"The Dark Wizard" was the nickname given to Dean Spaulding Potter. A restless risk-taking renegade who pushed the limits of adrenaline sport and then went further still...
Here's how you can watch "The Dark Wizard" online around the world and from anywhere with a VPN.
"The Dark Wizard" premieres globally on HBO Max on Tuesday, April 14 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
• U.S. — HBO Max / Max on Prime Video
• CAN — HBO Max/ Crave
• U.K. — HBO Max (Apr 15 at 2 a.m. BST)
• AUS — HBO Max (Apr 15 at 11 a.m. AEST)
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN risk-free
It almost goes without saying that Potter was driven by inner demons that drove him to defy death by free climbing the world's most difficult ascents, slacklining between two anchors at altitude and throwing himself off precipice's in a wingsuit. Did I mention BASE jumping and taking his dog parachuting?
A constant thorn in the side of various authorities and a man who struggled to maintain many personal relationships, he was never happier than when close to death. Or as he put it, "A lot of my creativity comes from this nearly insane obsession. Something sparkles in my mind, and then nothing else in life matters." Read on to find out how he died.
Feeling brave? Here's how to watch "The Dark Wizard" online with all the streaming details you need below.
How to watch 'The Dark Wizard' online in the U.S.
Watch 'The Dark Wizard' from anywhere in the world
If you're traveling overseas and "The Dark Wizard" isn't airing where you're currently located, that doesn't mean you have to miss the show while you're away from home. With the right VPN (virtual private network), you can stream the show from wherever you are.
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Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
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2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're visiting the U.K. and want to view a U.S. service, you'd select a U.S. server from the location list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to your streaming service app — so HBO Max, for example — and watch "The Dark Wizard" online from wherever you are in the world.
How to watch 'The Dark Wizard' online in Canada
"The Dark Wizard" premieres in Canada. on HBO Max on Tuesday, April 14 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.. It is also available to stream via Crave.
HBO Max plans start at £5.99/month. Crave subscriptions start at $11.99/month.
Abroad? Don't panic. You just need one of the best VPNs to log in back home. We recommend NordVPN.
How to watch 'The Dark Wizard' in the U.K.
"The Dark Wizard" premieres in the U.K. on HBO Max on Wednesday, April 15 at 2 a.m. BST.
HBO Max plans start at £5.99/month – it's one of the cheaper countries to get Max in.
An American in the U.K. who wants to catch the show? Don't panic. You will need a good streaming VPN to log in back home to use they preferred domestic streaming platform. We recommend NordVPN.
How to watch 'The Dark Wizard' online in Australia
"The Dark Wizard" premieres in Australia on HBO Max on Wednesday, April 15 at 11 a.m. AEST.
HBO Max plans start at AU$11.99/month
Remember, if you are working or on vacation Down Under and you want to catch the show on your usual domestic streamer can do so by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
Official 'The Dark Wizard' Trailer
'The Dark Wizard' - Episode guide
Episode 1: “The Death Consequence” - Dean Potter finds joy and escape through his early success at extreme climbing, where he connects with a community of like-minded people seeking the sport’s freedom and adrenaline. A renegade by nature, Dean’s restless energy compels him to pioneer new ascents and forge new world records, even while at times falling afoul of the establishment and struggling with personal relationships. (Tues, Apr 14)
Episode 2: "Dying to Flying" - Dean struggles with his inner demons but seems to find relief through death-defying feats from free-soloing, to highlining, to BASE jumping, cultivating a devoted following drawn to his rebellious antihero image. But soon, a new climber named Alex Honnold emerges and threatens to eclipse Dean’s dominance. (Tues, Apr 21)
Episode 3: "This is Art, This is Spirituality" - The rivalry between Dean and Alex Honnold intensifies as both climbers vie to be the first to free solo a route on the 3000 foot El Capitan. As Dean’s mental state deteriorates, he alienates his inner-circle and accepts a dangerous career opportunity in China. (Tues, Apr 28)
Episode 4: "Transcending Human Limitations" - With a new relationship grounding him, Dean regains emotional stability and his long-held dream of flight comes to fruition when he immerses himself in the cutting-edge world of wingsuit flying. (Tues, May 5)
'The Dark Wizard' - Contributors
- Dean Potter
- Alex Honnold (rival climber)
- Jen Rapp (partner and climber)
- Brad Lynch (wing suit and BASE jumper)
- Dean Fidelman (photographer and filmmaker)
- Jim Hurst (director/ producer)
- Cedar Wright (climber)
- Jay Epstein (producer on doc)
- Leo Houlding (climber)
- Timmy O'Neill (climber and BASE jumper)
- Dan Duane (journalist|)
- Elizabeth Potter (mother)
'The Dark Wizard' — FAQs
When and how did Dean Potter die?
Dean Potter and Graham Hunt died on May 16, 2015 whilst attempting a proximity wingsuit flight from Taft Point above Yosemite Valley. Both died on impact after crashing..Neither of them had deployed their parachutes.
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