Stunt Could Leave Magician Blind, Doc Says

60-hours upside-down could endanger Blaine's sight

By the Associated Press

Posted Sep 22, 2008 9:32 AM CDT

(AP) – When David Blaine hangs upside-down above New York's Central Park for 60 hours next week, he'll run the risk of going blind, says a vascular surgeon advising the celebrity magician on the stunt. Lengthy inversion increases blood pressure in the head, especially in the eyes,... Read full story »

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