MAGICIAN DAVID BLAINE

Illusionist David Blaine removes part of his protective glove to show the water damage to his hands after 5 days of being submerged in a water filled 8 foot acrylic sphere since May 1, 2006.The stunt titled "Drowned Alive" will end on May 8, 2006 with Blaine emerging from the sphere,shedding his breathing tube and returning to hold his breath under water longer than anyone has accomplished. (UPI Photo/Ezio Petersen)