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Master Blaster

1 - Master Blaster

Tim sets off fire extinguisher rockets and finds out what happens when a person gets vacuum packed.

Crash & Burn

2 - Crash & Burn

Tim Shaw learns how to stop a 1000 mph bullet from a magnum and puts a hovercraft through its paces.

Shock & Awe

3 - Shock & Awe

Gas-filled weather balloons; water pressure against a steel tank; rubber bands around a watermelon.

Positively Shocking

4 - Positively Shocking

Tim shows us the force of a shotgun and the explosive action of a man-made lightning bolt.

Falling, Floating & Feasting

5 - Falling, Floating & Feasting

Testing the sticking power of glue, the power of a rocket boot and the properties of dry ice.

Pedal to the Metal

6 - Pedal to the Metal

Discover heat of magnesium, strength of car components and winning muscle power.

Shattering Conclusions

7 - Shattering Conclusions

The explosive qualities of hair products, starting fluid, and the oxygen we breathe, are exposed.

Pressure Cooker

8 - Pressure Cooker

Exploring what items can withstand the impact of a high-tension crossbow bolt.

Shooters, Showers & Shockwaves

9 - Shooters, Showers & Shockwaves

Tim shoots from a moving vehicle and discovers surprising science behind helium filled balloons.

Blow It Up

10 - Blow It Up

Propelling a bowling ball out of a cannon; showing diners what happens when they take antacids.

Blasts, Fire, & Beers

11 - Blasts, Fire, & Beers

Seeing what material can contain explosive blasts; an unlit match meets superheated steam.

Human Cannonball

12 - Human Cannonball

Finding out which combination will be enough to fire a life-sized dummy out of a cannonball.