Question

From the beginning, Blaine's style was different from many conjurers. Most magicians at the time approached their craft with mirth. They told goofy jokes and aimed their shows at families. Blaine was a firebrand who wanted to bring a sense of danger back to magic; he filled his tricks with a sense of gravity. He took his tricks seriously, and had a magnetic personality that made people like him. Because of his youth and fashionable appearance, he became known as "the hip-hop Houdini."
Which of the following best describes Blaine's magic?

A
He made his tricks very serious.

B
His entire act was designed to make people laugh.

C
He used magnets in every trick.

D
His entire act was done while he floated in the air.

Answer 1

Answer: A. He made his tricks very serious.

Explanation:

David Blaine is one of the most famous magician/ illusionists in the world today and he did so by introducing an element of danger into his work.

Whereas other magicians had been using family friendly tricks which could attract only certain audiences, he added danger to his which gave him mass appeal as people got excited when watching him. This shot him to fame and he has not looked back.