A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

Jack Yount

Shawn sent me this footage (from some point in 1988) of his old friend Jack Yount and included the following..

“My first contribution to BME back in 1995 was a memorial article for my friend and mentor Jack Yount. The images that accompanied the article, as well as hundreds to be posted in following years to my own spcOnline site (currently offline), gave you a glimpse of Jack’s extraordinary modifications. This video, taken some years before we met, shows the start of his iconic transformation. It’s my hope however that you look past what Jack has done to his body and listen to the kindness and warmth in his voice.”

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Video footage © 2008 Shawn Porter – Scarwars.net

Comments

116 responses to “Jack Yount”

  1. shawnporter Avatar

    I have hundreds of hours of this sort of footage, ranging in quality. I DO need an 8mm player/camcorder to convert a lot of it, but soon there’ll be more goodies.

  2. shawnporter Avatar

    I have hundreds of hours of this sort of footage, ranging in quality. I DO need an 8mm player/camcorder to convert a lot of it, but soon there’ll be more goodies.

  3. shawnporter Avatar

    I have hundreds of hours of this sort of footage, ranging in quality. I DO need an 8mm player/camcorder to convert a lot of it, but soon there’ll be more goodies.

  4. shawnporter Avatar

    I have hundreds of hours of this sort of footage, ranging in quality. I DO need an 8mm player/camcorder to convert a lot of it, but soon there’ll be more goodies.

  5. Brian Skellie Avatar

    Beautiful, Shawn and RooRaaah! Thank you for sharing this glimpse into Jack’s life, and for continuing to care for his memory. It will be superb to see more of this collection. I’m a bit too overwhelmed at this to articulate the extent of the effect his influence had on me, but to thank you again for bringing this to our screens.

  6. Brian Skellie Avatar

    Beautiful, Shawn and RooRaaah! Thank you for sharing this glimpse into Jack’s life, and for continuing to care for his memory. It will be superb to see more of this collection. I’m a bit too overwhelmed at this to articulate the extent of the effect his influence had on me, but to thank you again for bringing this to our screens.

  7. Brian Skellie Avatar

    Beautiful, Shawn and RooRaaah! Thank you for sharing this glimpse into Jack’s life, and for continuing to care for his memory. It will be superb to see more of this collection. I’m a bit too overwhelmed at this to articulate the extent of the effect his influence had on me, but to thank you again for bringing this to our screens.

  8. Brian Skellie Avatar

    Beautiful, Shawn and RooRaaah! Thank you for sharing this glimpse into Jack’s life, and for continuing to care for his memory. It will be superb to see more of this collection. I’m a bit too overwhelmed at this to articulate the extent of the effect his influence had on me, but to thank you again for bringing this to our screens.

  9. shawn porter Avatar

    I remember spending more than a few lazy days with Brian at Jack’s house. Can you believe it’s been 13 years since he passed?
    I should be seeing you in a few months, brother. We’ll share a toast to Jack.

  10. shawn porter Avatar

    I remember spending more than a few lazy days with Brian at Jack’s house. Can you believe it’s been 13 years since he passed?
    I should be seeing you in a few months, brother. We’ll share a toast to Jack.

  11. shawn porter Avatar

    I remember spending more than a few lazy days with Brian at Jack’s house. Can you believe it’s been 13 years since he passed?
    I should be seeing you in a few months, brother. We’ll share a toast to Jack.

  12. shawn porter Avatar

    I remember spending more than a few lazy days with Brian at Jack’s house. Can you believe it’s been 13 years since he passed?
    I should be seeing you in a few months, brother. We’ll share a toast to Jack.

  13. Brian Skellie Avatar

    I still miss those days profoundly, and will be glad to see you soon! Are you coming through Atlanta, NYC, APP? I’m running around helping people out with the Statim sterilizers with Sandrine in Europe, and will be back soon after the Milan convention. Thanks again for the most excellent and refreshing video! Until that toast-B

  14. Brian Skellie Avatar

    I still miss those days profoundly, and will be glad to see you soon! Are you coming through Atlanta, NYC, APP? I’m running around helping people out with the Statim sterilizers with Sandrine in Europe, and will be back soon after the Milan convention. Thanks again for the most excellent and refreshing video! Until that toast-B

  15. Brian Skellie Avatar

    I still miss those days profoundly, and will be glad to see you soon! Are you coming through Atlanta, NYC, APP? I’m running around helping people out with the Statim sterilizers with Sandrine in Europe, and will be back soon after the Milan convention. Thanks again for the most excellent and refreshing video! Until that toast-B

  16. Brian Skellie Avatar

    I still miss those days profoundly, and will be glad to see you soon! Are you coming through Atlanta, NYC, APP? I’m running around helping people out with the Statim sterilizers with Sandrine in Europe, and will be back soon after the Milan convention. Thanks again for the most excellent and refreshing video! Until that toast-B

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