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Title: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: Sark79 on May 02, 2006, 07:32:45 PM I like the guy. But then again, I like all illusionists, entertainers and magicians.
As you probably know, Blaine starts his latest stunt today. He is to be submerged in a water-filled container in New York. After a week, his air supply will be cut and he will attempt to break the world record for holding his breath. Crazy or Great? I am sure it is today. I have just been informed by my friend ( insane magician type chap ) that this stunt isn't to take place untill next month. I still say it is today :D Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: Dewi_cool on May 02, 2006, 07:34:36 PM MAd I tell you mad mad mad
Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: madasahatstand on May 02, 2006, 07:35:56 PM id say just a trickster and showman :) what do you reckon sark?
mad :D Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: Dewi_cool on May 02, 2006, 07:39:38 PM Hi Mad
Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: Nem on May 02, 2006, 07:40:28 PM IMO, he is both great and mad
More great though. Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: Indestructable on May 02, 2006, 07:41:01 PM Let me think a man living under water. Don't they already do that in submarines?
:D Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: Sark79 on May 02, 2006, 07:41:10 PM id say just a trickster and showman :) what do you reckon sark? mad :D Undecided. I like his card magic, even though Paul Daniels could probably do all his tricks just as well. Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: madasahatstand on May 02, 2006, 07:44:07 PM hi dewi
hes good at what he does and is entertaining. hes still a trickster and showman :) Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: The Baron on May 02, 2006, 07:44:58 PM Paul Daniels was Wizbit. He is a legend. ~~~~~~~~~
Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: booder on May 02, 2006, 07:55:24 PM Paul Daniels was Wizbit. He is a legend. ~~~~~~~~~ stand up for the lovely debbie mcgee Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: brad.strider on May 02, 2006, 08:45:41 PM "so what first attracted you to the millionaire paul daniels debbie?"
Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: ACE2M on May 02, 2006, 08:51:02 PM isn't the holding breath bit a bit of a con as he will be breathing pure oxygen for a week and will have a higher capacity because of it? someone told me that after a few shandies so it may be bobbins.
Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: Rooky9 on May 02, 2006, 09:15:16 PM Yes it is today ish it starts.
He is definatly slightly crazy but thats what makes him so entertaining. I dont think he'll be on pure oxygen for a week because I'm sure thats not good for you but there is definatly something in him being on increased oxygen. This 'trick' is mental... Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: Tonji on May 02, 2006, 09:54:02 PM He's great, a real showman of the old school (with a post-modern twist). He uses the media, in much the same way the old showman of the fairgrounds were able to dupe the crowds. Just hope he does'nt go the way of Harry Houdini.
Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: AndrewT on May 02, 2006, 10:44:17 PM The problem that David Blaine has with his image in this country is that he takes himself so damn seriously. There is no humour at all in his act, as he cultivates an aura of Christ-like reverence.
He got his arse well and truly spanked the time he did the box thing by Tower Bridge from people taking the mickey - he went back to the US with his tail between his legs as he wasn't given due deference by the Londoners. Derren Brown is fun. Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: Graham C on May 02, 2006, 10:51:56 PM Derren Brown is fun. Agree with you there :) Blaine is entertaining I suppose. I liked his early street magic stuff, some of that was genius but then all these endurance stunts are becomming a bit tedious. The box thing in London was so annoying and he had only himself to blame for the abuse he got for doing it - I mean, only in England would people abuse you for doing something like that I think, if he'd have done it in the US, he'd probably have got away with it. That balancing on a column thing he did in Time Square, you know if that had happened in England, loads of people would have been trying to make him lose balance - it seems to be in our nature :( Saying that, the missus will probably watch it on tele and I suppose I'll sneek a peek :D Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: bolt pp on May 03, 2006, 04:32:50 AM david blaine is right at it.
he always does these stunts where people cant physicaly get to him...standing on a 200ft pole; in the ice; in a box both under and above ground. its the same pricapal just a different format everytime. i think using some sort of sophisticated tecnology he can project images of himself onto certain place. he never seems to go too far either, just enough to retain plausability. street stuff he used to do was class. Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: JungleCat03 on May 03, 2006, 05:02:21 AM He's got a talent for showmanship and magic tricks so why doesn't he just stick to this!
Sitting in a box getting eggs chucked at him or holding his breath underwater just doesn't cut it for me. That's not magic or entertainment. I used to love his show where he did his tricks on the street and the kids all went nuts as he stuck cards to windows by throwing them or apparently severed and re-attached chicken's heads. Any old muppet can sit in a box. Many a tramp does it for a living. And they'd be glad of a few eggs chucked at them. Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: bolt pp on May 03, 2006, 05:08:03 AM He's got a talent for showmanship and magic tricks so why doesn't he just stick to this! hes not even sitting there!! hes indoors watching gmtv or harry hills t v burb that he recorded on his videoSitting in a box getting eggs chucked at him or holding his breath underwater just doesn't cut it for me. That's not magic or entertainment. I used to love his show where he did his tricks on the street and the kids all went nuts as he stuck cards to windows by throwing them or apparently severed and re-attached chicken's heads. Any old muppet can sit in a box. Many a tramp does it for a living. And they'd be glad of a few eggs chucked at them. Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: steeley68 on May 03, 2006, 10:02:54 AM He's got a talent for showmanship and magic tricks so why doesn't he just stick to this! Sitting in a box getting eggs chucked at him or holding his breath underwater just doesn't cut it for me. That's not magic or entertainment. I used to love his show where he did his tricks on the street and the kids all went nuts as he stuck cards to windows by throwing them or apparently severed and re-attached chicken's heads. Any old muppet can sit in a box. Many a tramp does it for a living. And they'd be glad of a few eggs chucked at them. I totally agree with this statement. When he first appeared in a cinema trailer where he flicked a deck of cards and asked you to pick a card (you, in the audience) and he showed you the card, that was AWESOME (I know it's suggestion and stuff). What he is doing now is just stupid. Sitting in a box, and another box - oh, now a goldfish bowl just doesn't seem to be as exciting as magic and illusion should/used to be. I think Mr Blaine has become too much up himself and should go back to what he is good at - street magic. Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: lvlarc_uk on May 03, 2006, 10:05:25 AM (http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/41624000/jpg/_41624990_blaine2_bbc203.jpg)
He's mad alright! Quote Illusionist David Blaine has begun his latest stunt - spending seven days underwater in his "human aquarium" challenge in New York. The 33-year-old lowered himself into a 2.5m (8ft) acrylic sphere filled with water at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. A mask and air line will keep Blaine alive, while food will be provided through a tube. "My only fear is the unknown," Blaine said before descending into the sphere. 'Pretty insane' Hundreds of people turned out on Monday to see Blaine - who spent 44 days in a suspended acrylic box over the River Thames in 2003 - begin his latest stunt. After seven days he will attempt to break the world record for holding breath under water, which currently stands at eight minutes, 58 seconds. He revealed an unexpected twist to the challenge, telling reporters he would be handcuffed into 150lb (68kg) of metal chains for the dramatic finale. "So basically besides holding my breath for about nine minutes hopefully I will have to escape from all these chains, and if not I will drown and the world will see something pretty insane," he said. Click here to see pictures of David Blaine in his 'bubble' Send us your comments Dr Murat Gunel, who specialises in surgical treatment of strokes, said a lack of adequate oxygen in Blaine's brain during the breath-holding challenge, especially after seven days under water, carried a risk of irreversible brain injury. "David might never be the same again," he said. "Even if he is fine immediately after, there is a risk for developing seizures in the long run. "We all advised him against this stunt." Blaine entered the "bubble" wearing trousers, rubber shoes and a special diving mask. During the seven-day challenge the water temperature will be maintained at around 36C and he will be able to control his own core body temperature by wearing specially designed wetsuits. He has also undergone intensive training for the challenge, shedding 50lbs (23kg) in body weight since January to improve the efficiency with which his body uses oxygen. "I feel pretty good. Though I've been sleeping very little and breath-holding non-stop," Blaine said. "My system is completely empty and I did that so there's no waste. That way in the sphere I don't have to use the bathroom." Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: AndrewT on May 03, 2006, 10:11:48 AM The main reason he doesn't really do street magic any more is because a lot of those secrets are out, thanks to the internet. Quite a few sites sprung up explaining how he did all these tricks. Once you know how the trick is done, David Blaine has very little else going for him. He's not got a likeable persona, he doesn't really engage with the audience, he doesn't have any discernable wit or charm. You're essentially just watching a moody git showing off.
So, he had to try new things, hence the ice/box/pole endurance stuff - things no one else is doing at the moment. Thinking about it now, another reason why we were so unimpressed with his 'living in a box' trick was because we were led to believe that we would be watching a man take himself to the edge of starvation for the sake of entertainment. He turned up at the start looking as if he'd undergone a six month weight gain programme under the tutelage of Colchester Kev and at the end he was the same size as he was when he did all the street magic. Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: lvlarc_uk on May 03, 2006, 10:13:38 AM Watch the video here
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/4964068.stm He's bonkers!! Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: Rod Paradise on May 03, 2006, 10:34:15 AM The problem that David Blaine has with his image in this country is that he takes himself so damn seriously. There is no humour at all in his act, as he cultivates an aura of Christ-like reverence. He got his arse well and truly spanked the time he did the box thing by Tower Bridge from people taking the mickey - he went back to the US with his tail between his legs as he wasn't given due deference by the Londoners. Derren Brown is fun. ;iagree; Saw on another forum that Dominik Diamond did an article today pointing out that BLaine's main stunts seem to be about doing nothing for a long time in a stupid place i.e. competitive laziness :D. Got to say though, while I find his stunts boring & just exercises in showing off, his live magic etc is outstanding, although the guy from the show Mindfreak is far more spectacular (and scary). Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: Sark79 on May 03, 2006, 11:04:59 AM I like Monkey Magic. Monkey Boy and Tuffty are good magicians
Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: mjrevie on May 03, 2006, 11:05:05 AM To be honest, I dont think your giving the guy enough credit.
His persona is an act. He changed the image of what a magician should be like - out went the top hat, out went the bowtie and in came someone who took magic so serios, that even sceptics of magic think that some of what he does is bordering on scary/freaky. By taking himself so seriously, people take his work seriously. As for his 'stunts' of doing nothing, he is pushing himself to the limit - 40 days without food, 7 days underwater, 61 hours in a block of ice - yeah all things that he is doing nothing, but pushing his body to the absolute limit. I'm not a huge fan of his but I think the guy has got to be resepected. Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: Josh on May 03, 2006, 11:32:37 AM "Dr Murat Gunel, who specialises in surgical treatment of strokes, said a lack of adequate oxygen in Blaine's brain during the breath-holding challenge, especially after seven days under water, carried a risk of irreversible brain injury."
The guy voluntarily spent 40 odd days in a box. Is it really possible to injure his brain further? Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: bolt pp on May 03, 2006, 04:49:15 PM HES NOT IN THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
IF I HAVE TO GO UP THERE AND DRILL A HOLE IN THAT BLOCK OF ICE THEN I probably wont because it would cost me travel money. BUT YOU GET THE POINT. Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: OffTheRadar on May 03, 2006, 05:03:45 PM To link this and another thread, I read in Derek McGovern's sports betting column in the Mirror today that David Blaine's latest and most grueling test of endurance is to watch a re-run of Sunday's snooker final in one sitting - he's 12/1 against to succeed ;D
Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: bobby1 on May 05, 2006, 12:45:00 AM (http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/41624000/jpg/_41624990_blaine2_bbc203.jpg) He's mad alright! Quote Illusionist David Blaine has begun his latest stunt - spending seven days underwater in his "human aquarium" challenge in New York. The 33-year-old lowered himself into a 2.5m (8ft) acrylic sphere filled with water at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. A mask and air line will keep Blaine alive, while food will be provided through a tube. "My only fear is the unknown," Blaine said before descending into the sphere. 'Pretty insane' Hundreds of people turned out on Monday to see Blaine - who spent 44 days in a suspended acrylic box over the River Thames in 2003 - begin his latest stunt. After seven days he will attempt to break the world record for holding breath under water, which currently stands at eight minutes, 58 seconds. He revealed an unexpected twist to the challenge, telling reporters he would be handcuffed into 150lb (68kg) of metal chains for the dramatic finale. "So basically besides holding my breath for about nine minutes hopefully I will have to escape from all these chains, and if not I will drown and the world will see something pretty insane," he said. Click here to see pictures of David Blaine in his 'bubble' Send us your comments Dr Murat Gunel, who specialises in surgical treatment of strokes, said a lack of adequate oxygen in Blaine's brain during the breath-holding challenge, especially after seven days under water, carried a risk of irreversible brain injury. "David might never be the same again," he said. "Even if he is fine immediately after, there is a risk for developing seizures in the long run. "We all advised him against this stunt." Blaine entered the "bubble" wearing trousers, rubber shoes and a special diving mask. During the seven-day challenge the water temperature will be maintained at around 36C and he will be able to control his own core body temperature by wearing specially designed wetsuits. He has also undergone intensive training for the challenge, shedding 50lbs (23kg) in body weight since January to improve the efficiency with which his body uses oxygen. "I feel pretty good. Though I've been sleeping very little and breath-holding non-stop," Blaine said. "My system is completely empty and I did that so there's no waste. That way in the sphere I don't have to use the bathroom." Bloody typical isnt it, you sit there for hours and then bubble!!! Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: Sark79 on May 05, 2006, 01:15:34 AM :D
Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: Sark79 on May 06, 2006, 04:02:52 PM It says on Ceefax he is to receive medical treatment. His peeling skin and overall condition is worrying doctors.
He could always pull out and audition for the new series of Big Brother instead. Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: AndrewT on May 09, 2006, 11:45:34 AM He never made it - he had to be rescued two minutes short.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/4983768.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/4983768.stm) Now he's a failure, maybe us Brits will take him to our hearts. Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: Rod Paradise on May 09, 2006, 11:48:08 AM His stunt looks even more infantile when you read what those miners in Australia went though.
14 days in a wee cage in a collapsed tunnel - with rock so hard the rescuers had to blast though it. They still managed to crack jokes once contact had been made, one asked for a newspaper - asked why he said he wanted to look for another job :D Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: Sark79 on May 09, 2006, 11:49:48 AM 7 minutes is still not bad considering the effects on his body over the last week. Brits will like him better now :D
Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: mex on May 09, 2006, 12:11:07 PM Speaking to a tv editor the other day i found out something about david blaine.
He would do some amazing card trick they then film the reaction. He then does some levitation or other impossible trick, gets no real reaction as the trick is easily worked out. They then edit in the reaction from earlier trick Mind you anyone who make Eamon Holmes look like a tosswedge is great in my book Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: Sark79 on May 09, 2006, 12:12:36 PM Mind you anyone who make Eamon Holmes look like a tosswedge is great in my book lol. I agree Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: AndrewT on May 09, 2006, 12:22:34 PM Speaking to a tv editor the other day i found out something about david blaine. He would do some amazing card trick they then film the reaction. He then does some levitation or other impossible trick, gets no real reaction as the trick is easily worked out. They then edit in the reaction from earlier trick Mind you anyone who make Eamon Holmes look like a tosswedge is great in my book If you do searches on the web, you'll find out how he does most of his tricks. As with most magic tricks, once you know the secret, it takes all the fun out of it. Magic tricks are nearly always nowhere near as clever and complicated as you think - finding out how they're done is usually a disappointing experience. Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: stallyon on May 09, 2006, 12:44:56 PM If you do searches on the web, you'll find out how he does most of his tricks. As with most magic tricks, once you know the secret, it takes all the fun out of it. Magic tricks are nearly always nowhere near as clever and complicated as you think - finding out how they're done is usually a disappointing experience. Even i can do his levitating trick - its very easy to do. I would tell you but i'm off to go bury myself in 5 feet of concrete where I will survive for the next millenium before being dug up and stuck in a musuem having my picture taken by tourists....beat that Blainey you moronic freak Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: bobby1 on May 10, 2006, 03:42:59 AM (http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/41624000/jpg/_41624990_blaine2_bbc203.jpg) He's mad alright! Quote Illusionist David Blaine has begun his latest stunt - spending seven days underwater in his "human aquarium" challenge in New York. The 33-year-old lowered himself into a 2.5m (8ft) acrylic sphere filled with water at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. A mask and air line will keep Blaine alive, while food will be provided through a tube. "My only fear is the unknown," Blaine said before descending into the sphere. 'Pretty insane' Hundreds of people turned out on Monday to see Blaine - who spent 44 days in a suspended acrylic box over the River Thames in 2003 - begin his latest stunt. After seven days he will attempt to break the world record for holding breath under water, which currently stands at eight minutes, 58 seconds. He revealed an unexpected twist to the challenge, telling reporters he would be handcuffed into 150lb (68kg) of metal chains for the dramatic finale. "So basically besides holding my breath for about nine minutes hopefully I will have to escape from all these chains, and if not I will drown and the world will see something pretty insane," he said. Click here to see pictures of David Blaine in his 'bubble' Send us your comments Dr Murat Gunel, who specialises in surgical treatment of strokes, said a lack of adequate oxygen in Blaine's brain during the breath-holding challenge, especially after seven days under water, carried a risk of irreversible brain injury. "David might never be the same again," he said. "Even if he is fine immediately after, there is a risk for developing seizures in the long run. "We all advised him against this stunt." Blaine entered the "bubble" wearing trousers, rubber shoes and a special diving mask. During the seven-day challenge the water temperature will be maintained at around 36C and he will be able to control his own core body temperature by wearing specially designed wetsuits. He has also undergone intensive training for the challenge, shedding 50lbs (23kg) in body weight since January to improve the efficiency with which his body uses oxygen. "I feel pretty good. Though I've been sleeping very little and breath-holding non-stop," Blaine said. "My system is completely empty and I did that so there's no waste. That way in the sphere I don't have to use the bathroom." Bloody typical isnt it, you sit there for hours and then bubble!!! I was right, he bubbled. Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: The Baron on May 10, 2006, 04:01:03 AM The guy provokes reaction. Look at this thread.
His persona seems to be working fine to me whether it is an act or not. People talk about him. Fact. When was the last time people discussed magic at length? He is a credit to his profession even though I don't like him. Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: bolt pp on May 10, 2006, 05:11:55 AM The guy provokes reaction. Look at this thread. paul daniels is always on the agenda at my dinner table His persona seems to be working fine to me whether it is an act or not. People talk about him. Fact. When was the last time people discussed magic at length? He is a credit to his profession even though I don't like him. Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: ifm on May 10, 2006, 10:18:57 AM More bad news for David Blaine, he has just been informed that his 44 day stunt doing sod all in a box has been crushed by Emile Heskey, Heskey managed 9 months!!
Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: Sark79 on May 10, 2006, 10:20:04 AM lol
Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: lvlarc_uk on May 11, 2006, 06:09:12 AM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HW5QA9yglBw&feature=Views&page=1&t=t&f=b
How can you not respect this man, pushes his body to that absolute limit, indoing so he has suffered damage to his organs, liver, kidneys, and perhaps brain damage. He's brought "magic" back to mainstream. No matter what you think of him, he's still great entertainment. :)up Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: Sark79 on May 11, 2006, 03:25:38 PM Yea he has star quality
Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: GlasgowBandit on May 11, 2006, 03:41:54 PM He just doesn't do anything for me.
I think he's a right wally! I seen an illusionist out in Benidorm last year he dresses as Michael Jackson does a lot of his dance techniques and some truly wonderful magic great entertainment. If anyone is in Benidorm I would suggest you check him out he plays the UK Cabaret club which is situated justa round from Don Pancho hotel and next to Rocky's Karaoke Bar. Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: steeley68 on May 11, 2006, 09:29:49 PM I think you'll find that WAS Michael Jackson, mate - he's fallen on hard times, don't cha know.
Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: GlasgowBandit on May 11, 2006, 09:35:48 PM I think you'll find that WAS Michael Jackson, mate - he's fallen on hard times, don't cha know. If he was mate he was really good because Michael Jackson was in court the day I seen this guy that was when he got found not guilty!! The entertainer took it a little serious though and broke down on tears, he was probably told his stint on the island was over if Wacko Jacko was imprisoned!! Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: ifm on May 11, 2006, 10:57:04 PM LOL, only one show to see in Benidorm mate ;)
Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: iwillgetbetter on May 11, 2006, 10:59:47 PM I was just gutted no TV seemed to show it live....
Don't know if im on my own here, but there is something incredibly fascinating about watching someone die and drown live on TV Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: GlasgowBandit on May 11, 2006, 11:11:05 PM LOL, only one show to see in Benidorm mate ;) I seen her as well! Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: Nem on May 11, 2006, 11:11:48 PM The new David Blaine is on Channel 4 now.
Title: Re: Is David Blaine Crazy or Great? Post by: ifm on May 11, 2006, 11:13:27 PM LOL, only one show to see in Benidorm mate ;) I seen her as well! Good lad, i saw the original in 1989, wowser. |