If you guys could do a part 2 thats like 5 hours long that would be great

@DAMNEvanescence

Жыл бұрын

literally. it's so cool and interesting!

@birdog23

Жыл бұрын

Yeah this was awesome I was thinking the same thing lol

@cleverusername9369

Жыл бұрын

Please and thank you

@Leddy0222

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, wish I could like this comment 500 times.

@chickrepelant

Жыл бұрын

hear HEAR!!!

The moment he revealed the whole card deck in perfect order, my mind was blown completely.

@nintendude794

Жыл бұрын

Same

@MeanBeanComedy

Жыл бұрын

I gasped and got chills.

@springbloom5940

Жыл бұрын

You should checkout Lennart Green. I started magic as physical therapy when I lost some fingers and a chunk of my hand. So, I have to use the 'sloppy' shtick for cover. Hes my hero.

@adamsmith9898

Жыл бұрын

How the F does he even do that :0?

@MeanBeanComedy

Жыл бұрын

@@wyldeminded added to my list! 😁👍🏻

I just love hearing the production staff reacting to his performances. It adds a lot to how incredible it is, and I would have loved to see him in person

@TheComedyAndMagic

Жыл бұрын

I would love for you to come to a show!

@andrewwiffen9994

Жыл бұрын

@@TheComedyAndMagic helo my friendsns

@dotdot9387

10 ай бұрын

yeah, and when you meet him you'll notice that your wallet, watch, and clothes are gone

@leth5540

9 ай бұрын

​@@dotdot9387probably doesn't even have to use arcane powers to do clothes 😂

I seriously love this guy, he's so entertaining and the look on his face when his audience appreciates his "tricks" is so precious 😊

@TheComedyAndMagic

Жыл бұрын

Gracias!!

@nihilisticnirvana

6 ай бұрын

@@TheComedyAndMagic you're really cool!!!!!!! still don't know how you did that coin thing

@TheComedyAndMagic

6 ай бұрын

@@nihilisticnirvana :)

@shiryu22

2 ай бұрын

​​@TheComedyAndMagic it was the look on their faces 🪄

Vanity Fair usually does a great job picking out people for these videos, but they really knocked it out of the park with this one. This guy not only knows his stuff, can perform it well, but he's also incredibly charismatic and well spoken. Bravo.

@TheCardSwap

Жыл бұрын

I came to say the same thing. These expert videos on stuff I've never thought about are really entertaining, especially when the person is so good at explaining.

@Kassadin10

Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't also mind seeing David Blaine there! Or better yet, both of them!

@GoddoDoggo

Жыл бұрын

I imagine being ridiculously charismatic plays a huge part in pulling this stuff off and fooling people.

@nikolajriedel7048

2 ай бұрын

@@GoddoDoggo came to say, was not disappointed, gj =)

This guy is truly a showman. Super charming, talented and funny, he had the audience in the palm of his hand. I had to repeat some parts of the video several times. Great.

@hnfrd

Жыл бұрын

He even made the glass in his glasses disappear!

@dloverise

Жыл бұрын

Cool... kzread.info/dash/bejne/eKF1paWckrfUftY.html

@hejalll

Жыл бұрын

So when are we getting a magician to react to this magician, explaining his acts?

@Fellipe_S

Жыл бұрын

@@hejalll It needs to be made into a movie first haha

@nulledrust9809

Жыл бұрын

Ah you nailed it, he is indeed a Guy, who happens to talk in a fake weird voice............................................Beta Male

The three coin thing is crazy how he shows such skill and so slowly and I have no idea how he does it. That's amazing skill.

@luism.5999

Жыл бұрын

It’s called magic, duh don’t you believe in it?

@user-mh8qw6sx7r

Жыл бұрын

Just go to Hogwarts

@AngryNoobsEnt

Жыл бұрын

I think they are trick coins that magnetize to each other creating 1 coin. Then it is hidden behind his left hands bent fingers.

@IamScoHo

Жыл бұрын

@@AngryNoobsEnt Maybe. But only if he's lying about them. He said they were silver.

@Sykokinetic

Жыл бұрын

@@AngryNoobsEntthis is definitely not it. :)

16:50 I was amazed the whole video but when he shuffled the deck in the perfect exact order cards I was absolutely blown away by that level of skill and he did it on spot too. No prep or nothing

@mercedes.c63_audi.q8

6 ай бұрын

My jaw dropped.

@mikesmoviemadness24

6 ай бұрын

I’m still amazed by the trick and I’ve watched it a few times. There has to be some sort of feel technique or pattern he’s using to control the deck but it’s so subtle I’m not even sure that’s how he does it!

@user-re2nb7go4k

6 ай бұрын

It was taught in my high school as a math question. Don't remember how it was done since I was bad at math lol I think it has something to do with permutations

@amarylily

6 ай бұрын

SAME THATS JUST INSANE

@error.418

6 ай бұрын

@@user-re2nb7go4k no, just flourishes and false shuffles

His lore knowledge is amazing, but honestly the hysterical surprised laughter from the crew when he flawlessly and seemingly effortlessly demonstrates the magic tricks, like it was the easiest thing in the world, just makes this. I imagine 4-5 people behind the camera just watching him in amazement going "surely no way" and then of course, way. Just really sublime.

@TheComedyAndMagic

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you so much Jeppe! So kind.

@Vic-Vega

Жыл бұрын

@@TheComedyAndMagic Oh, we surely can't believe it's actually YOU commenting on this KZread video after all those tricks you pulled (or can we?? 🤔).

@TheComedyAndMagic

Жыл бұрын

​@@Vic-Vega I'm honestly not even sure that it's me.

@Vic-Vega

Жыл бұрын

@@TheComedyAndMagic See that, folks? Not even a true-blue magician can solve the eternal mysteries of commenting on the Internet. We are all DOOMED!

@th3R0b0t

Жыл бұрын

@@TheComedyAndMagic The green marble, My god. . . The hide behind the thumb and flexing your hand with camera in FULL VIEW. I'm in awe, absolute awe. Your skill is legit.

Ben genuinely is one of the best sleight of hand artists that is currently around, he is more educated on his craft than almost every other magician there is

@twatmunro

Жыл бұрын

I watch a lot of magic but this is my first time seeing Ben. Not only was he hugely erudite about his craft, but he was also hugely likeable. Which is kind of unusual for a magician IMO.

@user-pm7pw1tl3t

Жыл бұрын

Yet i found his king

@holysmokes5817

Жыл бұрын

sorry, not true. As a professional magician...this "revealing" expose, "teaching" is just...pathetic. really.

@bostonhockey1000

Жыл бұрын

@@holysmokes5817 Ben is a true professional, this video is supposed to be for people who aren’t necessarily magicians, I’m not sure how it’s pathetic in anyway

@cykeok3525

Жыл бұрын

@@bostonhockey1000 He's just being petty out of jealousy. Don't mind him.

"You hear that laugher, thats why we do what we do" As a magician and Illusionist myself i can 100% relate this sentence 😂👍

This guy came to UNT about 5 years ago and I sat in the front row and he literally pulled the most crazy stunts I’ve ever seen. Still can’t explain 90% of what I saw

@nickiaccarino2481

Жыл бұрын

Never thought I’d randomly stumble across his KZread channel years later

@ryhk3293

3 ай бұрын

UNT, woo! TAMS '95!

"Hear that laughter, that's why we do what we do" - I've practiced sleight of hand for years before as a hobby and comes in handy. And yes, its the reaction that gets us. The satisfaction of knowing that we created wonder to our audience. Made them think how its done, and for a few, made them believe in magic.

@jp3813

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, many are cynical about magic. Considering it as an insult to their intelligence.

@CharlieBoi777

Жыл бұрын

Teach me sensei!!

@6nosis

Жыл бұрын

@@jp3813 yes these humans are called atheists; these people know everything and they are masters of reality.

@thanossnap4170

Жыл бұрын

@@6nosis Nice generalization, friend.

@trullsengar2784

Жыл бұрын

That's why I think Angier was the better magician in Prestige. His final words

Loved this video. Not only is Ben super skilled, but having Eric on there with genuine reactions to the sleight of hand was such a bonus. Great vid.

@stephaniedesmond8329

Жыл бұрын

I’m not completely certain what “living one’s best life” actually means, but I am pretty sure that Eric was doing it in that scene.

@Vic-Vega

Жыл бұрын

@@stephaniedesmond8329 Don't sell yourself so short, Stephy!

@starship399

Жыл бұрын

Surely it wasn't just luck more was it just me who knew the card was on his far right? Right??!?!!

@barrycohen8254

Жыл бұрын

@@starship399 a

@6mie301

Жыл бұрын

i luv eric he was having sm fun fr

The fascinating thing is him. He is just how a magician should be. Interesting, authentic, easy to talk to.

The demo with Eric was amazing. Not to make him look silly, but to make it show how easy it is to watch a professional do their thing. The removal of the watch was amazing. Listening about the airpods makes sense. I'd like him to give actual tips on how to prevent pickpockets. This is fun, but in real life it stucks.

@grutarg2938

5 ай бұрын

I very much identified with Eric. After the first one he was just giddy with delight and laughing at himself and the whole situation. He had no further awareness of what was being stolen. In short, for a magician, he was the perfect audience.

@theboogeyman2590

3 ай бұрын

He did a whole video with wired on just pickpocketing, its a real treat

That card trick at 16:05 was nuts. I had the expectation of fuckery but was still shocked. This guy’s awesome

@lektik2941

Жыл бұрын

Best card trick i've ever seen!

@vergilmontiero2558

Жыл бұрын

Yeah that was insane, would be an interesting thing to learn

@somejellykid

Жыл бұрын

my brain feels so violated with all this mind-fuckery >:O makes me wanna try learning sleight of hand again

@stopitnowlol6697

Жыл бұрын

The cards are prepositioned and the shuffles put the cards where he wants them

@Aliens1337

Жыл бұрын

@@stopitnowlol6697 I mean, duh? We all know how he did it. The real trick was tricking us into thinking he was actually shuffling when he was just rearranging the cards faced down. Even if you rewatched and focused, it was still very well done. No way you would be able to tell what he was doing the first time.

13:45 got me so good. I was like, "what? Were they supposed to edit this quicker? It's so obvious what he did." Only to be absolutely played like a fiddle. I first saw this guy on Fool Us a few years back. He really is wonderful.

@masterroshi4750

Жыл бұрын

What did he do

@i69GrzzlyBears

Жыл бұрын

@@masterroshi4750 he says "it stays in the middle the entire time" while obviously moving it to the right cap. Then there is no cuts, no camera changes. So we're all siting here like, 'whoa, they messed up. Its under 3 and they're blowing his cover.' Then he just opens 3 like a boss and shows it's completely empty. Truly masterful.

@ThePinkRoseGirl1

Жыл бұрын

@@i69GrzzlyBears i’ve replayed that part almost 10 times and still can’t figure out how he did it

@qiuhan2

Жыл бұрын

@@ThePinkRoseGirl1 i feel like he opened the first one abit to fit the ball at 13:51 not sure

@maahir44

Жыл бұрын

@@qiuhan2 that is true

11:43 The amount of surprise and joy he’s giving to these victims is amazing. I will never not love magicians.

I'm super impressed at how good he is at walking the line between giving really captivating insight into magic, without ruining anything or taking away the mystique and fun! He fully shows a couple of basic tricks (which if you're on youtube looking at anything magic you would know anyway) but only enough to tease at what's possible. Very cool.

Got to say plucking the aces out of deck is one thing but to have the entire deck assembled it in order was mind blowing.

@luqmanography

Жыл бұрын

Very true 🤣

@binhho2532

Жыл бұрын

@Bumblesnuff buffallobath and that is the hard part

@ViperK88

Жыл бұрын

@@binhho2532 Yep - easy to type out what was done, but to execute is the true skill

Ben is absolutely incredible at his craft. The amount of intelligence it takes to not only perform these tricks but explain them at the same time is mesmerizing.

@dloverise

Жыл бұрын

Cool... kzread.info/dash/bejne/eKF1paWckrfUftY.html

I was captivated by this guy. I could watch him do this for hours.

Him switching the Queen card out to the top of the hand with the red heart cards was so slick.

Need to get him back! This was the most entertaining and he is a true showman and magician, not revealing the tricks, keeping the secret!

@eikonise

Жыл бұрын

The magicians alliance would not blackmail him

A sleight of hand artist took my watch in Dallas in 1990. I don't even remember getting close enough to him that he could've done it, but, obviously, we shook hands or something. I had no clue til he gave it back. Totally amazing.

@drunkenmasterii3250

Жыл бұрын

Did you buy a new watch since?

@mfpendle

Жыл бұрын

@@drunkenmasterii3250 I don't think so. Since phones came with clocks, it hasn't been necessary

I felt called out when he mentioned "My cousin Vinny", because I've watched that movie so many times and i got so caught up in the moment of the "lawyer talk" that i never noticed he actually did a "magic trick" until the last time I watched it recently.

My favorite part of any sleight of hand or magic trick is knowing I am going to be tricked into believing something but still not being able to catch the trick in the act. Always puts a big grin on my face

@TheComedyAndMagic

9 ай бұрын

Love it. Love your attitude.

Can’t think of a better person to host this, Ben is an exceptional performer and wealth of knowledge. Great job Vanity Fair :)

@TheComedyAndMagic

Жыл бұрын

Blaise! Thanks man.

@dloverise

Жыл бұрын

Cool... kzread.info/dash/bejne/eKF1paWckrfUftY.html

This dude was phenomenal. Probably the best of your videos that I've seen. He's so informed but also just charismatic and funny.

What's amazing about stage sleight of hand/pickpocketing is the you're doing it someone who KNOWS YOU'RE DOING IT. It fascinates me.

By far one of my favorites yet. This guy was amazing!

The Tom Cruise trick wasn't CGI. Back in the day on a making of they said it was a "real" trick that Cruise practiced on or off for months during production because they wanted to do it on camera without a close up/insert. They never said how it was done though.

@calvinlee8103

Жыл бұрын

It's a gimmicked jacket combined with some actual sleight-of-hand skill.

@michaelfusion

Жыл бұрын

it was a pull for the first vanish, then an "impromptu' toppit throw. easy peasy.

Played the 'pea and cap' bit repeatedly at half-speed until I figured out how it had to go, then I could spot where he rolled it out of one, palmed it over in a unique way, then rolled it under its final resting place. Now I'm even more impressed at his skill and must go find more of this man

@chaddon7685

Жыл бұрын

I could tell (after a few watchings) when he does it and mostly how, but I never see it. It's so cool.

@pmeagle

Жыл бұрын

@@chaddon7685 yeah that's the cool stuf. You can almost always figure out the tricks but the beauty is when even then you can't see anything.

@359339

Жыл бұрын

Having the ball be squishable seems very important

@MrSDPlayer

Жыл бұрын

​@@chaddon7685 There's actually a single frame where you can see the tiny bit of green after he pretends to leave it at the right one

Many people aren't realizing one of the most important elements here: he looks 0% like someone who would steal something. Baseline suspicion level is absolute zero.

@MrJeezus

Жыл бұрын

Word.

this guy did a show at my university and like 20 people showed up. it was pretty awesome he’s super fun to watch

Ben was by far the best magician to ever appear on pen and teller's fool us! Such a great entertainer!

@jeppefrolund1718

Жыл бұрын

He was super amazing. I really did like Shin Lim on there too though. For the show and the magic.

@magicalmiller

Жыл бұрын

lol

@jp-sn6si

Жыл бұрын

@@jeppefrolund1718 omfg, can people mention pen and teller's show without mentioning shin lim? please, his acts weren't even that great.

@jorgedavid2568

Жыл бұрын

Listen, Ben is a top magician in the world but you can't say he was the best by far in P&T, there have been many incredible magicians performing there; Kostya Kimlat, Eric Mead, Jandro, Shin Lim just to name some.

@jetnut89

Жыл бұрын

@@jorgedavid2568 so many, so good. Shawn Farquhar and Ondrej Psnieka are my favorite

I was enthralled. I never get tired of sleight of hand. Side story for no-one and everyone. I moved to Hollywood when I was 20, and one of my first jobs was as a spotter for a 3 card monte crew. I was actually a ringer/barker for one of the clothing shops on Melrose Ave, hustling the ladies and gents to pop in and shop our wares. The runner of the 3card crew approached me and asked me to whistle if i see the cops coming...seemed harmless enough.I was standing there anyways, doing various motions and flair to attract attention. I'd see a cop and give a whistle. A minute later dude would come walking by and slip me a 20. This was in 1992. I can still spot the players in a 3card crew to this day. Theres one in Berlin (where I live now)at Checkpoint Charlie that operates right under the noses of the cops.Ive considered pointing it out to them, but seriously, they should know, shouldn't they? Maybe they do?

@vergilmontiero2558

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like an interesting experience, something fun to tell the kids too. Was thinking of learning it myself.

It's the first time in KZread history that I don't skip forward on a video! Amazingggggg person, the way he talks and explains, the way he does his tricks! he is so talented on so many levels!!

@Olibaby12

Жыл бұрын

You should reconsider your choice of videos, I rarely skip forward on videos.

This is actually the only 24 minute video that I watched for an hour because I keep on rewinding when he does it. It surreal.

It's not easy to keep people entertained at such a high level for almost half an hour (or more than half an hour if you rewind and try to watch it in slow motion)... Ben Seidman is a master at this! One of the best people invited on Vanity Fair 👏🏻

I've always loved sleight of hand stuff because even if you know how it's done one could still appreciate the skill needed to do it.

"That's why we do what we do" As a 8 years magician myself. I feel that 😭

16:56 - What a likable, charming guy. Good on you Ben, a great introduction to sleight of hand. Very impressive.

One of my favourite out of context magic tricks I’ve seen was during a stage performance of MacBeth with Sean Bean many many years ago. During the scene where Banquo’s ghost keeps appearing at the dinner table, they had the actor pull back a hood to reveal himself at the table, then walk off stage while MacBeth was going mad. But then one of the background actors dropped a cup in a way that they played (very effectively) like it was a genuine mistake by the actor, which made a loud noise and turned the heads of the whole audience, during which time they snuck Banquo back to the table on the other side of the stage. When he pulled back his hood to reveal himself a second time, the audience audibly gasped! It was pretty simple, but very effective

@SP-cp3qu

Жыл бұрын

amazing

I love how he says "this... requires practice". A classic catch phrase of Ricky Jay, one of the greatest sleight of hand artists and card mechanics the world has ever seen. Id say probably the only one who ever matched Richard Turner in level of skill.

4:51 there is a lot of emotion in that single "this takes practice" statement. You can tell by the way he says it how much he's understating how much practice it takes.

This dude is so talented. I watched every trick/move with the lowest (0.25) speed and I literally could not see the moves. Props to a lifetime of owning in on his skill...

Loved that scene @2:59. The director said he wanted to make sure there were no cuts in the scene, since Joe Pesci actually learned how to do that trick

@mikes2622

Жыл бұрын

It's a prop card. You can see the crease down the middle. Theres half a card attached in middle and you just fold it to one side or the other and there's a different card on each side.

I have watched many of these VF spots. Their production value is high, but the subject is not always equal to that. This bit is exceptional and one of the best that has been produced. Ben is of course a talented magician but also pitch perfect on camera. He is engaging, entertaining and insightful. That is a high bar, and he reaches it on all fronts. Bravi to all involved.

@TheComedyAndMagic

Жыл бұрын

Wow, Thanks Benjamin!

@ppoznysz

Жыл бұрын

@@TheComedyAndMagic that was one of the most entertaining things i have ever watched:) thanks Ben!

@TheComedyAndMagic

Жыл бұрын

@@ppoznysz hey, thanks!

watching this video made me realized he just took my pen, my staplers, and my keyboa

9:36 incredible how this strategy seems to apply to not just magic or pickpocketing, but any scam. I've never heard it broken down so simply and effectively.

@TheComedyAndMagic

9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you for being an expert who can still recognize movie scenes for being fun even if it is at the expense of realism

I am blown away by both explanations and demonstrations.

That part where he took the phone, i had to rewind 3 times before i saw him take it, this dude is a genius

Who doesn't love good magic tricks? This was an amazing episode.

@JJ-no7bc

Жыл бұрын

I got lost with the card trick

This is one of the most amazing video I have seen in a while! His skill, technique, delivery and crowd engagement is so good!!

@misssuzyq1981

Жыл бұрын

I’m speechless

@jorgedavid2568

Жыл бұрын

Exactly!! Yes

All magicians seem so charming, it must be part of their performance but I can't help but believe they are genuinely nice people.

@HermanVonPetri

Жыл бұрын

And magicians are some of the most honest liars you'll ever see. You know up front that it's all deceit. Most will tell you outright, and you'll still love being tricked.

@Entertainer13

Жыл бұрын

Can confirm Ben is a great person. Went to college with him. Dude was already doing amazing magic and polishing his act. When I've seen him on TV I'm not suprised.

I cant get enough of this. I, for one, really want to see lots more - specifically of this dude, who's just great all around - giving us a whole series of these installments. Like the most interesting - yet - entertaining 101 intro classes you'll ever take.

This is one of the most light hearted and fun videos on sleight of hand that I've seen. Good job, and thank you.

I’m not into “magic” and such but this guy is thoroughly entertaining and has such great charisma. Would love to see him back for another segment!

@TheComedyAndMagic

Жыл бұрын

Very kind of you to say!

@Geertt

Жыл бұрын

I don't think you can call it magic. It's more like an illusion

@jeremybryant7054

Жыл бұрын

@@TheComedyAndMagic yeah I have two toddlers and I might learn some basic stuff now just to get their reactions.

@jeremybryant7054

Жыл бұрын

@@TheComedyAndMagic hi Ben just wondering of you might be able to recommend a book to learn some of the card tricks you showed in this video, I have no experience so it would have to be very thorough lol.

@TheComedyAndMagic

Жыл бұрын

@@jeremybryant7054 Usually kids start understanding magic around age 4. Younger than that, and everything is magic. But if you have toddlers you have plenty of time to get good. :) Try, The Klutz Book of Magic (by John Cassidy and Michael Stroud) and Now You See It, Now You Don't (by Bill Tarr)

This video could not be more entertaining. When it comes to magic, Ben Seidman is as good as it gets!

I like how he pickpocket things he doesnt tell the audience about so we dont realize how incredible it is.

I have never been more attracted to something in my life. This is just pure talent and a testament to how some people just really find their niche. Amazing.

Huge sleight-of-hand fan here. Been obsessed with card tricks in particular for decades, and just wanted to say that that deck manip was disgustingly clean. I love it when a trick's execution can still make me smile, and Ben nailed that one.

I like all the names for those tricks such as "a second deal", "kissing the dog", "closing the door", "painting a frog" or "eating a mule".

What a guy, honestly. Charismatic and as charming as it gets. I think that plays a major part in what makes the greats so great when it comes to this sort of thing. Sub consciously you're gonna lean your attention more on them than the cards or whatever else, lending them more possibility for success. I thoroughly enjoyed this one.

I have a very short attention span, and yet I fully engrossed to this 24 minutes of hand tricks. All of the people in this video were the best kind of people you'd want in a video about magic tricks. Absolutely incredible

@TheComedyAndMagic

9 ай бұрын

That's such a great compliment. Thank you!

I dated a magician and became enmeshed in the local community and picked up a few card tricks. Its a lot of fun, but its even better when you see a true master of the craft. Its really amazing art and says a lot about us as silly humans and what we think of our own observation/perception.

I love seeing how far people come in life. I remember Ben when he was inventing tricks to sell over ten years ago when he had the mini afro lol. Now the guy consults for movies and has ever so refined his craft. Kudos to you dude.

@TheComedyAndMagic

Жыл бұрын

hey thanks Greg!

He's really well-spoken I could listen to him talk and expleining all day.

16:45 this is insanely impressive.

This is one of the best ones you've done, especially with the crew cracking up seeing the tricks right in front of them. Amazing.

This guy is just fun. Even if he was an office worker and didn't know magic everyone at the office would love him.

@jp3813

Жыл бұрын

Magic builds confidence & charisma though, while working in an office can repeatedly put you in a bad mood.

This made me smile the entire time. As an amateur magician myself I knew a lot of this, but your ability and presentation are amazing. Very engaging and informative, and fun to watch and let the magic of magic be magical.

@TheComedyAndMagic

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

I fricking love the staff's laughter in the background every time he does something crazy

This was such a joy to watch. I’d definitely want to watch another covering more movies. The reactions to the demonstration was also so genuine and enjoyable.

Definitely need a part 2. One of the best of this series

This guy is funny, entertaining, and really good 😁👏

This is the only time I watch Vanity Fair breakdown 5 times in a row and still enjoying it like the first time I watched it. Please make more of this with that magician.

The Prestige is one of the best movies in recent memory. Certainly the best magic related movie.

@Maury_au_Arcos

Жыл бұрын

One of my top 3

@trailblazer77

Жыл бұрын

By far the best👌

I've never even heard of this guy before this, but that pass at 5:31 was one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen.

The whole segment of "The Prestige" (my favorite movie of time) at 15:10 was mindblowing! I was expecting some trickery but holy cow. This guy is amazing!

I absolutely love his energy! Just amazing to show some tricks and explaining very clearly so anyone can understand as well

The same reactions the camera crew was having I was as well lol. I was like surely there's no way but alas I was duped every time. I rewinded the video a bunch of times and I can honestly say I still don't know how he did a lot of those tricks. Truly amazing!

20:00 - I went frame by frame you can see just few silver pixels that he's hiding them under the leftover coins and then in his left hand's 2nd and 3rd finger. Absolutely slick trick

@kheammachart

Жыл бұрын

Close, the second and the third coin are behind each other, but the first one he moved it on to his left wrist that is why he spined his wrist to move the first coin into the position. He did the first coin by making it lay on his thumb, then use the movement to have it gone on his wrist

That marble trick is so smooth. Loads of practice goes into making something that simple so seamless.

This man is fantastic. Even at .25 speed and having a decent idea on where the switch is made its still almost impossible or actually impossible to spot. Bravo.

His coin trick stumped me the most. I know a few little tips and tricks on how to hide it, but only with one coin. Incredible.

this is one of my favorite versions of the "area expert analyzes movies" formats. magic is cool, and having tricks done in between or during the explanations added a lot of entertainment, and this guy was great in general. very much enjoyed this!

This guy was just amazing. Not just his magic knowledge but his whole manerism etc. He is so charismatic on camera and explained everything so well

I love the laughs in the background, each time Ben does one awesome surprising trick after the other.

one of the best VF videos, his humor along with skill made this very enjoyable and the behind the camera laughter really added to it.

I think the best thing about 3 card monte is that if you guess randomly you'd have a 33% chance, but because you assume to know where it is, you can't win

@unnamed_channel

Жыл бұрын

You have zero chance to win. If you happen to guess correctly a shill will just over-bet on one of the remaining ('wrong') cards.

The trick 20:20 - My 3am theory even at .25 speed I don't know what happened to the 1st & 2nd coins, but the last one seems to be in his left hand tucked under his index, middle and ring fingers. He opens up his right hand to show nothing, but the left hand is not turned open and those 3 fingers stay together before the video cuts out.

@doorsareforopening

5 ай бұрын

The first and second are piled onto the third one

That /this is by far the best review that I've seen out of the other reviews of magic and sleight of hand in tv and movies. It is indepth. As a conjurer myself I think that you did a wonderful review.

You can literally see how well he stole that guy's wallet and phone while re-watching. He can fool the camera too. Incredible!

@mattice9083

Жыл бұрын

I thought he just did the flip at first then was gonna go in a second time lol. Rewatched it like wow

@MrVepe47

Жыл бұрын

i actually saw him do that watching for the first time. what's incredible though is that the guy didn't notice it

@tyrannusrex31

Жыл бұрын

That entire routine was performed by Apollo Robbins for a Ted Talks presentation… maybe ten years ago? It is as impressive in this video as it was back then, but if you’d like to see the entire gimmick, search him on KZread. It’s the kind of thing that will change your world.

15:50 this whole segment is wild!!

the bottle cap one took me playing the video back at .25 speed and analizing for 20 minutes to figure out what he had done, dudes smooth af you can tell he has practiced that one quite a bit

This guy is sick ! Imagine the numbers of hours dedicated to his craft. Respect !

@TheComedyAndMagic

9 ай бұрын

Many hours. Thank you so much!