Baltimore Illusionist Released From Hospital After Stunt Goes Wrong

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BALTIMORE (WJZ)— Baltimore illusionist Spencer Horsman is released from the hospital on Wednesday after a water-escape stunt goes wrong in New Jersey.

WJZ was just feet away when paramedics pulled his limp body from the water tank before a live audience in New Jersey.

For two and a half minutes, Spencer Horsman was submerged underwater, unlocking a series of 16 different locks. It wasn't until that very last lock that things turned from entertaining to terrifying.

It's the same stunt that has put Baltimore native Spencer Horsman in the hospital before.

After unlocking 15 locks, the 16th and final lock was unlocked, but Spencer could not remove it.

Paramedics quickly responded to the now-conscious Horsman. Minutes later, Spencer threw a peace sign, saying he was OK as he's rushed to the ambulance.

Spencer's father sent this photo to WJZ showing his son, with Criss Angel next to him, recovering in the hospital.

Spence has since been released and is doing well.