Today we’d like to introduce you to Khyler Vick
Hi Khyler, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
When I was 15 years old I was inspired by the late Ryan Dunn to carry on the legacy of filming crazy ideas with my friends.
13 years later I’m still jumping into trees and lighting myself on fire. Constantly upping the ante and putting my life on the line, there’s nothing I love more than entertaining the masses thru the art of “homegrown stunts”.
In 2012 (age 16) I was first hit up by the company AwesomenessTv to film my antics and actually get paid! We even got flown out to LA to film with Epic Meal Time.
In 2017 I filmed a MTV show called Too Stupid To Die with my friend Zach Holmes. It only aired for one season but it’s a time I look back on very fondly.
In recent years I’ve done several live stunt shows around the states. Attending events like Eve of Destruction, Hallowicked, intermissions at a Wu Tang Show in Chicago, and most notable, The Gathering of the Juggalos. I also made appearances on shows like Americas Got Talent and Go Big Show, helping my friend Horse get hit in the nuts.
I’m always thinking of new ideas and different ways to push the envelope.
All I want for my “stunt career” is to be able to pay the bills doing what I love.
Never give up, keep the dream alive.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Plenty of ups and downs. Some of the obstacles I face are budgetary restrictions, YouTube guidelines, and injuries.
If I had the money I could do a lot more with my stunts and fulfill my crazy ideas much easier.
YouTube and other social media guidelines restrict me from being able to post my videos freely without being flagged, deleted, or restricted. I’ve had 4 YouTube channels since starting this journey back in 2011 due to my content being “too dangerous”.
Injuries always suck but believe it or not I take safety very seriously and try to avoid getting hurt as much as possible. Which is insane since Im the one putting myself in these dangerous situations.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I call what I do backyard or homegrown stunts. And I consider myself more of a daredevil than a stuntman.
I’d say my specialty is jumping into trees off high places, lighting myself on fire, and getting hit by car. I also have a high pain tolerance and am no stranger to grossing people out.
What I’m mainly known for on the internet is jumping onto a trampoline made of barbed wire and for jumping off a 4 story cross walk into a pine tree, landing nuts first on a chainlink fence.
I’m proud of everything I do. The more dangerous/scary the more proud I am for pulling it off and walking away. I’m also incredibly proud and grateful for my sobriety, reaching 4 years this October.
There’s not a ton of others in my field. We’re a dying breed. No pun intended. But what separates me is my willingness to commit to stunts nobody else would dream of attempting. Mostly because what I’m doing wouldn’t be considered fun, safe, or sane.
Is there any advice you’d like to share with our readers who might just be starting out?
Stay hungry and don’t give up. Keep the dream alive and things will happen for you, no matter how long it takes. Just be yourself.
Take safety seriously but don’t be afraid to take leaps of faith.
I wish I woulda “played the game” more. Meaning follow the trends, “PG” my content to be more family friendly, and use hashtags hahaha but seriously another word of advice would be to meet as many like minded people and stick with them. Find yourself a good mentor and soak in all the helpful information you can.
I always feel like I could work harder and do more. I wish I wouldn’t let my pride get in the way of success.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://Instagram.com/khylervick
