Skeleton of Russian Houdini-wannabe discovered 2 years after disappearance

Tourists roaming the Moscow Region woods stumbled upon a shocking find – a human skeleton handcuffed to a tree. It was not the result of a sadistic murder, but a risky stunt that went horribly wrong.

The victim was quickly identified as survivalist and amateur stuntman Ivan Klyucharev, who went missing two years ago. The 31-year-old hitchhiked all over Russia and often traveled on his own, keeping relatives in the dark about his plans. He was also fascinated with illusionist Harry Houdini and his legendary handcuffs trick.

His remains were discovered outside the village of Cherusti, 156 kilometers east of Moscow earlier this week. There was an entire camp set up at the site, with a tent, a supply of food, warm clothes, a laptop with survival tips, a guidebook on tying knots, and a variety of handcuffs, padlocks, and chains.

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Forgot his skeleton key then?