NEW YORK (Reuters) - Illusionist and daredevil David Blaine, who last year spent seven days buried in a glass-topped coffin, was encased in a six-ton block of ice Monday at the start of a three-day stunt in Times Square. Hooked up to monitors gauging his vital signs and wearing only pants, a knit cap and boots, Blaine made like a human Popsicle as curious New Yorkers and tourists alike shuffled by to gawk, wave or touch the ice block to make sure it was real.

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