David Blaine Sets ‘Death-Defying’ Live Event at YouTube

TCA 2020: YouTube promises this will (somehow) be a “lighter and brighter” experience for Blaine

Illusionist David Blaine will do his next live TV stunt on YouTube, so not really on TV.

The internet-video company announced Saturday during the Television Critics Association press tour that Blaine has partnered with YouTube originals for what the company is calling “an unprecedented live event” this fall. But this time, the twist is that Blaine, known for darker and more mysterious stunts, will do something “lighter and brighter” for YouTube.

While that sounds nice, YouTube promises it will still be “death-defying.” Blaine was on hand Saturday in Pasadena to tease this event, which includes some kind of aerial component.

Blaine’s last TV special, “Beyond Magic,” aired in 2016 on ABC.