2012 world in photos: Those unforgettable expressions (17)

U.S. magician David Blaine performs "Electrified", his three days and three nights magic performance, at Pier 54, New York, the United States, Oct. 8, 2012. David Blaine has been surrounded by towering metallic orbs that will stream 1 million volts of electricity around him for the past 72 hours. (Xinhua/Wang Lei)