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Charlotte Tutton

BGT illusionist Darcy Oake leaves audience members screaming with death-defying act

Darcy Oake made his Britain's Got Talent return on Saturday night, and his act was possibly the deadliest performance he's ever performed on the show.

He was taking part in Britain's Got Talent: The Champions for the third episode, arriving on stage to reveal what he'd be doing this time around.

Darcy confirmed his act was inspired by his childhood and his dad, wanting to pay homage after his support.

He explained for the first time ever, he'd be climbing into a box and be locked inside with only his hands visible from the outside.

Darcy Oake returned to BGT (Rex)

Each hand appeared through a hole and they were handcuffed together, while the box featured a separate lock for him to undo on top.

There were four fuses at the bottom of the box which was raised 20ft in the air, and they were set on fire.

He gave himself 56 seconds to get out, revealing the box would explode after this time regardless of if he got out or not.

The box exploded with Darcy missing (ITV)

As the trick began, judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams watched on in horror.

They weren't alone, as those in the audience began to fear the worst as the timer reached closer and closer to zero.

Darcy was shown trying to escape the handcuffs and eventually the box, as the fire at the bottom traveled up the fuses with speed.

He appeared on another stage (ITV)

Suddenly time ran out, and everyone in the audience screamed as the box exploded, while the illusionist was nowhere to be seen.

As gasps echoed around the arena and the look of worry remained etched on everybody's faces, the judges were also panicked about the situation having just unfolded.

Suddenly though Darcy appeared on a separate platform in the middle of the arena, leaving everyone stunned and unsure how he pulled off the act.

Britain's Got Talent: The Champions continues next Saturday evening on ITV.

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