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Bam Margera became known for pushing boundaries with wild, often reckless stunts on Jackass and his MTV series Viva La Bam. One of his most notorious setups featured him taking a hot-air balloon ride in an absurdly unsafe fashion—strapped into the basket and lifted into the sky with barely a thought for caution. It was the kind of chaotic spectacle that made him both beloved by fans and a constant source of concern for everyone around him. At home, his pranks kept his parents—especially his moth