Episode · The Joe Rogan Experience · 2020-08-18

Joe Rogan & David Blaine: books mentioned on The Joe Rogan Experience #1527

#1527 - David Blaine

4 books · With David Blaine · Listen · Watch on YouTube

David Blaine is an illusionist, endurance artist, and extreme performer. He is best known for his high-profile feats of endurance and has set and broken several world records.

David Blaine recommended Breath by James Nestor, The Miracle Mongers, an Exposé by Harry Houdini and others, and Miracle Mongers and Their Methods by Harry Houdini, and discussed Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. Breath

    James Nestor · at 22:09

    Breath by James Nestor is an eye-opening exploration of how modern humans have lost the ability to breathe correctly and how altering breathing habits can radically transform physical health, mental states, and overall well-being.

    Recommended
    “yeah breath is the one that i read and i had him on the podcast he's amazing”
    Where to get it
  2. Siddhartha

    Hermann Hesse · at 46:31

    Siddhartha is a philosophical novel by Hermann Hesse that traces the spiritual journey of a young man seeking enlightenment in ancient India.

    Discussed
    “i read sid artha as a kid and i had done like uh a week with just water and you know”
    Where to get it
  3. The Miracle Mongers, an Exposé

    Harry Houdini; Troy, D Cherry · at 2:12:07

    The Miracle Mongers, an Exposé by Harry Houdini is a historical examination of the strange acts, sideshow stunts, and physical feats performed by early entertainers and fakirs throughout history.

    Recommended
    “some of that came from houdini writing and miracle mongers all about his act so it's like you look into the history of things that have been done like [ __ ] ali the human fire hydrant and you find these there's a great book that ricky j wrote who is an amazing magician where he discusses and explains everything”
    Where to get it
  4. Miracle Mongers and Their Methods

    Harry Houdini · at 2:12:07

    Miracle Mongers and Their Methods by Harry Houdini is a detailed historical and expository book that investigates the secrets, techniques, and origins of various sideshow performers, fire eaters, and illusionists.

    Recommended
    “some of that came from houdini writing and miracle mongers all about his act so it's like you look into the history of things that have been done like [ __ ] ali the human fire hydrant and you find these there's a great book that ricky j wrote who is an amazing magician where he discusses and explains everything”
    Where to get it
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Passing Siddhartha
“i was always into fasting i read sid artha as a kid and i had done like uh a week with just water and you know knew all that knew the body is really good with that”