David Blaine Revealed: Illusionist

David Blaine Revealed: Magician, Stunt-Man, Illusionist David Blaine is an iconic American street-performer who has wowed audiences all over the world by doing his terrifying stunts. Blaine has done everything from being buried alive, to having stood on a 90 foot pillar for days with no safety net, just to name a few. However, these outrageous attempts of doing the impossible do not just happen; they require months of training, practicing, and experimenting. Back in 2003, David Blaine attempted something no one has ever done before. He performed a stunt entitled “Above the Below”, where he lived in a transparent box that hung over the River Thames in London for an unbelievable 44 days. While suspended in this small Plexiglas box, David only had a blanket, a webcam that showed his progress, and a tube for water, which was his only source of nutrition. Thousands of fans and onlookers came to view this daring feat. Many of them were inspired by his bravery, but the majority taunted him by throwing food and objects at the box. When
He started off by planning to stand on a 22 inch wide circular pillar that towered over the streets of Manhattan at a height of around 90 feet. In order to prepare for this endeavor, he spent a whole year doing intense training and preparation. David later decided that he not only wanted to stand on the massive pillar for an insane amount of time, but that he would then descend by free-falling downwards. After many failed trials of practice jumps, Blaine decided that he was ready; it was now or never. So, on the morning of Tuesday, May 21, a crane lifted David Blaine to the top of the pillar, which was going to be his new home for the duration of the stunt. While atop the pillar, Blaine was surrounded by tall buildings. The vicious wind attacked him