Name: Danger by Design
Released: 2012-06-17T17:00:00.000Z
Cast: Nik Wallenda

Danger by Design

Reality 2012

Available on Science Channel, discovery+, Hulu

Danger by Design follows the death-defying adventures of Nik Wallenda, a 7th generation daredevil. With the help of his family, Nik uses science to cheat fate and put his life at risk on a weekly basis, attempting stunts around the globe.

Reality 2012

Starring Nik Wallenda

EPISODE 1

The Bahamas

Nik Wallenda, attempts to break two world records at Atlantis Resort, Paradise Island, the highest and the longest wire walks of his career. The boiling heat of the Bahamas proves to be too much for one member of the family, and Nik faces a hard choice.
EPISODE 2

Nik Wallenda Beyond Niagara: Sway Poles & Motorcyle Ride

Nik and his wife travel to Santa Cruz to risk their lives. Attaching a motorcycle to a specially built cage, they ride a wire high into the air where they will attempt to spin around the wire 360 degrees. If one falls, they both fall.
EPISODE 3

Wheel of Death

Nik and his team battle the extreme cold and wet conditions of Atlantic City as they attempt to perform the Wheel of Death 250 feet in the air hanging over the roof of the Tropicana Hotel. One slip on the giant, rotating axle means certain death for Nik.
EPISODE 4

Exploding Box, Puerto Rico

Nik travels to Puerto Rico where his great-grandfather fell to his death. Emotions flare as Terry tries to convince Nik not to tempt fate by repeating the infamous wire walk. Terry's wife, Delilah, wants to join Nik on the wire.
EPISODE 5

Zip Line, Ferris Wheel Walk

Nik attempts a stunt in which he lights himself on fire before descending 100 feet down a zip line, where he must fall 30 feet into a 3-feet deep pool.
EPISODE 6

Helicopter Hang

Nik and team travel to Branson, Missouri where he attempts a stunt in which he hangs down from a high-flying helicopter using only his mouth and a specially-fitted prosthetic. Midair acrobatics, a first for Nik, put the family on edge.

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Studio: SCIENCE
Genre: Reality
Released: 2012
Rated: TV-PG

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Primary: English (United States)

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