The Chaser Report WAR STORIES: The Trojan Horse | Chris Taylor & Craig Reucassel
Feb 23, 2026
Chris Taylor, comedian and Chaser performer, shares behind-the-scenes hilarity from their big stunts. He and Craig recount building the giant Trojan Horse, navigating security theatrics, run-ins with international agencies, and how fame changed prank logistics. Rapid-fire stories, risky setups, and the prop's dramatic afterlife keep the chat lively.
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Recognition Kills Surprise Reactions
- Popularity made some pranks harder because recognition invited cooperation rather than genuine reactions.
- Craig Reucassel noted guards or receptionists would sometimes play along, reducing the stunt's comedic value and realism.
US Feds Were Surprisingly Hands Off
- US authorities reacted more flexibly to Chaser stunts than some other countries, letting cameras run and sometimes even warning them to avoid projectiles.
- The team recalled FBI/Secret Service follow-ups in the US and being told to avoid projectiles after other props looked like bombs.
Giant Trojan Horse Stunt At Institutions
- The Chaser built a massive Trojan horse prop and tested whether institutions would let it inside despite obvious historical warning signs.
- Chris Taylor and team hauled the oversized horse to consulates, barracks and campuses, sometimes getting it stuck under arches and once being told to 'check inside'.