One thing I am clear on, though, is why the show has been so successful. I consider it is down to the magic three: good fortune, an amazing team, and a willingness to risk it all. My magic trio. There is no doubt that good fortune and blessed timing have been at the heart of why the program has worked. All too often I meet extraordinarily talented people: whether they are world-class climbers, champion skydivers, or survival-bushcraft gurus. Invariably, they are more skilled than me--and, annoyingly, often better-looking and more muscled to boot! And, if the truth be told, they could all probably do my job better than me, as well.