Waterlooville daredevil Johnny Bream aims to break burning rope rappel record at Lincfest in Horndean next month
A daredevil is planning to set a world record at a festival next month
A daredevil former paratrooper plans to set another world record, a stunt that is eerily similar to a stunt that took a life, last time it was attempted.
John Bream will be attempting the dangerous stunt Burning Rope Rappel, which could result in severe injury or even death.
Starting 85ft off the ground a rope will be lit before John starts his descent, climbing down the rope to get to the bottom before the rope burns through, similar to the iconic scene from Home Alone 2 when Kevin lights a rope dipped in kerosene as burglars Harry and Marv descend down the side of the derelict building.
He will be attempting it with no safety back-up wire or rope. He said, "I don't even know if it can be completed at this height, as it’s never been attempted. I'm an accident-prone daredevil, but I hope this one is incident-free."
The father of three from Waterlooville is busy training for the big day, attempting his stunt in front of thousands expected at the Lincfest music festival in Horndean on July 11.
He likens himself to 'modern day Evel Knievel mixed with Frank Spencer'.
Mr Bream holds two Guinness World Records already, from a stunt back in October 2020, when he jumped 131ft without a parachute from a helicopter into the sea.
Nicknamed 'Johnny Fish', he plummeted into the sea feet-first at 80mph as part of his daring stunt that lasted around four seconds before hitting the water, setting two records as a result of the dive, which he took on to raise awareness for veteran suicide.
In July 1981, British escapologist Trevor Revell was strapped into a straitjacket and hoisted approximately 30 feet in the air, suspended by a burning rope, The person who died was British escapologist Trevor Revell, who perished after a failed stunt during a street party celebrating the wedding of Princess Diana and King Charles (then Prince Charles). The rope burned through much faster than anticipated, causing the escapologist to plunge head-first onto a concrete paving slab. He later died in hospital from his injuries.