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DAVID BLAINE SPECIALS On AXN (Astro 701) & AXN HD (Astro 721) Discover Magic airs on 2 December 2013 (Monday), 10:00pm Beautiful Struggle airs on 9 December 2013 (Monday), 10:00pm *First & Exclusive*
Magician David Blaine was born on April 4, 1973, to a single mother in Brooklyn, New York. A street performer provided Blaine’s introduction to magic, as the curious 4-year-old waited for a subway train. Magic was not his only interest, however, and Blaine went on to attend the Neighborhood Playhouse drama school and appeared in several TV commercials and soap operas. It was during this time that his ability to levitate off of the ground surfaced and, at the urging of his personal physician, Blaine underwent a thorough examination.
David Blaine – Discover Magic
This TV special offers unprecedented access to Blaine’s yet-to-be seen magic through his early years; including the first tape he shot to redefine the concept of magic.
The show follows Blaineʼs evolution from his beginnings performing magic tricks at children’s parties to his teen years, independently shooting a pilot for a chance at a network broadcast, through his development into a prime time star whose special brand of magic is recognized around the world.
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at how this incredible performer gets people from all walks of life in America absorbed in his magic and elicits great reactions.
David Blaine – Beautiful Struggle
Have you ever wondered what moves David Blaine to risk his life in order to progress contemporary magic? This offers an insight into how Blaine has become one of the world’s foremost magicians of our time.
Revealing the inspiration behind Blaine’s legendary endurance art, we will see WHY he performs his stunts, WHAT drives him, and his meetings with greats along the way. They include Evel Knievel, accident survivor Aron Ralston, Kobe Bryant, high wire artist Philippe Petit, elite Navy SEALs, and world record-holding free divers.
The show will explore the risks Blaine takes in performing these acts, as well as the beauty he sees in completing them. It will also feature beautiful and never-before-released footage of Blaine’s encounters with some of nature’s most dangerous beasts.
It will mark the first time the groundbreaking magician will share some of his failures, as well as successes.
