Performing motorcycle stunts up a multi-story building is nothing new, but when you plan on jumping up ten stories on a motorcycle and then freefalling back down, you could be setting yourself for a mind-altering experience. That's exactly what Robbie Madison did on New Year's Eve in 2008 when he jumped up to the top of the Arc d'Triomphe model building in Las Vegas on his motorcycle, waited a few seconds until the crowds caught their breath, and then jumped off the edge of the building to fall 100 feet and landed upright on a ramp. He drove back to the crowds in full force, setting one of the most noteworthy records in motorcycle stunts to date.

The Evel Knievel-inspired stunt was a phenomenal way to kick off New Year's 2009, and this wasn't the first gravity-defying stunt by Robbie Madison. The daredevil performed the record-breaking 322-foot jump on New Year's 2008, beating Guinness World Record holder Trigger Gumm to the match. The event took place at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

Robbie Madison was born in Australia, and the 27-year old stunt master has become the inspiration for many motorcyclists and stunt enthusiasts around the globe. He holds the world record for the longest motorcycle jump on a 125cc bike, and the longest jump with a trick (246 feet). The types of jumps Madison has become famous can be attributed to his skills using the rear brake. Releasing the brake pressure at just the right time and shifting your body weight to the front or back of the bike give the bike the extra push it needs to soar high into the air and stay in an upright position. Madison has perfected the art of landing on both wheels after even a 100+ feet jump, and the control he has is due to the way he shifts his weight and manipulates his speed at just the right time.

Madison's been practicing his stunts for several years, but if you've been inspired by his Knievel-like ways, you can get started with simple stunts including stoppies, wheelies and one-handers. Just make sure you're wearing the right protective gear and clothing, and keep your bike in good shape to perform a few record-breaking tricks of your own.