The Secret Truth Behind David Blaine's "Magic" 

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David Blaine is the ONLY magician I’ve ever known my entire life. Dude is for sure a legend. I didn’t know people didn’t know who he was, i feel old

I actually got to meet him in middle school. He came to do like a mini show in the auditorium. I didn’t get to go to the auditorium for the mini show. But thankfully, afterwards he went to different classrooms to do tricks. In my classroom, he did a generic take a kids watch without him looking trick, but then he went over to our turtle cage, picked one up and freaking swallowed it. All of us lost our minds. It was one of the craziest things I’ve ever seen. Then he coughed it back up, and put it back. We learned later that it was planned out earlier, and our teacher was in it. He actually brought his own turtle, and used slight of hand to act like he used our turtle. But this guy really swallowed a freaking turtle, and coughed it back up right in front of us. Some of the students were afraid to give him a high five before he left. That’s my only good memory from middle school.😅

His holding breath under water stunt actually taught me how to be a better endurance athlete. The way he pieces everything together to maximize his oxygen intake and minimize its usage made me a better runner. Dudes a beast.

A little personal story about David Blaine if I can. I had the opportunity to work with him for several weeks while he was becoming a hot air balloon pilot in preparation for his gas balloon adventure to 20,000 feet. It was one of the memorable times in my life. He always carried a deck of cards with him and when we landed the hot air balloon in a neighborhood or we went to dinner he showed us card tricks. No cameras, no gimmicks, we were there only inches away from him. I am stil amazed. Anyway, we were talking about somebody who, actually, rode a hot air balloon on TOP of the balloon while in flight. Mr Blaine immediately asked if he could do that, no hesitation. Something like that is not done in a split second, but if it could be done he would have done it. Mr Blaine, I admire you and all you have accomplished. I don't know what goes on in your head, but I wish I had some of it. Good luck in all you do.

Magic or no magic you gotta admire this man's patience

I'm older and remember magicians like David Copperfield. Blaine was the antithesis of all that excessive "show", just walking up to people and doing straight up awesome tricks.

also he seems like a genuinely nice guy that takes pleasure in people being amazed, like a kid. I used to love watching his street magic, he was the first guy to float. Im glad he has a child, she will teach him alot.

This man has a way to blow your mind and get you to try and figure out “how does he do that” that’s a true magician! He’s quite possibly one of the best that’s ever done it and he is so dedicated to his craft

I've always been a big fan of David Blaine but he always seemed so sad to me, even as a child I could just sense something was off. Truly a unique and incredible talent.

The feats of endurance that David Blaine has pulled throughout his career are mind blowing. A true legend.

Wow you gave this man a great doc. You speak truly but you exalt their greatness. I love the way you narrate. You have feeling and I think you are going somewhere big with this. Keep up the good work.

He ended up seated next to me at a poetry reading. Super chill energy. Very likable dude

"he thought a few hours passed, when in reality only a minute had passed" damn, this is me at work every day. Me and David have something in common.

His public failures are why he's huge. Knowing the artist will always succeed takes the joy and mystery away. With Blaine, you legitimately have no idea if he's staging or sincere. Since you'll never be able to read him, you'll always have mystery. And his failures prove some of his material isn't faked. This man figured out what makes magic special - the wonder - and made sure no matter how long you follow him, you'll always wonder.

Landed here by accident - and I am glad I did. Great video with tons of info I had no idea about

Your narrative is on point man cheers

Blane deserves to be respected, not just as a magician, but as a daredevil. His stunts weren't fast and explosive, but he's definitely put himself in death-defying danger.

Pat, that was beautiful; especially the end. I actually teared up. Lol event tho I’ve consistently heard this man’s name throughout various channels of media for majority of my life, I actually didn’t even know what David looked like bc I’ve never watched him. It’s so sweet that his daughter not only saved his life revived it entirely. She brought light back into his life; one look at his eyes and it’s clear.

Hell yes! Thanks for this ❤❤❤

Love how your videos are positive and showcase truly impressive people’s achievements

I saw him perform in Hollywood at the Dolby theatre and he held his breath in front of us as the final trick for some thing like eight or nine minutes. It was truly incredible. Afterwords sat on the edge of the stage and just talked to us in a way that felt like one on one. A truly gifted showman and an extremely curious fellow! One of the best live performances I’ve ever seen.

Him standing for 35 hours is unfathomable to me. I was in the US Army Honor Guard where we would have to stand still for up to 3 hours at a time and it was absolute hell. Hats off to him for that one.

This was really cool to watch, I remember all of these growing up. I guess I was pretty lucky to watch his career unfold

What a great short doc ... Thank you...

Seeing him in the end with his daughter made me unexpectedly emotional, I grew up watching him…every few years he’d pop up with another insane concept that I assumed he was a “tortured artist” type that would pass away by one of his stunts. So to see him look so happy and have more purpose got a tear out of me lol.

Im so glad you're covering this dude!! I have said many times he would have beeen a pioneer in the social media age. His tricks were very much like what some people try emulating today (like that science dude on RU-vid Red who locked himself in a small box for lile 3 days) Edit: he also wouldve been the only prank channel I could stand 😂

Sick video man, i learnt a lot about this legend

Great video, thanks for putting it together!

Everyone in my class would talk about the latest episode of his show the day after it came on back in school. The man made magic tricks cool again.

David Blaine is a legend. The fact he’s still alive is amazing.

Awesome ! Thanks for this. Really good content.

I enjoy your presentation and calming voice.Thank you

Am I the only one that didn’t know people hated him?! How could you hate on David?!

Came her to watch something dumb and fun about David Blaine… Left with an existential crisis after the pedestrian at 9:52 spouted off the most profound analysis of Blaine I’ve ever heard. Cheer to that man!

Ive been watching him for about 20 years & he is incredible. Im not even talking about the big stunts. He has done things right in front of peoples eyes that are unexplainable. His eyes are magical.

absolutely fascinating video well done!

David Blaine is legitimately the best at whatever it is he does. It’s insane. The commitment to his craft is undeniable. The greatest.

That's tremendous, I have always felt compelled to pursue knowledge and power in order to contribute to the betterment of humanity. Been seeking a means to be influential and find out more knowledge about the human race and about the things not everyone is destined to know. I wish to fulfill the goal of enlightenment passed down by our forebears.

Another great video broooo

Excellent video. Narration is top notch! 💚🎸

3:37 Patrick saying "TikTok, number one app in the world" feels illegal

Dude brought that spark back to magic. Around that time so many people knew magic tricks were just tricks... when he came around, they werent sure anymore

Your a great story teller ❤

Great video, thanks.

“Magic” and illusions aside, David Blaine should be recognized for what the human body can achieve with dedication and will power. Pretty inspiring stuff, we all can do some pretty amazing things if we put our mind to it 👏

I remember seeing his street magic special on tv when i was a kid, and thinking it was one of the coolest things i ever saw. David Blane is incredible from his magic to his stunts.

Your channel is really great man

Awesome video for an amazing man. I cant believe u never mentioned the bullet catch though!

at least david was staying hydrated inside that water tank he knows the cc motto

Bro did all these crazy things, yet people didn’t believe him and people actually tried to sabotage his water supply and taunt him. Just wow.

That was really good thanks!

First video of yours for me. I loved it!

this entire video was so emotionally stimulating, David blaine is a certified gangster

I grew up being mesmerized by this guy. Everything he did was either really intense and/or profound and he messed with people's heads the way Chris Angel wished he could. But David was always real, I don't think he was ever putting on an act, he was just working his way through his demons.

Thanks for this ode to David! I've as always liked him! Seems like a kind dude!

Good video man, David has been a treasure to watch my whole life

I've been following & admiring David since I was a child. He was the reason I learned to hold my breath underwater for 1 minute & 45 seconds. I used all his techniques. I've seen every special and every video he's ever put out. He is seriously my biggest inspiration in life. I know he said he might not do anymore stunts after ascension, but I hope he continues to inspire & awe us.

David Blaine is mesmerizing - just hope he sticks to his "regular" magic and stop with the insane things that could kill him or even cause some health issues. He is great at what he does, even the "bland" magic. This was a great video, by the way. I am a new subscriber now. ❤

I didn't know very much about David Blaine and this is a lovely tribute!

Thanks for this video, really

your range is unmatched!! Wrestlers, Actors, Reality tv stars, Musicians, and now Magicians. I love it.

A stack of cardboard boxes for a big fall is actually pretty common in the film stunt industry, it can actually be better than a large inflated cushion in certain circumstances.

didn't knew about him a lot (except the most popular facts), thanks for vid

Great presentation

The fact he used his stunts for science mames me respect more than most magicians

He has become more of an endurance artist than he is a magician. His stunts aren't magic they're a test of endurance. He's an incredible entertainer and a decent magician.

Very well done man!! Respect. Glad you showed all aspect, yet know how incredible David is in this world. I’m not even a huge ‘David Blaine’ fan but I respect him more than most anyone. (Btw, your vid was recommended, so you’re doing something right. Cheers.)

Love how positive you are

such a legend, first time I've got introduced to him was his street magic videos, especially the one where he turns a cup of coffee into a cup full of coins for a homeless man, great spirit and a special human being

It’s frustrating & sicking how ppl will go so far to be toxic & try to shoot someone down from being great cause they can’t do something themselves

Great vid 👍🏾

What a beautiful video!

I grew up loving everything he did when I saw him on tv, definitely interested in this take.

I appreciate how much effort you put into these videos man. Keep up the great work and thanks!

Great vid!!

Just want to say, you did an amazing job with this video, your commenting was just great dude! 💯

He will always be one of if not the greatest magicians to me. Every time I have watched him I felt like I was watching someone perform real magic and not trying to be someone he wasn't. I've had to go through many of the same tortures and traumas that David endured throughout his life and I feel like I understand him deeper because of it.

My mums fav she loved him made her happy and she gave so much blessing and prayed for him all the time. Thank you for a look back at him Miss watching with mum. Bet she still praying for him from the heavens

Another good channel 👍

I have always loved Magic, and I dabble in it a bit myself, doing card tricks and some cardistry. David Blaine is the real deal and I have enormous respect for him and his passion for Magic and his innovative dedication to his craft. I have always been a big fan and enjoy all his performances. I admit I am a huge sucker for street magic and close up magic but not much of a fan of daredevil or escape artist stunts. They are impressive, but not my thing. David Blaine is a master of both types of Magic and I for one, wish him continued success.

"...so the frogs have a safe place to live in his stomach..." i am officially blown away. He's so out there.

Vertigo is insane. Standing upright, with nothing to lean or sit against for 2 days and nights is such a mind blowing feat. For comparison, Im in the military and have attended numerous selections for various units and programs, the kind of place where you are constantly subject to heinous physical scrutiny. People that attend these selections have to be incredibly physically fit and prepared, the wash out rates are usually above at least 60%. In those types of places, oftentimes a form of punishment or testing is prolonged standing in one place. The longest I ever had to stand in one place was 12 hours, and that was among the hardest things I have done in my life, harder than running upwards of 20 miles with weight, harder than swimming for miles and miles, harder than doing all the push ups. It hurts your entire musculoskeletal system and the urge to lean against something gets stronger by the minute. The fact he did this for 2 days and nights absolutely blows my mind.

Great video ❤

This was a very interesting and well researched video

It really does suck people can't just enjoy it for what it is. David is AMAZING and there's is never a time I'm not smiling from ear to ear when seeing his card tricks or any tricks for that matter. He still brigs out that child like awe when I watch him and trying to debunk of figure how he does some of the stuff he does I find totally not necessary, I'll keep enjoying it for what it is.

I saw David when he was suspended in that glass box in London for like 45 days when i was a kid, that was my introduction into his crazy world and I always thought this guy is an absolute anomaly. Huge respect for him

Ive always really enjoyed hos work. I remember how wowed i was when his street magic show aired on Tv back in the day

Good video, thankyou

PLEASE KEEP UPLOADING AS MUCH AS YOU CAN I LOVE WATCHING THESE TYPES OF VIDEOS, YOU ARE THE BEST OUT!!!!

Magician's is so awesome and great video man :]

Loved it great job , great narrating awesome subject matter , I like Blaine idk what it is about him but he seems sincere n very stoic , n unlike many other magicians his stunts are so discreet n unassuming its easy to disregard him but you can't , it's impossible to keep your eyes of him when he performs . Most magicians don't want u looking at them n distract you but Blaine wants u looking at him wants all eyes on him . Love it dude , great work , gave like n subscribed to your awesome channel

This video was a work of art hopefully this can show how real David takes his stunts. Good job Patrick

Hes more an athlete than a magician. Greatest performance artist in my opinion.

You make the best videos bro. For some reason, RU-vid doesn't want me subscribed to your channel. I feel like I have to hit that damn button every time I watch your channel.

I think he was hated for being called a magician. ‘Magic’ usually implies you’re tricking someone into thinking you did something magical when you really didn’t. David simply went, “But what if I actually did something magical”

PAT YOU ARE NUTS. These vids are so good man

People are critics, doubters, and haters when they are ignorant about something or don’t possess the knowledge or skills. Human nature. This man is VERY good at his craft. Nothing more needs to be said

Love your content! As a old head I remember the dark ages before the internet and your channel is a great contribution to the overall evolution of media/journalism!

Big fan here. Dude's the real deal! Seen him perform up close, over a decade ago, and I was blown away.