David Blaine

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About David Blaine

David Blaine is an American magician and endurance artist. He is best known for his high-profile feats of endurance, and has made his name as a performer of street and close-up magic. He has set and broken several world records. The New York Times has referred to Blaine as a modern day Houdini.

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For the first time, David Blaine shares his story about breaking the world record for holding his breath. Simply amazing!

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