1 00:00:01,043 --> 00:00:04,128 THE PROGRAM INCLUDES SCENES DISTURBING AND DANGEROUS. 2 00:00:04,129 --> 00:00:05,588 DO NOT TRY TO REPRODUCE THEM. 3 00:00:05,589 --> 00:00:06,924 DISCRETION IS ADVISED. 4 00:00:15,933 --> 00:00:20,270 As a magician, I always look for the secret knowledge. 5 00:00:29,947 --> 00:00:34,451 I look for secrets that destroy my perspective of what's possible. 6 00:00:34,618 --> 00:00:36,036 This looks incredible. 7 00:00:36,203 --> 00:00:39,831 So that something dangerous become magical... 8 00:00:46,296 --> 00:00:49,758 ... and somewhat terrifying can become beautiful. 9 00:00:55,722 --> 00:01:00,852 I'm looking for artists teach me bold things 10 00:01:01,019 --> 00:01:03,355 out of my comfort zone. 11 00:01:03,522 --> 00:01:05,983 How crazy. 12 00:01:12,948 --> 00:01:17,411 And this search brought me to Southeast Asia. 13 00:01:17,578 --> 00:01:22,499 Where will I have one of the moments most intense moments of my career. 14 00:01:34,344 --> 00:01:36,638 THAILAND 15 00:01:37,764 --> 00:01:42,811 Some people go to Thailand for the incredible food and beaches... 16 00:01:44,688 --> 00:01:48,525 ...but I'm here looking for something different. 17 00:01:48,692 --> 00:01:54,948 Something dangerous, challenging and even surprising. 18 00:01:56,742 --> 00:01:59,119 A card can cut like a knife, 19 00:01:59,286 --> 00:02:04,458 a chopstick can be used like a weapon 20 00:02:04,624 --> 00:02:08,670 and teeth can become in a clamping pliers. 21 00:02:08,837 --> 00:02:12,466 My nickname is Tong. 22 00:02:12,591 --> 00:02:14,885 {\an8}MANI CHABUCHIN (TONG) CIRCUS ARTIST 23 00:02:15,052 --> 00:02:16,428 I started this at 16. 24 00:02:24,102 --> 00:02:26,855 My mentor was an illusionist. 25 00:02:27,022 --> 00:02:28,357 Was he a magician? 26 00:02:28,523 --> 00:02:31,026 Yes. I know him. The person who taught him. 27 00:02:31,193 --> 00:02:34,529 I met Tong through Patrick Kun. 28 00:02:34,696 --> 00:02:38,325 Patrick is a local magician and has incredible knowledge 29 00:02:38,492 --> 00:02:42,287 about the types of magic, that interest me most here. 30 00:02:42,454 --> 00:02:45,916 He learned from the master how to train like a tiger. 31 00:02:46,083 --> 00:02:48,251 Learned everything... Chopsticks. 32 00:02:50,629 --> 00:02:53,340 Tong makes it look easy. 33 00:02:55,300 --> 00:02:56,343 So. 34 00:02:56,510 --> 00:02:58,053 Open. 35 00:03:00,430 --> 00:03:02,599 That one hurt! 36 00:03:02,766 --> 00:03:03,767 Shoot hard. 37 00:03:05,310 --> 00:03:08,980 I wasn't surprised for Patrick to get it right soon. 38 00:03:10,315 --> 00:03:12,693 He's one of my favorite magicians 39 00:03:12,859 --> 00:03:17,864 and created magic that artists from all over the world use it daily. 40 00:03:19,324 --> 00:03:23,161 And I was lucky enough to see Thailand through your eyes. 41 00:03:23,328 --> 00:03:24,663 Do you want to see magic? 42 00:03:24,830 --> 00:03:26,373 - Magic? - Magic. 43 00:03:27,916 --> 00:03:31,586 In Thailand, few people have already seen magic live. 44 00:03:31,753 --> 00:03:33,130 What? 45 00:03:37,717 --> 00:03:42,264 Just like Patrick, wherever you go, always bag the deck of cards. 46 00:03:42,431 --> 00:03:46,184 Remember this one? We'll use it later. 47 00:03:46,351 --> 00:03:47,477 - Which one did you want? - 7. 48 00:03:47,644 --> 00:03:49,187 And you shuffled the cards. 49 00:03:49,354 --> 00:03:50,981 Look under the clock. 50 00:03:54,067 --> 00:03:55,444 Thanks. 51 00:03:55,652 --> 00:03:58,697 It's a miracle, not magic. 52 00:03:59,906 --> 00:04:02,576 But that's not why I'm here. 53 00:04:02,742 --> 00:04:04,703 Blaine! 54 00:04:07,164 --> 00:04:09,291 Cooked scorpions? 55 00:04:09,458 --> 00:04:11,460 Would you like to taste it? 56 00:04:11,626 --> 00:04:14,546 I came to see things I had never seen before. 57 00:04:14,713 --> 00:04:17,048 It's kind of salty and fried. 58 00:04:17,215 --> 00:04:20,302 And try things I've never tried. 59 00:04:23,638 --> 00:04:26,266 - Isn't it bad? - It feels good. 60 00:04:26,433 --> 00:04:29,811 But I'm not here just to eat fried scorpions. 61 00:04:31,688 --> 00:04:35,942 Patrick will have to challenge me a little more than that. 62 00:04:36,109 --> 00:04:40,071 I think coming here will take you beyond your limits 63 00:04:40,238 --> 00:04:44,075 and take it out a little out of your comfort zone. 64 00:04:44,242 --> 00:04:46,745 In Thailand, the urban environment and nature 65 00:04:46,912 --> 00:04:50,165 are closer than in many places in the world. 66 00:04:52,626 --> 00:04:57,130 Patrick tells me that here, in a humid, tropical climate, 67 00:04:57,297 --> 00:05:00,884 people live together of many wild creatures. 68 00:05:01,051 --> 00:05:05,013 And this inspires performances truly unique. 69 00:05:06,348 --> 00:05:09,184 I begin my journey in northern Thailand, 70 00:05:09,351 --> 00:05:12,729 to meet a brave artist that broke records 71 00:05:12,896 --> 00:05:16,358 when interacting closely with poisonous scorpions. 72 00:05:19,736 --> 00:05:21,863 My name is Kanchana Ketkaew. 73 00:05:23,198 --> 00:05:25,408 She is the Queen of Scorpions from Thailand, 74 00:05:25,575 --> 00:05:28,286 after more than six years acting with scorpions. 75 00:05:30,580 --> 00:05:33,542 I have a world record for having spent 33 days and 33 nights 76 00:05:35,168 --> 00:05:37,504 in a glass room with 5000 scorpions. 77 00:05:38,797 --> 00:05:40,215 I have a world record 78 00:05:40,382 --> 00:05:43,009 for the longest period of time with a scorpion in its mouth. 79 00:05:46,972 --> 00:05:49,890 Throughout history, magicians from around the world 80 00:05:49,891 --> 00:05:52,185 worked with dangerous animals 81 00:05:52,352 --> 00:05:55,897 to demonstrate their courage and a connection with nature. 82 00:05:57,023 --> 00:05:58,859 I'm not afraid of scorpions. 83 00:05:59,025 --> 00:06:01,736 If you have the courage, you can do it too. 84 00:06:05,365 --> 00:06:06,616 Thanks. 85 00:06:09,828 --> 00:06:12,372 Keep still. Don't move. 86 00:06:12,914 --> 00:06:17,627 I'm going to put giant scorpions in your body. 87 00:06:18,753 --> 00:06:20,255 As many as you can. 88 00:06:21,840 --> 00:06:24,593 Something I hid most of my life 89 00:06:24,759 --> 00:06:28,471 is that I have a big phobia of crawling things. 90 00:06:28,638 --> 00:06:32,517 When I was a boy, if I had seen a scorpion in my room, 91 00:06:32,684 --> 00:06:36,021 ran away and probably I would never go back. 92 00:06:36,730 --> 00:06:37,939 As they are warrior animals, 93 00:06:38,481 --> 00:06:41,860 if we touch them a little, they assume an attacking position. 94 00:06:42,235 --> 00:06:46,448 He raises his pincers and tail and look at the enemy. 95 00:06:46,615 --> 00:06:49,242 They cannot be domesticated. 96 00:06:50,660 --> 00:06:55,457 With so many scorpions, I was prepared to be stung. 97 00:06:55,624 --> 00:06:56,958 I was stung. 98 00:06:57,125 --> 00:06:58,168 He was stung. 99 00:06:59,669 --> 00:07:00,795 Please be quiet. 100 00:07:04,299 --> 00:07:05,508 This is green oil. 101 00:07:05,675 --> 00:07:08,428 So the poison doesn't spread. 102 00:07:09,137 --> 00:07:13,058 The challenge is not to react. Because as soon as we move, 103 00:07:13,224 --> 00:07:16,645 they may feel threatened and they are more likely to attack. 104 00:07:22,317 --> 00:07:26,237 The oil helps with pain, but not with the smell. 105 00:07:26,404 --> 00:07:27,947 Done. 106 00:07:28,114 --> 00:07:29,949 They smell like rotting meat. 107 00:07:34,579 --> 00:07:37,415 And they crawl all over my body. 108 00:07:39,334 --> 00:07:45,256 It's a wave of strange sensations and I know I have to be quiet. 109 00:07:58,311 --> 00:08:01,313 - Thank you. - Thanks. 110 00:08:01,314 --> 00:08:05,652 Kanchana taught me the importance to stay calm and collected, 111 00:08:05,819 --> 00:08:08,863 especially when you get stung. 112 00:08:09,030 --> 00:08:13,702 This skill will be essential with insects that can be fatal. 113 00:08:13,868 --> 00:08:16,496 Especially when they are hundreds of thousands. 114 00:08:23,920 --> 00:08:28,091 There are many beekeepers. 115 00:08:30,009 --> 00:08:35,014 But I wanted to do things differently. 116 00:08:36,558 --> 00:08:39,394 Gan has been a beekeeper for over ten years. 117 00:08:39,561 --> 00:08:41,354 {\an8}Tie it back. 118 00:08:41,688 --> 00:08:44,816 {\an8}At this point in the season, he comes to the north of Thailand, 119 00:08:44,983 --> 00:08:47,861 where the flowers are best for your bees. 120 00:08:52,866 --> 00:08:54,075 With more force. 121 00:08:56,286 --> 00:09:01,124 They climbed a tree and I tried to put them on my body. 122 00:09:01,291 --> 00:09:03,293 And they stayed. 123 00:09:05,420 --> 00:09:09,466 Give it a shake and continue. 124 00:09:10,800 --> 00:09:15,180 As he was being bitten and spent more time with them. 125 00:09:17,140 --> 00:09:18,933 I got used to it. 126 00:09:19,392 --> 00:09:21,394 I've lived with them for a long time. 127 00:09:23,313 --> 00:09:26,900 If a day goes by without seeing them, 128 00:09:27,067 --> 00:09:30,195 I wonder how they will be. 129 00:09:32,113 --> 00:09:34,032 The bee beard is a classic, 130 00:09:34,199 --> 00:09:38,620 which was documented for the first time in the 1830s by a beekeeper, 131 00:09:38,787 --> 00:09:41,539 to demonstrate its connection with bees. 132 00:09:43,833 --> 00:09:47,629 It's so exciting to see hundreds of thousands of bees 133 00:09:47,796 --> 00:09:51,549 become a single organism around it. 134 00:09:51,716 --> 00:09:54,677 - Is it that pretty? - It's incredible. 135 00:09:56,221 --> 00:10:03,186 It's so impressive that after seeing it once, I have to try it. 136 00:10:05,021 --> 00:10:08,191 Last night, I was always dreaming 137 00:10:08,358 --> 00:10:11,861 with swarms of bees all over the side, which is crazy. 138 00:10:13,071 --> 00:10:17,075 It really affects a part of my subconscious. 139 00:10:17,242 --> 00:10:19,619 - So, am I going to do it here? - Yes. 140 00:10:19,786 --> 00:10:22,872 Gan taught me that we have to respect bees. 141 00:10:23,039 --> 00:10:26,501 They have a method of communication highly sophisticated. 142 00:10:26,668 --> 00:10:29,546 Put the t-shirt inside. 143 00:10:29,712 --> 00:10:32,715 If a swarm of bees wants to bite us, 144 00:10:32,882 --> 00:10:36,678 they will keep attacking until they are finished. 145 00:10:36,845 --> 00:10:40,056 Because they are willing to die to protect the colony. 146 00:10:40,223 --> 00:10:42,100 Bees are attracted black fur 147 00:10:42,267 --> 00:10:44,978 and Gan advised me not to do that. 148 00:10:45,145 --> 00:10:47,981 But as I always wear black, I'm in black. 149 00:10:50,316 --> 00:10:55,613 The first step is to locate the queen bee, the largest in the hive. 150 00:10:59,826 --> 00:11:03,246 - Now I sit down, Gan? - Yes. 151 00:11:03,413 --> 00:11:05,748 He'll put me the queen bee on the neck. 152 00:11:05,915 --> 00:11:08,585 - Should I put my hands like this? - Yes. 153 00:11:10,628 --> 00:11:15,175 The queen bee has a pheromone that will attract these bees. 154 00:11:15,341 --> 00:11:17,051 They follow her and protect her. 155 00:11:18,386 --> 00:11:19,429 - Ready? - Ready. 156 00:11:33,735 --> 00:11:37,322 More. 157 00:11:38,031 --> 00:11:43,077 If they are close to the nose, neck or mouth, do not breathe into them. 158 00:11:43,536 --> 00:11:45,079 When we exhale, it is carbon. 159 00:11:47,123 --> 00:11:50,043 Bees don't like that. 160 00:12:01,971 --> 00:12:07,018 I'm feeling some stinging. I would say there were about ten. 161 00:12:08,311 --> 00:12:13,733 I know it's important to keep composure, even when stung. 162 00:12:16,110 --> 00:12:19,906 The amount of poison can easily become deadly. 163 00:12:34,128 --> 00:12:35,213 Okay. 164 00:12:51,604 --> 00:12:53,106 Skirt. 165 00:12:56,317 --> 00:12:59,028 Let's take out the queen bee. 166 00:13:00,321 --> 00:13:05,159 I have a lot of bites. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, 167 00:13:05,326 --> 00:13:08,037 nine, ten, eleven... 168 00:13:08,204 --> 00:13:09,998 - Your... - The black one. 169 00:13:10,164 --> 00:13:11,791 The mistake was black. 170 00:13:14,836 --> 00:13:19,007 They are taking out the stingers so they don't keep throwing poison. 171 00:13:20,591 --> 00:13:23,970 I have to say the vibe is amazing. 172 00:13:24,137 --> 00:13:25,596 - Yes? - Yes. 173 00:13:25,763 --> 00:13:31,352 When they start... and our body starts to vibrate. This is crazy. 174 00:13:32,729 --> 00:13:34,188 Thanks. 175 00:13:34,355 --> 00:13:38,735 It's fascinating to see their connection to nature and bees. 176 00:13:38,901 --> 00:13:42,071 It was one of the experiences most incredible ever. 177 00:13:42,238 --> 00:13:46,409 The pleasure is mine. It was a taste. 178 00:13:47,410 --> 00:13:48,786 Thanks. 179 00:13:52,957 --> 00:13:55,626 You really feel the power of the swarm of bees. 180 00:13:58,713 --> 00:14:02,425 It's something that words will never be able to explain. 181 00:14:05,178 --> 00:14:07,889 The feeling is almost ecstasy. 182 00:14:08,056 --> 00:14:11,642 It seems almost... magical, I suppose. 183 00:14:24,155 --> 00:14:27,867 Throughout my career, I put myself in extreme situations, 184 00:14:28,034 --> 00:14:30,161 in which I had to maintain my composure. 185 00:14:30,703 --> 00:14:31,954 Just pull. 186 00:14:34,373 --> 00:14:35,875 Seven minutes passed. 187 00:14:36,042 --> 00:14:38,252 It's a skill I've been training for years. 188 00:14:40,213 --> 00:14:44,926 And here, in Southeast Asia, I want to see What techniques can you teach me? 189 00:14:46,135 --> 00:14:50,723 The next stop is Indonesia, where there is an incredible group of people, 190 00:14:50,890 --> 00:14:54,185 who practice something called Debus. 191 00:14:55,603 --> 00:15:01,150 Your skills demonstrate who have superhuman pain tolerance. 192 00:15:04,779 --> 00:15:09,408 I was invited to a presentation of Debus in the ruins of the Banten Palace, 193 00:15:10,118 --> 00:15:14,831 an area destroyed by colonizers Dutch in the 19th century. 194 00:15:20,837 --> 00:15:25,591 The Indonesians could not match the firepower of the Dutch. 195 00:15:26,592 --> 00:15:30,638 As an act of resistance, they perfected a martial art called Debus, 196 00:15:30,805 --> 00:15:34,559 demonstrating your ability unique to resist pain. 197 00:15:44,026 --> 00:15:49,657 Eight generations later, practitioners of Debus commemorate this story. 198 00:15:52,952 --> 00:15:57,582 For many, their discipline comes from a deep faith in God. 199 00:16:03,546 --> 00:16:06,632 MULYADI DEBUS PRACTITIONER 200 00:16:07,216 --> 00:16:10,261 I am forbidden to be afraid. 201 00:16:11,179 --> 00:16:14,932 That's why I fought my fear. 202 00:16:16,475 --> 00:16:18,269 The second dose is even larger. 203 00:16:22,523 --> 00:16:28,321 I learned Debus from my grandfather. 204 00:16:31,365 --> 00:16:37,121 The goal of learning Debus is preserve the history of our culture. 205 00:16:38,539 --> 00:16:42,251 For Debus practitioners, his performances often involve 206 00:16:42,418 --> 00:16:47,215 display body strength with sharp objects. 207 00:16:47,381 --> 00:16:49,884 How crazy. Cut the paper, 208 00:16:50,051 --> 00:16:52,845 handle on real blades, cut and then eat them. 209 00:16:53,012 --> 00:16:56,641 This is so dangerous. I've never seen this before. 210 00:16:56,807 --> 00:17:02,688 I always tried to show, to those who think women are weak, 211 00:17:03,064 --> 00:17:05,733 that women, in fact, they are strong. 212 00:17:06,776 --> 00:17:11,906 The reason why I do this blade number 213 00:17:12,073 --> 00:17:15,785 is because I think that this technique is extreme. 214 00:17:23,000 --> 00:17:25,878 I love what you did with the blades. 215 00:17:26,045 --> 00:17:28,714 - I love that you eat them. - Thanks. 216 00:17:30,341 --> 00:17:36,472 The next practitioner acts under unpredictable circumstances. 217 00:17:43,604 --> 00:17:46,566 YANYAN NOVIANA (FIITZ) DEBUS PRACTITIONER 218 00:18:11,549 --> 00:18:12,967 The difference to the Debus Blade 219 00:18:13,217 --> 00:18:17,430 is that they work with sharp weapons or inanimate objects. 220 00:18:17,597 --> 00:18:23,227 Here, we work with animals, with living things. 221 00:18:39,744 --> 00:18:40,870 Do you see this? 222 00:18:48,794 --> 00:18:52,923 A king cobra can inject so much poison in a single bite, 223 00:18:53,090 --> 00:18:55,426 which can kill an adult elephant. 224 00:18:59,805 --> 00:19:03,809 It's mesmerizing to see Fiitz acting with the king cobra. 225 00:19:03,976 --> 00:19:05,936 He's amazing. 226 00:19:06,103 --> 00:19:12,234 I don't think of anything like that. Such a high-risk performance. 227 00:19:12,401 --> 00:19:15,571 I think I found it my next obsession. 228 00:19:25,039 --> 00:19:26,666 With the snakes... 229 00:19:26,832 --> 00:19:32,254 It's like a great white shark. They have dead eyes. 230 00:19:32,421 --> 00:19:34,715 We can't connect to it. 231 00:19:34,882 --> 00:19:39,679 Or at least I never felt that connection. 232 00:19:40,805 --> 00:19:44,600 Fiitz works with snakes most incredible thing I've ever seen. 233 00:19:45,309 --> 00:19:48,979 Seems to have a special confidence on these lethal creatures 234 00:19:49,146 --> 00:19:52,024 and I want to understand your methods. 235 00:19:52,983 --> 00:19:57,446 I will travel east of Banten, to Fiitz's house in Sumedang. 236 00:20:01,701 --> 00:20:05,621 Wild snakes are common here, and Fiitz saves them 237 00:20:05,788 --> 00:20:09,542 of hunters who would sell them for your flesh and skin. 238 00:20:12,420 --> 00:20:14,046 Are you ready? 239 00:20:14,213 --> 00:20:16,799 First, Fiitz wants to test me. 240 00:20:18,008 --> 00:20:20,594 To see if I can follow your directions 241 00:20:20,761 --> 00:20:23,305 with snakes that attack at incredible speed. 242 00:20:27,101 --> 00:20:30,229 UP TO 2 M LENGTH USES REAR FANS 243 00:20:30,396 --> 00:20:34,483 The venom of this serpent it is considered a medium poison. 244 00:20:35,818 --> 00:20:39,113 I don't like the concept of "medium poison." 245 00:20:42,867 --> 00:20:44,535 She is in a position to attack. 246 00:20:47,288 --> 00:20:48,456 It's crazy. 247 00:20:48,622 --> 00:20:51,375 Is there any position where she doesn't bite? 248 00:20:51,542 --> 00:20:54,086 It's difficult with this snake. 249 00:20:55,421 --> 00:20:58,966 She bites just like us. 250 00:20:59,133 --> 00:21:01,886 We let the snakes bite. 251 00:21:03,512 --> 00:21:05,139 She continues to bite. 252 00:21:05,306 --> 00:21:11,187 It is part of the number and shows our strength. 253 00:21:21,781 --> 00:21:24,575 Damn! Damn! 254 00:21:25,993 --> 00:21:28,829 I'm ready. 255 00:21:28,996 --> 00:21:30,206 - Safe here? - Yes. 256 00:21:30,372 --> 00:21:31,707 - Like this? - Like this. 257 00:21:31,874 --> 00:21:33,375 Here? 258 00:21:33,542 --> 00:21:36,754 Very good, good. 259 00:21:38,172 --> 00:21:39,673 - Wide? - Let go of your head. 260 00:21:39,840 --> 00:21:41,175 Yes. Let go of your head. 261 00:21:41,342 --> 00:21:45,471 Little by little. 262 00:21:49,016 --> 00:21:52,061 - Yes, you can move your right hand. - Slowly. 263 00:21:52,228 --> 00:21:53,353 Near the head. 264 00:21:53,354 --> 00:21:56,023 - Yes? - Excellent. Excellent. 265 00:21:56,190 --> 00:21:57,858 Excellent. 266 00:21:59,735 --> 00:22:05,950 They say not to react, even though you know that the poisonous snake can bite me. 267 00:22:07,076 --> 00:22:10,830 If you can't handle this, I can't go any further. 268 00:22:12,373 --> 00:22:14,124 Is more active when it's dark. 269 00:22:14,291 --> 00:22:16,001 He says it's not the best time. 270 00:22:16,168 --> 00:22:18,003 Because the serpent is nocturnal. 271 00:22:19,338 --> 00:22:22,132 - We can continue tomorrow. - Yes. 272 00:22:36,272 --> 00:22:39,316 - Welcome to my house. - Thanks. 273 00:22:46,532 --> 00:22:48,325 - The king cobra? - Yes, the king cobra. 274 00:22:49,034 --> 00:22:52,746 - Blindfolded? - What I do is very risky. 275 00:22:53,330 --> 00:22:57,334 So I decided not to do it again. 276 00:22:58,586 --> 00:23:03,257 If the king cobra bites me, I will probably die. 277 00:23:05,885 --> 00:23:07,761 - Are these your daughters? - Yes. 278 00:23:07,928 --> 00:23:09,054 Beautiful. 279 00:23:09,221 --> 00:23:11,557 Your daughters are afraid When do you do this? 280 00:23:11,724 --> 00:23:14,518 My daughters rarely see it. 281 00:23:14,768 --> 00:23:18,397 I'm afraid they'll imitate what I do. 282 00:23:19,189 --> 00:23:22,526 I understand that very well. 283 00:23:22,693 --> 00:23:26,155 I also have a daughter, so I'm much more thoughtful 284 00:23:26,322 --> 00:23:28,991 when it comes to life or death risks. 285 00:23:29,867 --> 00:23:33,579 Fiitz believes he can teach me interacting with king snakes, 286 00:23:34,288 --> 00:23:36,874 but I still have a lot to learn. 287 00:23:44,381 --> 00:23:45,633 Can you put on your glasses? 288 00:23:45,799 --> 00:23:47,927 - Shall I put on my glasses? - Yes, now. 289 00:23:51,221 --> 00:23:52,472 SPITTING SNAKE 290 00:23:52,473 --> 00:23:54,599 SPITS POISON AND BITE UP TO 1 M AWAY 291 00:23:54,600 --> 00:23:56,142 PARALYZES AND KILLS 292 00:23:56,143 --> 00:24:01,857 In the distance, the spitting snake can launch the poison with precision. 293 00:24:02,024 --> 00:24:03,734 - Do I move away a little? - Yes. 294 00:24:03,901 --> 00:24:06,987 If it gets into the eyes, can easily blind us. 295 00:24:17,164 --> 00:24:20,459 You know how they do it in India, with the flute? 296 00:24:21,168 --> 00:24:25,631 Don't focus on the sound, but in the movement of the flute. 297 00:24:25,798 --> 00:24:29,426 When they play the flute, they look for the movement. I understand. 298 00:24:33,055 --> 00:24:36,475 Fiitz has mastered the use of distractions. 299 00:24:38,644 --> 00:24:43,315 If you distract her in front, Fiitz goes around and touches the... 300 00:24:43,482 --> 00:24:46,527 - Head. - In the head from behind. 301 00:24:57,913 --> 00:24:59,665 Do you want to try touching the back of his head? 302 00:24:59,832 --> 00:25:00,916 - On the back of the head? - Yes. 303 00:25:01,083 --> 00:25:03,002 - Yes. - Okay. 304 00:25:04,294 --> 00:25:06,839 Right. 305 00:25:11,719 --> 00:25:14,888 Right. 306 00:25:18,475 --> 00:25:20,352 I have to prepare myself mentally. 307 00:25:24,106 --> 00:25:27,609 - If I touch the snake, will I touch it here? - Yes. 308 00:25:28,944 --> 00:25:32,781 - Like this? - Yes. But don't move. 309 00:25:40,664 --> 00:25:42,249 Very good. 310 00:25:43,667 --> 00:25:47,546 Slowly. 311 00:25:56,055 --> 00:25:58,390 You have to remain calm. Relax. 312 00:26:01,018 --> 00:26:04,188 Keep going. 313 00:26:06,398 --> 00:26:09,401 Go ahead, David. 314 00:26:09,568 --> 00:26:11,862 Keep going. 315 00:26:15,616 --> 00:26:17,826 The serpent is concentrated in Fiitz. 316 00:26:19,119 --> 00:26:21,080 - Here? - Yes. 317 00:26:40,516 --> 00:26:44,186 See you soon. 318 00:26:44,353 --> 00:26:46,063 Right. It was amazing. 319 00:26:46,647 --> 00:26:49,733 I think, for today, Enough with the spitting snake. 320 00:26:50,567 --> 00:26:52,611 The funny thing about today... 321 00:26:52,778 --> 00:26:53,904 That's enough for now. 322 00:26:54,071 --> 00:26:57,366 ...it's the learning curve happening in front of everyone. 323 00:26:57,533 --> 00:26:59,493 Which makes me very embarrassed. 324 00:27:13,966 --> 00:27:15,883 REAL SNAKE 325 00:27:15,884 --> 00:27:17,301 RAISE YOUR BODY ONE METER 326 00:27:17,302 --> 00:27:19,220 DETECTS HUMANS AT 100 METERS 327 00:27:19,221 --> 00:27:20,596 IT IS UP TO 5 METERS 328 00:27:20,597 --> 00:27:22,766 CLIMB TREES AND NOTHING 329 00:27:24,518 --> 00:27:29,106 The king cobra can turn head in an instant. 330 00:27:29,273 --> 00:27:30,566 It runs very fast. 331 00:27:30,732 --> 00:27:35,612 And this is wild, so aren't you accustomed to being handled. 332 00:27:35,779 --> 00:27:40,909 I have to learn from Fiitz the behavior of the king cobra. 333 00:27:41,076 --> 00:27:43,871 They are one of the most intelligent snakes. 334 00:27:44,037 --> 00:27:46,874 They have sharp fangs like hypodermic needles 335 00:27:47,040 --> 00:27:51,044 and your attack can be faster than a human's reaction time. 336 00:27:56,466 --> 00:27:59,219 If we stay still, she won't attack. 337 00:27:59,386 --> 00:28:02,472 He just watches, then leaves. 338 00:28:05,851 --> 00:28:07,311 See? 339 00:28:08,228 --> 00:28:10,814 My communication with this serpent 340 00:28:10,981 --> 00:28:16,612 comes from the heart, as if we had a spiritual relationship. 341 00:28:22,576 --> 00:28:24,745 We seem made for each other. 342 00:28:24,870 --> 00:28:26,330 As if we were a couple. 343 00:28:27,664 --> 00:28:30,167 When I dance, she dances with me. 344 00:28:33,295 --> 00:28:39,760 Like a perfect couple. Me and the snake we are spiritually connected. 345 00:28:48,810 --> 00:28:51,396 But you have to be very calm and composed. 346 00:28:51,563 --> 00:28:58,111 You have to trust the serpent will not attack. 347 00:28:59,321 --> 00:29:02,574 I really like what Fiitz does, because it is primitive. 348 00:29:02,741 --> 00:29:06,453 It's just him and the king cobra. 349 00:29:06,620 --> 00:29:10,540 When I kiss this king cobra, 350 00:29:11,041 --> 00:29:14,086 It's as if he's telling you: 351 00:29:14,211 --> 00:29:17,297 "Please calm down, I'm going to give you a kiss." 352 00:29:35,232 --> 00:29:37,526 How crazy. 353 00:29:39,486 --> 00:29:43,407 The knowledge I have of these snakes 354 00:29:43,865 --> 00:29:46,326 is due to my ability to create connections, 355 00:29:47,244 --> 00:29:52,499 not only with humans, but also with animals. 356 00:29:54,793 --> 00:29:59,548 Seeing Fiitz perform is beautiful and scary. 357 00:30:07,305 --> 00:30:12,227 I have a mental image of Fiitz kissing the king cobra. 358 00:30:12,394 --> 00:30:15,647 When I fixate on the idea, it becomes... 359 00:30:15,814 --> 00:30:21,236 It becomes an internal obsession, that doesn't get out of my head. 360 00:30:21,403 --> 00:30:23,113 And, against all common sense, 361 00:30:23,280 --> 00:30:26,867 I know I will regret it if you don't try. 362 00:30:29,619 --> 00:30:32,581 - Incredible. He's an incredible teacher. - Thanks. 363 00:30:33,999 --> 00:30:36,918 - Thank you for trusting him. - Thank you 364 00:30:37,169 --> 00:30:38,628 I really trust Fiitz. 365 00:30:39,504 --> 00:30:42,049 Unfortunately, his home country, Indonesia, 366 00:30:42,215 --> 00:30:46,428 does not produce antivenom specifically for the king cobra. 367 00:30:46,595 --> 00:30:49,181 But he tells me that Thailand produces it. 368 00:30:49,347 --> 00:30:54,728 If the serpent bites me, at least I'll have a chance to survive. 369 00:30:56,188 --> 00:30:57,272 Before you leave... 370 00:31:04,029 --> 00:31:08,366 ... the practitioners of Debus They invited me to perform one last time. 371 00:31:17,209 --> 00:31:20,504 One of the numbers involves walking over glowing embers. 372 00:31:26,885 --> 00:31:30,847 And for one of the men to eat them. 373 00:31:39,564 --> 00:31:42,275 Is he okay? 374 00:31:42,442 --> 00:31:44,277 Today, it won't hurt. 375 00:31:49,699 --> 00:31:54,079 For years I read about artists who ate hot coals. 376 00:32:15,308 --> 00:32:18,103 I quickly learned that this didn't have a trick. 377 00:32:18,270 --> 00:32:21,940 For days, I kept my mouth, burnt throat and esophagus, 378 00:32:22,107 --> 00:32:25,026 making it difficult to swallow. 379 00:32:27,571 --> 00:32:32,701 But I have to concentrate, because I can't make the slightest mistake. 380 00:32:49,217 --> 00:32:51,136 THAILAND, BANGKOK 381 00:32:52,929 --> 00:32:54,806 {\an8}Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. 382 00:32:54,973 --> 00:32:57,434 {\an8}Thailand is one of the only countries of the world, 383 00:32:57,559 --> 00:33:00,353 which produces antivenin for the king cobra. 384 00:33:01,855 --> 00:33:03,732 It's a very dangerous job, 385 00:33:03,899 --> 00:33:08,528 because even after extracting the poison of the snake, it can still kill. 386 00:33:08,695 --> 00:33:11,823 Antivenom can save lives. 387 00:33:11,990 --> 00:33:16,661 Bangkok has a high population of snakes to an urban area. 388 00:33:16,828 --> 00:33:22,959 On average, there is a medical emergency with snakes every 15 minutes. 389 00:33:23,126 --> 00:33:27,130 Bangkok firefighters receive more than 34 thousand calls. 390 00:33:27,297 --> 00:33:30,300 I'm in Bangkok to speak with Chris Shannon, 391 00:33:30,467 --> 00:33:35,388 a snake tamer who worked in one of these facilities and was bitten. 392 00:33:35,555 --> 00:33:37,641 The antivenom saved his life. 393 00:33:37,807 --> 00:33:40,185 But your love for snakes It's so strong, 394 00:33:40,352 --> 00:33:43,772 that he risks his life to educate people about them. 395 00:33:43,939 --> 00:33:45,273 Hello, little friend. 396 00:33:45,440 --> 00:33:48,276 Snakes are so misunderstood. 397 00:33:48,568 --> 00:33:50,945 My goal in life do what you can 398 00:33:50,946 --> 00:33:54,115 {\an8}when it comes to conservation, protect the numbers. 399 00:34:01,206 --> 00:34:04,709 It's the first time that Fiitz leaves Indonesia. 400 00:34:06,002 --> 00:34:09,965 I asked you to join me in Thailand to continue training. 401 00:34:10,131 --> 00:34:12,175 - Terima Kasih. - Sami, sami. 402 00:34:12,342 --> 00:34:14,302 Thanks for coming. 403 00:34:14,469 --> 00:34:20,392 I think you two can help me to better understand the king cobra. 404 00:34:23,603 --> 00:34:24,688 Fitz, look. 405 00:34:24,854 --> 00:34:27,941 Chris lives with a fence of 100 poisonous snakes. 406 00:34:28,108 --> 00:34:29,818 - It's incredible. - The royal room. 407 00:34:32,362 --> 00:34:33,947 Some were rescued. 408 00:34:35,490 --> 00:34:37,575 - This is Skittles. - Skittles? 409 00:34:37,742 --> 00:34:42,831 Being with him, it's easy to forget that a scratch from a fang can kill. 410 00:34:42,998 --> 00:34:45,125 Hi Skittles, it's me again. 411 00:34:46,001 --> 00:34:48,878 It's very rare to see someone deal with a king cobra 412 00:34:49,045 --> 00:34:51,840 with this level of confidence and relaxation. 413 00:34:52,841 --> 00:34:54,843 And it's out there. 414 00:34:55,010 --> 00:34:57,387 By coincidence, Chris's near-fatal bites 415 00:34:57,762 --> 00:35:01,933 they happened a year apart and on my birthday. 416 00:35:02,100 --> 00:35:07,188 One was on April 4, 2014 and the other on April 4, 2015. 417 00:35:07,355 --> 00:35:11,192 Here, I thought: "I'm probably going to die." 418 00:35:11,359 --> 00:35:14,486 My heart stopped during seven seconds in the hospital 419 00:35:14,487 --> 00:35:19,034 and I felt like I was falling into a black abyss. Then I woke up. 420 00:35:19,743 --> 00:35:21,620 I didn't even have a clue. 421 00:35:37,135 --> 00:35:39,512 You start to realize that we do not wish you any harm. 422 00:35:39,679 --> 00:35:43,266 See the level of comfort and relaxation Chris with the king cobra 423 00:35:43,433 --> 00:35:45,435 helps me prepare mentally. 424 00:35:45,602 --> 00:35:47,395 You can play it now. 425 00:36:02,577 --> 00:36:05,955 When I talk to snake artists, 426 00:36:06,122 --> 00:36:09,793 there is not really a reform on our desktop. 427 00:36:09,959 --> 00:36:14,172 We keep moving forward until one day we can't anymore. 428 00:36:14,339 --> 00:36:17,550 But, I don't know, one of my mentors did all this 429 00:36:17,717 --> 00:36:22,097 and kissed poisonous snakes for over 23 years. 430 00:36:22,263 --> 00:36:26,101 He reached 42 years old and died of diabetes. 431 00:36:26,267 --> 00:36:29,062 So in my head, I will do what I love to do 432 00:36:29,229 --> 00:36:30,897 and share what I love to do. 433 00:36:31,064 --> 00:36:33,733 When my time comes, It will be my time. 434 00:36:33,900 --> 00:36:36,444 I don't think about it much. 435 00:36:38,196 --> 00:36:42,450 For thousands of years, magicians tried to demonstrate their powers 436 00:36:42,617 --> 00:36:44,828 working with snakes. 437 00:36:46,037 --> 00:36:49,541 It's as if they showed your ability to defy death, 438 00:36:49,708 --> 00:36:54,713 or face death and control it. And there is a certain beauty in that. 439 00:36:58,591 --> 00:37:00,719 Nothing in my career 440 00:37:00,885 --> 00:37:06,224 Compares to my experience with these snakes in Southeast Asia. 441 00:37:06,975 --> 00:37:09,686 It was the first stunt I did, 442 00:37:09,853 --> 00:37:14,482 in which one false move can easily lead to death. 443 00:37:14,649 --> 00:37:16,943 Can you move away? Very good. 444 00:37:17,110 --> 00:37:21,239 I spent the last few months preparing myself mentally and physically 445 00:37:21,406 --> 00:37:24,159 to interact with the king cobra. 446 00:37:27,203 --> 00:37:29,872 Studying behavior of the king cobra 447 00:37:29,873 --> 00:37:32,792 and learn to try this myself. 448 00:37:32,959 --> 00:37:34,502 Maybe like this. 449 00:37:34,669 --> 00:37:37,797 Fiitz and Chris have been teaching me different approaches. 450 00:37:37,964 --> 00:37:39,466 Move your leg, like this. 451 00:37:39,632 --> 00:37:42,844 And my trust increases slowly. 452 00:37:44,345 --> 00:37:48,057 Fiitz shows me how to push gently the snake's head. 453 00:37:48,224 --> 00:37:50,393 - Shall I play here? - Yes. 454 00:37:50,560 --> 00:37:55,231 To see if you are focused for the kiss and you're less likely to turn around. 455 00:37:55,398 --> 00:37:56,900 - Yes. - Okay. 456 00:37:57,066 --> 00:37:59,068 The snake like that. 457 00:37:59,235 --> 00:38:01,154 If you come down for the kiss, don't hesitate. 458 00:38:01,321 --> 00:38:05,241 If you make a mistake on a move, this error may be the last. 459 00:38:07,327 --> 00:38:09,579 - My heart races, I leave. - He is well. 460 00:38:12,248 --> 00:38:15,126 - Which was really powerful... - Want to try? 461 00:38:15,293 --> 00:38:17,295 ... went to give him water. 462 00:38:18,671 --> 00:38:22,884 When I gave the snake water to drink, I felt a connection. 463 00:38:23,051 --> 00:38:25,553 - She's drinking. - Yes. 464 00:38:25,720 --> 00:38:27,764 It's incredible! 465 00:38:28,681 --> 00:38:31,309 Like all animals, they are very sensitive. 466 00:38:31,476 --> 00:38:33,477 - I feel that. - Exactly. 467 00:38:33,478 --> 00:38:38,817 I feel confident being surrounded by the best team possible. 468 00:38:38,983 --> 00:38:42,445 But I lose sleep because of what I have to do. 469 00:38:42,612 --> 00:38:44,072 Slowly. 470 00:38:51,037 --> 00:38:52,914 - Ready for tomorrow? - Yes. 471 00:38:53,081 --> 00:38:55,542 - Okay. - Thank you for protecting me. 472 00:38:55,708 --> 00:38:56,960 You're welcome. 473 00:39:07,762 --> 00:39:13,184 I'm obsessed with this moment, But I know I'll never be ready. 474 00:39:13,351 --> 00:39:14,519 But you're fine. 475 00:39:14,727 --> 00:39:19,399 David's life is in my hands. I have to focus on the snake. 476 00:39:24,571 --> 00:39:27,907 The focus is on us and I'm very nervous. 477 00:39:29,242 --> 00:39:31,452 - Are you okay, Fiitz? - Yes. 478 00:39:38,710 --> 00:39:40,336 Here. 479 00:39:41,671 --> 00:39:43,339 Yes. 480 00:40:04,986 --> 00:40:06,195 Done. 481 00:40:11,784 --> 00:40:15,747 Yes. You can approach slowly. 482 00:40:28,718 --> 00:40:31,054 Don't forget your leg. 483 00:40:33,097 --> 00:40:37,101 Yes. This time, try playing. 484 00:40:44,067 --> 00:40:45,568 Very good. 485 00:40:45,735 --> 00:40:48,529 Slowly. 486 00:40:50,865 --> 00:40:52,951 - Slowly. Yes. - Yes. 487 00:40:55,286 --> 00:40:56,871 Breathe. 488 00:41:05,672 --> 00:41:07,715 - It is good? - Yes. 489 00:41:11,636 --> 00:41:13,805 Very well. 490 00:41:13,972 --> 00:41:16,432 Right. Yes. 491 00:41:19,268 --> 00:41:21,771 Great, very good. Slowly. 492 00:41:23,272 --> 00:41:25,817 Yes. 493 00:41:25,984 --> 00:41:27,777 Wait. 494 00:41:35,118 --> 00:41:36,869 Slowly. 495 00:41:55,179 --> 00:41:56,472 Right now... 496 00:41:59,475 --> 00:42:00,685 Slowly. 497 00:42:00,852 --> 00:42:02,687 ... there is nothing else. 498 00:42:02,854 --> 00:42:04,897 Done. That's fine. 499 00:42:11,154 --> 00:42:12,697 Go. 500 00:42:26,461 --> 00:42:28,296 Excellent! 501 00:42:31,799 --> 00:42:34,594 Okay, back off. Very good. 502 00:42:35,928 --> 00:42:39,140 It was the most stressful kiss of my life. 503 00:42:41,225 --> 00:42:43,895 - It was good. - Fiitz... 504 00:42:44,062 --> 00:42:45,938 A little... 505 00:42:47,190 --> 00:42:49,901 Ali's heart was pounding. 506 00:42:57,784 --> 00:43:01,245 All professions have their risks. 507 00:43:02,955 --> 00:43:08,961 The risk in this show of serpents is death. 508 00:43:10,463 --> 00:43:13,257 I trust my life to God. 509 00:43:15,051 --> 00:43:19,055 I couldn't do that without the teachers I knew. 510 00:43:20,681 --> 00:43:22,100 I am eternally grateful 511 00:43:22,266 --> 00:43:25,394 for sharing traditions, that kept me safe. 512 00:43:30,775 --> 00:43:34,779 That was one of the moments most terrifying moments of my life. 513 00:43:35,822 --> 00:43:41,869 And yet, somehow, It was one of the most beautiful. 514 00:44:47,810 --> 00:44:49,812 Translation: Pedro Ribeiro