David Blaine
David Blaine (born April 4, 1973) is an American magician, mentalist, and endurance performer. Born in New York City, Blaine became interested in magic at a very young age. He gained prominence in 1997, when his first television special, David Blaine: Street Magic, aired on ABC. That year, he also appeared in Magic Man. He later starred in the television specials David Blaine: Real or Magic (2013), Beyond Magic (2016), and The Magic Way (2020).
Known for his dangerous stunts, in 2008 he attempted to break the Guinness World Record for breath holding. He succeeded in holding his breath for 17 minutes 4 seconds, setting a new world record for oxygen assisted static apnea. He is the author of Mysterious Stranger: A Book of Magic (2002), an autobiography and armchair treasure hunt with instructions on performing magic tricks.
Notable Performances
- “Frozen in Time” (2000): Encased in a large block of ice in Times Square for nearly three days before being removed with chainsaws and hospitalized due to shock concerns.
- “Above the Below” (2003): Fasting for 44 days while suspended in a transparent box 30 feet above the River Thames in London.
- “Guinness World Records” (2008): Holding his breath for 17 minutes and 4 seconds on the Oprah Winfrey Show, setting a new world record for oxygen-assisted static apnea at the time.
- “Ascension” (2020): Floating to an altitude of 24,900 feet (over 4.5 miles) in Arizona while holding onto a cluster of large helium-filled balloons, a feat streamed live on YouTube.
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Reel or Magic | David Blaine
The Man Who Taught Me to Catch a Bullet For Real
See You Later...
Why I'm Addicted To Magic (Part 1)
Ascend with David Blaine (In 360)
David Blaine Ascension | Livestream Highlights
Marques Brownlee welcomes David Blaine back to Earth
In the cryochamber with Jaden Smith
Jumping out of a plane 500 times
PhysicsGirl schools me on the science of pressure
Marques Brownlee meets the team behind Ascension
The technology behind Ascension
Marques can’t believe the tech in my balloon rig
David Blaine Ascension
Ascension Update: Launching September 2
Important Ascension Update: Location and Date Change
Freaking out Charli and Dixie D'Amelio
I failed my balloon test, but never gave up
Teaching Casey Neistat how to hold his breath
Training For The Biggest Challenge of My Life | David Blaine Ascension
David Blaine’s Most Ambitious Feat Yet
Something magical is coming | David Blaine Ascension
Why Magicians Can't Be Trusted | David Blaine
Magic With Kanye West
Magic with Margot Robbie
David Dobrik & Casey Neistat Stealing My Tricks
Real or Magic Selects
Magic with Jeff Bezos and Vint Cerf
LeBron James and Anthony Davis Magic While Being Guarded
Do You Ever Get Nervous?
I Spent 7 Days Underwater
Ring Hanger Trick with Emma Stone, John Travolta, David Beckham, Johnny Depp | David Blaine
FaceTime Card Trick with Jennifer Lawrence | David Blaine
Eating Glass with Arnold Schwarzenegger | David Blaine
Spitting Out Frogs with Drake, Stephen Curry and Dave Chappelle | David Blaine
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Steven Warburton
Previously practicing magician and escape artist, transitioned to Magic Collector for the last 40+ years. In applying an extended hobby of web design and online marketing, Steven Warburton has developed many business related sites and eCommerce sites. Core profession for the last 40 years has been in the Telecommunications / Broadband arena actively working as an executive for a well known Internet/Broadband providers for the United States.