Channel 4 to premiere new David Blaine special Beyond Magic

3 November 2016

 

The world’s most prolific magician returns to Channel 4 with a must-see special

Channel 4 today announces that it will be airing a new special featuring David Blaine, with guest appearances by some of the biggest celebrities in the world, after acquiring the UK premiere broadcast rights from Electus International.

David Blaine will be captivating UK audiences with his unique combination of magic and death defying feats once again in Beyond Magic, which is set to premiere in the UK on Channel 4 this December.

Following on from the critically acclaimed ratings smash David Blaine: Real or Magic, the new special will continue the tradition of mixing mind-blowing stunts, up-close street magic and incredible celebrity cameos from Arnold Schwarzenegger, David Beckham, Drake, Dave Chappelle, Emma Stone, Johnny Depp, John Travolta, Margot Robbie, Patrick Stewart and Steph Curry - to create a one-of-a-kind viewing experience that viewers will have to see to believe.

Jay Hunt, Channel 4’s Chief Creative Officer says ‘’We’re thrilled to have David back on Channel 4 and can’t wait to see him shocking and delighting audiences again.”

John Pollak, President of Electus International says “Channel 4 has been David’s home in the U.K. for decades, and we are incredibly excited that Beyond Magic will once again amaze viewers on 4.”

Beyond Magic (1x60) will air in December 2017.