David Blaine cuts off his ear

BlueStar · 09-01-2003, 05:43 PM

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Magician David Blaine pulled his latest shock stunt today when he appeared to cut off his own ear.

Not content with his reputation as the modern-day Houdini, the illusionist decided to cast himself as the new Van Gogh.

Blaine was giving a press conference at London's Savoy Hotel to promote his forthcoming trick, in which he will spend 44 days without food while encased in a plastic box by the River Thames near Tower Bridge.

With the TV cameras rolling, the 30-year-old American opted for shock tactics in his latest bid to grab some publicity.

When a voice in the assembled press pack asked if there was a magic trick he could perform, Blaine came up with this "impromptu" display.

After someone helpfully handed him a knife, he returned to the stage and started hacking away at his left ear.

He cried out and grimaced in pain as what appeared to be blood spurted down the side of his face.

Ushered off the stage by aides, a subdued Blaine was back five minutes later to show off the damage, with a slice of his ear apparently missing.

Blaine has made a career from appearing to test his body to the limits - although cynics suggest his stunts are more to do with trickery than human endurance.

ammy · 09-01-2003, 05:45 PM

good for him.

House of Bread · 09-01-2003, 05:45 PM

arm pit

ammy · 09-01-2003, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Siamese33
arm pit

pit stains

shaniqua · 09-01-2003, 05:50 PM

did he mail it to fiona apple?

House of Bread · 09-01-2003, 05:52 PM

I dunno if that peaches picture made or ruined my day....I'll get back to you on that one

09-01-2003, 05:43 PM	#1
BlueStar Newly independent Location: Some state's capitol building Posts: 7,242	David Blaine cuts off his ear http://images.thisislondon.com/v2/sh...03_350x450.jpg Magician David Blaine pulled his latest shock stunt today when he appeared to cut off his own ear. Not content with his reputation as the modern-day Houdini, the illusionist decided to cast himself as the new Van Gogh. Blaine was giving a press conference at London's Savoy Hotel to promote his forthcoming trick, in which he will spend 44 days without food while encased in a plastic box by the River Thames near Tower Bridge. With the TV cameras rolling, the 30-year-old American opted for shock tactics in his latest bid to grab some publicity. When a voice in the assembled press pack asked if there was a magic trick he could perform, Blaine came up with this "impromptu" display. After someone helpfully handed him a knife, he returned to the stage and started hacking away at his left ear. He cried out and grimaced in pain as what appeared to be blood spurted down the side of his face. Ushered off the stage by aides, a subdued Blaine was back five minutes later to show off the damage, with a slice of his ear apparently missing. Blaine has made a career from appearing to test his body to the limits - although cynics suggest his stunts are more to do with trickery than human endurance. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

09-01-2003, 05:45 PM	#2
ammy yer mom Posts: 23,180	good for him. __________________ If god can do anything - can he make a mistake?

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09-01-2003, 05:45 PM	#3
House of Bread FKA Siamese33 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 5,198	arm pit

09-01-2003, 05:52 PM	#6
House of Bread FKA Siamese33 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 5,198	I dunno if that peaches picture made or ruined my day....I'll get back to you on that one