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Stepping off the edge of a five story building when it is not on fire, may not sound like a good idea, particularly when the techniques you are instructed to use are called, “the header” and “face off”. Ironically the pedestrian sounding “step out” technique was the hardest to perfom as this is a blind fall.

All the techniques were perfected at lower heights before casting ourselves off the 5th story ledge to the airbag waiting below.

Big thanks to Tony for taking the frames of me below performing a header in the first series of images and a face off in the second.

Many years ago I did the Tony Robins “firewalk” on hot coals, but my latest adventure took playing with fire to a whole new level.

I have spent the last three weeks on assignment photographing and participating with the Australian Stunt Academy’s first class of 2009. Founded, owned and operated by international actor and stuntman Colin Hendley, the course is an action packed introduction to the world of Hollywood stunts.

The course places a premium on preparation, teamwork, and technique. When you combine these three elements, the visually stunning stunts you can perform safely are incredible.  We were thrown down flights of stairs, fell from high buildings, got hit by cars, and dragged behind boats, choreographed fights scenes and were set on fire in a stunt called the human torch, these were just a few highlights from an intentsive course.

I managed to complete all elements of the course except the final graduation stunt – Stuntman Tequila Shots.  I figure it just means I will have to repeat the course…. hehehhehe

A big thank you goes out to Stevie Sadek Roushani for taking the pictures of me below doing my best impression of a human tourch.

For more information on Australian Stunt Academy please click on their logo above and review their website for more details and course information.

I love this game. I don’t play as much as I used to. I really need to make a concerted effort to find a new partner and play a little more often…. tennis anyone???