David Blaine
American illusionist and extreme performer
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| December 2023 | Blaine launched his 'Impossible' residency at The Encore theatre, Wynn, performing his favorite tricks and stunts over three shows across 3 days each month. |
| December 2023 | Blaine launched his 'Impossible' residency at The Encore theatre, Wynn, performing his favorite tricks and stunts over three shows across 3 days each month. |
| September 2022 | David Blaine began his first ever Las Vegas residency, 'David Blaine Live' at the Resorts World hotel, which ran through June 2023. |
| September 2022 | David Blaine began his first ever Las Vegas residency, 'David Blaine Live' at the Resorts World hotel, which ran through June 2023. |
| September 2 2020 | David Blaine performed the Ascension stunt, floating using a cluster of 52 helium-filled balloons in Page, Arizona. He reached a significant altitude and successfully parachuted down to the landing zone after letting go of the balloons. The entire event was livestreamed on YouTube as a YouTube Original program. |
| September 2 2020 | David Blaine performed the Ascension stunt, floating using a cluster of 52 helium-filled balloons in Page, Arizona. He reached a significant altitude and successfully parachuted down to the landing zone after letting go of the balloons. The entire event was livestreamed on YouTube as a YouTube Original program. |
| April 1 2020 | David Blaine aired his television special 'David Blaine: The Magic Way' on ABC, featuring close-up magic acts performed via video chat and in-person for celebrities and ordinary citizens, which also included performances by his daughter. |
| April 1 2020 | David Blaine aired his television special 'David Blaine: The Magic Way' on ABC, featuring close-up magic acts performed via video chat and in-person for celebrities and ordinary citizens, which also included performances by his daughter. |
| June 2019 | Blaine brought his 'Real or Magic' tour to the UK & Ireland, performing in Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Bournemouth, and London throughout the month. |
| June 2019 | Blaine brought his 'Real or Magic' tour to the UK & Ireland, performing in Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Bournemouth, and London throughout the month. |
| April 2019 | The New York City Police Department investigated David Blaine for allegations of sexual assault involving at least two women. No charges were filed following the investigation. |
| April 2019 | The New York City Police Department investigated David Blaine for allegations of sexual assault involving at least two women. No charges were filed following the investigation. |
| October 2017 | A report published in The Daily Beast triggered renewed scrutiny of sexual misconduct allegations against David Blaine. The Metropolitan Police requested Blaine to travel to the UK for an interview regarding a rape allegation by former model Natasha Prince from 2004. |
| October 2017 | A report published in The Daily Beast triggered renewed scrutiny of sexual misconduct allegations against David Blaine. The Metropolitan Police requested Blaine to travel to the UK for an interview regarding a rape allegation by former model Natasha Prince from 2004. |
| November 15 2016 | ABC aired 'Beyond Magic', a 42-minute television special featuring David Blaine performing magic tricks for various public figures, which included a recreation of his bullet catch performance. |
| November 15 2016 | ABC aired 'Beyond Magic', a 42-minute television special featuring David Blaine performing magic tricks for various public figures, which included a recreation of his bullet catch performance. |
| 2015 | Blaine attempted a live bullet catch trick at the MGM Grand Arena, which led him to shelve the idea for future tours. |
| 2015 | Blaine attempted a live bullet catch trick at the MGM Grand Arena, which led him to shelve the idea for future tours. |
| August 2015 | David Blaine performed a dangerous bullet catch stunt live on stage in Las Vegas in front of 20,000 people, firing the gun himself and catching a .22 caliber bullet in a small metal cup held between a gum shield. His mouthguard broke during the performance, and he has not repeated this stunt since. |
| August 2015 | David Blaine performed a dangerous bullet catch stunt live on stage in Las Vegas in front of 20,000 people, firing the gun himself and catching a .22 caliber bullet in a small metal cup held between a gum shield. His mouthguard broke during the performance, and he has not repeated this stunt since. |
| 2014 | David Blaine embarked on his first ever live tour, performing tricks and stunts in the Middle East and North America. |
| 2014 | David Blaine embarked on his first ever live tour, performing tricks and stunts in the Middle East and North America. |
| November 19 2013 | David Blaine starred in a 90-minute ABC television special 'David Blaine: Real or Magic', directed by Matthew Akers, featuring magic performances for celebrities and public figures. The special achieved a 2.5 rating in the 18-49 age bracket and was the highest-rated show in its time slot for ABC's 2013 season. |
| November 19 2013 | David Blaine starred in a 90-minute ABC television special 'David Blaine: Real or Magic', directed by Matthew Akers, featuring magic performances for celebrities and public figures. The special achieved a 2.5 rating in the 18-49 age bracket and was the highest-rated show in its time slot for ABC's 2013 season. |
| October 8 2012 | Concluded his 72-hour electric endurance stunt at 8:44 pm, walking away with assistance and being transported to a hospital for medical evaluation. Following the event, he donated two Tesla coils to the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City for permanent exhibition. |
| October 8 2012 | Concluded his 72-hour electric endurance stunt at 8:44 pm, walking away with assistance and being transported to a hospital for medical evaluation. Following the event, he donated two Tesla coils to the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City for permanent exhibition. |
| October 5 2012 | David Blaine began his 'Electrified: One Million Volts Always On' endurance stunt on a pillar at Pier 54 in New York City, standing among seven Tesla coils producing one million volts of continuous electric discharge while wearing a chainmail Faraday suit. |
| October 5 2012 | David Blaine began his 'Electrified: One Million Volts Always On' endurance stunt on a pillar at Pier 54 in New York City, standing among seven Tesla coils producing one million volts of continuous electric discharge while wearing a chainmail Faraday suit. |
| January 27 2011 | Blaine welcomed a daughter with French model Alizée Guinochet. |
| January 27 2011 | Blaine welcomed a daughter with French model Alizée Guinochet. |
| April 18 2010 | Blaine performed a high-risk television special 'What Is Magic?' where he demonstrated an extraordinary illusion of catching a .22 caliber bullet fired from a rifle into a small metal cup held in his mouth, showcasing his extreme performance skills and daring approach to magic. |
| April 18 2010 | Blaine performed a high-risk television special 'What Is Magic?' where he demonstrated an extraordinary illusion of catching a .22 caliber bullet fired from a rifle into a small metal cup held in his mouth, showcasing his extreme performance skills and daring approach to magic. |
| January 15 2010 | Blaine performed 'Magic for Haiti' in Times Square, a 72-hour performance that raised nearly US$100,000 for Haiti earthquake relief. |
| January 15 2010 | Blaine performed 'Magic for Haiti' in Times Square, a 72-hour performance that raised nearly US$100,000 for Haiti earthquake relief. |
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