This really is a dream come true. So grateful to have had this opportunity and share this very personal routine of mine. Much love to all of you and please share the magic ❤️
I would've done the same if I was his dad tbh. Sure the whole performance will be uploaded in crystal clear HD with perfect audio and flawless camera angles. But... there is a beauty and charm in taking the same footage yourself, from your angle, from your perspective as the proud father of your son having the moment of his life on stage. I would have filmed it myself with shaking hands and teary eyes as well.
@@KevinLimagic This was really beautiful! and your parents, so proud and acting Natural. SO rare on tv! (watched your video with the Talking Teller..love your intelligent warmth & skill, may your road be prosperous and bring much happiness :-)
One thing I'm curious about is whether Allison knew or not. I'm assuming she did, in which case, doesn't seem like it quite meets the conditions of fooling the people he's performing to. Obviously the show is about fooling Penn and Teller, but it seems like a tough magic trick to keep secret, if I'm right.
@@LtSMASH324 No, Allison didn't knew the words, she literally reads them from a card, but to her those symbols have meaning. There's a way to do this with waves from a thingy, but I don't remember to correctly to say for sure.
There's a small man hiding in the straw yelling the answers out to Alison. Due to how small he is his voice is at a frequency that only Alison can hear. Trick revealed.
It is the way he holds his hands...the slight angle gets the job done. The boba tea was there for a reason. It forced Allison to look towards the floor. After a couple of subtle prompts Allison understands and reads the reflection from the floor. Simple yet brilliant. Nicely done. Edit: I did mean podium when I typed floor. English isn't my first language. Thanks for correcting me and improving my vocabulary.
i dont think shes reading it off of the reflection from the floor, but instead the reflection on the podium. still though, i would have never thought of this lol
Good eye , makes sense that he would know the podium is reflective since he’s a returning guest and you can clearly tell that it is really clear when he’s doing the trick
It makes more sense that the cards he put on the desk had the correct things written on them. That would be the whole point of him “going through” the cards. To make it look random, but it’s actually just an excuse to lay the card on the table for her to read.
4:35 - "You're doing a pretty good job so far" "Well, you gave me boba" - I have a feeling Alyson nearly gave the game away there, given where she keeps looking while you're talking!
No matter what field in the arts, the passion that shines through when someone achieves a goal and can't hold the emotion in. Those moments just make it all worth it. You're a gem Kevin!
They cannot lie about how they do or don’t do something, they have to explain the trick to a jury beforehand and if they lie, they’re disqualified and/or Penn and Teller are told in their earpiece (or Alison). If he says no palming then there’s no palming.
@@buffywasright That's what they tell you lol, but at the end of the day it's a show for entertainment purposes. For her to guess the "kevin you look so handsome" means one of 2 things, either she knows that language or she read it in English somehow.
I love the emotion he showed. He really was grateful and didn't think he would food them at all. Compared to most acts on fool us who know they can fool the guys
I guess the reason why he cries is the hard work he did for Years to get this Achievement and we can not imagine how important this was for Kevin Li. Respect Bro!!
The magicians are not allowed to use people who work on the show as actors or stooges. I believe the effect was done in such a way that Alison saw the words in English but we saw the words in Mandarin. It's a variation of an age old trick.
@@HurricaneSA There is one exception to that. The magicians are not allowed PRE ARRANGED stooges. They are allowed to recruit people who have been randomly selected, once they are on stage. There was a bit with people given different meals and what not and they had to read a prediciton of what they had chosen - but the prediction (which only they got to see) said something like "play along, for the fun of it, and say that I am right." It's pushing the rules, but it can be done.
A McConnell think u right but there allow to have set people in the audience but people Like the presenter wouldn’t do it. Or if it’s the way u said not everyone would help the magic
@@amcconnell6730 you could be right, except that, when the 3 random Guys read the prediction, they didn't know any of the 3 dishes 😉 th-cam.com/video/OpTOQGAfIPE/w-d-xo.html
It was : Please play along to make this work - read this - "You will choose a man named [your name] who will sit at [your table] where you will be served [read the name of the dish off the cover in front of you]"
Maybe the top of the drink just had a little sheet with each answer written down. This could explain her tentative answer on the forest question as she worked it out, and more confidence as it went on. Did she look down into her drink? I didn't notice, heh.
I have a theory. I think he just layed down the card with the answer on the table, written on another card. Notice how on 5:16 he slams the table, as if to get Alison's attention, while saying "this one". She then seems to look at the card on the table very intently.
No reason it can't be both: Write the first set of single-word answers on the cup, and for phrases have them showing on the discarded cards. Once she's on to the game it's easy to get her to watch for the clues wherever they are.
I love this performer!!! Kevin is easily in my top five Fool Us performers ( I usually like the "old school" magicians, but there is something about this kid that makes him seem like he's been doing this for decades)...I like this routine, but the first one was my favorite...probably because of the emotion the first one brought out in Teller and myself... Keep reaching for the stars Kevin, I think you are destined for great things!!! God Speed to you and your family!!!
In college, I learned about stage lighting and one thing we learned was about was handling practical (real) mirrors that were on the set. I reflected on that while viewing this superb trick. I reflected again before posting this. Aside from the fact that it is actually somewhat easy to read mirrored words which are IN ALL CAPS, it is even easier to read them when you silently say "mirror, mirror on the wall...". But maybe I am over-complicating things. No matter how I think it could have been done, I've no idea how it actually was done but I do know that Kevin deserved the Fool Us award... Great Job, good sir!
The emotion of Kevin Li, and others, when they have successfully fooled Penn &Teller is enjoyable to watch. It affirms the years of effort given to perfect the trick and the release of all their tension.
From the little I know of Chinese, the Chinese characters were the actual translation of what was written in English and what Allison said. I studied it for three years and it's just as difficult as everyone says, so I'm way impressed that Allison learned it in three seconds! Now I know, the key ingredient was Boba milk tea all along...
@@harshdevsharma6397 Kevin Li is in the comments, confirming she was not in on this. In a video he even explains why he chose her, because they don't time to set up anything with the host because the only time they see them is on the stage.
When Kevin asked Allison if she spoke Chinese, I totally thought she responded 是 which really impressed me. Lmao later I figured out she was probably saying "sure"
WHAT!!! I think the cards were see-through with the light... she could read the translation. What a great guy this kid is... can't wait to watch more of him!
man your truly an inspiration. im 30 years old and love watching magic and trying to figure out how it was done and this was executed so perfectly. i hope you bought some good sunglasses man, you got a pretty bright future. (lame dad joke i know)
是 is not Mandarin for yes. It's closer to "is." If she could really speak Mandarin, her response would have been hui, or 会, which as a response to the question means "I can."
Extore - fair enough. I didn’t want to go into a big discussion of grammar and foreign speakers of mandarin but I’m sure you’ll agree that primary anglophones who are learning mandarin often struggle with the concept of using verbs to affirm instead of a general-use “yes”. They will often use 是 and 不是 for “yes” and “no” in almost any situation until they get better at it. All I’m saying is that for a small moment he thought she might speak a bit.
I remember these suckers that vibrated and when u put them in your mouth you heard music... the level of the tea never goes down. I believe the metal straw is perfect for transferring the vibration and she was suprised to find that it made recognizable sounds when she put it in here mouth... which explains her comment about the straw and her suprised recoil when first "sipping" the tea.
I really like how confident and well spoken you are. So much better presentation than other magicians, who struggle to compose a full sentence and stay calm.
Beautiful trick! My favorite acts in this show are the ones that are personal and incorporate the actors life and personality. Really makes it a one of a kind trick. And I love how Teller went for the tea. He wasn’t crying, it’s just so good! Lol.
Nice! Allison is fun to watch try stuff! Pretty cool magic trick! The older you get.. I believe you'll create very deceptive illusions.. I cant wait to see more of your work!
At 2:52 the shaky hands are legit... mad props bro, I can't imagine how nerve wracking it is performing in front of the best magicians in the world as well as thousands of people.
To take something personal and give it such a "wow" factor is amazing. Can't wait to see more tricks. This is a great style for you. Keep the emotional connection in your magic. It really sets you apart as a talent.
Second identical card on the table with the English side up that she's reading (watch the orientation he places the cards around 5:17) Watch the way he puts the cards down, and where her eyes are at (around 5:22).
Jay D'Marco well spotted. Always brings the cards to hover over the side of the table too where it’s reflective whereas most of it isn’t which throws off suspicion. Very clever as he knew how Penn and Teller’s minds would work to try and think of explanations and overcomplicate it or think of obvious ones.
I think you might be right every one is talking about reflections and the cup but if you go to the first card he showed she honestly didn’t know what it said that’s why it was a yes or no question and that’s why the first answer was no think about it that time was the only instance where she was surprised to get it correct from then on she’s not surprised because she knows what it says. He must’ve shown her the first card asked “do you know what this says yes or no?” When she says “no” she is surprised then he palms the card with the answer to the next card with the previous card she answered
1. It's not done using reflection. Check his other video on the channel where he does the same trick on their vegas show. He holds the card way too far in front for any reflection to be visible. 2. It's not done using some digital ring either. He confirms that in that same video, but more importantly, he's not wearing it on that vegas show either. My theory, then, and I think I'm pretty spot-on, is that as he's putting the previous card on the table, he actually puts the answer to the next card next to it as well. Then, it would just be a matter of having that card say "NEXT ANSWER IS: CHICKEN" and Alyson just playing along, which she does really well. Thus, it's a good old "sleigh of hand" trick with a really clever twist! That was an amazing trick and I can't remember the last time I was so clueless about how it's done. It's truly unique and I think you 100% deserved fooling them. Great job, and subscribed!
@@KevinLimagic really it's not it? no answer on the table? i was sure of it because her last answer didn't seem like she was guessing any word. it had to be her reading and the only place she looked was the table
Wow! Unbelievable delivery! I’ve watched DOZENS of magicians, not just on Penn and Teller’s show, but also with their own online platforms in the past several weeks alone. There are MANY talented performers out there with a variety of style and talents, and they’re almost always very impressive and mind-boggling to watch. I’m particularly impressed by these two men and the two David’s: Blaine and Copperfield (I saw the latter live in Las Vegas, front row seats courtesy of the Bellagio VIP concierge, from about 30-50 feet away at all times!). However, I was also completely blown away by your talent and showmanship! Absolutely BRILLIANT work! It’s not just about the incredible skill involved, but perhaps more importantly in your case is the care that goes into your unique presentation to the audience. This is the main aspect that I believe made Teller get so choked up over your work. As you know, Teller is immensely talented and experienced himself and is considered by many, myself included, to be easily one of the top skilled magicians alive today in terms of both technique and presentation. You both have an incredibly unique style and an incredible amount of nuanced ability that sets you apart from ALL of the rest out there. I think the emotion invoked in Teller’s face is VERY clear proof that you have something that just leaves your audience utterly speechless and in awe of what they have just seen! I have NEVER once seen Teller so moved before! Absolutely astounding and breathtaking work! And you’re so incredibly young to already have such a rare and distinct ability, enough to truly set you apart in Teller’s mind and mine as well! Clearly, a one in a million kind of act from such a truly gifted and brilliant mind! This was an absolute masterpiece! (Technically, I haven’t watched THIS particular video as of yet, I have only watched the one with the Polaroid-style card trick that you did to try to fool the amazing Vegas duo. I was so impressed that I immediately wanted to see more of your work, so I clicked a link to land here for the next illusion. Yet I am already very impressed and moved by the last one!) Spectacular! I will watch this one and others, and I have already subscribed to your channel and look forward to more upcoming videos! Fantastic (literally!) work! Kudos! Keep it up! 😁
Wow friend.. I love how simplistic yet entertaining your act was. I love how you embrace and incorporated your heritage and your skills are amazing. Love it!!
I am not a magician although, if my mom made me a meal I could make that disappear. But I would love to learn Chinese like this. Even Korean. This was really brilliant like Rosetta Stone. Great Job!
Can't tell specifics, but I'm getting the sense that the trick depends on Penn and Teller focusing on Kevin instead of Alyson. Penn says he was quite focused on Kevin's hands the entire time. Using the fact that they're actively trying to analyze what he's doing against them would be a smart diversion.
@@vivelajonny definitely. Obv she was just reading what she was…reading. I like Kevin a lot and appreciate how he thinks about magic but I remember watching this one real time thinking “clearly Alyson is reading this”. Who knows but wish him the best! If Penn didn’t throw out Tellers optical “bite”….
@@jf5618 That's the whole point. Everyone knows she's reading it, the question is how he's getting her to read it. These comments are baffling...like do you think all these tricks are actual magic?
Wow somehow missed this for years. What a fun routine. Love seeing your family come out. Both times you were on the some it was just really wholesome stuff.
So clever. Kind of reminds me of trying to diagnose an electrical problem in a car. You can spend hours and hours and hours looking over everything and trying to understand each particular thing it could be, when all along it is something as simple as a burnt out licence plate light shorting on the back of the car where you would not notice it. Going to check out more of your stuff now, your style is awesome. Great job, Kevin! =)
Damn both your appearances made me cry for totally different reasons! I love that your tricks are sweet, beautiful and kind…not just taking someone’s watch or fake stabbing your hand, but actually well thought out and sentimental as well as focused on you and your life. Wonderful!
@@msq7041 teller drank from it at the end so if its true they know it now EDIT: re whatchtst it and pen could see the cup and askt if he palmt it but tellers face shows there might have been something
Not only did I enjoy your trick, but I also enjoy that it was you that uploaded your own clip. So often random people that had nothing to do with the show upload the trick and tack on ads so they can make a buck off someone else's work.
I had a similar idea to Teller, but I always get so sucked in with these acts (when they're good) that I forget to focus on important signs of a trick. Very wonderful and very cool trick.
No one is allowed on the Fool Us show to work hand in hand with the magician especially the audience and Alison. Not even to say some answers written on the lid which it wasn't the case anyway so this kind of deductions are just stupid to say.
This video came up and referenced the previous show appearance. I paused this video and watched the first appearance and the personal reflections video. Watching it in this sequence was emotionally soul stirring. 1. The silent reaction to "how do you say 'you fooled us in Chinese?'" 2. Watch the parents/grandmother who were once concerned about the pursuit of magic over business. The way they cheered triumphantly was beautiful.
Kevin, this just proves that you're getting better and better. What a great trick! And I'm a absolutely thrilled for you! I know this was a dream come true for you. I experienced a dream come true at the age of 21, very close to your age I think so I completely relate. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. And congratulations!
Only thing i can tell is the moment where alison gets how the trick works and judging by her reaction it must be way more clever than it seems. Really nice one, always love to see the two beeing clueless, absolutely amazing trick
Faknontobis well it really is a way more clever than it seems. Actually once you figured it out its unbelievibly simple and so funny as well :D the funniest part in all of that its so simple that penn and teller would have never guessed for it to be on fool us
@@KevinLimagic at least i can say Penn and teller did. A bit too late but they did. Also its a trick commonly used by many people, even in politics but its also magic there because noone knows ^^ I dont know if you now know what i know but i think i figured to put it in their words :D
Wow man, forget the trick, you put me in tears with your reaction at the end, and yes I am awestruck at the relaxed P&T and Allison. I was wondering if this was a hypnotic magic show?
I love the jaw clench when he hands her the Fool Us card and you can see on his face that he's just praying that she decides to go along with whatever the trick is :P Well done though!
wonderful approach to magic i like it :) im tired of seeing annoying card tricks and stuff, this is the kind of innovative ideas magicians should go for
I read about you on SGVT and came here. You live near me. Neighbors. That’s a great trick. Fooled me too. I think it’s the hidden messages on the milk tea cover. Lollicup to I Love You. Kidding.
As a teacher, I learned how to use my peripheral vision to quickly look at behaviors and what students were writing/typing. I'm sure an actress has learned how to do the same thing.
at 3:10 he tells her to look "that way" and points to the right of the stage. My guess is that there was a sign, or maybe someone holding a sign which said something like "read on the cup", because she seems to look off stage and then immediately looks at the cup suspiciously... maybe not, just my guess! cool trick anyway (:
I think you are 1/2 right. Yes he has a sign, but it is not that way. I think it is on the back of the cup. Watch your timestamp she keeps looking down the side of the cup.
This really is a dream come true. So grateful to have had this opportunity and share this very personal routine of mine. Much love to all of you and please share the magic ❤️
Do it as ur heart says man let your heart enjoys the things u doing ...♥️♥️
Fucking incredible man.
How the freak, HOW THE FREAK, I MEAN REALLY HOW THE FREAK DID YOU DO THAT!!! FREAKEN AWESOME BRO THANKS
你是中国人吗 我叫Kevin Li 你也叫Kevin吗
Kevin , 你真厉害
His dad filming it like it wasn't going to be on TV 😂
hahaha parents really do be actin like they invisible
I would've done the same if I was his dad tbh. Sure the whole performance will be uploaded in crystal clear HD with perfect audio and flawless camera angles. But... there is a beauty and charm in taking the same footage yourself, from your angle, from your perspective as the proud father of your son having the moment of his life on stage. I would have filmed it myself with shaking hands and teary eyes as well.
@@KevinLimagic This was really beautiful! and your parents, so proud and acting Natural. SO rare on tv! (watched your video with the Talking Teller..love your intelligent warmth & skill, may your road be prosperous and bring much happiness :-)
Dude, come on..
Good thing he did, Phoenix CW ruined it with that repeating banner about DirectTV
I love how Teller just immediately went for the boba 💀💀
My Lien L. HE LOVED IT
He probably wanted to check it out and see if the answers were there
@@qb1120 I too felt so
@@qb1120 agreed
Cause he knew he was right and deserved the boba...lol
Plot twist: Allison is paid actress
Wait she is an actress being paid
One thing I'm curious about is whether Allison knew or not. I'm assuming she did, in which case, doesn't seem like it quite meets the conditions of fooling the people he's performing to. Obviously the show is about fooling Penn and Teller, but it seems like a tough magic trick to keep secret, if I'm right.
@@LtSMASH324 She seems to realize the part she has to play in the "forest" word.
Maybe she is getting paid to look like an actor that is getting paid
@@TheGremlinsParadise you just said shes being paid for acting nice try
@@LtSMASH324 No, Allison didn't knew the words, she literally reads them from a card, but to her those symbols have meaning. There's a way to do this with waves from a thingy, but I don't remember to correctly to say for sure.
Congrats. But it's unforgivable to give someone a bubble tea with a straw that is too small to get the pearls. Too much of a tease, lol.
Squish hahah
Agreed, reprehensible. Get the reusable pitchforks.
Yeah, fr her, I would have given a flute explaining it would be wide enough to get to the pearls... But then, u get the hint... :D
@@jhsdfjhgjh her and a flute, my best moments growing up
Allison used a flute so she could tilt the cup and use her mouth to get the pearls
There's a small man hiding in the straw yelling the answers out to Alison. Due to how small he is his voice is at a frequency that only Alison can hear. Trick revealed.
Bruh
Wow, it's the same man that lives in the radio!
It is the way he holds his hands...the slight angle gets the job done.
The boba tea was there for a reason. It forced Allison to look towards the floor.
After a couple of subtle prompts Allison understands and reads the reflection from the floor.
Simple yet brilliant. Nicely done.
Edit: I did mean podium when I typed floor. English isn't my first language. Thanks for correcting me and improving my vocabulary.
i dont think shes reading it off of the reflection from the floor, but instead the reflection on the podium. still though, i would have never thought of this lol
Good eye , makes sense that he would know the podium is reflective since he’s a returning guest and you can clearly tell that it is really clear when he’s doing the trick
So it was optics all along?
So, Allison fooled Penn and Teller xD
It makes more sense that the cards he put on the desk had the correct things written on them.
That would be the whole point of him “going through” the cards. To make it look random, but it’s actually just an excuse to lay the card on the table for her to read.
4:35 - "You're doing a pretty good job so far" "Well, you gave me boba" - I have a feeling Alyson nearly gave the game away there, given where she keeps looking while you're talking!
@@rc.... Not until after they've said he's fooled them.
The game? What “game”
@@pkpckls i dunno how he did it but it had something to do with the boba.. the camera kept avoiding it too :P
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Looks to be. After P&T eliminated the 2 other methods in their guess, it pretty much leaves instant stooge. Unless I'm missing something
You are a polite young man who relates well with your audience. You will go far in your trade !!
I love this routine! It is personal for the volunteer and really has that emotional connection that so many routines lack or ignore. Well played!
Thank you!
How could you not get emotional when you have someone hand you some boba
No matter what field in the arts, the passion that shines through when someone achieves a goal and can't hold the emotion in. Those moments just make it all worth it. You're a gem Kevin!
8:27 Penn asks Alyson if he palmed it...he's not buying the trick
That's a sharp eye you've got there
They cannot lie about how they do or don’t do something, they have to explain the trick to a jury beforehand and if they lie, they’re disqualified and/or Penn and Teller are told in their earpiece (or Alison). If he says no palming then there’s no palming.
Noticed that too
@@buffywasright Also, we saw a shot of his hands from both directions while holding cards.
@@buffywasright That's what they tell you lol, but at the end of the day it's a show for entertainment purposes. For her to guess the "kevin you look so handsome" means one of 2 things, either she knows that language or she read it in English somehow.
I think it's ironic that in the first performance you made teller cry, and in the second it was you shedding tears :]
Plot twist - Allison actually knows Chinese
I would have been funny if she would have answered back to him in Cantonese or in Mandarin.
Yes but what would be even funnier is to have her host the whole entire show in Chinese
More like Cantonese or mandarin maybe mandarin cuz Chinese and Cantonese is Hong Kong
She learned at band camp.
Plot Twist David Blaine actually knows English 🤪🤣🤣🤣🤣
I love the emotion he showed. He really was grateful and didn't think he would food them at all. Compared to most acts on fool us who know they can fool the guys
I guess the reason why he cries is the hard work he did for Years to get this Achievement and we can not imagine how important this was for Kevin Li.
Respect Bro!!
very grateful for it! thank you
Naww, he just had something in his eye... 😉
Kevin Li was Clever to select Allison. And Allison deserves credit for playing along with the trick.
The magicians are not allowed to use people who work on the show as actors or stooges. I believe the effect was done in such a way that Alison saw the words in English but we saw the words in Mandarin. It's a variation of an age old trick.
@@HurricaneSA There is one exception to that. The magicians are not allowed PRE ARRANGED stooges. They are allowed to recruit people who have been randomly selected, once they are on stage. There was a bit with people given different meals and what not and they had to read a prediciton of what they had chosen - but the prediction (which only they got to see) said something like "play along, for the fun of it, and say that I am right." It's pushing the rules, but it can be done.
A McConnell think u right but there allow to have set people in the audience but people
Like the presenter wouldn’t do it. Or if it’s the way u said not everyone would help the magic
@@amcconnell6730 you could be right, except that, when the 3 random Guys read the prediction, they didn't know any of the 3 dishes 😉
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It was : Please play along to make this work - read this - "You will choose a man named [your name] who will sit at [your table] where you will be served [read the name of the dish off the cover in front of you]"
This show has really made me appreciate magic as a performance art , like dance, comedy or plays
Best magic show period!
The emotion and reaction when you did it is priceless. So happy to you fooled them! Great show!!
Thank you!
You can really see how much Teller loves you in this video Kevin! You're so good!
"you're doing a pretty good job so far" "well you gave me boba"
It has something to do with the boba
It's a Bribe!
Maybe the top of the drink just had a little sheet with each answer written down. This could explain her tentative answer on the forest question as she worked it out, and more confidence as it went on. Did she look down into her drink? I didn't notice, heh.
I have a theory. I think he just layed down the card with the answer on the table, written on another card. Notice how on 5:16 he slams the table, as if to get Alison's attention, while saying "this one". She then seems to look at the card on the table very intently.
@@ZetHololo I don't think so because with "forest" there are no other cards on the table, and Allison figures out the trick on that word.
No reason it can't be both: Write the first set of single-word answers on the cup, and for phrases have them showing on the discarded cards. Once she's on to the game it's easy to get her to watch for the clues wherever they are.
loved it I am a lover of seeing magic not doing it I can watch it for hours and I do I allow myself 3 hours of binge watching every 2 days
Joey Rivera respect
I love this performer!!! Kevin is easily in my top five Fool Us performers ( I usually like the "old school" magicians, but there is something about this kid that makes him seem like he's been doing this for decades)...I like this routine, but the first one was my favorite...probably because of the emotion the first one brought out in Teller and myself...
Keep reaching for the stars Kevin, I think you are destined for great things!!!
God Speed to you and your family!!!
Thank you Ward~
Holy crap. How is someone this young so freakishly wholesome? As an armchair cynic you bring out my inner child all over again. Thank you bud !
In college, I learned about stage lighting and one thing we learned was about was handling practical (real) mirrors that were on the set. I reflected on that while viewing this superb trick. I reflected again before posting this. Aside from the fact that it is actually somewhat easy to read mirrored words which are IN ALL CAPS, it is even easier to read them when you silently say "mirror, mirror on the wall...". But maybe I am over-complicating things.
No matter how I think it could have been done, I've no idea how it actually was done but I do know that Kevin deserved the Fool Us award... Great Job, good sir!
Kevin, I am really impressed with your honest expressions / openness in sharing yourself with the audience, and it was a stellar routine as well.
Thank you Daniel!
I actually learned Chinese in my school for 4 years so it was cool to actually know what you were saying as well as the characters.
Thats great!
Same! Haha
The emotion of Kevin Li, and others, when they have successfully fooled Penn &Teller is enjoyable to watch. It affirms the years of effort given to perfect the trick and the release of all their tension.
I really don't care how you did this. The idea is soooo original and I hope you continue to show the world magic like this. Thank you.
Thanks for kind words man
Guys, the DirecTV disclaimer was obviously a cover-up for showing Alison the dictionary.
haha
It was mis direction
Indeed
From the little I know of Chinese, the Chinese characters were the actual translation of what was written in English and what Allison said. I studied it for three years and it's just as difficult as everyone says, so I'm way impressed that Allison learned it in three seconds! Now I know, the key ingredient was Boba milk tea all along...
:) Boba is one magical drink
but please tell me , that is allison is in this
@@harshdevsharma6397 It's against the rules of the show. They can't use planted audience members or volunteers.
@@henrytawnn8694 ya but the rule is they cant have pre assisted stooges but can have instant stooges
@@harshdevsharma6397 Kevin Li is in the comments, confirming she was not in on this. In a video he even explains why he chose her, because they don't time to set up anything with the host because the only time they see them is on the stage.
There are some magic acts, I don't ever want to know how it was done. I really, really enjoyed how unique and mind-boggling an effect this was.
When Kevin asked Allison if she spoke Chinese, I totally thought she responded 是 which really impressed me. Lmao later I figured out she was probably saying "sure"
What does that symbol mean that you thought she responded
@@EikottXD It means "yes" pronounced "Shi"
WHAT!!! I think the cards were see-through with the light... she could read the translation. What a great guy this kid is... can't wait to watch more of him!
nope has nothing to do with lightning
Speaker in the straw??
man your truly an inspiration. im 30 years old and love watching magic and trying to figure out how it was done and this was executed so perfectly. i hope you bought some good sunglasses man, you got a pretty bright future. (lame dad joke i know)
Thank you Michael!
😂 1:44 when Alison answers “Sure” it sounded a bit like the mandarin for “yes” so I think that took him aback for a moment.
no?
um, not really
是 is not Mandarin for yes. It's closer to "is." If she could really speak Mandarin, her response would have been hui, or 会, which as a response to the question means "I can."
Extore - fair enough. I didn’t want to go into a big discussion of grammar and foreign speakers of mandarin but I’m sure you’ll agree that primary anglophones who are learning mandarin often struggle with the concept of using verbs to affirm instead of a general-use “yes”. They will often use 是 and 不是 for “yes” and “no” in almost any situation until they get better at it. All I’m saying is that for a small moment he thought she might speak a bit.
I remember these suckers that vibrated and when u put them in your mouth you heard music... the level of the tea never goes down. I believe the metal straw is perfect for transferring the vibration and she was suprised to find that it made recognizable sounds when she put it in here mouth... which explains her comment about the straw and her suprised recoil when first "sipping" the tea.
I feel like that would be too risky because the sounds would get picked up on her mic.. but definitely think the tricks lies inside the boba
I really like how confident and well spoken you are. So much better presentation than other magicians, who struggle to compose a full sentence and stay calm.
Thank you!
Congrats well deserved I'm glad you finally did it . From Kingston Jamaica west indies
Oh no he did it from LA, California, USA I guess
I just saw you on Valkyrae’s birthday stream! I get chills every time I see your performances. 10/10
Beautiful trick! My favorite acts in this show are the ones that are personal and incorporate the actors life and personality. Really makes it a one of a kind trick.
And I love how Teller went for the tea. He wasn’t crying, it’s just so good! Lol.
Thank you Aron!
Nice! Allison is fun to watch try stuff! Pretty cool magic trick! The older you get.. I believe you'll create very deceptive illusions.. I cant wait to see more of your work!
This act was so good because it was unlike any other magic act and it had its completly own style which I absolutly loved. Congrats on fooling them👍
Thank you!
At 2:52 the shaky hands are legit... mad props bro, I can't imagine how nerve wracking it is performing in front of the best magicians in the world as well as thousands of people.
To take something personal and give it such a "wow" factor is amazing. Can't wait to see more tricks. This is a great style for you. Keep the emotional connection in your magic. It really sets you apart as a talent.
So proud of you to have repped us so well - as a fan of p&t and having watched you grow, what a moment!!! Congrats again :’)
Also the bbt was a good touch
Thanks Jodi!
This kid is so smooth... he definitely wants to know what happened in band camp.
Shit I know what happened and I'm ok with that
Great performance Kevin and congratulations on fooling Penn & Teller! 💥BOOM!!!💥™
Thank you John!
It's so very different from most other magic and so simple too. That you fooled the best is a tribute to your skill!
Love the emotion when they said you fooled them. Great moment
Second identical card on the table with the English side up that she's reading (watch the orientation he places the cards around 5:17) Watch the way he puts the cards down, and where her eyes are at (around 5:22).
Jay D'Marco well spotted. Always brings the cards to hover over the side of the table too where it’s reflective whereas most of it isn’t which throws off suspicion. Very clever as he knew how Penn and Teller’s minds would work to try and think of explanations and overcomplicate it or think of obvious ones.
I think you might be right every one is talking about reflections and the cup but if you go to the first card he showed she honestly didn’t know what it said that’s why it was a yes or no question and that’s why the first answer was no think about it that time was the only instance where she was surprised to get it correct from then on she’s not surprised because she knows what it says. He must’ve shown her the first card asked “do you know what this says yes or no?” When she says “no” she is surprised then he palms the card with the answer to the next card with the previous card she answered
Yup. I came here to say this.
I love this. I am learning basic Mandarin and I was really drawn to this. Thank you Kevin, and well done!
Thanks Christopher! Good luck in your studies!
What in the world was that! Amazing magic!!!
thanks eric!
obviously it was the member berries in the tea. Cool Trick man. An inspiration to ALL, the simplest thing transformed into amazing Magic
I love it when good guys win. Congrats.
1. It's not done using reflection. Check his other video on the channel where he does the same trick on their vegas show. He holds the card way too far in front for any reflection to be visible.
2. It's not done using some digital ring either. He confirms that in that same video, but more importantly, he's not wearing it on that vegas show either.
My theory, then, and I think I'm pretty spot-on, is that as he's putting the previous card on the table, he actually puts the answer to the next card next to it as well. Then, it would just be a matter of having that card say "NEXT ANSWER IS: CHICKEN" and Alyson just playing along, which she does really well. Thus, it's a good old "sleigh of hand" trick with a really clever twist!
That was an amazing trick and I can't remember the last time I was so clueless about how it's done. It's truly unique and I think you 100% deserved fooling them. Great job, and subscribed!
TrashLock hah thanks! Your guess is still way off but more magic to come on my page ;)
@@KevinLimagic really it's not it? no answer on the table? i was sure of it because her last answer didn't seem like she was guessing any word. it had to be her reading and the only place she looked was the table
Next Christmas I'd like to have a ride on this "Sleigh of Hand" you describe...
Sounds intriguing!
Wow! Unbelievable delivery! I’ve watched DOZENS of magicians, not just on Penn and Teller’s show, but also with their own online platforms in the past several weeks alone. There are MANY talented performers out there with a variety of style and talents, and they’re almost always very impressive and mind-boggling to watch. I’m particularly impressed by these two men and the two David’s: Blaine and Copperfield (I saw the latter live in Las Vegas, front row seats courtesy of the Bellagio VIP concierge, from about 30-50 feet away at all times!). However, I was also completely blown away by your talent and showmanship! Absolutely BRILLIANT work! It’s not just about the incredible skill involved, but perhaps more importantly in your case is the care that goes into your unique presentation to the audience. This is the main aspect that I believe made Teller get so choked up over your work. As you know, Teller is immensely talented and experienced himself and is considered by many, myself included, to be easily one of the top skilled magicians alive today in terms of both technique and presentation. You both have an incredibly unique style and an incredible amount of nuanced ability that sets you apart from ALL of the rest out there. I think the emotion invoked in Teller’s face is VERY clear proof that you have something that just leaves your audience utterly speechless and in awe of what they have just seen! I have NEVER once seen Teller so moved before! Absolutely astounding and breathtaking work! And you’re so incredibly young to already have such a rare and distinct ability, enough to truly set you apart in Teller’s mind and mine as well! Clearly, a one in a million kind of act from such a truly gifted and brilliant mind! This was an absolute masterpiece! (Technically, I haven’t watched THIS particular video as of yet, I have only watched the one with the Polaroid-style card trick that you did to try to fool the amazing Vegas duo. I was so impressed that I immediately wanted to see more of your work, so I clicked a link to land here for the next illusion. Yet I am already very impressed and moved by the last one!) Spectacular! I will watch this one and others, and I have already subscribed to your channel and look forward to more upcoming videos! Fantastic (literally!) work! Kudos! Keep it up! 😁
Thanks for the kind words! Let me know your thoughts on this one too :)
Wow friend.. I love how simplistic yet entertaining your act was. I love how you embrace and incorporated your heritage and your skills are amazing. Love it!!
thanks mike!
@@KevinLimagic no problem friend. Thank you as well.
@@KevinLimagic oh and I instantly subbed, so keep your videos coming. If so my attention will not disappear. 😉
I am not a magician although, if my mom made me a meal I could make that disappear. But I would love to learn Chinese like this. Even Korean. This was really brilliant like Rosetta Stone. Great Job!
I still think it's interesting that Penn and Teller came up with a creative way to tell other magicians F U and get them to like it.
I saw the happiness in your families eyes , I felt that ! Great trick bro 👊
No, those were just cataracts... looks just like happiness!
Can't tell specifics, but I'm getting the sense that the trick depends on Penn and Teller focusing on Kevin instead of Alyson. Penn says he was quite focused on Kevin's hands the entire time. Using the fact that they're actively trying to analyze what he's doing against them would be a smart diversion.
Pretty sure his little podium is mirrored and he angled the cards so the she could read it
@@vivelajonny definitely. Obv she was just reading what she was…reading. I like Kevin a lot and appreciate how he thinks about magic but I remember watching this one real time thinking “clearly Alyson is reading this”. Who knows but wish him the best! If Penn didn’t throw out Tellers optical “bite”….
@@jf5618 That's the whole point. Everyone knows she's reading it, the question is how he's getting her to read it. These comments are baffling...like do you think all these tricks are actual magic?
Wow somehow missed this for years. What a fun routine. Love seeing your family come out. Both times you were on the some it was just really wholesome stuff.
We absolutely LOVE Teller, he is Adorable.
hes the best!
So clever. Kind of reminds me of trying to diagnose an electrical problem in a car. You can spend hours and hours and hours looking over everything and trying to understand each particular thing it could be, when all along it is something as simple as a burnt out licence plate light shorting on the back of the car where you would not notice it.
Going to check out more of your stuff now, your style is awesome. Great job, Kevin! =)
Thanks for the kind words!
Your effects and stories are all so special. You're a master of significant, poignant presentation.
Thank you Harley!
Damn both your appearances made me cry for totally different reasons! I love that your tricks are sweet, beautiful and kind…not just taking someone’s watch or fake stabbing your hand, but actually well thought out and sentimental as well as focused on you and your life. Wonderful!
That's not a single doubt in my mind, but she was certainly in on it.
Yes, the question is how. My best guess is that it was printed on the lid of the cup
@@msq7041 teller drank from it at the end so if its true they know it now
EDIT: re whatchtst it and pen could see the cup and askt if he palmt it but tellers face shows there might have been something
@@viiltelijamurhaaja7225 oh, might have to rewatch, thanks!
There is nothing on the lid of the cup, you get a decent look at it.
Not only did I enjoy your trick, but I also enjoy that it was you that uploaded your own clip. So often random people that had nothing to do with the show upload the trick and tack on ads so they can make a buck off someone else's work.
glad you enjoyed it bro!
I had a similar idea to Teller, but I always get so sucked in with these acts (when they're good) that I forget to focus on important signs of a trick.
Very wonderful and very cool trick.
All of Teller's guesses were incorrect as well
8:31 the Teller's face when he discovered the trick..
EasyKi3L so it was indeed high tech stuff
Jonathan Jeon if writing the answers with a pen on the lid/cup is high tech, then yes.
Kaelum Hmmmm, in what? I can see the lid, it’s totally clear. And for all that to be written on there, it would have to super tiny.
@@DravenGal someone suggested the table had a mirror, because Alison was obviously in on it, which teller would have seen at the timestamp
No one is allowed on the Fool Us show to work hand in hand with the magician especially the audience and Alison. Not even to say some answers written on the lid which it wasn't the case anyway so this kind of deductions are just stupid to say.
Congratulations young man. Cant wait to see what you come out with next and how you develop as a rising master magician.
Thank you Miguel
This video came up and referenced the previous show appearance. I paused this video and watched the first appearance and the personal reflections video.
Watching it in this sequence was emotionally soul stirring. 1. The silent reaction to "how do you say 'you fooled us in Chinese?'" 2. Watch the parents/grandmother who were once concerned about the pursuit of magic over business.
The way they cheered triumphantly was beautiful.
Congratulations. Great routine. Teller was again choked up. Good luck. You proved if you work hard you can achieve anything!!
It makes me happy to see them happy and so I thank you for fooling those lovely gentlemen.
Bro ur actually insane. Thanks for sharing your talent at soft bank yesterday.
Thanks Dietrich!
Dude, Suddenly addicted to your channel...
Kevin, this just proves that you're getting better and better. What a great trick! And I'm a absolutely thrilled for you! I know this was a dream come true for you. I experienced a dream come true at the age of 21, very close to your age I think so I completely relate. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. And congratulations!
Good on you brother, I found you on TH-cam. You make the Asians proud. Well done
Only thing i can tell is the moment where alison gets how the trick works and judging by her reaction it must be way more clever than it seems. Really nice one, always love to see the two beeing clueless, absolutely amazing trick
Thank you very much!
Faknontobis well it really is a way more clever than it seems. Actually once you figured it out its unbelievibly simple and so funny as well :D
the funniest part in all of that its so simple that penn and teller would have never guessed for it to be on fool us
@@zombee0036 I doubt you figured it out my friend ;)
@@KevinLimagic at least i can say Penn and teller did. A bit too late but they did. Also its a trick commonly used by many people, even in politics but its also magic there because noone knows ^^
I dont know if you now know what i know but i think i figured to put it in their words :D
@@zombee0036 haha not sure what you mean by they did. Cause both of their guesses were incorrect. And what your saying makes less sense.
Nice job Kevin! Great meeting you this weekend. Hope to see you again soon.
Thank you!!!
Omg Onlywon is here
@@johnnynguyen5902 even cooler that Johny Nguyen is here!
Wow man, forget the trick, you put me in tears with your reaction at the end, and yes I am awestruck at the relaxed P&T and Allison. I was wondering if this was a hypnotic magic show?
No its not lmfaooooooo
I love the jaw clench when he hands her the Fool Us card and you can see on his face that he's just praying that she decides to go along with whatever the trick is :P Well done though!
But how did she get forest?
Or any of the other ones before fool us 😂
@@follower8815 Forrest is just a picture of two trees. But the others... No idea 😂
A mirror
@@Sandro1155 OK but why forest and not trees?
I think you have kick ass tricks man keep it up I can't get enough of it bravo man! come up with something and go fool'em again bro!
Everytime is see Alison standing, I know she will be involved in the magic
Your reaction almost made me cry too. Great job man. Keep it up!
I came from Esa’s Instagram story, this is amazinggg!!!
Brilliant!well done.
Thanks Ron!
I love that you had a tie bar and everything
gotta dress to impress!
I still have no idea how this was done. Incredible job!
wonderful approach to magic i like it :)
im tired of seeing annoying card tricks and stuff, this is the kind of innovative ideas magicians should go for
Thanks for watching! Make sure you're subbed to my channel for more performances ;)
I read about you on SGVT and came here. You live near me. Neighbors. That’s a great trick. Fooled me too. I think it’s the hidden messages on the milk tea cover. Lollicup to I Love You. Kidding.
I like Fool Us! Never realized the trophy is F U 😂
I think it was all phychological, very good!!
As a teacher, I learned how to use my peripheral vision to quickly look at behaviors and what students were writing/typing. I'm sure an actress has learned how to do the same thing.
Has nothing to do with that Robert, but thanks for watching!
Congratulations dude you are amazing love from India ♥️
thank you! make sure youre subscribed for more magic ;)
This is an example of a trick that is just too unbelievable.
haha true
at 3:10 he tells her to look "that way" and points to the right of the stage. My guess is that there was a sign, or maybe someone holding a sign which said something like "read on the cup", because she seems to look off stage and then immediately looks at the cup suspiciously... maybe not, just my guess! cool trick anyway (:
I think you are 1/2 right. Yes he has a sign, but it is not that way. I think it is on the back of the cup. Watch your timestamp she keeps looking down the side of the cup.
@@deathab0ve it’s not about the cup, but the tea help her to look at the right direction...
Cool message of hope behind you on the stage :)
你會和你會了!
You could tell how nervous he was the first time! But what an opportunity at such a young age! Kudos man! So good to see!