TV series
“A physicist puts his life on the line to prove the laws of physics”
Physicist Andreas Wahl puts himself in a series of potentially fatal situations to prove a point - that the laws of physics are able to be trusted even with his life.
1 season · 8 episodes
Freefall
Jan 3, 201630 min
In the first episode, Andreas will prove the power of centripetal force using a rope, a six-meter metal pipe, a kettle bell and a tall building - with himself as the subject.
Grilled Alive
Jan 10, 201630 min
Andreas sets out to prove the theory of heat transfer by taking a ride through a searing hot fire.
Shot Under Water
Jan 17, 201630 min
It is harder to move in water than it is in air. To show the difference in resistance, physicist Andreas Wahl will stand in front of a weapon immersed in water and fire it - at himself.
Wrecking Ball
Jan 24, 201630 min
To prove that the law of energy conservation is absolute, physicist Andreas Wahl pulls a one-tonne wrecking ball up to his face, drops it and stands still while it swings back at him.
Human Lightning Rod
Jan 31, 201630 min
In the human body, the blood vessels conduct electricity the best, and straight to the heart. Physicist Andreas Wahl proves electricity goes the way of least resistance by dressing with metal and being struck by lightning.
Climbing with Vacuum Cleaners
Feb 7, 201630 min
How much suction is needed to hold a man up? Using only two vacuum cleaners and two homemade suction cups, physicist Andreas Wahl climbs up a 40-meter-high glass wall.
