This was the first time I saw the almost fearless magician/stunt man in action, and it really was a gripping programme. He basically incarcerated/in-cased himself in a block of ice and tried to stay there for 72 hours.
David Blaine not only decides to enter his "self-imposed torture" chamber, but invites thousands to witness his feat in person and millions to view it on television. We follow David through his discussions with doctors, preparation and training and ultimately, his placement in the block of ice.
FOX produced this TV documentary about acclaimed "street magician" David Blaine's latest stunt: encasing himself in a huge block of ice for 72 consecutive hours with only water for nourishment. Does the trick look impressive?
As a professional close-up magician, I find Blaine an interesting character: he came virtually out of nowhere (to magicians and the lay public) to become pretty much a household name.I admired his cajones -- and some of his technical skills using very old and well-known magical effects in attempting to turn them into what his promos called "street magic.
