I can't sit, I can't move. Blaine trained for the stunt by immersing himself in tubs of ice. If I fall asleep, my face presses into the ice. It is a real danger. Risking hypothermia, frostbite Contact with the ice could cause irreparable damage to his skin.
Doctors say hypothermia, frostbite and muscle spasms are just a few of the potential hazards.
A medical staff is on call 24 hours a day. Blaine has fasted for four days to limit his elimination. To urinate, he'll use a catheter that runs down his pant leg. Blaine seemed calm and collected as two halves of the ice block were sealed Monday. The magic man will be freed from the deep freeze Wednesday night during a live TV broadcast.