As a teenager blaine was able to hold his breath under water for 3 minutes and 30 seconds, only to later discover that that was harry houdinis personal breathholding record. How david blaine held his breath for 17 minutes a riveting ted talk from my boy david blaine about how he went about setting the record for holding his breath. But be warned, youll probably spend the next 20 minutes watching the video and gaining respect for david blaine. He remained under water in a glass sphere live on us television for 17 minutes and 4 seconds. Also, when he stabs a needle through his arm in the ricky gervais trick, the needle actually goes through his arm. David blaine holds breath for worldrecord 17 minutes telegraph. In this tedmed conference video, magician and stuntman david blaine explains how he held his breath for 17 minutes, breaking the world record. You can see he brushes jamie foxxs nose with his left hand. See all books authored by david blaine, including mysterious stranger. Dec 02, 2014 as a teenager blaine was able to hold his breath under water for 3 minutes and 30 seconds, only to later discover that that was harry houdinis personal breath holding record. He is best known for his highprofile feats of endurance and has set and broken several world records. He succeeded in holding his breath for 17 minutes 4 seconds, setting a new world record for oxygen assisted static apnea. Ethos david blaines credibility is undoubtedly one of the most credible people. Its been proven that listening to others story of determination and willpower, increases our own willpower.
By the time i was a teenager, i was able to hold my breath for three minutes and 30 seconds. Enrichedgas breath holds are not one of the disciplines recognized by aida but blaines record can be put in perspective against the normal air record for static apnea of 11m 35s. How david blaine biohacked a 17 minute breath hold adafruit blog. Books by david blaine author of mysterious stranger. David blaine 17 min breath hold page 3 physics forums. Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, i will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. This record stood for almost four and a half months, until surpassed by tom sietas on september 19, 2008. How to hold your breath like david blaine, world record holder. David blaine has books on goodreads with 1086 ratings. David blaine, the illusionist and stunt artist, today broke the world record for holding his breath. Blaine tells the history of magic and reveals the stories of some of the great showmen of all time. The 39yearold illusionist and endurance artist, who has been somewhat absent since his last major public stunt in 2008, has just announced a. Analysis of content very organized started with amazing things hes done then says how he wants to hold his breath for a really long time and what he tried to achieve that next is about the research he did then the biggest main point, how he broke the record for holding your. Blaine is an expert at his craft and is truly dedicated.
It was quite a feat, particularly considering what oprah did to his heart. Navy seals cannot come close to 17 minutes and they have incredibly rigorous training. Nor did he set the world record for holding his breath, as he had hoped a record set at 8 minutes and. The 39yearold illusionist and endurance artist, who has been somewhat absent since his last major public stunt in 2008, has just announced a new public spectacle.
Blaine held his breath for 17 minutes 412 seconds, surpassing colats previous mark of 16 minutes 32 seconds. David blaine holds his breath to break record the times. David blaine broke the guinness world record for breathholding today by staying underwater for 17 minutes and 4 seconds on the oprah winfrey program. A nice example of this is holding his breath underwater for 17 minutes. Most people have heard of blaine some time or another, and probably most notably for his remarkable stunts andor magic tricks. Extreme aestheticism how david blaine held his breath. I bought mysterios stranger just days ago after being a david blaine fan for several years. Back when i was a lifeguard we used to have competitions to see who could hold their breath the longest, and how far you could swim without coming up for a breath. David blaine sets breathholding record the new york times. Blaine, who had set up his human aquarium outside lincoln center, did not drown alive. Was it possible for david blaine to hold his breath for 17. For four months, david held the guinness world record for oxygenassisted static apnea holding. David blaines attempt to break the world record for holding breath under water ended in failure overnight.
There was the time in 2008 when blaine suffered heart arrhythmia while holding his breath underwater for 17 plus minutes. Us magician david blaine says he has set a world record for underwater breath holding after he apaprently stopped breathing for more than 17 minutes in a waterfilled sphere on oprah winfreys show. David blaine sets breath holding record for oprah reuters. The magician david blaine has set a world record by holding his breath underwater for 17 minutes and four seconds. There was the time in 2008 when blaine suffered heart arrhythmia while holding his breath underwater for 17plus minutes. Mar 14, 2017 david blaine show the impossible david blaine gives an inspiring speech about practice, perseverance, and the magic of achieving the impossible. Even more impressed that he held his breath for 7 minutes without oxygen before. Jul 18, 2015 david blaines ted talk is one of my favorites.
This weeks video is a ted talk given by magician david blaine in 2009 talking about his various static apnea and assisted static apnea attempts including his 2006 drowned alive stunt in new york city and his 17min oxygen assisted breath hold on oprah in 2008. That said, he also could have trained himself to hold his breath that long, as did stig severinsen see derek johnsons answer. Most of what he does are just really good magic tricks. The guinness record is now over 22 minutes see link above. Jun 22, 2014 many view david blaine as a crazy lunatic who does insane stunts.
Blaine went on to break a guinness record for breath holding, live on the oprah winfrey show where he held his breath for over 17 minutes. How i held my breath for 17 minutes ted talk david blaine duration. How i held my breath for 17 minutes david blaine youtube. David blaines most popular book is mysterious stranger.
Magician david blaine set a world record for holding breath underwater when he spent more than 17 minutes suspended in a waterfilled. Electrified, blaines last stunt to date, put him on the receiving end of one million volts discharged at. Like any good audience member, ive always been impressed by magician david blaine s 2008 world record feat of holding his breath underwater for 17 minutes. On april 30, 2008, david blaine appeared on the oprah winfrey show to attempt to break the guinness world record for breath holding. Something i learned about freediving i think yesterday on reddit, the mammalian diving reflex, which is the physiological mechanism that allowed blaine to do that. Id breathe for 48 minutes, then hold my breath for 12 minutes each hour. David blaine on how i held my breath for 17 min full. How david blaine biohacked a 17 minute breath hold. But in this raw ted talk, david lays it all on the table. May 01, 2008 i strongly doubt that he legitimately held his breath for over 17 minutes.
One can hold ones breath for much longer if one breathes pure oxygen prior to the apnea. As an amazon associate i also earn from qualifying purchases. Oct 14, 2003 i bought mysterios stranger just days ago after being a david blaine fan for several years. Magician david blaine set a world record for holding his breath underwater when spent more than 17 minutes suspended in a waterfilled. How david blaine biohacked a 17 minute breath hold adafruit. How does david blaine poke on one guys shoulder while the. Apr 30, 2008 david blaine holds breath for record 17 mins the magician david blaine has set a world record by holding his breath underwater for 17 minutes and four seconds.
David blaine holds his breath for 17 minutes and 4 secs. In this highly personal talk from tedmed, magician and stuntman david blaine describes what it took to hold his breath. On the set of the oprah winfrey show, david blaine broke the world record by holding his breath for 17 minutes and 4 seconds. How i held my breath for 17 minutes check this out. Extreme aestheticism how david blaine held his breath for. David blaine is all set to bring his magic into your living rooms again.
Us magician david blaine says he has set a world record for underwater breathholding after he apaprently stopped breathing for more than 17 minutes in a. A highly personal talk gives insight into the journey he went on through freediving. Enrichedgas breath holds are not one of the disciplines recognized by aida but blaine s record can be put in perspective against the normal air record for static apnea of 11m 35s. If you dont have 20 minutes, here are some highlights followed by the video. How to hold your breath like david blaine, world record holder and now, me. The longest time that someone has held their breath voluntarily is 16 min sec, and was achieved by tom sietas germany in a swimming pool on the set of lo show dei record in madrid, spain, on 23 february 2008. Apr 30, 2008 david blaine broke the guinness world record for breathholding today by staying underwater for 17 minutes and 4 seconds on the oprah winfrey program. David blaine reveals at tedmed how he held his breath for. Tedmed 2009 david blaine holds his breath for 17 minutes video. I also try to david blaine on how i held my breath for 17 min full transcript read more. Jan 21, 2010 in this highly personal talk from tedmed, magician and stuntman david blaine describes what it took to hold his breath underwater for 17 minutes a world record only two minutes shorter than this entire talk. David blaine claims breathholding record newscomau. To watch the david blaine water tank video, just click at the end of the article. When i made it to the halfway mark at eight minutes, i was 100% certain that i was not going to be able to make this.
In this highly personal talk from tedmed, magician and stuntman david blaine describes what it took to hold his breath underwater for 17 minutes a world record only two minutes shorter than this entire talk. David blaine sits atop a sphere where he set a new world record for breathholding, wednesday, april 30, 2008, at 17 minutes and 4. You know david blaine as the awesomelyimpressive magician, illusionist and endurance artist. May 01, 2008 the longest time that someone has held their breath voluntarily is 16 min sec, and was achieved by tom sietas germany in a swimming pool on the set of lo show dei record in madrid, spain, on 23 february 2008.
A little over a year later, he described his journey in his notable 2009 ted talk. David blaine sits atop a sphere where he set a new world record for breath holding, wednesday, april 30, 2008, at 17 minutes and 4. Nov 15, 2016 blaine held his breath for 17 minutes, which was beat in february 2016 by aleix segura vendrell of spain who held his breath for a little over 24 minutes. Tedmed 2009 david blaine holds his breath for 17 minutes. At a consultation a neurosurgeon buddy of blaine explained to him that holding his breath for over 6 minutes will put him at serious risk of cerebral hypoxia brain damage. Magician david blaine set a world record for underwater breath holding on wednesday when he stopped breathing for more than 17 minutes suspended in a waterfilled sphere on the stage of oprah. For four months, david held the guinness world record for oxygenassisted static apnea holding your breath after breathing pure oxygen.
David blaine books list of books by author david blaine. Apr 30, 2008 magician david blaine set a world record for underwater breath holding on wednesday when he stopped breathing for more than 17 minutes suspended in a waterfilled sphere on the stage of oprah. Includes a very graphic image of a rebreathing apparatus. Discuss gear, theory, practicing, music and guitarists. Blaine held his breath for 17 minutes, which was beat in february 2016 by aleix segura vendrell of spain who held his breath for a little over 24 minutes.
David blaine held his breath for 10 minutes youtube. David blaine holds breath for worldrecord 17 minutes. David blaine does whatever it takes to be the best at everything he does, whether its card tricks, holding his breath under water, and just being the best. David blaine made an incredible quote by saying magic is training and experimenting, while pushing through the pain to be the best that i can be. I strongly doubt that he legitimately held his breath for over 17 minutes. David blaine holds breath for record 17 mins the magician david blaine has set a world record by holding his breath underwater for 17 minutes and four seconds. Last night, worldfamous magician and endurance artist david blaine taught me how to hold my breath.
Eventually he decided that it would be easier to actually learn how to hold his breath for long periods. Blaine s stunts continue to draw immense crowds and nielsen ratings to match, but his appearance on oprah was perhaps most stunning, when he broke the guinness world record for breath holding, staying underwater for 17 minutes and 4. Blaine fails in underwater record attempt world news. Each month, the magazines editors will take one of teds talks and give it to their graphic wizards to interpret in any way they see fit, adding a visual. David blaine appeared on the oprah winfrey show to attempt to break the guinness world record for breath holding. Id never given it much more thought than the observation that a young, healthy guy can probably achieve any given world record if he dedicates enough resources to the effort, and.
Each month, the magazines editors will take one of teds talks and give it to their graphic wizards to interpret in any way they see fit, adding a visual design element to. Many view david blaine as a crazy lunatic who does insane stunts. David blaine explains how he held his breath underwater. Prior to that, he blacked out while trying to snag the underwater record. David blaine was recognized by guiness as setting the world record for static apnea with o. Jul 03, 2018 how i held my breath for 17 minutes ted talk david blaine duration. Electrified, blaines last stunt to date, put him on the receiving end of one million volts discharged at him continuously for 72 hours from seven tesla coils. David blaine gives an inspiring speech about practice, perseverance, and the magic of achieving the impossible. Full text of david blaine on how i held my breath for 17 min at tedmed conference.
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