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Street Magician to Break Record

The entertainment industry has one street magician that stands above all others. Sure, there may be better magicians out there, but David Blaine is one of the most well known street magicians around. Considering all the crazy stunts Blaine performs just for entertainment purposes, his success is not at all surprising. The magician has recently stated that he plans on doing yet another bit of "magic" and this one may break a world record.

David Blaine will be ?drowned alive? as part of his latest shocking stunt, the creepy magician has revealed. The 33-year-old will live in a ?human aquarium? for seven days and nights outside New York?s Lincoln Centre and conclude his daring stunt by attempting to hold his breath longer than 8 minutes and 58 seconds to break the current record. The stunt - which commences on May 1st - will take place in public view and passers-by will be able to touch the aquarium, have their picture taken with David and attempt to communicate with him.

David will receive liquid nutrition through a tube during his week in the 8-foot ?human aquarium?. To prepare himself for the demanding act, he has undergone tough training with the US Navy Seals and a world class free-diving team. David?s previous stunts include fasting for 44 days while suspended in a small plastic box over London?s River Thames, balancing on a small platform for 35-hours and being encased inside a block of ice for 61 hours.