President John Kennedy is credited with the following statement:
….As they say on my own Cape Cod, a rising tide lifts all the boats..
Does the success, notoriety and exposure of David Blaine and/or Criss Angel help you as a magician?
Personally, I couldn’t be further from either of them. I’m fat, white, old and bald. However, even I get questions and comments regarding their recent TV shows and people seem a little more receptive to magic. The worst possible thing I could do would be try to imitate either of them. It would be a pitiful and pathetic sight, but it does give me a fresh stage to perform.
I think all magicians are better off because of their success.
Take care……… 
Well said!