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Who among us couldn’t use a bit more Abracadabra in our humdrum lives after watching David Blaine freak out Dave Chappelle by spitting out three live frogs last night on ABC’s David Blaine: Beyond Magic? The inscrutable illusionist also performed a similar feat on a recent episode of The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon because… I don’t know. Frogs are a delicacy? Stop eating frogs, David Blaine!
There’s a sentence I thought I’d never type.
As we wait to discover what type of animal David Blaine will consume next, there are a plethora of magic specials currently available to stream that will scratch that bewitching itch. From David Blaine catching a speeding bullet in his mouth (but weirdly enough choosing NOT to eat it) to a look into the compelling mind of Harry Houdini, every little thing these specials do is magic… mostly because they are about magic. Whether you are looking to learn a few party tricks or are just entertained by the allure of the unknown, there’s a little something for everybody.
Just because you’re unable to pull a rabbit out of your hat doesn’t mean you won’t enjoy these 7 streaming specials about the riveting world of magic!
'David Blaine: Real or Magic?'
Want to see Ricky Gervais go absolutely mental? Sure you do!
Blaine’s 2013 special features a trove of unexplainable feats but none are more entertaining than watching the illusionist stick a large needle straight through his arm — much to the chagrin of Ricky Gervais.
“You’re a maniac. That’s the worst thing I’ve ever seen in my life,” a bewildered Gervais exclaims. “Oh, David! What have you done? Are you a maniac? This is real. I’m sorry this is real.”
'Breaking the Magician's Code: Magic's Biggest Secrets Finally Revealed'
Somewhat ironically, Breaking the Magician’s Code: Magic’s Biggest Secrets Finally Revealed is the one show aggrieved magicians couldn’t make disappear.
A renegade illusionist known as The Masked Magician exposes some of the industry’s most highly-guarded secrets through two seasons and 19 episodes that cover the bedazzling spectacle known as magic.
While the identity of The Masked Magician is eventually revealed, how he got away with divulging the secrets of his trade remain a mystery.
[Watch Breaking the Magician’s Code: Magic’s Biggest Secrets Finally Revealed]
'Magic of Houdini'
Iconic illusionist Harry Houdini was so much more than just a prolific escape artist.
From his days as an actor to getting BURIED ALIVE, Magic of Houdini delves into the incredible life of one of the most enigmatic entertainers and perhaps the greatest magician of all time.
Alan Davies visits a collection of Houdini relics and even attempts to perform a few of his most popular acts in this engaging documentary.
'David Blaine: What Is Magic?'
In David Blaine: Real or Magic, the narrator begins by saying “Most believe that the greatest trick a magician can do is to convince the world that the impossible is real.” That statement is an important one to remember when watching David Blaine: What is Magic?.
While Superman may be faster than a speeding bullet — and fictional — David Blaine catches a speeding bullet in his mouth and is (probably) real.
'The Magic Life'
Anyone who’s ever dared to dream about a career in the magic trade needs to see The Magic Life.
This documentary follows three aspiring magicians as they attempt to turn their passion into a career. Watch as a 17-year-old from Beijing, a 25-year-old living in California, and a 32-year-old NYU graduate attempt to traverse the path less traveled in The Magic Life.
'Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay'
Deceptive Practices: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay traces the achievements of Ricky Jay, a world-renowned magician, author, historian, and actor (Boogie Nights) who just so happens to be one of the most gifted sleight of hand artists alive.
“If you think about it, what makes magic different is that it’s inherently honest,” Jay says in the documentary. “You tell someone you’re going to deceive before you deceive them. In some way that makes it more difficult.”
Journey inside the clandestine world of magic with this intriguing film.
[Where to stream Deceptive Practice: The Mysteries and Mentors of Ricky Jay]
'Our Magic'
Thirty-one of the magic industry’s most respected thinkers discuss the good, the bad, and the mystical aspects of their profession in Our Magic.
Described as a “rare and revealing peek behind the curtain of a much-maligned and misunderstood art form,” the documentary discusses the real secrets of magic in an open and honest manner.
