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Israeli illusionist Hezi Dean aims to break Blaine's 2002 endurance record

Did you hear about Hezi Dean latest stunt? Israeli native Hezi Dean is an illusionist, magician and an endurance performer. Greatly inspired by the American illusionist David Blaine, Hezi Dean often attempts to break Blaine's record, just like he did a year ago with breaking Blaine's record with time spent inside an ice cube.





This Wednesday,  June, 18, 2011, Hezi Dean was lifted to the top of 27 meters tower, attempting to remain there without food for 35 hours.  In case you do not know, David Blaine set the record almost a decade ago. The tall tower was placed at Rabin square, a central square in Tel Aviv center . Many curious people and press have gathered in Rabin Square in Tel Aviv to watch the feat.

A big pile of carton boxes was waiting at the ground, as the Israeli magician had planned to jump from the tower, assuming the stunt was completed successfully.

Luckily, in spite of windy weather and several difficult moments , as reported by his parents, Dean completed the stunt and jumped into the pile of boxes.

The 30 years old Hezi Dean is the only Israeli illusionist who does what is called an extreme magic – a niche that involves life-risking attempts. Dean is also the only Israeli who has won the European championships for magic.

Now we can only be curious as to what would be his next life risking spectacular act.

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