Episode #2056
David Blaine
Books mentioned
The Discoverie of Witchcraft
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The Expert at the Card Table
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 01:40:58 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Illusionist and endurance artist David Blaine joins the podcast to discuss his National Geographic series on extreme feats, the physical demands of his Las Vegas show, and his expertise in card magic. He demonstrates marked decks and sleight-of-hand techniques, while also touching on cold plunges, boxing, and gambling stories.
What they talked about
- Kissing a king cobra for National Geographic series
- Fear of surgery vs. fear of dangerous stunts
- Stem cell therapy for shoulder injuries
- Diet, inflammation, and modern food quality
- Swallowing water and thread swallowing tricks
- Francis Ngannou's backstory and fighting career
- Cold plunges, saunas, and resilience training
- Card magic techniques and marked decks
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