Magician and illusionist David Blaine set a new world record today on Oprah. He held his breath underwater for 17 minutes and 4 seconds today, finally overcoming the shame of his last attempt. Two years ago, Blaine tried to break this record and went into convulsions.

�A lifelong dream,� a glad Blaine, 35, told Oprah moments after setting the record in a water-filled sphere. �I can�t believe that I did that.�

The previous record for holding one’s breath under water was 16 minutes and 32 seconds.

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