Adam Savage's Spy Prop Kit!

One of Adam's favorite movie MacGuffins is the secret agent go-bag, containing all the documentation and ephemera a spy would need to travel the world or make a quick escape. Returning to the legendary Earl Hays Press, Adam challenges their propmakers to create a go-bag equivalent for a 1940's era fictional spy! He's blown away by what designer Kim Berens and propmaker Michael Corrie ‪@PropsToHistory‬ make: not just a comprehensive collection of accurate props but a complete identity and story for Adam to inhabit.
Thanks so much to designer Kim Berens at Earl Hays and Michael Corrie ‪@PropsToHistory‬ making this prop kit!
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Thanks so much to designer Kim Berens at Earl Hays and Michael Corrie @PropsToHistory making this prop kit! Support Earl Hays by checking out their props: www.theearlhayspress.com/memorabilia-prop-shop Follow Props to History at: kzbin.info

[@Metal_Life333]

So, when is the short film coming out of Adam Savage using the kit? I ❤️ the level of excitement and enthusiasm and I pictured Adam playing all this out😎

[@GermanSausagesAreTheWurst]

I am reminded of Operation: Mincemeat

[@azteclady]

Well, damn, *I* wanted to cry when Michael told Adam he could take the box and everything within with him. It's just the loveliest thing.

[@shubinternet]

I'm not crying, you are!

[@rgsiiiya]

"Wanted"??? How could you no cry!!! I am.

[@MLBt81]

I'm gonna need some kind of TV show with Michael Corrie and his team. His passion for his craft is incredible and infectious.

[@PropsToHistory]

Id be about it

[@AlixFlemmer]

YES. He needs to start a KZbin channel

[@PropsToHistory]

@@AlixFlemmer i have one

[@AlixFlemmer]

@@PropsToHistory OMG YES. Instant sub love your work. As someone who loves making hero level props your shit is inspirational 💜

[@frofrozzty]

Yo he straight up hot drops a synopsis better than most legit theatrical films just as prop backstory for a KZbin video @ 1:27

[@Anonymous-rh9hk]

Adam should machine / make a punch for voiding out the passport. That'd add a lot of authenticity and it'd be a fun one day build. Maybe make two, one for Adam, one for Earl Hays.

[@john_t_england]

Yep, this. I was thinking "I believe I know someone who could lovingly recreate a VOID punch like that..."

[@captaincomet26]

Can’t wait for a follow up one day where Adam creates a trunk or suitcase for this character. Absolutely amazing video thanks Tested!

[@patricksanders858]

Suitcase with period clothes and accoutrements!

[@Humalien87]

My cheeks hurt from smiling all the time. What a treat for Adam. So cool and nice to make this all for him. You can feel the joy through the screen. Have a good day all

[@Mixxie67]

I would watch a regular series with this guy. I loved the one about product packaging.

[@LuisCastillo-tg6xw]

Adam's joy is so contagious that permeates through the screen. What a treat for everyone involved and us as audience

[@matthewpilkington7665]

Love this bit about 'A gentleman not reading another gentleman's mail.' It took a while for some of those attitudes to change. I remember reading 'Spycatcher' by Peter Wright, a former MI5 officer about his time and what he got up to. He wrote about one time planning to get into the embassy of a foreign country to bug it. They had the whole plan in place and ready to go and he suggested using, I think it was German wiring and electronics for the listening devices (been 20+ years since I read it) so that if/when the devices were discovered they would possibly blame another country other than Great Britain. He was shut down and admonished with that classic English reprimand, "Dear boy, that's just not cricket."

[@MsUrsulaHitler]

I never thought of it before, but "Adam Savage" really is a fantastic name for a movie superspy.

[@shubinternet]

Thanks to Earl Hays, I now own a Blade Runner ID badge and an "Outatime" license plate. Thank you so much! I've bought plenty of prop replicas in the past, but there's no prop replica like one made by the same people and using the same process as the screen-used originals.

[@pringphotomartin]

This can't be the end of the Earl Hayes collaboration.... We need more!!

[@PropsToHistory]

It isnt 😊

[@Phil_Cleaver]

The Earl Hayes shop could mention that the “Outa Time” number plate was featured on Mythbusters.

[@checkrideair]

Now we need a tested mini-series on this whole thing... I'm too invested now 😆

[@jeffsaxton2051]

The amount of small detail items included reminds me of "Operation Mincemeat" (The Man Who Never Was). The fake persona for him included such things as his dry cleaning tickets and a receipt from his tailor.

[@ericchazankin4919]

This HAS to be made into a production now - you’re so far down the road of detail and storytelling already! After watching that character’s world being created through the props and required backstory, we’re now invested enough that it’s hard to imagine it NOT being brought to life - from the standpoint of respect for history if nothing else. Please and thank you! Also how incredibly generous for them to do all that work and then donate the result - wow!

[@cwaldrip]

I need to see this movie, now!

[@Zack_Wester]

and it have to made in black and white. whit maybe a light color added in at best (not a modern production).

[@fallenhunter7384]

part artist, part forger, part historian, part designer. I am in awe of the skills used.

[@keen7981]

This video reminds me so much of Operation Mincemeat, in which MI5 created a person out of thin air (complete with body) in order to disguise the invasion of Sicily. It's an absolutely wild tale that even includes Ian Fleming (the author of the James Bond books). The whole video I was seeing Adam in a British war room making props that had to be good enough to hide an entire invasion for as long as possible. Great video!

[@HalNordmann]

Was about to comment that too!

[@bradfilippone7064]

At 14:30 it is stated that Charles de Gaulle signed the letters of transit. This is a common mistake made by people about the movie. Peter Lorre as Ugarte actually says, "signed by General Weygand," and Lorre's accent makes it sound like de Gaulle. Charles de Gaulle would have had no authority to sign such a thing. (If letters of transit actually existed)

[@patrickdiehl6813]

Wow! I love every video of the Earl Hays prop shop but this was a real treat. I was totally amped when Adam was told the entire kit was his to keep, I cannot fathom how much more Adam was being the recipient.

[@awmperry]

I love the detail in this - it’s like how far overboard I go when I’m making an RPG character. I really hope we get a Tested short film based on this bailout kit.

[@ET13666]

Imagine putting so much thought into the tiny details of something like this, and then someone just intensely appreciates every tiny detail. Watching Adam here truly makes me understand the phrase 'like a kid in a candy store'.

[@moonowlstudio]

love watching these two guys geek out over props

[@86fifty]

Oh this is such a lovely idea! This guy and his team was so impressive when Adam first visited the shop the first time, so he chose to give them a commission!? That's so sweet! They get to have fun, Adam gets a cool thing he likes, and we get to see the results and be inspired! Wins all round :)

[@karim6651]

that edit while adam's considering his french alias was great lol, lovely to see the editors having fun with the vid

[@RowanHawkins]

I noticed the slight out of focus desaturation as well. A neat touch.

[@fla_fle_fur_bis3996]

This was a complete and unexpected delight to watch. A very very long time ago, when I was in my teens, I dreamed I worked in a prop-making company and it was SO MUCH FUN. I don't have a problem with my life as it is, but sometimes I wish I'd combined research and art in this amazing way. Thank you for sharing this with us -- so much fun! (P.S. Original Mythbusters fan here !)

[@tweakingheavily]

please continue with this character Adam, id love to see you make some more for this mysterious alter ego of yours

[@annwagner5779]

Wow, so incredible! Adam absolutely has to make the costume and more props, sets, more characters, and a whole movie! With all the background, inside stuff about every detail of making. Amazing!

[@kenny-d]

When I woke up this morning I didn’t think that I’d be able to buy a Blade Runner ID badge straight from the source today… but I did! Thank you Tested, Earl Hays Press, and everyone involved. This was a great video today.

[@Super_Mecha]

Can’t get enough of the Earl Hays videos!

[@jimruddy6083]

WOW, Michael and the other members of Earl Hayes hit this one "out of the park"! Incredible!

[@MindiB]

Nothing more fun than eavesdropping on two enthusiastic makers/researchers/historians discussing the things they love!

[@ArchGecko]

Adam your reaction to being told it's all yours was amazing, to sum it up a child at Christmas

[@gl15col]

That picture, with the hat and the grim expression...I am teary eyed. What an amazing day!

[@jeff1176]

This one was truly awesome. Definitely, Adam needs to show more of this story.

[@user-sq6hs1hz9u]

Always astonishes me the level of detail that is lavished on things that might have only the briefest amount of screen time, never to be used again! Amazing skills.

[@MJRLHobbyStuff]

These hit basically all of Adam’s favorite things. All at once. Amazing stuff

[@kimmipops5143]

Absolutely brilliant!!! And what a lovely gesture at the end ❤

[@dsolosan]

Wow, absolutely amazing to see what an institution with deep resources can produce. The level of detail is astounding. I'm just gobsmacked.

[@andy-in-indy]

@PropsToHistory You made that maker guy so happy! 🥰

[@Zeuseus6609]

I love watching adam collab with these amazing people, the energy of two adults going down a rabbit hole together over the joys of a shared passion for creation is so infectious and heart-warming. And Adam's joy at getting to keep all these props was beautiful.

[@phxbofh]

This might be the happiest Adam has ever been on Tested

[@kevintofttoft]

These two need to be on a show together!

[@dougsims4242]

Absolutely brilliant work. I was enthralled from beginning to end. Also a reminder to all of us who casually will criticise a FIlm or TV Show....the love and work that such talented people create for our pleasure that most of us won't even notice let alone appreciate. Fantastic

[@alexjh47]

Love to hear about this WWII stuff... I've got the copies of my grandfather's 'passport' photos that he carried with him while flying. There's a few different styles of pictures, so that if he was shot down and the resistance needed to forge a passport, they could pick the one that fit his fake background the best.

[@annwagner5779]

Wow! Amazing!

[@rgurwell]

@Adam Savage. I don't know if you'll actually read this, but I hope you do. For a long time, I've wanted to start collecting World War II militaria. It's always been one of those things "I'll get to". This video inspired me to not only start collecting but to take it a step further. I'm currently working on a project wherein I'm creating an entire identity for both an American World War II soldier and a French Resistance fighter. I'm following your lead by gathering or making all of the documents and ephemera that would belong to these characters. So far, I've collected a period-accurate checkbook, a period-accurate driver's license, ration coupon books, a period-accurate stationery set, and a period-accurate wallet. I've also collected a bunch of the militaria I need for my soldier's dress uniform and combat uniform. It's such a fun project to work on, so thank you for inspiring me. Once I'm farther along, I'd love to send you photos of my work if you'd be interested. Thank you again.

[@dbeach4044]

What a delightful excursion for Adam … and us. This is pure invention, fun and whimsy. Great video. And fascinating, by the way.

[@DeadpoolNJ]

I need more videos of Adam with Props to History

[@marcuscoquer5958]

This is one of the best things I have watched in ages!! My face hurts from smiling at watching someone work with a hero of theirs, making something said hero adores, then said hero being blown away by someone who's work he adores who works at a place that said hero hero worships. 😊

[@alhutchison1535]

Wow, that was an incredible 43 minutes. Was disappointed the video ended so soon. Well done.

[@tweakingheavily]

wow, what creativity and amazing props! kudos for showing this!

[@AnotherWayFilms]

This project is so totally cool! Totally original and demonstrates just what we do to create back story in the prop world. Really well done!

[@kasperpodrozemaeiduze5822]

I come from Gdańsk, Poland, the city where in 1939 World War II began. Interestingly, I've noticed that the first stamp pasted on the original passport used in the movie Casablanca features the emblem of the Free City of Gdańsk. This can adds an extra layer of meaning to the entire spy narrative.

[@theHardChargerVids]

Casablanca is my all time favorite movie. I was always a little different loving the old black and white movies that stilled played on TBS as a kid. Humphrey Bogart was the man. Adam you need to make a movie short with this. Showing the voyage

[@aikumaDK]

Now for Adam to make a costume that would go with this go-bag Or the bag that all this would be in

[@chuckkincaid986]

It was like watching a taller bigger younger Adam interact with Adam now lmmfao

[@CarboniteDreamer]

Ok, this needs to be a KZbin movie. Maybe see if Mr. Peter Jackson will help out like he did with the armor movie you did. i totally want to see secret agent Adam. Ask Hand tool rescue he has the machine that does the VOID punch.

[@SuperDesignermatt]

Ahh man this series has been my favourite of 2023! As a Graphic designer myself. I’ve always dreamed of doing it for the movie business, and to some extent I’ve fulfilled that. I’ve created movie posters for blockbuster franchises at WB, but designing on screen props is my dream. Thanks to Tested and Earl Hayes for this fascinating deep dive!

[@gpckoleco]

What a beautiful story telling video. The gesture at the end was worth the watch 🥰

[@TheNiteinjail]

One day build ... Adam handmakes Earl Hayes Press a document"VOID" machine

[@Shortfilmsyou]

How many of us would love to travel along and be a shadow to Adam to see all the wonders he sees? You'd find it very hard to be bored in such a role. You'd love to wake up, uninformed and be thrown into visiting experts, creatives, engineers, masters in arts and craft, people passionate in hobby or serious technical challenge. You'd smile, admire, absorb, learn, be in awe, what a life.

[@anotherjones5384]

Adam's pure reaction at the end nearly jerked a tear, his genuine appreciation is so sweet and humbling

[@CheyenneRose]

Every time I watch one from this series I think "this one's my favorite!" But THIS ONE is my favorite. I was giggling with excitement the whole way and nearly in tears at the end. THANK YOU, Adam, Michael, and Kim, for this completely mindblowing history lesson on so many historical levels. ... I hesitated to say anything because it's all so perfect... 🫣 but 35:41 was a "nooooo!!" moment because poor Michael accidentally switched the "Nom" and "Prenoms". "Prenoms" means "first/given name(s)"... It's correct in the Casablanca version at 23:33. I'm completely emotionally invested and so a bit heartbroken for Michael. Time for version 2.0! I'll be here for it! 😍

[@sassypuppy2937]

Goodness gracious, I just ❤️❤️❤️❤️ your back story V. Henry (Adam), oh I'm so confused 😮😂

[@TeamDreamhunter]

This is giving me so many wonderful ideas for my own burn bag prop collection!!

[@carlsoll]

This is so cool. Thanks Adam for sharing more of the Kinda stuff you love *&* TY! Earl Hayes *&* Team! So cool!

[@dawsonsmith793]

I love how you mentioned that movies are not usually just the director's vision and that "it takes a village", as you say. It makes me feel like Adam and Matthew Mercer would get on super well, he mentioned in a video titled "Game Masters of Exandria Roundtable" that he hates the "artur" idea of storytelling and the idea that a single person lords over a fictional canon, and instead he prefers a more collaborative approach and you talking about it, Adam, in a film context really reminded me of that moment from that video.

[@laurelhill3505]

That photo of V. Henry Rothschild was AWESOME

[@GatesMondovics]

Love this video! I have always loved spy films and action movies of my favorite memories is watching The Bourne trilogy with my dad back to back and mission impossible keep up these awesome videos

[@Beatleguy]

Adam needs to do a live DnD campaign

[@jpresnick2008]

I am a 78 year old hippie original nerd. Your Shakespeare folios inspired me to obtain a leather wrapped blank, hand layed, ragged edged paper marvel of faux age. Love your narratives of process.

[@EpicMuttonChops]

THIS is the proper culmination of adam savage being at earl hays

[@2242Ironwolf]

The amount of awesome that this one video has packed in it is indescribable. I am happily floored by all of the content within. Amazing work and kudos to all the teams.

[@stupidmonkey3866]

I have to see a 40s spy flick staring adam, what an AMAZING story you where able to tell with your props. Truely show what masters can do with their art.

[@Ybalrid]

I like the fact that you are using a Pilot Varsity fountain pen to fill in those passports. For anybody curious, those are neat disposable fountain pens that are very cheap, and you do not need to worry about cleaning and refilling them (you can hack them to refill them if you want though)

[@CaptainKokomoGaming]

This is the kind of attention to detail that todays movies just do NOT have and don't bother trying to replicate. This is what is sorely missed in todays media. This is absolutely fantastic beautiful work. These days have unfortunately ended in cinema.

[@Lao_lu]

I'd love to see this collection expanded with some spy gadgets. maybe a concealed message or gadget in the cigarette pack.

[@rodsprague369]

I wonder if the prop company was involved in actual forging of documents for espionage? If they did or simply helped out to some degree, their might be some interesting document templates hidden in government files.

[@1ricollins]

This may be my favorite of all of your videos that I have seen

[@WBKmarty]

This is probably my favorite thing I have ever seen on this channel. Thank you

[@michaelbelisle8930]

One of his best videos I have every seen.i want more

[@DrVenture45]

I love detailed props. Granted, it's generally for a movie, but it speaks to the passion those prop creators to make things look authentic.

[@daviddeangelo1330]

From the pawn ticket: 630 9th Avenue in NYC is the Film Center Building. Built in 1928-29.

[@Moddage]

I would 100% watch a short film of this entire character and plot line being brought to life with Adam starring in the role as himself, using all of those wonderful props on screen. I know I’m not alone. Perhaps something @Corridor would like to collaborate and help with!?

[@Inconsistent-Dogwash]

I’m just going to say this would be a great birthday or Christmas gift for someone, I’m so jealous.

[@GoSabresLive]

looking forward to watching Adam making a bag for all these amazing items

[@nerdingforfunprops4487]

Oh I can smell that print shop... This series of builds are definitely some of my favourites.

[@tekvax01]

What an amazingly generous gift Adam!

[@bmvi4140]

Love these Earl Hays Videos, Please keep them up

[@Dardrum]

Who is going to star when they make this movie, Pitt? Cruise? Neeson? ADAM SAVAGE heck yes

[@Ian-vt2kv]

Might I suggest the title for this film as "Long Way Home?"

[@Storkus100]

I have made similar props for Call of Cthulhu RPG games. They are fun to make, and its a total rabbit hole of research and world building.

[@carlsoll]

24:08 ‘nooo, I was thinking- YOU Guys put this together’

[@miksstudio]

This was awesome and so fun, this would be a great exercise for prop makers, to put yourself in a different time period, create a story and character and create your documents. Mmm, another project to add to my list.

[@gilliansheppard5383]

that was amazing !!! really like that walktrought and how thoose things were done.

[@StevenKeery]

That was fascinating and a lot of fun, to see the amount of effort that goes into making props. Thanks for uploading. Casablanca is also one of my favourite films. Ingrid Bergman never looked more beautiful.

[@chriscollins4375]

Dear tested team. Firstly this is absolutely fabulous stuff. While watching this I thought "Why isnt this a TV series"? I would of thought this has such a broad interest. Please give us more of this type of content.

[@codywalz8555]

As a designer who is deep in the pit of career burnout-this is so wildly refreshing.

[@cjc363636]

Love Adam's hat in the photo. Of course THAT hat!! This was so much fun!!! Thanks Adam and Tested and Earl Hays Press!

[@metricdeep8856]

All this prop stuff is really cool. I totally get why they can be so excited about it.

[@MartijnBeekhuis]

This was EXACTLY what I needed today. Thanks all