part interview is an in depth look at an individual who performs world class stunts and discusses them and their impact on the culture we live in.
Part 2 is about the difference he sees between himself and others who would like to do what he does. Describing the heritage of his sword and then swallowing it for the camera.
Intelligent and funny as well.
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Here is a video of that event that happened at Times Sqaure.
In Times Square, NYC there was a special gathering of 14 Sword Swallowers who were attending the 7th Annual World Sword Swallower’s Day at Ripley’s Believe It or Not. Held every year at all the Ripley’s World Wide on this day they all swallow their swords together at the same time. Here is a video of that event. The Sword Swallowers present in NY were as follows: Keith Nelson Riley Schillaci Harley Newman Kryssy Kocktail Liye Shelden Zou Natasha Veruscka Tony Gangi Jim Stilianos Kyle Mertz The Lady Aye Roderick Russell Fred Kahl – The Great Fredini David Darwin
There I met up with Harley Newman and did an interview about his work, career and ideas on sideshow performing.
‘Extreme Stunt Master’ – That is what Harley Newman has been called. After 40 years performing stunts and sideshow acts all over the world he talks about his work, beginnings and what it takes to do what it is that he does. The Two Part interview is an in depth look at an individual who performs world class stunts and discusses them and their impact on the culture we live in. Part 2 is about the difference he sees between himself and others who would like to do what he does. Describing the heritage of his sword and then swallowing it for the camera. Intelligent and funny as well.