David Blaine Net Worth: Illusionist Earned $13.5M in 2018

David Blaine has an estimated net worth of $40 million. He registered one of the biggest earnings of his career in 2018 when he made $13.5 million off tours.

Blaine was ranked 4th on Forbes’ list of highest paid magicians in 2018. He earned $13.5 million, thanks to his sold-out North American tour. According to Forbes, the magicians who earned more than him are Mindfreak’s Criss Angel ($16 million), Penn & Teller ($30 million) but the money throne belongs to David Copperfield who recorded 670 shows at the MGM Grand at that time and fetched a whopping $61 million. Copperfield’s fortune is already close to a billion dollars, with several private properties in the Bahamas.

The American illusionist and endurance artist often puts himself in danger by engaging in death-defying activities and grueling stunts. The "Buried Alive" stunt he did in 1999 announced his breakout arrival in the scene. In seven days, he did not eat anything while being enclosed in a plastic box submerged in three tons of water. Around 75,000 people came to witness the event, a report from Celebrity Net Worth revealed.

The Brooklyn, New York City native made headlines recently when he successfully flew above Arizona with nothing but 52 helium-filled balloons in hand. The latest stunt set a record with the most watched Youtube Originals Live Event ever. At least 770,000 viewers tuned in to watch the stunt, per ABC News.

Unknown to many, the illusionist spent time learning how to ascend using only balloons. For comparison, the magician reached 25,000 feet above ground, at an altitude where commercial airliners travel. Later, he wore a parachute mid-flight and had to use an oxygen mask.

What makes Blaine’s acts a hit to audiences is they often involve risks. Compared to other magicians, illusionists and mentalists, Blaine’s stunts are well documented because he calls the media to cover his acts before they are done. Among those who got wowed by his tricks were former U.S. Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama in the Oval Office.

When not busy touring, the 47-year-old makes serious money off private performances. He was often tapped by private companies such as Salesforce and Intel to perform for them. On the personal side, he has an apartment in New York City and a duplex apartment in the Tribeca neighborhood. The combined price tag of both apartments is estimated at $4 million.