David Blaine to be Zapped by 7 Tesla Coils in Latest Stunt

For his latest stunt “Electrified,” magician and endurance artist David Blaine will spend 72 hours being shocked by an array of seven Tesla coils, each rated at 1 million volts (trailer). Blaine will be wearing a protective Faraday suit which will prevent him from being electrocuted. “Electrified” begins October 5 at Pier 54 in New York City and will be streamed live on YouTube. The performance is sponsored by Intel.

Electrified

image via The New York Times

via The New York Times

video via The Ultrabook Experience

E.D.W. Lynch
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