David Blaine, 1973
Actors · April 4, 1973
David Blaine
★ HOW OLD IS DAVID BLAINE?
David Blaine is 53 years old, born April 4, 1973 in United States · Aries.
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About
David Blaine turned street magic into prime-time spectacle, redefining illusion for TV audiences. Born in New York City on April 4, 1973, he gained prominence in 1997 when his first television special, David Blaine: Street Magic, aired on ABC. Known for dangerous stunts—including a 2008 breath-holding record of 17 minutes 4 seconds—Blaine blends mentalism, endurance performance, and card tricks into a signature style. As an Aries, he channels the sign's bold risk-taking into stunts designed to confound and terrify.
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Biography
David Blaine (born David Blaine White) became synonymous with high-stakes illusion and live-audience magic on television. Born April 4, 1973, in New York City, he showed interest in magic from childhood and broke through in 1997 with his ABC special David Blaine: Street Magic, which introduced close-up illusions to mainstream viewers. He followed with appearances in Magic Man (1997) and later helmed television specials including David Blaine: Real or Magic (2013), Beyond Magic (2016), and The Magic Way (2020). Beyond performance, Blaine authored Mysterious Stranger: A Book of Magic (2002), blending autobiography with an armchair treasure hunt and instructional magic tricks. His career pivots on endurance: in 2008, he attempted and succeeded in breaking the Guinness World Record for breath-holding under oxygen-assisted conditions, holding his breath for 17 minutes 4 seconds. As an American illusionist and extreme performer, Blaine occupies a rare space where entertainment and physical risk converge. Born under Aries, his fearless approach to stunts reflects the sign's reputation for daring ventures. His work as an actor, mentalist, and magician spans television, live performance, and published instruction.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Blaine showed interest in magic from a very young age, studying the craft before his breakthrough. He grew up in New York City, where early exposure to illusion and street performance would shape his later career.
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Trivia
- In 2008, Blaine set a Guinness World Record for oxygen-assisted static apnea by holding his breath for 17 minutes 4 seconds.
- His 1997 television special David Blaine: Street Magic on ABC introduced close-up card and street magic to primetime television audiences.
- Blaine authored Mysterious Stranger: A Book of Magic (2002), which combines autobiography with an armchair treasure hunt and magic instruction.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. David Blaine tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
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Birthday compatibility
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CHALLENGING
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Frequently asked
- How old is David Blaine?
- David Blaine is 53 years old (born April 4, 1973).
- When is David Blaine's birthday?
- David Blaine was born on April 4, 1973.
- What is David Blaine's zodiac sign?
- David Blaine is a Aries, born April 4, 1973.
- What is David Blaine's Chinese zodiac sign?
- David Blaine was born in 1973, the year of the Water Ox.
- Where is David Blaine from?
- David Blaine is from United States.
- What does David Blaine do?
- David Blaine is a actor.
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