Blaine says he may be a ‘bit crazy’

It may not come as a shock to people familiar with David Blaine, but the American stuntman admitted Tuesday that he might be a little bit crazy as he began his latest act.

Blaine had himself hoisted 50 feet above New York’s Times Square, where he will remain twisting and turning while shackled to a gyroscope for three days. On Friday he will attempt to escape just in time to take 100 underprivileged children on a holiday shopping spree in a promotion for a large retail chain.

Asked if he had to be brave to attempt such a stunt, Blaine replied, “Or a little bit crazy.”