David Blaine Do Not Attempt

Seeking out incredible people who perform real feats that look like magic, David Blaine takes viewers on a jaw-dropping journey through some of the world's most extraordinary cultures as he seeks out kindred spirits, finds inspiration, and learns some truly exceptional skills along the way.

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First Aired on

Mar 23, 2025

1 seaons till Apr 06, 2025

Popularity: 4.482
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Networks
(US)
Production

Imagine Documentaries (US)National Geographic (US)

Status: Returning Series

In Production

Last episode: Japan

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 6 episodes

Season 1

Seeking out incredible people who perform real feats that look like magic, David Blaine takes viewers on a jaw-dropping journey through some of the world's most extraordinary cultures as he seeks out kindred spirits, finds inspiration, and learns some truly exceptional skills along the way.

Aired

6 Episodes
  • Episode 1Brazil44 min

    In Brazil, David Blaine seeks inspiration by immersing himself in his hosts' vibrant energy, passion and spontaneity. The exceptional daredevils, artists, explorers and athletes he encounters unite to help him bring an audacious feat to life that's lingered in his dreams for years.

  • Episode 2Southeast Asia45 min

    In Southeast Asia, David Blaine explores fascinating relationships with wildlife and how pain endurance can transform fear into magic. He meets practitioners who appear impenetrable by sharp objects and performers who can endure the stings of venomous creatures. David unpacks how people exploit fear in order to create wonder.

  • Episode 3India42 min

    Growing up, David Blaine was fascinated by images from India of extraordinary physical feats. This evolved into a life-long obsession with real acts that are so extreme they look like magic. Using secrets passed down over hundreds of years, people still perform these acts today. In India, David unearths these modern practitioners to explore how belief and performance intersect to make magic.

  • Episode 4Arctic Circle35 min

    In the stunning frozen landscape of the Arctic Circle, David Blaine explores humanity's curiously extreme ability to endure freezing temperatures. He meets and learns from people who reach beyond their limits to transform barriers into new frontiers and embody a sense of resilience, perseverance and grit that is unique to the region.

  • Episode 5South Africa37 min

    In a nation once defined by apartheid, David embarks on an epic adventure in South Africa, uncovering the magic of its diverse cultures and wildlife that is reshaping perceptions and dismantling barriers in this dynamic country.

Crew & Team

Ron Howard

Executive Producer

Toby Oppenheimer

Executive Producer

Sara Bernstein

Executive Producer

Justin Wilkes

Executive Producer

Brian Grazer

Executive Producer

Matthew Akers

Executive Producer

David Blaine

Executive Producer

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