David Blaine's Greatest Hits

April 30, 2008, Chicago
Blaine sets a world record for holding his breath for 17 minutes on the The Oprah Winfrey Show.
Physical Toll: Extreme stomach pain, but no injury.
Difficulty: 9
"It was overwhelmingly intense. I felt my heart suffering, my lungs suffering. The urge to breathe was overwhelming."

• How David Blaine Held His Breath
• Q & A: David Blaine