Prepare for the ultimate magic adventure as National Geographic reveals new six-part series, DAVID BLAINE DO NOT ATTEMPT, premiering March 23 at 9/8c and streaming the next day on Disney+ and Hulu.
Produced by Brian Grazer and Ron Howard’s award-winning Imagine Documentaries (“Genius” anthology series, “Rebuilding Paradise,” “Jim Henson Idea Man”), this six-part series follows world-renowned magician and endurance artist David Blaine exploring the world through the lens of magic. David Blaine takes us on a fascinating cultural exchange and a jaw-dropping journey through extraordinary cultures, where he meets with performers and masters — kindred spirits who inspire and share with him exceptional skills (and secrets) — in Brazil, Southeast Asia, India, the Arctic Circle, South Africa, and Japan.
David is widely recognized for his epic stunts and illusions. Through intimate documentary storytelling, this series also reveals a surprising and more personal side to David, which has rarely been seen before. Traveling through the urban and natural jungles of Brazil to the unforgiving ice of the Arctic Circle, from the spiritual centers of India to the thriving cultural heart of South Africa, David seeks out real feats of magic at the intersection of physical and mental strength performed by extraordinary people. In each episode, David immerses himself in the cultures, histories, and hidden rituals that make these astonishing talents possible. He learns and attempts … so you don’t have to … while shining a light on the side of magic few have ever seen. The series title provides instructions to viewers for a reason: DO NOT ATTEMPT.
DAVID BLAINE DO NOT ATTEMPT is a celebration of pushing boundaries safely and responsibly, rooted in years of training, preparation, and a process of refinement. Viewers are reminded that professionals do all of the feats shown in the series with safety teams to prevent any accidents. None of the activities from the series should ever be practiced.