David Blaine Fun Facts, Quotes and Tweets
8th November 2013
Fact: Celebrated illusionist David Blaine will be playing tricks on the likes of Harrison Ford, singer Katy Perry and rapper Kanye West in their own homes for a new Tv special. Real or Magic will also feature comedian Ricky Gervais, retired soccer superstar David Beckham and former U.S. President George W. Bush and will debut in America on 19 November (13).
15th January 2010
Fact: Illusionist David Blaine has teamed up with the Red Cross to stage a 72-hour magic marathon to raise funds for the Haiti earthquake relief effort. The magic man will perform tricks in New York's Times Square from 9am on Friday (15Jan10), while encouraging New Yorkers and tourists to donate money to the Red Cross.
15th January 2010
Quote: "No mask, no air. He's very strange. He's very odd." Actor Edward Norton on scuba diving with illusionist David Blaine in Indonesia over Christmas (09).
2nd November 2009
Fact: Alanis Morissette completed the New York marathon in an impressive time of four hours, 28 minutes and raised nearly $4,000 (£2,500) for her chosen charity - the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust. Former E.R. star Anthony Edwards, actor Edward Norton and illusionist David Blaine also donned their running shoes to compete in the event.
24th April 2008
Fact: Magician David Blaine will attempt to break another world record by holding his breath under water live on the Oprah Winfrey show on 30 April (08).
6th December 2007
Quote: "When I know something's coming I'm not afraid. If right now a giant spider suddenly landed on me, I'd be terrified. But if I knew one's about to land on me, I'd prepare for it." Endurance artist David Blaine tells the New York Post's gossip column PageSix how he copes with fear.
5th May 2006
Fact: Colin Farrell and Matt Dillon have been among the curious checking out illusionist David Blaine's new aquarium stunt in New York.
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