David Blaine is a magician who has been on a quixotic quest to bring magic performance into the contemporary age and create emotional experiences on par with all other art forms. His new National Geographic documentary series David Blaine Do Not Attempt premiered in March. He has held his breath for more than 17 minutes, was buried alive for seven days, frozen alive for three days, fasted for 44 days, caught a bullet fired from a gun in his mouth, and so much more. Some argue that Blaine is not just a magician but rather a showman or daredevil. Others are stunned by the idea that Blaine would actually risk his life to perform real feats that are so unbelievable they look like magic, letting the audience decide whether or not to believe a performance is a trick. When it comes to David Blaine, one thing is certain: He inspires audiences around the world to want to believe in magic. He has an ongoing residency at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas.