I believe that fear of life brings a greater fear of death.

In truth, the only restrictions on our capacity to astonish ourselves and each other are imposed by our own minds.

Magic is not about having a puzzle to solve. It's about creating a moment of awe and astonishment. And that can be a beautiful thing.

As a magician, I think everything is possible. And I think if something is done by one person it can be done by others.

I was obsessed with the idea of fasting and isolation.

As a kid, I always was obsessed with Houdini.

I'd go to Coney Island to hang out, and I saw a magician doing a rope trick on the boardwalk. I was fascinated. I guess that's how it started.