Magician who impaled hand on six-inch nail launches appeal to save comedy club

Magician Kyle Wallace was taken to hospital when a six-inch nail was embedded in his hand
Kyle Wallace
Jamie Bullen9 July 2016

A magician who impaled his hand on a six inch nail when a live trick backfired has launched a fundraising campaign to save the venue where it happened.

Kyle Wallace has set up a Crowdfunder appeal to support the Arch 1 theatre in West Ham after it suffered “catastrophic” flooding damage.

Bosses at the club said the venue was submerged in more than two feet of water as a result of heavy rainfall and the club’s insurance cannot cover the full extent of the damage.

Kyle Wallace in A&E with the nail embedded in his hand

He has set a target to raise £20,000 by July 21 which has so far attracted almost £8,000 in donations.

And he has also pledged to perform more dangerous tricks for every £1,000 raised until the goal is reached.

Founder: Robert Clarke opened the club under a motorway arch in West Ham in 2008
Faye Jackson

A theatre spokeswoman said: “It’s a real testament to Kyle’s love for Arch1 that he is prepared to potentially put himself through such pain again.

“It’s also a real testament to the loyalty and love Arch1 inspires.”

Arch 1 owner Robert Clarke opened the venue, which has hosted comedy, film and music performances, under a motorway arch in 2008.

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