This guy is the definition of punk rock, dude spends his days skating and bringing people joy while making money and a life on his own terms. Absolute legend and an incredible skater

@MonsieurCeri

2 ай бұрын

Goosebumps Character. Legend!

@TheGonzogibby

2 ай бұрын

He is oozing depression, but yea. loving the dream. Great episode Jenk

@sirpattrick14

2 ай бұрын

@@TheGonzogibby Sounds like you're projecting, guy seems pretty happy even if he does just skate by.

@TJV650

2 ай бұрын

I don’t know.. dude just kinda gave me a bad vibe.

@TheGonzogibby

2 ай бұрын

@@sirpattrick14 I have suffered from depression in the past, yes. So I’m not projecting, just giving my POV from experience. Thanks though. You sound great.

In my local park theres an old man that every Sunday morning he comes and spend minimum 1.5 hours cleaning the whole park, he dont skate, but he say he love to see people having fun on their boards, the guy is a legend

@TroopsofDoom666

2 ай бұрын

Hat off

@neighbor9672

2 ай бұрын

These are the vibes the world needs.

@CHR1SUND4Y

2 ай бұрын

Watch out He's a diddler

@TupDigital

2 ай бұрын

That is terrific

@notaspectator

Ай бұрын

I hope you join him or do your bit another day friend :)

The real magic is making a pressure flip bowl flyout look cool.

This was beyond magic. A lesson on the human experience of simply being who we want. An incredibly refreshing film, I love strange stories and people like this. Congrats Ian and Ian! If Saul Goodman was a skater.

@CockLobster

2 ай бұрын

Okay 😐

@maximilianharing6740

2 ай бұрын

Damn i thought the same,sick

@zachydan

2 ай бұрын

Skater Saul

That is the last car I would have expected him to be driving. Then he opens the door... WHAT IS THIS SORCERY?!?! THIS MANS A WIZARD

@Remember-Death

2 ай бұрын

But... I did notice his windshield was cracked.

@las10plagas

2 ай бұрын

not a WIZARD, a *MAGICIAN* : )

@sandnewts

2 ай бұрын

slk350 is like 7-15k, very attainable car

@FrontalWaterbed

2 ай бұрын

@@sandnewts Yeah, but i still wouldn't expect him to be driving that. He seems like a subaru or volvo guy.

@Fanaz10

2 ай бұрын

@@las10plagas u mean illusionist :)

Should have ended the video with a clearer image of his QR code so we could all send this man a $20 to continue on this rad life just a bit easier.

@johncast9565

2 ай бұрын

I would give him my social he is so rad.

@dalyje

2 ай бұрын

seriously

@alvarorodriguez5409

2 ай бұрын

no joke to the qr code idea

@timothyfleischmann6820

2 ай бұрын

There's basically zero chance he's living in that area and driving an SLK with lambo doors completely on a street performer's income. I'd put my money on there being a trust fund or something similar involved.

@nozzzzy

2 ай бұрын

​@timothyfleischmann6820 That was my first thought. How the heck can anyone sustain themselves in So Cal on essentially part time donations? I guess it's possible. If each show is like 15 mins and 5 people give him a 20 per show, that's like $400 an hour. That's kind of insane, even if only a couple people toss him a 20 per show that's still good money lol.

that no comply back 3 was fucked

@bobdebuilda3877

2 ай бұрын

Like BUDDA

@18JR78

2 ай бұрын

1:35

@xiphiasoffishwell4781

2 ай бұрын

That was filthy dude. Going b/s with a no comply is already basically impossible.

@fullertron

2 ай бұрын

So good!

@Inexpressable

2 ай бұрын

@@xiphiasoffishwell4781 i've got back no complys and im a beginner, but to take it down something is next level.

We just winessed a man who does community service. skates (his passion) wins a lottery works entertains and excepts donations (Sams) he calls them. This guy inspires me Im happy to just do one thing he did in a day. This guy is truely living.

I never comment on videos but what an absolutely rad dude. Fantastic journalism- more stories like this!

homie looks like he sells vaults

@alexdelacotte9031

2 ай бұрын

Yo bro long time no speak!! Hope u good! I got that fetty if u need, hola :)

@omgness14

2 ай бұрын

Spot on, spot on 👌😂

@souluti0n

2 ай бұрын

Are we all watching Fallout? 😅

@seanfknwilson

2 ай бұрын

​@@souluti0n na any real fallout fan finished that 8 hours after it came out and is now doing another full run-through of fallout 4... just ask OP

@idkhowtospell

2 ай бұрын

"howdy howdy"

lmfao that double birds after the boardslide was legendary

@myousickoflife

2 ай бұрын

cant forget the impossible!

frank is a santa monica legend

@ghostfacedthrilla

2 ай бұрын

i have a print of this alex pardee smurf, big ups

What a backdrop, what a perspective, what a LIFE!! This man may have some down days, wondering about what could have been, but a lot of people do that sitting at a desk with some crappy boss. This man is having his worst days at one of americas greatest piers and places on earth. All about perspective baby, keep on L I V I N!!!!

@jsteelsadventureandvariety4545

2 ай бұрын

Awesome comment Bob :)

I've always felt weird for cleaning at skateparks when i go skate... Skateboarders, young and old, can be little ungrateful pieces of shit, shitting and pissing on their own flatground, but this lifts my spirits :) I'll do it for you, Frank, so you are not alone in this

Glad your doing the locals thing. The locals and people around skateboarding make the whole thing up. Every town has got characters and I wanna know them all like them or not !

Butterfly doors on the convertible Benz is sooo sick

Next time i'm on Santa Monica pier im looking for this dude. What a legend. Respect for cleaning up the park and sharing the love for skateboarding

Holy shit it took 5 mins before I realized you were my favorite magician in town, I’ve watched your show 20 times in SM you’re dope…

@thathandsomedeville

14 күн бұрын

👋

Dude, yes! He rips. Great outlook on life too. Keep doing what you're doing!

Videos like these is why jenkem is the best. Great story on this guy. Inspiring in his own way

Bless man, with how much fucking money California has... this man came in and is still doing it. Thank you Jenkem

the story, to his skating, to the benzo, the lotto, the pier trick, the ending sales pitch the crowd, this video just kept escalating in the most interesting and creative way. dudes livin the life

I had a friend just like this guy. Almost exact. He only lived 17 years

This was great, i hope he gets a hat full of 20's

dudes no comply variations are the real magic

What a awesome little interview. I like his humility about not having a family, we share the same thoughts. I wish him all the best and hope to see him again on KZread. Also, buddy shreds at skating! Im impressed

Thanks Jenkem. Please keep telling these unique stories and showing us some of the incredible people in skateboarding.

Hell yeah what a cool dude! Keep skating forever my man!

It's always inspiring seeing people live by their own ways and means

I shovel snow off of my local 6 months of the year up here in Canada. I’m too old to skate in the heat so I don’t mind -5c skating.

As a father of two and owner of a dog that eats skateboard wheels, I say you’re truly living the dream. Spirit transcends genetics. May yours be reborn a millionfold.

@imnotracistbut-9559

Ай бұрын

Guess it’s all about perspective bc I’d probably switch places with you provided the mom is a dime lol

@Pollockdinner

Ай бұрын

@@imnotracistbut-9559 lol

This one hit different, feels like his life could be a movie

this guy invented being chill

he shreds

i love jenkem for showcasing niche hobbies of fellow skaters makes you realize how complex and multidimensional humans can really be

Dude is so rad. Bringing joy to the people, skating his heart out and full of wisdom to share with those willing to listen.

We need a full doc on this guy. Make it happen jenkem

I hate the word content with a passion, but I have to say that this is proper, wholesome content

"my fingers never leave my hands" lol this guy rules

Man this was amazing

This guy still has it. The style, skill, look and attitude. OG punk skater.

slippin jimmy the skater

He seems super chill in the best way possible. A Lil deep too

Mad respect for still knockin out some of those tricks!. I know it ain't easy as we get older hehe.

That fucking piano behind the Monologue was incredible, cheers fellas

@anthonyblundetto4909

2 ай бұрын

Brother, that is the instrumental to Life on Mars by David Bowie. You can thank me later.

This guy is like a character from better call saul. Love him

@Night.League

2 ай бұрын

Exactly

As someone who cleans at my local skatepark on the reg, I respect this man!

This is what makes Jenkem stand out. Great work!

When I skate everyday my back never hurts

THIS is why jenkem is the best skate media by miles. Most people wouldn't even pay attention to this guy, but you found the story and it's fucking magic.

Love that guy

The pressure flip was actually flawless

a proper adult in 2024. homie's out there doing impossibles

Dude you’re a legend and should be treated a such. Any skater that gives him problems has problems with me. Venice is in my top 10 parks of all time. The atmosphere is non other. Thanks for taking the time out your day to clean up such an iconic spot.

Great series! This dude shreds and has good outlook on life. Gotta respect it

i could have watched this for another hour easy. that man was gone from my life too soon

seen him on nka before, he's talented. what passion too

This dude shreds. If i'm ever in Venice i'm gunna hit the park at like 9am and skate with the homie

Hell yeah, man. Your doing a great deed.👍🏼

Can we see more of this guy? I'd watch him every day

Missed opportunity not interviewing that shoeless drifter

@GettingHyphy

2 ай бұрын

Loved when we saw him in a later shot just wandering around the sand lol

The real magic is paying rent and a car note in Santa Monica, off of three days worth of "magic money"...thats some wizardry right there ..lol

@cosmikkid

2 ай бұрын

Ahahah...totally...finally a comment that makes sense :)

@anthonyblundetto4909

2 ай бұрын

If you're assuming that he doesn't have the title to a Benz that's almost old enough you don't need to smog it, I wanna see what your whip looks like. it's probably the bus.

i was about to like the video then I realized that I had already liked the video.

made my week - thank you for this! all the very best and long life of joy and skating for the home

What a wholesome video

wow I really love this guy. I kind of feel like I've known him my whole life. What a great short film

appreciate you, man. it's people like this who keep everything from going to ish

This dude is rad af without the lambo doors on the SLk. Then you see it and ur like… homey is just rad to the bone forget about it. My man is doing it his way.

Love these seriese ! Respect to this dude. He still got the magic. Skate is life ! the world doesn't need more people, it just need more human beings ;) !

This was awesome. And Frank rips. Jenkem please keep the great content coming 🍻

Incredible story with an incredible video to tell it! Great work. Need more like this

Loved this great job Frank and Jenkem. There is magic in each moment when we make it.

Jenkem this kicked ass and man I admire this guy! Hope he keeps killin it!

How can one pay rent from a few dollars earned doing magic tricks by only being allowed to work every couple of days? 😮 That’s the real magic trick!

@johnnyboy2653

2 ай бұрын

...and drive a Mercedes Benz. I mean I'm happy for the guy and all but yeah. He's got something else going for sure lol.

@neighbor9672

2 ай бұрын

Homie looks like he don’t have a lot of lifestyle creep. Probably just lives super lean, doesn’t need to buy a bunch of stupid shit. Just lives a simple life. People forget you can just live a simple life and be totally happy. You never have to conform to someone else’s way of life. Make your own way I guess.

@roxys999

2 ай бұрын

yeah plus the fact that he doesn't have kids and he's in his late 40s, he must have a bunch of savings. his only major expense is probably the benz though lol

@Remember-Death

2 ай бұрын

He's not "only being *allowed* to work every couple of days." He *CHOOSES* to work every couple of days. He has other options, (other than magic) but he's refusing to do those other options.

@Tomdatruth

2 ай бұрын

​@@johnnyboy2653 I basically live week to week and could go out right now and get a Benz on finance.. idk cars but this looks old, possibly left to him in a will.. trust me, that performance tells me he does really need that money to live

I absolutely love this man's lifestyle and especially his act. Simply amazing to watch, it's not the tricks. It's the patter.

He’s got a bag of tricks for sure. Creative line.

2:07 has me in tears. Skateboarding can be dangerous you could crush a shoulder.

This guys a legend , also adding “Life on Mars” was a nice touch Jenkem

Rippin' my man!!! Lifes a grind, may as well be on a skateboard 💕🤙

9:34 😂 this man is IN THE ZONE

Really enjoyed watching this:) Frank is awesome and I think he is following the path he was very much meant to be on

Great stuff here. His magic card in the mouth trick was so on point.

This guy might be my new favorite person. What a strange life. I guess my only question is how can this dude possibly make enough money to live in SoCal on part-time donations? Are people really that generous? I mean, they must be, cuz hes there, living the dream. Thats wild.

Your A Rad Dude!! Miss The 80’s Skate Vibe!! Hope You Have Much Success.

Would love to see Monster hook him up with something..

THAT LAST TRICK WAS AMAZING.....!!! HOPE TO SEE IT LIVE SOMEDAY.....!!!!

Pretty sure Frank the Magician used to live in Louisville Kentucky. I remember a skateboarding magician hanging around the skatepark there.

I always give these street performers a good amount of money simply because they keep my childhood curiosities alive and mysterious….plus after it’s all said and done it is magical not just the skateboard tricks but the magic as well. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Jenkem always have the best! This video is incredible. The life on mars instrumental is so dramatic to the situation. Bravo jenkem bravo

This guy rules!

Damn this was sick, and my dude ripped too

Living the dream that many would be envious of...

Dudes got them Kenny powers dodge ram suicide doors

A very magical and rad person. Enjoyed watching this :)

What a treasure this man is. And he rips!

Love the introspective part of this.

Inspiring! Was stoked as soon as I saw the bs 360 no comply!

What a useful and sensible human being. Totally impressed.

Dude is a Original. Love and Respect.

This was a dope video. Skaters are the most talented people I know.