Documentary
United States of America
David Blaine: What Is Magic? is a documentary film that follows renowned magician David Blaine as he performs a series of mind-bending magic tricks across America. The film features footage of Blaine traveling to various cities including New Orleans, New York, and Los Angeles, where he interacts with local residents and celebrities while showcasing his incredible skills.
In one memorable scene, Blaine performs a money trick in New Orleans, where he seems to magically produce hundreds of dollars from thin air, leaving onlookers stunned and amazed. Blaine also performs tricks for famous celebrities including Orlando Bloom, convincing them of the reality of his magic.
But the highlight of the film is undoubtedly Blaine's attempt at The Bullet Catch; a notoriously dangerous trick in which a bullet is fired directly at the magician, who must then catch it in his mouth using a small metal cup. The stunt, captured using cutting-edge Phantom Camera technology, is an awe-inspiring feat of courage and skill, and serves as a testament to Blaine's status as one of the world's greatest magicians.
Overall, David Blaine: What Is Magic? is an engaging and thrilling look at one of contemporary magic's greatest innovators, showcasing his incredible abilities and the jaw-dropping tricks that have made him a household name.
