Top 10 Times David Blaine Freaked Out Celebrities

For this trick, a movie icon is normalized by appearing in his own kitchen. Then, David Blaine humbles Harrison Ford, as the illusionist grabs a knife and makes his big reveal. It’s not the most extravagant of tricks, but Ford can hardly speak and seemingly struggles for breath when he sees his card. If however, you were expecting the kindly, smiling response of a bemused aging man, then you’re in for a surprise too. Of course, it’s all in good fun, and you can’t help but appreciate the way Ford turns the tables on Blaine with some performance art of his own.

#9: Playing Mind Tricks on Jamie Foxx

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In cinema, this actor has brought his natural charisma to a variety of memorable roles and characters. But in this segment, Jamie Foxx is just a Dad; a man trying to comprehend the telepathic nature of David Blaine’s technique. Given that he’s the one with his eyes closed during the actual trick, Jamie doesn’t instantly lose it like others in the room… he reacts with slow dawning recognition as he tries to wrap his head around it all. In true Jamie Foxx fashion, he injects a little comedy to make the moment even more entertaining, but it’s not enough to upstage David Blaine, who brings a father and daughter just a little closer together.

This massively successful musician is known for his larger than life persona and unique personal brand. But when in a room with David Blaine, Kanye West realizes that he’s not in control. And so, he wisely stays quiet as the trick evolves, waiting to see how far Blaine will go. For this type of optical illusion, in which Blaine pierces his own hand with an icepick, Kanye is forced to recognize that it’s more than just a traditional magic trick. And when it’s all said and done, you can almost see the wheels turning inside Kanye’s head, as he’s both impressed and freaked out.

When a man begins sewing his own face, what else can you do but cross your arms and watch? For this trick, David Blaine plays it up for Macklemore, milking it as much as he can to test the musician’s composure. Blaine actually invades Macklemore’s personal space a bit, making him feel even more awkward, albeit intrigued. Given the physical nature of the trick, and the performance aspect, too, Macklemore begins giggling and wincing in equal measure. He doesn’t even seem like he’s trying to figure Blaine out, he’s just observing and appreciating the insanity of it all.

At the beginning of this trick, all parties involved are cool and collected. They’re cracking jokes, having a nice time - Dave Chappelle even busts out some historical knowledge. And so naturally, as one does at a party, David Blaine proceeds to burp out a frog, giving Chappelle and company something extra to chew on, so to speak. Whereas some magicians rely on big stages and the usual props, everybody seems right at home in this relaxed setting, at least until Blaine steals the show and has everybody covering their mouths. It’s a party atmosphere, with Blaine giving new definition to the phrase “party animal.”

Whereas Kanye West endured David Blaine’s ice pick trick with no one but Woody Harrelson for company, this actress had her whole family for emotional support. Even so, Jada Pinkett Smith gets seriously rattled during Blaine’s “mind over body” performance, clutching onto husband Will. Like many celebrities, Jada wants to be up close… but not TOO close. When the pick goes through, her jaw satisfyingly hits the floor. When she pulls it back out? Her face is absolutely priceless. Entertaining as David Blaine may be, Jada Pinkett Smith is the real MVP in this scenario.

Some of David Blaine’s tricks are short and sweet, while others are downright disgusting and bizarre. But that’s what makes them so intriguing, and Margot Robbie delivers an appropriately conflicted reaction when Blaine swallows an actual coat hanger. She’s clearly uncomfortable when the illusionist begins inching towards her, but she rises to the challenge and proceeds to pull out the object, albeit while simultaneously covering her mouth in horror. When it’s finally out, she’s ecstatic and relieved… a classic David Blaine reaction.

#3: Doing ‘Simple’ Card Tricks for Jimmy Fallon

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At the onset of this trick, David Blaine assures the Tonight Show host that “nothing weird” will be transpiring. And armed with a simple deck of cards as a prop, the magician seems to be telling the truth. But Jimmy knows the deal, and, suspicious from the very start, he begins cracking up even before anything happens. As Blaine proceeds with his performance, Jimmy obviously struggles to grasp the full scope of the trick. It’s a testament to Blaine’s skills… he doesn’t need anything elaborate to blow your mind. Of course, he burps up a frog at the end, you know… just for good measure.

On “Breaking Bad,” these two actors fueled the series with their dynamic chemistry. But in this segment, it’s David Blaine who dominates the screen, with Aaron slowly breaking down and essentially feeling the pain that Blaine should be feeling. In fact, Aaron can only state the obvious and scream, while his partner in crime investigates without understanding what the heck is going on. Together, these two freaked out celebrities cook up two truly hilarious reactions to David Blaine’s antics, delivering hands down the most entertaining response to his ice pick trick - even among steep competition.