David Blaine performing across the US
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I find the whole living off the kindness of others a bit weird for someone who is as well off as he must be.
Wouldn't it be more appropriate for him to use their contributions to raise money or something?
You could say he is just busking and making money at it, but he is filming it for a tv special, which means he is already getting paid for his work, or will be with the final product.
I kinda feels like milking people for cash this way.
I mean it's one thing to try to make it with little to no money, by depending on others for support, ike backpacking across Europe, but to do it when you are very well off is just odd.
Wouldn't it be more appropriate for him to use their contributions to raise money or something?
You could say he is just busking and making money at it, but he is filming it for a tv special, which means he is already getting paid for his work, or will be with the final product.
I kinda feels like milking people for cash this way.
I mean it's one thing to try to make it with little to no money, by depending on others for support, ike backpacking across Europe, but to do it when you are very well off is just odd.
I have to disagree. He is providing a great experience for the public at no charge at all. Considering the fact that Blaine is most likely a multi-millionaire he obviously is not "living off the kindness of others" because he cannot afford to support himself.
Imagine that David Blaine shows up in your neighborhood and performs a bunch of tricks and illusions for you and your friends. In return he ask for a place to sleep and maybe a meal -- are you telling me you would think he was greedy? I personally think it is a really cool idea.
Besides, in the recent past Blaine has shown himself to be a charitable guy. I seriously doubt he suddenly got so greedy that he decided to milk money away from poor town folk, y'know? To me the idea behind living off of the kindness of others is the experience that it provides for the public, the TV viewing audience, and also for Blaine and his crew.
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i think its a great idea
hes showing other fellow magicians a way to make something out of your magic...such as food or money
plus its a neat idea, starting with nothing except some cards, and still being able to get where you want because you make such a strong connection to others through your work
hes showing other fellow magicians a way to make something out of your magic...such as food or money
plus its a neat idea, starting with nothing except some cards, and still being able to get where you want because you make such a strong connection to others through your work
Have you read his book? He was sleeping on his friend's couch when he filmed his first special. He doesn't have enough money to support himself, a family, or anywhere to go.
Guys,
Obviously, making a few extra bucks in tips isn't the point of DB's challenge. Blaine is very well off (after multiple international television specials, a best-selling book, etc.). This adventure is solely for the thrill and for the challenge.
On a side note, I noticed this parallels certain aspects of Jesus' life (minus any messianic declarations), in a way. DB traveling from town to town, staying with locals, and performing miracles with his disciples... er... "magicians." If memory serves me correctly, I recall DB once being asked in an interview whom he would like to have lunch with, dead or alive - and Jesus was on the list - though I assume not for any religious reasoning.
Please keep this on topic. Just making an observation.
How is it milking people for cash? The amount of money he'll be getting is negligible. The money is just so he can get to the next place, he's not making any profit from it. There doesn't seem to be any selfishness in it at all.
He probably thinks doing this will help him connect with people in a way that he wouldn't be able to if he stayed in a 5 star hotel, went outside to do some magic for a bit then got a private jet to the next city.
It seems like you've completely missed the point of what he's doing.
Haha, not unless the spectators are satanists and shout DEMON!
but anyway, I think the idea of travelling with an entourage of magicians is pretty cool.
ROOOAD TRIP!
Looks like we've got a few shallow minds here.
Yes, it's an amazing idea... Something I've actually always wanted to do. I find it sad that there are some people here who can't appreciate it. You have to have a decent amount of respect for somebody who is willing to confront the familiar and do something that will make you think a bit.
Yes, it's an amazing idea... Something I've actually always wanted to do. I find it sad that there are some people here who can't appreciate it. You have to have a decent amount of respect for somebody who is willing to confront the familiar and do something that will make you think a bit.
Very well said Cory. I think what he's doing is phenomenal. It's a humbling thing to take yourself back to your roots in magic (performing in restaurants, lounges, and so forth), after reaching international fame. In fact, I think it's exactly in Blaine's character to do so.
Glenn you are absolutely right. It is odd. I think if he was going to raise money from people he should do it in a way that is charitable! Then again David is a little odd.
I like the line from Chris Rock..... "What kind of society are we these days where we even fall for a trickless magician!"
