August 9th – I pootled into Brum on the train for an early evening curry on the Soho Road, and did a little shopping in Brum while I was about it.

These street performers were drawing good crowds of astonished onlookers, which amused me as it was clearly separating those with some mechanical knowledge from those without.

It is very clever and visually stunning, but it can’t be comfortable for extended periods, so hats off to the chaps doing it.

Can you spot how it’s done?