Illusionist Darcy Oake attempts terrifying escape stunt

Darcy Oake has one arm free, but can he free his head before he runs out of breath? Credit: @Lnydp

The New Year's Day parade has ended in heart-stopping style with an attempt by Darcy Oake to escape from a box of water encasing his head.The illusionist was winched 20 feet into the air with his arms and head padlocked into a wooden frame holding a glass box, which was filled with water.

This was no illusion - Darcy had to hold his breath while freeing himself from the padlocks with a pin. But did he do it? And, can you bear to watch?