Jimbo 175 Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Blaine's underwater stunt begins 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. 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." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sima Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 More of attention seeking cunt than Geller tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 11128 Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 ... what a prick blatantly never got out of the "Look at what I can do" stage of school Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted May 2, 2006 Author Share Posted May 2, 2006 I prefered his London stunt: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Lazaru 0 Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 I prefered his London stunt: 130641[/snapback] With you it would be: "5 minutes in, boredom set in" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted May 2, 2006 Author Share Posted May 2, 2006 I prefered his London stunt: 130641[/snapback] With you it would be: "5 minutes in, boredom set in" 130643[/snapback] 5 ? you under estimate me ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 I know it sounds harsh but I hope the twat drowns for being such an imbecile. What is he trying to prove? Why is he copying a stunt Chris Angel did years ago (Angel did it upside down for 24 hours in a straight jacket then escaped Houdini-style)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Toplass-101 Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 "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." I dont understand this bit, how is he gona last a week ? or is he only talking about a not having to go for a poo for a week as he isnt gona be eating much, and if so, then whats he gona do when he needs a wee ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 "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." I dont understand this bit, how is he gona last a week ? or is he only talking about a not having to go for a poo for a week as he isnt gona be eating much, and if so, then whats he gona do when he needs a wee ? 130651[/snapback] He'll go in the sphere. When Angel did it the filter broke so he was submerged in piss and dead skin...nice. I'm hoping that happens to Blaine. And that the perspex intensifies the son's rays so he ends up poached. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted May 2, 2006 Author Share Posted May 2, 2006 "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." I dont understand this bit, how is he gona last a week ? or is he only talking about a not having to go for a poo for a week as he isnt gona be eating much, and if so, then whats he gona do when he needs a wee ? 130651[/snapback] Surely it will be no different than when you are in the bath or the swimming pool when you need a wee........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 When Angel did it, it was called "Submerged". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 47792 Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Brock mate, we don't care about this Angel bloke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Brock mate, we don't care about this Angel bloke. 130672[/snapback] Angel cares; Angel is watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CrimsonFault Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 An absoloute legend, a remarkable man and an idol to todays society. Nah, RIP, twat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizza 105 Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 I hope someone farts in his airtank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark 0 Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 An Over hyped, less talented Derren Brown tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Fraudster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15921 Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Tax-evading lowlife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rikko 20 Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 The worlds biggest attention seeker. I mean "look at me im in a box above london for near on 2 month". What normal person would do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted May 6, 2006 Author Share Posted May 6, 2006 Blaine to get medical treatment Blaine has special gloves to try and soothe the skin on his hands Illusionist David Blaine, who is spending seven-days submerged in a water-filled sphere, is to receive medical treatment. Blaine's spokesman Pat Smith said the 33-year-old's peeling skin and overall condition was worrying doctors. But he added Blaine was "determined" to complete the "human aquarium" stunt at Lincoln Center in New York. A mask and an air line are keeping Blaine alive, and he is also getting liquid nutrition fed via a tube. World record But prolonged submersion in water poses a number of hazards, including nerve damage, blackouts, sleep deprivation and skin problems. Blaine has said his skin is causing him pain "like constant pins and needles" after five days in the acrylic sphere. Mr Smith said: "Doctors are concerned that he's weakening. They are going to work with him through the weekend, trying to stabilize both his diet and his training regimen. "His skin is peeling very badly on his hands. Those are our biggest concerns right now." Blaine will end his challenge on Monday with an attempt to break the world record for holding breath under water, which currently stands at eight minutes, 58 seconds. He has said for the record attempt he would come out of the sphere to be handcuffed, wrapped in 150lb (68kg) of metal chains and dropped back inside. Blaine has undergone intensive training for the challenge, shedding 50lbs (23kg) in body weight since January to improve the efficiency with which his body uses oxygen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanTheMan 0 Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 If the world record is 8 minutes, why doesn't he do it for 20 minutes or something? Instead of seven bloody days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol 0 Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Brock mate, we don't care about this Angel bloke. 130672[/snapback] Angel cares; Angel is watching. 130673[/snapback] Angel's video editing guys care. Never seen anyone as fake as this guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Brock mate, we don't care about this Angel bloke. 130672[/snapback] Angel cares; Angel is watching. 130673[/snapback] Angel's video editing guys care. Never seen anyone as fake as this guy. 132765[/snapback] Never seen him live then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol 0 Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Brock mate, we don't care about this Angel bloke. 130672[/snapback] Angel cares; Angel is watching. 130673[/snapback] Angel's video editing guys care. Never seen anyone as fake as this guy. 132765[/snapback] Never seen him live then. 132767[/snapback] Nope, what amazing magic did he do in front of you then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Brock mate, we don't care about this Angel bloke. 130672[/snapback] Angel cares; Angel is watching. 130673[/snapback] Angel's video editing guys care. Never seen anyone as fake as this guy. 132765[/snapback] Never seen him live then. 132767[/snapback] Nope, what amazing magic did he do in front of you then? 132771[/snapback] I have the Mindfreak DVD mate. Of course some of his stuff is edited, every magician's is. But as an illusionist he's incredible. I don't see Blaine sticking fishhooks in his back and getting suspended by a crane either... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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