World-renowned illusionist, endurance artist, and master of the impossible, David Blaine, sits down for a deep and insightful conversation. Known for his jaw-dropping stunts, being buried alive, standing encased in ice for days, and holding his breath underwater for over 17 minutes, David has captivated audiences worldwide. Jay and David explore what drives someone to willingly push themselves to their absolute limits, both physically and mentally. David opens up about his mindset, revealing how he prepares for extreme feats that defy human expectations. He explains the power of visualization, breath work, and sheer willpower in overcoming pain, fear, and doubt. Join me for the first-ever On Purpose Live Tour! Tickets and Limited VIP packages are on sale now - https://www.jayshetty.me/tour. I hope to see you there! In this interview, we discuss: 00:00 Intro 01:41 The Subway Trick that Started It All 04:39 Lessons from the Above the Below 09:10 What Happens When You Don’t Feel Hunger 11:34 Pushing the Body Beyond Its Limit 17:25 The Capabilities of the Human Body 22:52 The Knife Stunt 26:25 The Bullet-Catch Trick 30:12 Break Free from Your Comfort Zone 32:27 Push the Boundaries of Your Growth 34:41 Some Stunts are Just Too Dangerous 41:46 Pushing Yourself Without Risking Your Life 45:04 Failure Leads to Continuous Learning 47:26 The Riskiest Illusion 49:29 Processing the Pain of Grief 53:32 Everything is About Perspective 57:14 Open Up Your Mind with Books 01:01:24 Every Person is Unique 01:03:06 The Bridge Jump, Anything is Possible 01:09:13 David on Final Five Episode Resources: https://davidblaine.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/davidblaine https://www.instagram.com/davidblaine https://www.facebook.com/DavidBlaine/ https://x.com/davidblaine https://www.natgeotv.com/za/shows/natgeo/david-blaine-do-not-attempt https://www.instagram.com/jayshetty https://www.facebook.com/jayshetty/ https://x.com/jayshetty https://www.linkedin.com/in/shettyjay/ https://www.youtube.com/@JayShettyPodcast http://jayshetty.me