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David Blaine Shocks Jimmy Fallon With This Bizarre Magic Trick

David Blaine Shocks Jimmy Fallon With This Bizarre Magic Trick

We assume this is an illusion.

Hamish Kilburn

Hamish Kilburn

The first time I heard about David Blaine was when I was in primary school. He was performing what looked like a peaceful protest above London. For whatever reason, he decided to see if he could last 44 days without food in a glass box that was suspended 30 feet in the air. I remember reading that, at one point, a hamburger was even attached to a remote-controlled helicopter and flown up to the box to taunt him.


In 2003, David Blaine was suspended 30 feet above London for a stunt. Image credit: PA

As far as I'm concerned, Dynamo walks all over Blaine's magic tricks. I mean, did you see the Bradford-born Jesus walk across the width of the River Thames? But hey, some in the office seem to think Blaine is the main man.

I've got to be honest, however, and say Blaine's still got it, though. Whatever 'it' is, he recently impressed viewers when he appeared as a guest on NBC's The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The magician/illusionist started off with a classic card trick. Yes, it impressed the audience, but what came next is either really cool, or really disturbing. I'll leave you to decide.


The Tonight Show airs weeknights 11:35/10:35C. Video credit: YouTube/The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

We are guessing - and sincerely hoping - that this was an illusion and no frogs were harmed in the making of this trick.

From a short debate in the office with those who are lucky enough to be in on a Saturday, it's left us divided as to who the greatest magician of all time is. Can you help settle an argument?

David Blaine's new show David Blaine: Beyond Magic, will air on ABC on November 15.

Featured image credit: YouTube/The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

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Topics: magic