David Blaine

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David Blaine (born April 4, 1973) is an American illusionist, endurance artist, and extreme performer. He is best known for his high-profile feats of endurance and his innovative approach to street magic. Blaine has set and broken several world records and has been a prominent figure in the world of magic since the late 1990s.

Early Life

David Blaine was born David Blaine White in Brooklyn, New York City. His mother, Patrice Maureen White, was a school teacher, and his father, William Perez, was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Blaine's interest in magic began at the age of four when he saw a magician perform on the New York City Subway.

Career

Street Magic

Blaine's breakthrough came in 1997 with the television special David Blaine: Street Magic. The show featured Blaine performing magic tricks and illusions on the streets of various cities, interacting directly with the public. This format was a departure from the traditional stage magic and brought a new level of intimacy and realism to the art form.

Endurance Feats

David Blaine is also known for his endurance stunts, which have included being buried alive, frozen in a block of ice, standing on a 100-foot pillar for 35 hours, and being submerged in a water-filled sphere for seven days. These stunts have been televised and have garnered significant media attention.

Buried Alive

In 1999, Blaine was buried in a plastic box underneath a 3-ton water-filled tank for seven days and nights. This stunt was performed in New York City and was Blaine's first major endurance feat.

Frozen in Time

In 2000, Blaine was encased in a block of ice in Times Square, New York City, for 63 hours, 42 minutes, and 15 seconds. This stunt, known as "Frozen in Time," was one of his most physically demanding challenges.

Vertigo

In 2002, Blaine stood atop a 100-foot pillar in Bryant Park, New York City, for 35 hours without a safety net. The stunt, called "Vertigo," tested his balance and endurance.

Drowned Alive

In 2006, Blaine spent seven days submerged in a water-filled sphere in front of the Lincoln Center in New York City. The stunt, called "Drowned Alive," was followed by an attempt to break the world record for holding one's breath underwater.

Personal Life

David Blaine has a daughter named Dessa with his former partner, French model Alizée Guinochet. He continues to perform and push the boundaries of magic and endurance.

Related Pages

• Illusionist
• Street magic
• Endurance art
• New York City
• Magic (illusion)