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In this highly personal talk from TEDMED, magician and stuntman David Blaine describes what it took to hold his breath underwater for 17 minutes -- a world record (only two minutes shorter than this entire talk!) -- and what his often death-defying work means to him. Warning: do NOT try this at home.
Illusionist, endurance artist. Website: David Blaine's website Twitter: @DavidBlaine. TED Speaker. Personal profile. With a deck of cards and authoritative cool, David Blaine brings the wonderment of magic off the stage and onto the sidewalk. Why you should listen.
Jan 19, 2010 · In this highly personal talk from TEDMED, magician and stuntman David Blaine describes what it took to hold his breath underwater for 17 minutes -- a world record (only two minutes shorter than...
How David Blaine held his breath for 17 minutes. He explains his journey from childhood, when he could only hold his breath for 3.5 minutes, all the way to h...
Jun 8, 2013 · Today’s TED Weekends on the Huffington Post looks at this surprising dichotomy, with vivid essays from Blaine as well as others. Below, a taste of these pieces. David Blaine: How one of America’s greatest illusionists makes the impossible possible. I never feared heights, sharks, being shot, drowning, starvation, or even death.
Nov 19, 2013 · Blaine called TED on the day of his show’s premiere, between filming a bit for Nightline and live tweeting his special, which airs tonight at 9:30pm ET on ABC. Here’s what we asked him. What was the last magic act or trick you saw that made you go “huh?” Hadji Ali’s performance on Laurel and Hardy in the early 1930s blew my mind.
David Blaine: My favorite talks. For the last 17 years, I've had the good fortune of participating in TED, both as a listener and a speaker. The talks often move me to tears. Listening to stories of passion, dedication and triumph remind me of how truly amazing humans can be. Below are some of my favorites.
