David Blaine's New Show 'Do Not Attempt': Behind the Stunts and Global Adventures

David Blaine's New Series: Do Not Attempt

• 🌟 The new six-part series, "David Blaine: Do Not Attempt," is described as part travel show and part stunt show, taking viewers around the world.
• 🌍 Blaine travels to diverse locations including India, Japan, Brazil, and the Arctic Circle, exploring extreme feats and cultural rituals.

The Master Becomes the Student

• 🧠 Blaine seeks out individuals with exceptional skills, aiming to learn from them and understand their unique abilities.
• 💡 He describes the people he met during his three-year journey as "superheroes" he looked up to as a child.
• 🎭 The series focuses on Blaine immersing himself in different cultures and becoming a student of their practices.

Origins of a Magician

• 🎁 Blaine's love for magic began at age five when his mother gave him a deck of cards.
• 💬 He emphasizes that while he loves the technical aspect of magic, he also thrives on people's reactions.

Extreme Stunts and Magic Revealed

• 🐍 The show features a range of daring stunts, from sword swallowing to surviving venomous creatures.
• 🃏 A demonstration of card magic is shown, where Blaine makes a card vanish and reappear, leaving the interviewer astonished.
• ⚠️ Blaine acknowledges the dangerous nature of many of the feats he undertakes and the importance of listening carefully to his teachers.

Where to Watch

• 📺 "David Blaine: Do Not Attempt" has two episodes currently streaming on Hulu and Disney+.
• 🗓️ New episodes are released every Sunday on National Geographic (Nat Geo).