Born in 1888 on the island of Jersey into a family of notables, Klek Entòs worked as an archivist. After moving to London, he met his future fiancée, with whom he fell madly in love. Alas, the idyll was short-lived, as a tragic event occurred on December 3, 1913. While Klek Entòs and his fiancée were in Boston to attend a conference organized by the national library, a fire broke out during the night at the Arcadia Hotel, where they were staying.
Klek Entòs tried everything to save his fiancée, who, seized by panic, had taken refuge in the bathroom to try and escape the fire. With an axe, he tried to break down the door to save her. But, just as he managed to open it, Klek Entòs froze with fear, unable to take a single step, at the moment of crossing the flaming doorway.
No less than 28 victims perished in the fire that night, and Klek Entòs, scarred forever by facial burns and by the shock of seeing his beloved perish, vowed to remind everyone of the value of life, keeping as his only memento of that terrible night the axe he had used.
His Television Debut
Klek Entòs told his story on the stage of various shows like La France a un incroyable talent (France's Got Talent), a show in which he was a finalist, and also in the American version of the show, America's Got Talent. His unique style, blending magic, moments of fright, and dramatic tension, makes him a must-see character this season.
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Klek Entòs' Identity Revealed
But behind the character of Klek Entòs is actually a well-known magician named David Stone, who had already tried to participate in the show Incroyable talent (France's Got Talent) a few years earlier. Aided by Jean-Baptiste Dumas for the writing of the acts, the duo managed to create a truly mysterious character whose facial bandages masked the magician's identity until the very end. The secret was well kept until the finale, when David Stone removed Klek Entòs's bandages to finally reveal his true name.
The Show Dare You
Directed by Jean-Baptiste Dumas and performed by David Stone, this show (not recommended for those under 12) plays on the fears of spectators with experiences as disturbing as they are impressive. Performed for the first time at the Palais des glaces in Paris, it was a success, and Klek Entòs attracted many curious people who wanted to be scared... for an evening.
On the border between a film straight out of Tim Burton's universe and a paranormal show, Dare You invites you to confront your fears and reconsider the precious gift of life. For just over an hour, you will plunge into a dark universe in which the main character presents himself as The sum of all your fears. Neither a mentalist nor a magician, Klek Entòs has his own style that we recommend you go see, well, if you dare...
