Handy (and often hilarious) hacks from the resourceful TV hero. Includes illustrations! For over thirty years, the name MacGyver has been synonymous with astonishing feats of ingenuity, from fixing a car with nothing but water and egg whites to busting out of jail using a hairpin and a pair of repurposed handcuffs to, of course, saving the world with his favorite weapon, a simple paperclip. What you might not know is that every trick that the resourceful secret agent pulls off on CBS’s hit show has been tested and fact-checked by experts, and really works . . . most of the time. No one is saying that you should craft a DIY airplane out of trash bags and a lawnmower engine. But with this book, you could. The first official how-to guide to the MacGyver universe, this book is packed with drawings and step-by-step descriptions of the hacks that made this character the world’s most resourceful secret agent. It’s lots of fun for fans of the new hit series as well as the classic show that started it all—or anyone who enjoys a bit of applied physics and clever problem-solving.

"This is a celebration of 30 years of a favourite show. A milestone initself which has given fans years of pleasure and provided many a talking point. Read on for all things MacGyver which quickly became a cult classic and had all the indications of a sophisticated and funny show, as well as serious. The ultimate hero creating the ultimate MacGyverisms. Contains all season seven episodes and much more."--Page 4 of cover.

"'Macgyver' created by Lee David Zlotoff."--T.p. verso.

For anyone who's ever wished they could channel the 1980s action-adventure icon comes this clever collection of 45 true stories, commemorating the use of improvised genius to solve everyday problems. Inspired by television's MacGuyver, a secret agent who relied on his brains to save the day, the MacGuyverisms described here range from the concrete to the intangible. Edgy, entertaining and amusing, these masterfully told stories reveal that, with a little luck and a lot of ingenuity, readers can MacGuyver themselves out of virtually any situation.

When a top U.S. nuclear physicist impossibly vanishes off a trans-Atlantic plane in the middle of the flight, the U.S. Government calls in the its top agent that specializes in the impossible, MacGyver. In order to solve the mystery and recover the scientist and information that could lead to escalating conflicts across the globe, MacGyver will find himself drawn into a high stakes global game of cat and mouse against a high tech thief with resources and ingenuity that matches Macgyver's own. So to bring his billionaire adversary to justice, Mac must navigate between an old flame from Interpol and a beautiful but deadly young woman with some shocking revelations for him.As quarry's end game begins MacGyver will be forced to confront his identity, career, and purpose as the international situation careens towards critical mass.

A clever collection of true stories celebrating real-life “MacGyverisms”. For anyone who’s ever wished they could channel 1980s action-adventure icon Angus MacGyver—a secret agent known for relying on his brains, scientific prowess, duct tape, and a Swiss Army knife to save the day—this unique collection commemorates the use of improvised genius in everyday life. The “MacGyverisms” recounted range from the concrete (using Chex Mix to provide traction in an icy parking lot) to the intangible (saving a relationship with the perfect turn of phrase). Divided by theme, the book features over forty true accounts in all—some by well-known writers, including Chuck Klosterman and A. J. Jacobs, most by ordinary people. Edgy, entertaining, and smirk-to-yourself funny, these masterfully told stories reveal that, with a little luck and a lot of ingenuity, you can “MacGyver” yourself out of virtually any predicament.