Series synopsis
David Blaine Do Not Attempt is an American documentary action & adventure reality television series that premiered on National Geographic on March 23, 2025. It stars David Blaine.
Seeking out incredible people who perform real feats that look like magic, David Blaine takes viewers on a jaw-dropping journey through some of the world's most extraordinary cultures as he seeks out kindred spirits, finds inspiration, and learns some truly exceptional skills along the way.
Premise
Seeking out incredible people who perform real feats that look like magic, David Blaine takes viewers on a jaw-dropping journey through some of the world's most extraordinary cultures as he seeks out kindred spirits, finds inspiration, and learns some truly exceptional skills along the way.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- David Blaine as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | March 23, 2025 | April 6, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Brazil In Brazil, David Blaine seeks inspiration by immersing himself in his hosts' vibrant energy, passion and spontaneity. The exceptional daredevils, artists, explorers and athletes he encounters unite to help him bring an audacious feat to life that's lingered in his dreams for years. |
March 23, 2025 |
| 2 |
Southeast Asia In Southeast Asia, David Blaine explores fascinating relationships with wildlife and how pain endurance can transform fear into magic. He meets practitioners who appear impenetrable by sharp objects and performers who can endure the stings of venomous creatures. David unpacks how people exploit fear in order to create wonder. |
March 23, 2025 |
| 3 |
India Growing up, David Blaine was fascinated by images from India of extraordinary physical feats. This evolved into a life-long obsession with real acts that are so extreme they look like magic. Using secrets passed down over hundreds of years, people still perform these acts today. In India, David unearths these modern practitioners to explore how belief and performance intersect to make magic. |
March 30, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | National Geographic |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 23, 2025 |
| Last aired | April 6, 2025 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:00:00 |