Illusionist David Blaine begins daredevil electric stunt
Illusionist David Blaine has begun his daredevil electric volt stunt in New York.
The feat is called "Electrified: One Million Volts Always On" and is open to the public. Spectators are also encouraged to type messages to Blaine to control the electricity around him and help keep him alert.
The stunt is also being streamed on YouTube.
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