David Blaine: Street Magic

David Blaine: Street Magic

Directed by David Blaine

Produced by D. Blaine Productions

199745 min7.0 / 10

A charming street magic special that emphasizes intimate, personal wonder and the revival of classical magic's sense of mystery.

On May 19, 1997, Blaine's first television special, David Blaine: Street Magic aired on the ABC network. According to the New York Daily News, “Blaine can lay claim to his own brand of wizardry. The magic he offers in tonight’s show operates on an uncommonly personal level.” When asked about his performance style, David explained, “I'd like to bring magic back to the place it used to be 100 years ago.”'

Questions people ask

  • Is David Blaine: Street Magic scary? No. Less frightening than 98% of films.

  • Is David Blaine: Street Magic sad? No. Less sad than 97% of films.

  • Is David Blaine: Street Magic violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is David Blaine: Street Magic easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Does David Blaine: Street Magic end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

77/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity79

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise83

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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Like David Blaine: Street Magic

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as David Blaine: Street Magic

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like David Blaine: Street Magic, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like David Blaine: Street Magic, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like David Blaine: Street Magic, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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