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David Blaine: Biography, Facts and Career

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David Blaine (born David Blaine White; April 4, 1973) is an American magician, mentalist, and endurance performer. 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). He has also appeared in the Epstein files. 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.

Quick facts about David Blaine

  • Full name: David Blaine
  • Born: 1973-04-04
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q353983

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Who is David Blaine?

David Blaine (born David Blaine White; April 4, 1973) is an American magician, mentalist, and endurance performer.

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David Blaine is United States.

When was David Blaine born?

David Blaine was born on 1973-04-04.

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