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David Blaine, 51, reveals he is working on final ever stunt and plans to retire at the same age that his hero Harry Houdini died
Blaine says he doesn't want to 'break' and is 'superstitious' about doing stunts when older than his inspiration Houdini, so will return to doing close up magic.
Escapologist David Blaine says he is working on his last ever stunt – as he wants to retire next year at 52, the age his hero Harry Houdini died. Blaine says he is superstitious about performing stunts older than his inspiration Harry Houdini (pictured), who died aged 52 'He stayed very fit, he was rock solid, and he had done the water tank on stage, collapsed, because he didn't want to disappoint the audience even though he had severe stomach pains and he was rushed to hospital and died.
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