When I was a kid I really loved the whole motorcycle daredevil thing. In this move the great Evel Knievel, Gary Wells and Evel’s son Robbie attempt to jump over Caesar’s Palace fountain. If you are squeamish do not watch.
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When we were kids, Evel Knievel was THE MAN – kind of like Chuck Norris is today.
I was there for the Knievel fire jump at the Mirage but the one down the strip at the Paris was even more impressive. Take a look.
Mirage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFMu1m-WPuQ
Paris
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLejkyXbJlc