Right. So David Blaine is going live on Oprah tomorrow to try and break the world record for holding his breath under water. He's got to beat 16 minutes and 14 seconds in order for anyone to care. That, or, like, suffer some serious brain damage or, like, die.

And, once again, Bodog has the odds on whether the magician-- er, "illusionist"-- will really break the record tomorrow on Oprah's stage. Yes is at +120 and No is at -160, which means that it's probably not going to happen, despite the fact that he's been working out like a madman to prepare. But that doesn't mean we won't like watching him suffer.

Anyway, this parody video of his "Street Magic" series is much more entertaining anyway. Unless Dave does this same look during his breath-holding that this guy does in the video. Then I might change my mind about his douche-ness.

Labels: Bodog, David Blaine, Oprah, videos, world records

posted by Kari at 11:28 AM

I'm never sure how to feel about David Blaine, because the stuff that he does isn't even magic. It's like he's doing these silly endurance tests that he wraps in the trappings of illusion. And then, last year with the water thing, he couldn't even do the trick he was supposed to do because he messed up at the last minute. But then, he gives a lot the money he makes from these events to charity to help children, so I can't hate on the dude for that.

Douche or no douche? I know people here in Vegas who do magic who wouldn't be sad if he died during one of these things. But at least he's not being brought up on sexual harassment charges like David Copperfield, right?

His next stunt will be to try and break the record for consecutive days staying awake, which is 11 and a half days. That's almost two weeks of no sleep, people. There are men who have tried this who suffered permanent brain damage. Personally, as someone who has stayed awake for just 24 hours, I can attest that it's really difficult. It was like being drunk, but not as fun.

Bodog just put up some odds on whether or not Blaine will be able to stay awake the longest by going more than 11 1/2 days. With Yes at +150 and No at -200, the odds aren't in his favor of succeeding. But it'll at least be interesting to see what his body can take after fasting, being water-logged, encased in ice, and buried underground for long periods of time.

Let's just hope that he'll say something really crazy. He's dated enough famous girls that he's gotta spill something after hallucinating for so long.

And just because it's one of my favorite videos, here's a spoof of Blaine's Street Magic show.

Labels: Bodog, crazy stunts, David Blaine, sleep dep

posted by Kari at 11:04 AM

Doesn't seem like a lot, but it is. Just sit by yourself for 9 minutes and try not to move. Don't fall asleep. Even try holding your breath for 30 seconds. Not as easy as you would think, right?

David Blaine is pretty sure he can beat the world record of 8:58. He's already starved himself for 44 days, stood on a really tall pole for 35 hours, and encased himself in ice for 61 hours. Bodog is a little hesitant that he could do it-- you hold your breath while escaping from 150 pounds of chains.

Yes is at -125.
No is at -115.

If you think about it, the no has a slight advantage. 9 minutes. Long time. Go ahead, try it.

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posted by Kari at 11:16 AM