David Blaine [Today is Day 31]

[Steven H]

Is David Blaine known about where you come from or..?

Day 31 - Blaine’s condition worsens

David Blaine is showing further signs of physical deterioration and mental disturbance as he enters his fifth week inside the box.

Psychologist Dr John Potter told Channel Four that Blaine has so far fared “remarkably well”, partly as a result of the stimulation and support of the crowds. But the physiological and psychological strain of starvation and isolation are starting to take their toll. Dr Potter noted that Blaine was yesterday noticeably in a “disturbed way”.

As well as mood swings, murmuring and confusion, Blaine last week began complaining that the walls of his box seemed to be closing in on him. “I feel like they are pushing into my head”, said Blaine, “I can feel my head being squeezed – like the walls squeeze in like a vice grip”.

Dr. Potter is unsurprised that these delusions have occurred, though he originally thought that Blaine would imagine the walls to be wriggling.

Blaine’s physical weakness has also become more marked. The magician last week complained of patchy skin colour. Uneven pigmentation is a symptom of starvation, caused by melanin deficiency. Blaine is also having more difficulty standing; dizziness caused him to fall against the walls of his box several times during the weekend.

Adding to the illusionist’s woes is the colder weather and he is complaining frequently of his inability to keep warm. Starvation undermines the body’s capacity to regulate its temperature, and Blaine has been forced to use all of his clothing and bedding to stay warm.

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[F_unkyMunky]

I juz think hes stupid!! and hes goin straight to the hospital afterwards!

[davehart]

Wondered how he was doing up there in his box. He is a little stupid for even doing this but I suppose he's a man that likes to push himself to the limit, no idea why.

[Steven H]

He will probably kill himself like huidini or however u spell his name.. du'h

[Mash]

i think hes just a modern day houdini and i respect him for having such ambition and courage.

his series of endurance tests so far have been successful and i think this one will be to.

shame on those members of the british public that are throwing insults and eggs!

my only hope is that the £5million he is supposed to be making from tv contracts etc when he comes out, he gives to charity, or at least half of it to charity, as im pretty sure hes not in this for the money. theres many different ways he could accumalate 5million pounds and for sure many easier ways.

people respected houdini, people thought he was awesome, maybe because david hasnt done any escapism like houdini did yet. but hes set on becoming as good if not better than houdin. he even lives in houdinis house.

[davehart]

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[Bradz]

hm he is crazy