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Illusionist David Blaine<\/span><\/a> is working some of his magic to help\u00a0earthquake victims in <\/span>Haiti<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Starting\u00a0last Friday,<\/span>\u00a0David<\/span>\u00a0has been performing\u00a024 hours a day <\/span>for three\u00a0consecutive<\/span> days in Times Square<\/span><\/a> to raise money for Red Cross<\/span><\/a> earthquake relief.<\/p>\n

“People can give me a penny or\u00a0a hundred dollars<\/span>, whatever they want,”\u00a0said Blaine, who‘s performing <\/span>sleight-of-hand tricks near the Army recruiting station at 43rd St for 24 hours a day.<\/span><\/p>\n

Blaine’s latest stunt was inspired by the 10 days he spent performing magic in Haiti in 1999. “That trip changed my life, wh<\/span>en I heard about the earthquake, I couldn’t understand how it could happen to these people. I feel obliged to do what I can to help<\/span>.”<\/p>\n

In 2000, Blaine stood in a block of ice at Times Square for over 63 hours for a TV special. <\/span>His latest magic marathon is due to last until\u00a0today <\/span>at noon.<\/p>\n

“I hope people will help me stay awake,” said\u00a0David <\/span>“I’m not going to eat anything, but I will drink tea and juice.<\/span>..<\/span>\u00a0a<\/span>nd, yes, I will take bathroom breaks.”<\/p>\n\n\n