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In HBO’s “The Dark Wizard,” Dean Potter Climbs On
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In HBO’s “The Dark Wizard,” Dean Potter Climbs On

The New Yorker · May 4, 2026, 10:00 AM

The BASE jumper died in a tragic accident in 2015, the day before he was to accept an award for performance art. A new docuseries explores his life and legacy.

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