(March 24, 1874 – October 31, 1926, born Erik Weisz later spelled Ehrich Weiss)[1] was a Hungarian American magician and escapologist, stunt performer, actor and film producer. He also was a famous skeptic who set out to expose frauds purporting to be supernatural phenomena.Contents[hide]1 Early life2 Magic career2.1 Notable escapes2.1.1 The Mirror Handcuff Challenge2.1.2 The Milk Can2.1.3 The Chinese Water Torture Cell2.1.4 Suspended straitjacket escape2.1.5 Overboard Box Escape2.1.6 Buried Alive3 Movie career4 Pioneer aviator5 Debunking spiritualists5.1 Yearly séances6 Appearance and voice7 Artifacts8 Death8.1 Funeral9 Proposed exhumation10 Legacy11 Publications12 Films13 See also14 References14.1 Notes14.2 Biographies14.3 Further reading15 External
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Harry Houdini (DK Biography)
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David Blaine
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Blaine in September 2008
Born David Blaine White
April 4, 1973 (1973-04-04) (age 37)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Occupation Illusionist, endurance artist
Years active 1997–present
David Blaine
David Blaine (born David Blaine White; April 4, 1973) is an American illusionist and endurance artist. He is best known for his high-profile feats of endurance, and has made his name as a performer of street and close-up magic.[1] He has set and broken several world records. Theatre owner James Nederlander as well as The New York Times[2] have referred to Blaine as a modern day Houdini.
BOOKS
Mysterious Stranger: A Book of Magic
Mysterious Stranger: A Book of Magic
Hal Blaine and The Wrecking Crew: 3rd Edition (Book)
David Copperfield's and David Blaine's Magic Secrets
Rolling Stone - May 23, 2002: Kirsten Dunst, David Blaine, and More! (Single Issue Magazine)
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