David Blaine is a magician and extreme illusionist who has performed death-defying stunts around the globe. Now, he’s bringing his talents to Encore Theater!
You might have seen a Las Vegas magic show before, but you’ve never seen it done quite like this.
David Blaine Tour: IMPOSSIBLE
The David Blaine: IMPOSSIBLE residency will have a nice mix of Blaine’s iconic, death-defying stunts and unbelievable up-close illusions that will leave you wondering how he possibly pulled it off.
He’ll be pushing the limits of what’s possible, hence the show’s name!
Schedule & Showtimes
There are nine shows scheduled for Blaine’s residency. All shows begin at 8 PM with a 90-minute run time. You can watch the magic for yourself on the following dates in 2024:
- February 14, 17, 18
- March 27, 29, 30
- May 8, 10, 11
- August 21, 23, 24
- December 29, 30, 31
The show is open to anyone aged 12 and up, but those younger than 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Encore Theater
Encore Theater is conveniently located between the Encore and Wynn casinos. The theater is used for concerts, comedians, and, of course, magic shows! It’s a state-of-the-art theater fit for an exciting Las Vegas residency like this.
Parking
You have a few options for parking at the theater. If you prefer to self-park, the Wynn parking garage is closer to the theater entrance.
The main valet at Encore and Wynn will bring you close to the theater, but you should avoid using the South Valet for Wynn because it’s quite a trek.
Best Seats
The best seats at Encore Thater are in the Orchestra Center section. This section gives you the best view of the entire stage and puts you close enough to appreciate the up-close magic tricks and sleight of hand.
The Orchestra Right and Left sections are the next best option, and tickets run about $35 cheaper than in the center section. These sections still allow you to be close to the stage, but your view will be more limited. Mezzanine Center seats cost the same amount, with a perfectly centered view that sits further away from the stage.
Mezzanine Left and Right seats are the most budget-friendly because they’re the furthest from the stage and don’t offer a clear view of the entire stage, but large display screens beside the stage ensure you’ll still have a great time.
Tickets
David Blaine tickets start at $88, with the best seats starting at $150. Since there are a limited number of shows in this residency, tickets are selling quickly!
Seeing a world-class magician like this perform live is a priceless experience, but such reasonably priced tickets certainly don’t hurt.
David Blaine Stunts
David Blaine is best known for his extreme stunts that captivate audiences and other magicians alike. Before you see this stunt artist live on the Las Vegas Strip, let’s review his biggest stunts to date so you have a better idea of what to expect.
Ascension
Ascension was David Blaine’s most recent stunt, which began on September 2nd, 2020. The stunt involved Blaine going 24,900 feet above sea level, suspended by 52 helium-filled balloons.
Once he reached this altitude, David let go of the balloons and parachuted safely down a flat ravine. To make this even better, all the biodegradable balloons were retrieved after completing the stunt.
Electrified
More than 400 million users watched the live-streamed Electrified stunt from David Blaine in 2012. Blaine stood on a 22-foot high pillar for a shocking 73 hours in this stunt.
During those 73 hours, seven Tesla coils continuously discharged one million volts of electricity directly at David in a surprising test of endurance.
Dressed for Dinner
In 2009, David Blaine went off the coast of Guadalupe, where he stayed in the water for several days swimming with two dozen great white sharks.
During the stunt, he was armed with only a tuxedo from designer Adam Kimmel. This stunt was turned into a short film.
Bullet Catch
In the stunt Bullet Catch, David Blaine put a metal cup in his mouth before catching a .22 caliber bullet fired from a rifle. The stunt was first shown on a TV appearance and then used during a live show in 2015 for 20,000 audience members.
Above the Below
In 2003, David Blaine did one of his most famous and controversial stunts, Above the Below. This stunt lasted for 44 days, during which David was suspended in a transparent plastic box above the river Thames. During the stunt, Blaine had no nutrients or food besides 4.5 liters of water per day.
Vertigo
Vertigo was a stunt performed in 2002. This stunt lasted 35 hours. David Blaine stood 100 feet high on a 22-inch wide pillar during that time. He had no sleep, safety net, or harness to keep him safe during the stunt.
Fifty thousand live spectators watched in awe as he ended the stunt by jumping onto a layer of cardboard boxes.
Drowned Alive
Blaine brought the fear of drowning to life in a large, water-filled sphere. He stayed in the sphere for seven long days and nights, breathing and eating only through tubes placed into the sphere.
By the end of the stunt, David was suffering liver and kidney damage, which goes to show his dedication to his craft.
World Record
In April 2008, David Blaine set the world record for breath holding after successfully holding his breath for a mindblowing 17 minutes and 4 seconds. The stunt was shown on the Oprah Winfrey show.
Frozen in Time
In November 2000, David Blaine was encased in Times Square in a large block of ice. The endurance stunt lasted 63 hours, 42 minutes, and 15 seconds.
Live spectators stopped to watch the stuntman fight through sleep deprivation and extreme cold before he was freed with chainsaws.
Buried Alive
Buried Alive was the first public endurance stunt from David Blaine. This stunt broke new ground when it had Blaine buried underground in a Plexiglas coffin for seven days and nights with nothing but liquids to survive. The coffin was placed under a 3-ton water tank to add to the initial fear factor.
See David Blaine at Encore Theater
See stunts like these and jaw-dropping illusions for yourself at the IMPOSSIBLE residency, and you’ll never look at magic the same way again! After the show, discover the exciting Wynn nightlife scene or watch the captivating Lake of Dreams show.
