Archive for the 'David Blaine' Category

Which Magician Got Booked for Kanye West’s Birthday Party?

Posted by Editor on June 17th, 2013

kayne west david blaine.jpg

Party to celebrate the 38th birthday of the self-crowned “Michael Jordan” of music“: Kanye West. It’s attended by Jay-Z, Beyonce and others. The party goes well into the wee hours of the night.

So which magician was in the midst performing?

According to InTouch:

“Kanye and his crew did shots and partied hard. David Blaine did special magic tricks for Kanye and his friends, and then Kanye rapped.”

Was there really any other option? Of course it was Blaine. West’s new album Yeezus drops tomorrow.

David Blaine Explains His Disappointment with Drowned Alive Finale

Posted by Editor on June 12th, 2013

In this 2006 David Blaine interview the magician discusses his feeling after failing to complete his live finale for the special Drowned Alive.

What a great look back in time. It’s an interview that puts Blaine apart from so many other performers. I can’t think of another magician that would be able to speak with such candor after a public failure.

Of course, Blaine later broke the record on Oprah.

Manu Ginobili’s NBA Finals Swoon Explained By David Blaine

Posted by Editor on June 10th, 2013

Argentinean Manu Ginobili of the San Antonio Spurs is a long time NBA superstar. But he’s seen better days recently, with back to back stinker games in his series against the Miami Heat. For inspiration, he might turn to the bizarre advertisements narrated by David Blaine from 2007.

Magnets, Manu. That’s the ticket.

David Blaine Performed at Aaron Paul’s Wedding, Yo

Posted by Editor on May 28th, 2013

aaron paul david blaine.jpg

Breaking Bad’s Aaron Paul got married over the weekend, b—h.

It was a 1920′s carnival themed affair featuring a who’s who of entertainment. John Mayer performed his hit song “Daughters” while the new Mrs. Paul danced with her father. Foster the People of “Pumped Up Kicks” fame played for much of the reception.

And David Blaine, in Los Angeles to continue shooting on his new special did some close-up magic.

From The Vault: David Blaine Interview with Graham Norton

Posted by Editor on May 2nd, 2013

A YouTube treasure, unearthed.

David Blaine (we are guessing circa Above the Below) interviewed by sprightly presenter Graham Norton. Love the VHS noise.

Which Magician Did Isla Fisher Call for “Now You See Me” Pointers?

Posted by Editor on May 1st, 2013

Isla Fisher plays one of four bank robbing magicians in the upcoming actioneer Now You See Me. Among the points of note in the above interview is that she held her breath for 3 minutes straight in one take where she escapes from a water torture cell and that she called her pal David Blaine for some tips on how to play a conjurer.

Photo Proof: David Blaine Filming in New York City

Posted by Editor on April 25th, 2013

Photo by theory11 • Instagram.jpg

From the Instagram of theory11, here is David Blaine shooting his yet untitled new special in Brooklyn, New York.