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DR. RALPH POTKIN a pulmonologist in L.A., on David Blaine’s goal to break the world record for breath-holding — he has passed the 16-minute mark during his training
Tuesday, Apr. 22, 2008

Open quoteDavid seems to have a phenomenal ability, like Buddhist monks, to control his body. Close quote

  • DR. RALPH POTKIN
  • a pulmonologist in L.A., on David Blaine's goal to break the world record for breath-holding — he has passed the 16-minute mark during his training
Photo: Stephen Lovekin / Getty | Source: New York Times