Among the many exciting acts from the first set of auditions in Britain’s Got Talent 2016, one is bound to stick in your memory more than most – the tense and terrifying sword-swallowing of Alexandr Magala, which had the judges and audience alike cringing with fear in last night’s episode.

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It’s safe to say he made a bit of an impression with viewers at home too…

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Still, if you’ve got the stomach to watch his act again (or want to have another go after hiding behind a cushion the first time round), you can know watch the whole thing below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xd40Sj7z06E

Just be warned – it might be even worse than you remember.

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Huw FullertonSci-Fi and Fantasy Editor, RadioTimes.com

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