David Blaine: How I held my breath for 17 min
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Uploaded on Jan 19, 2010
http://www.ted.com 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!) -- and what his often death-defying work means to him. Warning: do NOT try this at home.
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Top Comments
PhothreeniX 3 days ago
I have a lot of respect for David. He is really into what he does. Whether it is traditional magic, illusions or something else, he puts 200% effort into it and it shows.
And no you fucking idiots he doesn't have brain damage, its painfully obvious that he has a cold (flu).
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Xiao Sun 3 days ago
Last 3 sentences give the point. No matter what you want achieve, there are no easy way but work harder and smarter. I respect him for his dedication.
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Roger Robie 34 minutes ago
that's how he always sounds...
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xxAlicexxhnp 10 hours ago
You really fucked up man
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Jeff Rumans 11 hours ago
Fine line between bravery and stupidity, this man is not stupid.
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lildoodie2004 15 hours ago
Get a sense of humor, you fucking morons
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SuperCtSk 15 hours ago
He had the flu, not brain damage lol
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DJ Mori 19 hours ago
he has the flu/cold dude
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Fifita2012 20 hours ago
he succeed on holding his breath he is amazing doing that! but my only concern is he might get side effects later on when he age if he do not follow doctors to keep him healthier with breathing extra oxygen than what we do rest of his life wow!
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Nick Schillaci 22 hours ago
Its pretty much a medical fact - that long without oxygen WILL cause brain damage.
A few cases exempted of course.
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Aaron Maxwell 1 day ago
a big inspiration in my life, and a heroe if I ever had one, showing what humans are truly capable of and pushing the boundaries of humanity
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