this guy needs a reg. job......

NEW YORK -     David Blaine intends to sleep with the fishes — but only for a week, and in full public view.

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The 33-year-old magician will perform his latest stunt by living underwater for seven days and nights in a "human aquarium" in front of New York's Lincoln Center.

He will conclude by attempting to hold his breath underwater longer than the record of 8 minutes, 58 seconds.

The finale of his latest stunt will air live in a two-hour ABC special on May 8 (8 p.m. EDT).

Blaine's previous feats of endurance include balancing on a small platform for 35 hours and surviving inside a massive block of ice for 61 hours, both of which were performed in New York. In 2003, he fasted for 44 days in a suspended acrylic box over the Thames River in London.

The "human aquarium" in which Blaine will float is a specially built 8-foot acrylic sphere. He will receive liquid nutrition through a tube and the water will be kept at a balanced temperature to help keep his core temperature close to 98.6 degrees F.

Passers-by will be able to touch the aquarium, take pictures with Blaine and communicate with him. He will enter the sphere on May 1.

To prepare for the challenge, Blaine trained with     U.S. Navy Seals and a world class free-diving team. An inside look at his training will be shown on the ABC special, which is titled, "David Blaine: Drowned Alive."

Blaine does some cool stuff, his street magic shows are pretty fun to watch. He basically walks around and freaks people out with his illusions.

 In 2003, he fasted for 44 days in a suspended acrylic box over the Thames River in London.

This one was hilarious.  The people of London weren't exactly supportive of him.  Some reports said that people showed up daily to throw food at him, eat in front of him and one guy even barbecued a couple times to ensure the aromas reached his box.   

maybe I can do my own stunt....like live on my kayak for a couple of weeks......right by Ano Nuevo....during the mating season of the elephant seals...wearing only my speedos 

Mooch....prepare for greatness 

(then maybe I don't have to depend on e-harmony to find a date )

What about the potty factor? If this guy holds it for a week, THEN I will REALLY be impressed.

I remember the block of ice stunt. That's rough.


His magic is cool.

What about the potty factor? If this guy holds it for a week, THEN I will REALLY be impressed.

  I bet there will be some brown trout in the tank with him.

Blaine is amazing. I don't believe wierd stuff but when I watch this guy I wonder if he didn't make a deal with the devil

Cant wait to watch.
Jason