A Death-Defying Feat for the University of Nottingham

In 1945, the amazing Kuda Bux, an Indian magician known as the Hindu Mystic and 'Man with the X-Ray Eyes', rode a bicycle through Times Square in New York City completely blindfolded. 

On 17 June 2017, I will attempt to carry out a similar feat. I am currently memorising a detailed map of the perimeter of Highfields Lake in front of the historic Trent Building at the University of Nottingham. 

On the day of the event, I shall be blindfolded and filmed riding a bicycle around the entire lake. The path is not without risks as the lake and the surrounding park is a popular place for the public to gather. But the combination of my memory of the map and my intuitive sense of space will allow me to navigate the treacherous route.

A randomly selected member of the public will try on the blindfold to ensure that I will not be able to see while carrying out this feat. 

The challenge is part of Life Cycle 7 at the University of Nottingham which is raising funds to create a brighter future for children with brain tumours.

Brain tumours are the biggest cancer killer in children, and two-thirds of those who survive are left with life-long disabilities. Your help means our researchers can work tirelessly to improve diagnosis, treatment and awareness- giving hope to thousands of children across the world as well as here in Nottingham.

Todd Landman is Pro Vice Chancellor of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Nottingham. He is also an Associate of the Inner Magic Circle (AIMC) with Silver Star, Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, founder of the British Society of Mystery Entertainers, and Visiting Professor of Performance Magic at the University of Huddersfield. He has studied and performed magic since 1974 and has raised funds for LifeCycle 6 through his Lakeside Arts Stage Shows 'Mindful Magic' and 'SUBVERSION'.