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R&B singer Ginuwine passes out unconscious after Criss Angel’s dangerous magic stunt goes wrong

October 15, 2022

R&B singer Ginuwine was fighting for his life after a dangerous stunt went wrong during a rehearsal at Criss Angel’s Magic with the Stars show.

Earlier this week, the 51-year-old artist was reportedly unconscious after diving underwater while holding his breath in a glass box with heavy chains outside, Ginuwine’s rep confirmed to Fox. NewsDigital.

“Ginuwine is doing well, and has made a full recovery,” his rep said in a statement.

“He was overcoming a fear. Luckily everything is fine because he was working with Criss Angel, who is the best in the business.”

In video obtained by the Daily Mail, the “Pony” singer was seen being quickly pulled out of the water after being submerged in the cube for at least 10 seconds. He then gasped as staff members carried him and laid him on the floor.

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“Are you OK?” a staff member asked Ginuwine after the life-threatening stunt.

R&B singer Ginuwine was fighting for his life after a dangerous stunt went wrong during a rehearsal at Criss Angel’s Magic with the Stars show.
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He nodded to confirm he was conscious.

Paramedics were contacted to help the “In These Jeans” singer and noted that he had made a full recovery after passing out from the risky act, according to the outlet.

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“It all happened so fast, it was like he was called upon in a fight,” the source said.

51-year-old artist Ginuwine was reportedly unconscious after diving underwater while holding his breath in a glass box with heavy chains outside.
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“On the show, he was trying to get over his fear of being underwater because he couldn’t hold his breath for more than 15 seconds before trying the stunt,” the source continued.

“Although he failed rehearsals, he still continued the show’s stunt, and everyone was in tears.”

Illusionist Criss Angel flashes a peace sign from inside an airtight container submerged in a 2,000 gallon water tank that he will have 33 hours to escape from while he performs "Oasis," his toughest escape yet, at Bryant Park.

Illusionist Criss Angel flashes a peace sign from inside an airtight container submerged in a 2,000-gallon water tank he’ll have 33 hours to escape from as he performs “Oasis,” his toughest escape yet, at Bryant Park.
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Ginuwine, real name Elgin Baylor Lumpkin, took to his Instagram on Thursday after his stunt to let his fans know he was in good shape.

“I don’t care, Prince said it best lololol,” the artist captioned his post after sharing a selfie.

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Hashtags included #love #life #laugh #imgood #superman #imnotdead.

Former “Saturday Night Live” star Jay Pharoah, along with other Ginuwine fans, commented on her post, sending her best wishes.

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“Glad you’re okay bro,” Pharoah posted.

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Donny Osmond, Frankie Muniz and Tara Lipinski are other stars expected for the Criss Angel show in Las Vegas.

Stephanie Giang-Paunon is an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to stephanie.giang@fox.com and on Twitter: @SGiangPaunon.