Magician survives being buried alive for 7 days

NYP99041201-12 APRIL 1999 - NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA: Magician David Blaine is assisted from his casket April 12 after successfully surviving having been buried alive from April 5 in a open coffin beneath a 3 ton clear plastic water tank. Blaine's stunt was in homage to fellow magician Harry Houdini who died before he could attempt this feat. iw/ep/Ezio Petersen UPI