What do you have to prove David Blaine?

NEW YORK (AP) -- Magician David Blaine was unconscious and having convulsions when he was rescued from his 8-foot aquarium during a breath-holding stunt, his trainer said Tuesday. [article]

Where was his mother! Or more importantly, who in their right mind would think, even for a second, that being underwater for a week was a good idea. I can only imagine how wrinkled his hands and feet must have been. Gross!