David Blaine's Greatest Hits
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April 30, 2008, Chicago
Blaine sets a world record for holding his breath for 17 minutes on the The Oprah Winfrey Show.
Physical Toll: Extreme stomach pain, but no injury.
Difficulty: 9
"It was overwhelmingly intense. I felt my heart suffering, my lungs suffering. The urge to breathe was overwhelming."
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