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David Blaine
American illusionist and extreme performer (born 1973) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
David Blaine (born April 4, 1973)[2] is an American magician, mentalist, and endurance performer.[3][4] 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).
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Born | (1973-04-04) April 4, 1973 (age 51) New York City, U.S. |
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Years active | 1997–present |
Partner | Alizée Guinochet (2008–2014) |
Children | 1 |
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Years active | 2005–present |
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Subscribers | 1.84 million[1] |
Total views | 326 million[1] |
Last updated: January 27, 2024 | |
Website | Official website ![]() |
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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.