Magician David Blaine plans to hang upside-down for three days, suspended over a flaming pit. At the end of the three days, he will make what he calls a "Dive of Death." The stunt will be performed at Central Park's Wolman Rink. Some physicians worry that Blaine risks blindness. The stunt, plus footage of Blaine's magic tricks, will be shown on ABC on at 9PM on September 24, 2008.Telegraph: David Blaine: death-dealer (September 14, 2008)

Since 1999, Blaine has performed many seemingly death-defying stunts of endurance to supplement his magic. These have included being frozen in ice for more than two days, living underwater for several days and fasting for two months.New York Daily News: Blaine plans upside-down dangle over Central Park(September 13, 2008) Although these stunts seem to be very dangerous or even impossible, some have speculated that Blaine is using the same kind of misdirection and tricks that he uses as a street magician.Snopes: Message Board