Causing a stir wherever he goes, David Blaine was all smiles as he biked around on his motorcycle in New York City yesterday afternoon (August 24).

The 36-year-old magic man was in surprisingly good spirits considering lifeguards at Necox Beach in the Hamptons reportedly hsf yo help him and two of his friends out of the rough waters during the weekend.

A lifeguard who asked not to be identified tells the New York Post that Blaine and his buddies ignored warnings Sunday to stay out of the water, which became dangerous as a result of Hurricane Bill.

“They were warned not to go in because of the hurricane surf conditions,” says the lifeguard, adding the trio walked farther east and jumped in, and then were pulled back west by the current.

“It looked like they needed help,” the lifeguard says. “It looked like they got sucked out and one of them was panicking.”

Two female lifeguards eventually swam out and advised the illusionist how to return to shore safely. The three listened and were able to escape the water without physical assistance.