David Blaine Soars Nearly 25,000 Feet Holding Onto 52 Helium Balloons In ‘Ascension’ Stunt
Holding 52 helium balloons, magician David Blaine floats over Arizona desert
The illusionist floated over the Arizona desert on Wednesday by holding onto about 50 helium balloons. Though his initial goal was to reach an altitude of about 18,000 feet, he ended up floating 24,900 feet — or about 4.7 miles — before skydiving and parachuting back to the ground. Source
