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WHATEVER HAPPENED TO REAL MAGIC?
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO REAL MAGIC?
David Blaine set a new world record today for holding his breath for 17 minutes and 4 seconds. The feat was broadcast live during The Oprah Winfrey Show and the studio audience cheered as divers pulled the 35-year-old magician from a water-filled sphere. The previous record was 16 minutes and 32 seconds. Said Blaine: “It’s always been a lifelong dream.”
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Whatever happened to real magic?
Oh No They Didn't! —   David Blaine set a new world record today for holding his breath for 17 minutes and 4 seconds. The feat was broadcast live during The Oprah Winfrey Show and the studio audience cheered as divers pulled the 35-year-old magician from a water-filled sphere. The previous record was 16 minutes and 32 seconds. Said Blaine: “It’s always been a lifelong dream.” SOURCE holy fuck ! i can only hold it for like 2 minutes !

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