![]() ![]() Sir Richard - whose idea of a vacation is to circle the world in his hot air balloon - is known for his daring movie-inspired aerobatics, including being shot out of a cannon and abseiling from a helicopter last June to announce his V Festival. It was the latest in a long line of sensational stunts for the dad of two who is no stranger to danger. Bowing to the assembled crowd he exclaimed, "Great fun!". Hundreds of bystanders in Toronto's Dundas Square turned out to witness Tuesday's adrenaline-charged action, which coincided with a Canadian launch by his company, Virgin. ![]() In pure 007 style, the billionaire, who had a walk-on part in Casino Royale, broke out of an exploding makeshift cell suspended 80ft in the air from a crane before rappelling back down to earth on a rope. British entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson has been known to attempt some pretty hair-raising stunts in his time, but his most recent one put him behind bars. ![]()
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