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Magician David Blaine

By Wayne Kawamoto, About.com

Best known for his television specials and well-promoted physical stunts, David Blaine is among the best known magicians in the world.

Profile: David Blaine

DVD Review-David Blaine: Fearless
Our review of Blaine’s Fearless DVD that combines edited versions of his first three television specials: "Street Magic," "Magic Man," and "Frozen In Time."

Commentary

David Blaine: Where's the Magic?
Our commentary on Blaine’s emphasis on physical stunts and not magic in his most recent specials.

Opinion: Celebrity Magic - At a Dealer Near You
This commentary was prompted by a series of magic tricks that were marketed under the Blaine’s endorsement. We comment on “celebrity magic” that is being sold from Blaine and Criss Angel.

David Blaine Inspires New Magic Products
Our news item on magic tricks being sold with Blaine’s endorsement.

The Stunts

David Blaine to Begin "Gyro" Stunt
Our news item when Blaine hung from a gyro in Times Square during Thanksgiving 2006.

David Blaine: Drowned Alive
Our news item from 2006 when Blaine resided in his water tank for seven days and attempted to hold his breath underwater longer than any other human being.

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