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'Human spiderman' Jem Stansfield scales 30ft wall using suction from two vacuum cleaners, Brighton, Britain - 14 Feb 2010
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'Human spiderman' Jem Stansfield scales 30ft wall using suction from two vacuum cleaners, Brighton, Britain - 14 Feb 2010
HUMAN SPIDERMAN CLIMBS 30FT WALL USING VACUUM CLEANERS
A human Spiderman has successfully scaled a 30ft wall using only the suction from two vacuum cleaners.
Scientist Jem Stansfield, a presenter on the BBC 'One's Bang Goes The Theory' show, undertook the stunt as part of the Brighton Science Festival Programme.
For the demonstration, the 39-year-old aeronautics graduate used two vacuum cleaners bought from Tesco that he had modified into a suction device.
He fixed each of the cleaners to a back pack, which he then strapped onto his back.
Each of the nozzles from the cleaners was fixed onto two 'vacuum gloves' - plywood boards the size of a tea tray.
Each of these giant suction pads also featured rubber seals in order to promote better grip.
When the vacuums were turned on, the suction from one glove was enough to support Jem's 12 stone weight as he clung to the wall.
By alternatively switching on then off each vacuum he was able to move his hands and crawl up the side of a local school.
In front of a group of amazed onlookers, Jem scaled the brickwork in order to retrieve a shuttlecock stuck on the roof.
He came up with the idea for the unusual device when he was challenged to make superhuman powers out of junk.
Before becoming a TV presenter, Jem worked on films such as Lost In Space and Van Helsing, creating special effects.
And his Spiderman impersonation is not the only stunt he has carried out.
Previously, he invented the world's first air-powered motorbike and also won a prize for creating a pair of boots that walk on water.
More recently built a rocket that was powered by toffee.
His next stunt will involve driving a car powered only by coffee b...
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