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Season 1 – David Blaine Do Not Attempt

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Seeking out incredible people who perform real feats that look like magic, Blaine takes us 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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Jack Seale Guardian Mar 24
4/5
David Blaine has a catalogue of incredible feats behind him. Now, though, he’s really attempting the impossible: the sonofabitch is trying to make a watchable National Geographic travelogue. Miraculously, he’s gone and done it. Go to Full Review
Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media Apr 8
This intense series that features people from around the globe showing off their magical tricks of the trade and helping Blaine step out of his own comfort zone isn't for the faint of heart. Go to Full Review
Joel Keller Decider Mar 24
Blaine’s attempts at the stunts are sometimes pulse-pounding and sometimes ridiculous, but the show is never boring. Go to Full Review
Ben Gibbons Screen Rant Mar 21
8/10
David Blaine became famous for his magic stunts, but now he's seeking out the people who push their limits beyond anything seen on a theatrical stage. Go to Full Review
Christopher Campbell Nonfics (Substack) Mar 21
I am not always interested in Blaine’s “magic,” but I am fascinated by these non-famous local daredevils and their insane exploits involving fire, venomous snakes, nail-eating, extreme temperatures, and more. Go to Full Review
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Ege S @EgeSafi Jul 12 Risking your life for a documentary? Now that’s something straight out of David Blaine’s mind See more Sonja D Apr 19 This was excellent. Beautifully shot and told. See more Jennifer Tehani S Apr 14 David Blaine’s Nat Geo offering here is the best he’s ever done. Amazing stuff. Captivating from beginning to end. See more Justin S Apr 14 Absolutely amazing show, I wish there were more episodes because each one was incredible See more T J Mar 29 I watched this today, it was a kwl show but I was disappointed considering how talented Blaine is, the end scene was a let down, I expected his front to also be completely lit on fire but it was just his back, not to mention all the padding and the fire retardant gel, I understand that his safety is important but this is the greatest magician of our time, his front should've been on fire with his face protected by gel, it was so safe that anyone could do it, they talked to him about having to hold his breath as breathing in the smoke could kill him, however, there was no fire on his front and no way any smoke could be inhaled, in my opinion it was abit of a scam really, an illusion if you will of making you believe throughout the show that it is extremely dangerous when in reality under the same conditions I could comfortably do it and I have no experience of being a magician, that being said, there were some interesting stories from locals which was kwl to hear but they were quite random, I didn't really see what swimming with an anaconda and talking to a guy who walks on high wire style walks had to do with jumping into a river whilst set on fire, I'll probably watch the second one just to give it another chance, maybe the stunts get increasingly more risky? We'll see, but all in all as a big David Blaine fan, I felt like my pre show excitement was quickly extinguished See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 23, 2025 Brazil A colorful collection of daredevils inspires David to take a leap of faith. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 23, 2025 SE Asia David Blaine examines fear by learning to interact with venomous creatures. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 30, 2025 India David Blaine journeys to India, the birthplace of much of magic, to explore belief and performance through the lens of magic. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 24, 2025 Arctic Circle David explores humanity's ability to endure extreme temperatures. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 6, 2025 South Africa In a country once divided by apartheid, South Africa is witnessing how magic breaks down social barriers and changes people's perspectives. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 6, 2025 Japan In Japan, David meets masters who spend a lifetime refining a single skill. Details
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Season Info

Executive Producer
Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, David Blaine, Sara Bernstein, Justin Wilkes, Christopher St. John, Matthew Akers, Erica Sashin, Toby Oppenheimer
Network
National Geographic
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 23, 2025