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David Blaine was only four years old when he first witnessed a magician’s performance on the New York subway. It sparked an interest in him that would eventually become a career. After graduating high school, Blaine traveled across the country in Dallas and San Francisco, where he entertained pedestrians with his magic tricks. It wasn’t until his Buried Alive stunt in 1999 that Blaine gained recognition across America. Over the years, he has performed many dangerous stunts that have been life-threatening but a rewarding experience for him. Along with performing shows, he has also organized shows for celebrities and former presidents who were astonished by his tricks.
Due to his talent on screen and being a seasoned endurance artist, David Blaine has amassed a $40 million fortune over the years. A mysterious yet talented illusionist, let’s take a look at how David Blaine earns and spends his net worth.
Earns: Live Tours And Collectibles
While David Blaine always wanted to perform magic for everyone, his biggest dream was to have a live tour. He achieved his goal in 2014 when he embarked on a live tour to perform death-defying stunts around the world. In 2017, he went on a North America tour and performed his stunts in 40 cities with an interactive experience, as David Blaine’s Website reported. He earned from his tours and sold posters, collectibles, and apparel online from his tours and television specials which were an instant hit.
Spends: Real Estate
David Blaine has two apartments in New York City, a 1,000 sq. ft. apartment worth $2.3 million that he purchased in 1998 and a duplex apartment he purchased in 2005 for $1.675 million. He had listed his $2.3 million NYC apartment for sale; however, it has remained unsold to date. According to Variety, the home features two bedrooms and one bathroom furnished with high-gloss onyx floors. It has a lavish living room with a wood-burning fireplace and a smart galley kitchen.
