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Blaine isnt the first magician to master the art of levitation. David blaine is an american illusionist and endurance artist. He succeeded in holding his breath for 17 minutes 4 seconds, setting a new world record for oxygen assisted static apnea. Blaine, the celebrity magician, of sexual assault, a new york police official said monday, but. Long before blaine rose to fame as an illusionist of exceptional talent, focusing on closeup magic performed inches away from observers, he grew up fascinating by magic. David blaine went on an epic quest to learn how to. These include being buried alive, hanging upside down for 40 hours, being encased in a massive block of ice and fasting for 44 days. If you cant get enough mystery and mayhem, youll be all about these crime novel adaptations.
See all books authored by david blaine, including mysterious stranger. My favorite moment of the special, though, was when a disinterested woody. David blaine intertwines his life and passion for magic into the lives of so many before him. What hes doing is something called balducci levitation, which is an optical illusion. David blaine is one of the worlds premiere magicians and escape artists. If your a huge david blaine fan and are hoping to learn more about the mysterious stranger through this book that will not happen. A hunger artist, american prometheus, cervantes, if this is a man and the truce etc. Born on april 4, 1973, david blaine came from brooklyn, new york. While the beginning of the book was primarily about other magicians, it eventually goes into more about david blaine himself although tidbits about him are throughout and into stunts. Blaine is an american magician, illusionist, and endurance artist. For 16 months, my life was beset by just blaine crazy folks, for it quickly became known that i penned the treasure hunt for his new book. Sep 04, 2003 illusionist david blaine has been snubbed by guinness book of records for his forthcoming feat of being suspended in a clear plastic box over londons river thames for 44 days.
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He is famous for his street magic and his endurance feats that defy explanation. Buy official david blaine playing cards, posters, shirts, and other collectibles. He does share his mothers story of fighting cancer, briefly winning and then ultimately losing the battle. His magic tricks dazzle his unsuspecting audience and amazes every onlooker. We will offer you the best price and contact the management or we directly contact david blaine.
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A book of magic by street magician david blaine was published on october 29, 2002 by random house. We use cookies on this site to enhance the visitor experience. He then asks her to think of the letter of that persons name. He is a producer and actor, known for the great buck howard 2008, mister lonely 2007 and david blaine. Part autobiography, part history, and part armchair treasure hunt, the book also includes instructions on how to perform basic card tricks and illusions. Learn how to hire david blaine or research availability and pricing for booking david blaine to perform at a corporate event, fundraiser, private party, social media campaign, fair or festival, tradeshow or conference, endorsement project, or hire david blaine as a guest speaker, please submit the form to. Brooke blaine audio books, best sellers, author bio. Howard stern made that onair proclamation, a sentiment echoed by penn jillette of penn and teller, who referred to davids street magic as the best tv magic special ever done. David blaine again used this impressive trick where he pushed a cigarette through a quarter. There are countable accolades regarding his elite career. David blaine agent book david blaine for private and. David blaine shocks jimmy and the roots with magic tricks duration. Jul 17, 2019 blaine made a tape of a performance and sent it to abc, where the response was tremendous and an interview was soon requested. David blaine books list of books by author david blaine.
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