@@jhsdfjhgjh Yes and no... Penn and Teller know that no magician leaves anything to chance. So, while there is no chance he can be hurt, that machine is legit and CAN hurt. Thus, the look... They did not expect the machine to be able to hurt anyone, but it indeed could. Thus the trick is elsewhere.
This is exactly the kind of trick P&T would perform themselves. With Teller's eye in the contraption, and Penn getting mildly panicky because the one that was supposed to have the solid plate in wasn't the one.
I remember seeing you do this trick ages ago at Bethany Baptist Church in Salem, OR with Joe and Nelson (my dad). After the show you hung out and taught a bunch of us kids how to throw cards all the way across the auditorium. Such a fun memory and so cool to see it fool P&T! Congratulations Danny!
Lol it isn’t often you see someone mention a random building on here and realize it’s about a mile away then ask your wife why a last name is so familiar and she responds with “because I went to high school with them, and my best friend married his sister” 😂
@@vitorfernandes651 I know that:) Just as I know that nothing will actually happen to the actors in the movie. Doesn't keep people from being scared though, does it? It's about the story and character, I guess.
@@vitorfernandes651 That's why "dangerous magic tricks" is in quotes. Penn and Teller have also made it very clear over the years that they don't consider tricks where there's even a small possibility of really getting injured as ethical.
@@pandoorloki1232 an actor didn't die on that set, you're thinking of the Twilight Zone movie. On the set of Rust, a cinematographer was killed. which of course doesn't make it any better, just tragic in both cases where those could have easily been avoided.
I never heard of Danny Ray before, but reading the comments makes me realize he's a great guy. Looks like he's made a really positive impression on those who've met or watched him before. So, I'm happy for his success and wish him much more of it.
I always appreciate that when danger is involved in the tricks, Penn completely does away with the code because he is not about magicians putting themselves or others in any kind of real danger. No secret communication, if there's a risk that someone was put in legitimate danger, it's immediately paramount that everyone in the audience know how it worked.
The magicians are required to tell a producer backstage how the trick actually works so that if Penn and Teller figure it out the magician can't lie and say no that's not it. I feel like if a magician wanted to do a trick that put someone in genuine danger then the producers would reject their act.
Yeah, with magicians, no danger is EVER involved. Otherwise it's a pretty short carrier. P&T know this, thus the guess of the safety of the machine. Teller's look was surprise that the safety was not the machine, but in the trick.
@@mdrebin Wrong. Houdini famously endangered himself and he's far from the only one. Of course there's no danger on the P&T set, but the universal claim is untrue.
P&T are very much advocates of there being no suggestion that a trick is really dangerous, they've seen too many other magicians get hurt when the safety mechanism failed. Whatever the method here is, there was no chance he'd ever get hurt.
You took "know your audience" to a new level! The trick was amazing, but watching you play on her squeamishness was almost better. Congratulations, Danny!
@@pandoorloki1232 1) you mean, you don't agree with me. 2) your assertion of being more intelligent than me... is funny. Maybe you are, maybe you are not, but how can tell? 3) why do you think it was not fucked up? Let me tell you why I think it was, and you can try to give some counter-arguments. Maybe I'll change my mind. - I believe we can discard the possibility that she was in on it (planted stooges are not allowed, I believe that includes Alyson). - Maybe she just decided to fake it on the spot. I doubt that. - I would assume that she was genuinely uncomfortable with the trick, and I believe he knew that in advance, based on her reaction to some previous acts. (Do you not agree with this assumption?) He then chose her on purpose, instead of Penn, Teller, or a random audience member whom they surely would have asked whether they are OK with a trick like that. She was faced with a decision to either not take part in it (which might be hard from the perspective of her contract, and also she knows it would look bad for the show), or to be part of the trick she did not want to. And he fully knew that and counted on that. I am sorry, but if forcing (peer pressure / contract pressure) someone to do something they find disgusting (albeit it being safe from the objective point of view, and her knowing it) is not cool.
@@panda4247 Listen, I'm not in the entertainment biz either, but she is, as is the magician. Jesus Christ, lighten up. It was the squeamishness that made us feel there are stakes here and Penn would have just been like, "ooh, scary, okay, this one." The effect would have been far less. And while I believe her reaction was genuine, that doesn't mean she didn't play it up a bit for the audience. That's the POINT (pun intended) and if you don't think she understands that then I don't know what to tell you. You act like he slapped her or something, I do believe there was no actual danger here and she isn't going to develop PTSD because of it. Take the stick out your ass.
Saw you at the Magic Castle. You made my ribs hurt from laughing so hard and you thoroughly mystified the whole audience. Thanks for such a great show.
Pretty cool of you, giving the shoutout and respect to your stepdad (actual dad) who clearly helped you become a good man. Hope you’re doing well Danny Ray, wishing you nothing but more success!
It’s the scariest, most stressful trick I’ve ever seen and I completely understand Alyson’s reaction, I think I’d run away even if I’d have known how it worked
@@mybrainlikesthings Bruh, she was just playing along, the same she did with the horrormovie guy. The producers know how it's done (they're required to say before the show starts so the producer can judge if P&T guessed it), they know it's foolproof, so she does too. Get a grip.
@@mybrainlikesthings I think everyone had a great time w/ this trick, especially Alyson. Danny Ray had a blast and it was obvious. I took it as nothing more than a great time!
This is similar to the bags over the one knife trick but with a twist. Literally the 1st one you did was the correct one. Alyson even made it clear to us & I followed along closely. Yet somehow it was switched. This was a great one.
That one had 2 metal plates inside and after he showed the solid one, he never put it back, so the yellow bag had one with the hole (as well as 3 others). I am not sure how the solid plate ended up to be in the correct bag,
@@seeps9353 Yeah that’s what I didn’t get why he wouldn’t show that it didn’t have a hole and it was the solid one that’s why I think the way he puts it in there the way he slides it in at the end isn’t directly on the hole he knows how to put it in so it hits the metal and doesn’t go through the hole I would have been more impressed if he opened it and showed us it was the complete steel one with no hole in it!!
@@flogoph13 because he probably has plexiglass glued in one or two of them. If he showed it it would ruin the trick. But he marked each envelope to know where everything was
@@imrael781 nah, i watched it in slow mo, it's probably more likely that solid one was really a flimsy material the spike would go through cuz he didn't show it after, he had a stopper in there marked subetly
The facial expressions on both Penn and Tellers faces (which btw are what exactly what Danny wants from Alison in choosing a metal plate, btw) are soo genuine. I’ve seen lots of magic and Danny’s magic got an almost honorary level I’d appreciation. You could see they both were resplendent with praise and pure enjoyment. What a great trick. LOOK out!
What I love about this is how genuine your interaction with Allyson is because it makes the trick feel like a close or intimate experience, rather than detached which a lot do. The effect, hits home much more!
Hey Danny, you probably don't remember lol but you taught me how to do a one-hand swivel cut at Berea like 6 or 7 years ago when i was in 8th grade! I couldn't do much back then, but i got pretty good since i met you! I think i still have the card you signed for me too haha
Wonderfully done, Danny! 👏 I'm so proud of you for the win. The way you freaked Alyson out was priceless 😂 also when you stumped Penn And Teller. You are fantastic. This was worth watching again. God bless 🙌❤
This trick is so obvious, P&T are truly fools. Dannys left eye lid is clearly made of titanium, which is why the only time he kept his eye to the device is the only time it didn't go through. Obviously.
I really think I figured out a big portion of the trick. At 3:58 he acts like he is putting the solid shield in the envelope but he is actually putting it behind the envelope in his hand. There is another sheet in the envelope already with a hole in it (you can tell as he is holding the envelope awkwardly). Then a few seconds later you can see his hand, while holding the envelope and metal sheet, quickly drop down towards the table. That is when he releases the solid sheet, letting it fall down to a box or something he could kick under the table. This is why there is a cover on the table, hiding what's going on behind the table. Otherwise he would not need a covered table. He most likely did this same thing, but in reverse, with a previous envelope so it had a solid sheet when we actually thought it was a sheet with a hole in it. However, I don't know how he did the "final choice" thing. Maybe he would have a different script if she ended up picking it early or late.
Go to 3:49 and look at the last envelope on the table. And if you want rewind a little more and check the one before the last envelope. You’ll see the difference
I think they are all stab proof, I think that hook is curled in such a way that it strikes the rim of the hole on all bars, and all the bars left on the table at the end had a hole in them. I.e. the hook doesn't strike centre
For many people, the beauty of the trick is in the eye of the beholder. I feel like in your trick, the beauty is in the hands. There are so many moving parts it can be hard to keep track of it all!
There is a way of covering and uncovering the hole in the metal piece. If you tilt it one way its uncovered. If you tilt it another way its covered. Thus all pieces are both covered and uncovered.
This piece is pretty complex. It's part of the reason Penn took two guesses both of which were real possibilities that we experimented with. However, in the end I created 8 layers of deception to Fool the legendary duo! Fun stuff.
@@DannyRayMagic Thanks for writing back. I mean it is a really interesting trick. I always love seeing the genius of people like you who come up with this stuff.
I almost banned your from our conferences when i first saw this trick. It scared the heck out of me! Blessing Danny - best magician ever, but even a better human being!
" I don't Like you anymore "...!!!! Awww....SO ADORABLE....🥹🥹🥹 I ❤ Allison and her presence in the show brings a complete full package 📦. I mean... Penn & Teller as the JUDGES and Allison as a announcer or host. 💯% complete... AWESOMENESS...!!!! AMAZEMENT...!!!! ENTERTAINING...!!!!. EVERYTHING....etc.etc.etc. 😄😄😄
I'm one of his camera guys he travels with and even I don't know how he does his tricks. I've seen him at the Magic Castle in Hollywood, and even in his living room at home. Bottom line, Danny is the real deal!!!!
When P&T start talking the decision has already been made. The chit-chat is just theatre. The bit after the performance where A talks with the performer actually takes 10 to 20 minutes. This is all explained elsewhere by Mike Close, the show's current producer.
The first envelope he tore the corner while putting in the machine acting like it was hindering putting it in. This was the solid one. The movement opened the hole. No one looked at plates. A hole that can open can close like the last plate.
Yeah. Every time he showed the ones with the holes, they didn't seem to be in the middle. I'm thinking it might be something like if he puts them in the machine a certain way it'll be blocked, if done another way it'll go through but that's probably wrong
Alyson’s reaction to the machine: 😳😰😧😩 Teller’s reaction to the machine: 🤔🧐😯😮 Penn’s reaction to the machine: What a beautiful machine! 😀😁 Congrats Danny on a great trick!
@@DannyRayMagic hahaha, the three of them play off of each other so well. I'm sure it must've been awesome for you to be able to interact with all of them on the show!
@@kenduenwald4239 they were amazing. Obviously, the most time I spent was with Alyson, but I had a few fun moments with Penn and Teller as well. It was definitely an honor!
I saw him do this exact trick at CCYC one year holy dude. I love this mans show and it never ceases to amaze me every time I’ve seen him. Thats why we all shout “No way Danny Ray!”
3:50 - the envelopes are the gimmick. He can see what it looks like on the back and then rips it to hide the evidence. The steel rectangle was slight of hand. Very impressive performance!
I don't see how that would work? Knowing which envelope had the safe rectangle in it hardly matters, since Alyson was doing the choosing. I think the rectangles were gimmicked, so it wouldn't matter who chose what.
@@7ebr830 i disagree. The rectangles were not gimmicked. Definitely the envelopes and a different routine compared to what he was looking at. I reckon the trick with the solid rectangle was slight of hand.
@@ryangreengraphics I think its the rectangles that are gimmicked because at first he took the one that Alison was sure was the "safe" one and it turned out to be with a hole; i guess there is a sort of mechanism in the rectangles that allow a plate to move an hide the hole. So each of the plates can be either "safe" or with a "hole".
I thought the envelopes were gimmicked too (side with flap being marked for plate). But I kept coming back to the idea that the hostess kept her eye on the "solid" plate, and it was the first one to have a hole. My current theory is both. An envelope is marked safe, and the initial "solid" plate is actually holed, with a magnet slider in the plate that is moved by madnets in the spiked ring. The other two holey playes are just that. There's a second plate that's also magnetized in an open position to start, that he slides closed. Rotating the envelope would be a good clue.
This show is brilliant and I'm really glad I came across it. Before I'd just watch AGT and usually loved the magicians and wished they had more on that show.
Did you have 2 metal plates in there with holes in every one of them and you moved them so it would go through the holes on both until the last set, you moved it so it wouldn’t go through both holes?
The simplest solution I can think of is that when you pick up an envelope with a metal plate in it, it would be pretty easy to feel through the paper a depression for a hole versus a solid plate. In that case, the entirety of the trick would be totally based on presentation with multiple outs. BUT.... the thing blocking me on that line of thinking is that I refuse to believe that Penn and Teller wouldn't have considered that.
@@AveragePicker Right? That's what I'm saying. So either that solution is way too simple to be it, or it's so simple that Penn and Teller simply didn't believe that could be it.
@@ResurrectedBrush the problem is that the one with the metal plate supposedly was truly the first one he picked up. Hes not feeling for holes it seems more like slight of hand. The 4 envelopes in front of allison all are metal qith holes and he switches the solid metal one in at the wnd
@@petethorne5094 there could be another safe way im not sure. But yes the show makes sure that any act like this is 100% safe with no room for a gruesome error
Had I watched this trick at the time it was out... I would be here writing praises on how great a trick is... But now that I am also periodically watching the new host of the show per youTubes recommendations: I have to especially ALSO praise how perfect it was to be doing it with Alison. And how she fit this role beautifully. I am sure that someone s brilliant as you would have tailored your routine to fit the new host just as well; but here: she fit all TOO well. Very well played... GREAT trick!
Well done, great emotional trick. I've seen people stuff up the nail under the paper bag damaging their hand so using your eye is just way too scary for me. I've also had eye operations so this trick made me feel the same way Alison was reacting.
Great routine. I always disliked how Russian roulette tricks rarely have any twist in them. A lot of them just say they are going to do something then do it. But I really liked the plot twist in this. Nice job!
That was everything I love about magic goofy funny frightening different and obviously having no idea how it happened glad I got told to watch this well done great fun
This trick is just perfect: Everyone in the audience knows which envelope is the secure one ... and then it isn't because it magically switched what's inside. Very, very well done!
Fairly common trick, it's the same concept as the hidden sword/knife trick in boxes, or piff's hidden dog trick. But definitely executed in a much different way, and very well done.
It's essential to get a real response from Alison, and he does it very well. Not only is it a one-time gross-out, he keeps pouring it on through the routine and makes her (and the audience) more and more uncomfortable.
The trick isn't the device. It's slight of hand with the 4 metal pieces. That's my observation. Regardless, this is a great trick! It sure kept me on edge! Great job!
There will be a lot of guesses but to fool Penn and Teller I created 8 layers of deception. There are a lot of things going on but a force is not one of them. Thank you for watching!
@@DannyRayMagic That's a lot of layers. I thought I had an idea how you might have achieved this, but after hearing "8 layers" I'm once again mystified. My hypothesis only had 2 layers! Nicely done.
Danny, Susie and I remember you from way back at Yucaipa Christian Church and are still amazed at your showmanship and creativity. In previous iterations of P&T’s show, foolers would get a slot in their Vegas show. Will you be sharing the stage with them in the near future? What do you get as a result of your win?
I believe there will be an opportunity to share the stage with them again in Vegas. I will keep you posted via social media!😁😁😁 Thank you for being on this journey from the beginning!
This is so cool Danny! I've enjoyed watching you perform this a few times, and not only do I have no solid idea how you do it, but your presentation keeps it fresh every time!
@@DannyRayMagic i think all the envelopes have a switch, so regardless of what is chosen, u can switch the metal plates to closed (safe) or open (dangerous). Very entertaining performance. I felt for Allison! Haha!
@@DannyRayMagic Good trick but I didn't like the performance because freightening with this device over the whole time of the show was over the top. Change to story for example to agree after some negotation to use a second egg instead to get the focus more on the trick and have more emotional ups and downs in the storyline.
Sometimes I think they know how it's done, but present other ways, because they want them in their show, while also still giving us a show. That's magic! 🥰
My guess in how he did this would be, the protective plate is noticeably heavier than the others, so depending on which plate is picked determines on how he continues with the trick.
Wrong. The first plate he got, is the same he made us think it didn't have a hole, but it had a hole. My guess is that depending on the side of the envelope there is some mechanism that closes or opens the hole by the gravity. Notice how he grabs the first envelope compared to the last one.
@@zzxd7720 I think you are right. Was my exact initial idea as well. Not sure if it just a gravity mechanism but one way or another the trick is within the plates themselves so that they can be manipulated to have a hole or have no hole.
Eye have no idea how you did that
Hahahaha! Love it!
@@DannyRayMagic "Eye'm Loving It :P"
@@j-chin You are Brian!
@@DannyRayMagic what can Eye say? Eye try to have insightful puns 😀
Maybe it’s an … optical illusion!
Teller leaping back and the look on his face was priceless as he tried it, that was a very unique magic trick
Thank you so much!
Teller looked genuinely disturbed. Fascinating!
Indeed
Aint called show business for nothing...
@@jhsdfjhgjh Yes and no... Penn and Teller know that no magician leaves anything to chance. So, while there is no chance he can be hurt, that machine is legit and CAN hurt. Thus, the look... They did not expect the machine to be able to hurt anyone, but it indeed could. Thus the trick is elsewhere.
If never seen Penn be so direct. He’s usually coded talking around things. They knew they were fooled.
and you could see why Penn thought the hole plates were gimmicked first -- one had a nice little dent in it.
He was straight up because he didn't like the trick and doesn't like shitty mentalism tricks like this
@@ParawhoreLoL nah, it's just the foolers aren't said in code now. Like if they do two takes and if fooled, they film a non coded random guess.
That's because normally the trick is derivative of another well-known trick. Here it was an entirely new trick so they can't be so cagey.
That's a repeating pattern. Whenever they stop using the code, you know they're fooled.
This is exactly the kind of trick P&T would perform themselves. With Teller's eye in the contraption, and Penn getting mildly panicky because the one that was supposed to have the solid plate in wasn't the one.
Yeah this has the plot of the nail gun trick.
I remember seeing you do this trick ages ago at Bethany Baptist Church in Salem, OR with Joe and Nelson (my dad). After the show you hung out and taught a bunch of us kids how to throw cards all the way across the auditorium. Such a fun memory and so cool to see it fool P&T! Congratulations Danny!
Thank you so much! Those are some good times right there!
Lol it isn’t often you see someone mention a random building on here and realize it’s about a mile away then ask your wife why a last name is so familiar and she responds with “because I went to high school with them, and my best friend married his sister” 😂
What a blessing
Probably was a witch jf was from Salem
@@Underground247 wrong Salem on the wrong coast
"You're giving us your word as a lying magician" Brilliant!
I mean, Penn is joking, but Danny cannot lie about the methods used.
If Jigsaw was a magician
PAHAHAH
Out of all the "dangerous magic tricks" I've ever seen, this was the only genuinely scary and funny at the same time! Amazing!
Really? Why? He was never in any danger. He knew exactly if he was holding the plate without the hole
@@vitorfernandes651 I know that:) Just as I know that nothing will actually happen to the actors in the movie. Doesn't keep people from being scared though, does it?
It's about the story and character, I guess.
@@vitorfernandes651 That's why "dangerous magic tricks" is in quotes. Penn and Teller have also made it very clear over the years that they don't consider tricks where there's even a small possibility of really getting injured as ethical.
@@MichaelPanin Tell that to actors who die on movie sets, as in Rust.
@@pandoorloki1232 an actor didn't die on that set, you're thinking of the Twilight Zone movie. On the set of Rust, a cinematographer was killed. which of course doesn't make it any better, just tragic in both cases where those could have easily been avoided.
I never heard of Danny Ray before, but reading the comments makes me realize he's a great guy. Looks like he's made a really positive impression on those who've met or watched him before. So, I'm happy for his success and wish him much more of it.
I always appreciate that when danger is involved in the tricks, Penn completely does away with the code because he is not about magicians putting themselves or others in any kind of real danger. No secret communication, if there's a risk that someone was put in legitimate danger, it's immediately paramount that everyone in the audience know how it worked.
lol you used the word paramount and you have an ugly Luigi avatar like who are you trying to impress
The magicians are required to tell a producer backstage how the trick actually works so that if Penn and Teller figure it out the magician can't lie and say no that's not it. I feel like if a magician wanted to do a trick that put someone in genuine danger then the producers would reject their act.
Yeah, with magicians, no danger is EVER involved. Otherwise it's a pretty short carrier. P&T know this, thus the guess of the safety of the machine. Teller's look was surprise that the safety was not the machine, but in the trick.
@@mdrebin Wrong. Houdini famously endangered himself and he's far from the only one.
Of course there's no danger on the P&T set, but the universal claim is untrue.
P&T are very much advocates of there being no suggestion that a trick is really dangerous, they've seen too many other magicians get hurt when the safety mechanism failed. Whatever the method here is, there was no chance he'd ever get hurt.
You took "know your audience" to a new level! The trick was amazing, but watching you play on her squeamishness was almost better.
Congratulations, Danny!
No, actually that was pretty fucked up
@@panda4247 No one intelligent agrees with you.
@@pandoorloki1232
1) you mean, you don't agree with me.
2) your assertion of being more intelligent than me... is funny. Maybe you are, maybe you are not, but how can tell?
3) why do you think it was not fucked up? Let me tell you why I think it was, and you can try to give some counter-arguments. Maybe I'll change my mind.
- I believe we can discard the possibility that she was in on it (planted stooges are not allowed, I believe that includes Alyson).
- Maybe she just decided to fake it on the spot. I doubt that.
- I would assume that she was genuinely uncomfortable with the trick, and I believe he knew that in advance, based on her reaction to some previous acts. (Do you not agree with this assumption?) He then chose her on purpose, instead of Penn, Teller, or a random audience member whom they surely would have asked whether they are OK with a trick like that. She was faced with a decision to either not take part in it (which might be hard from the perspective of her contract, and also she knows it would look bad for the show), or to be part of the trick she did not want to. And he fully knew that and counted on that.
I am sorry, but if forcing (peer pressure / contract pressure) someone to do something they find disgusting (albeit it being safe from the objective point of view, and her knowing it) is not cool.
@@panda4247 Listen, I'm not in the entertainment biz either, but she is, as is the magician. Jesus Christ, lighten up. It was the squeamishness that made us feel there are stakes here and Penn would have just been like, "ooh, scary, okay, this one." The effect would have been far less. And while I believe her reaction was genuine, that doesn't mean she didn't play it up a bit for the audience. That's the POINT (pun intended) and if you don't think she understands that then I don't know what to tell you. You act like he slapped her or something, I do believe there was no actual danger here and she isn't going to develop PTSD because of it. Take the stick out your ass.
@@panda4247 You need to get out and touch grass LOL - you seem pretty wound up
This is the type of act that Penn and Teller would have done in their earlier years but Teller's eye would have popped lol.
Saw you at the Magic Castle. You made my ribs hurt from laughing so hard and you thoroughly mystified the whole audience. Thanks for such a great show.
I think I saw you I was there that day as well
@@Crazymadpsycho33 Could be! I was playing the close up gallery the same week as the brilliant Danny Ray!
Pretty cool of you, giving the shoutout and respect to your stepdad (actual dad) who clearly helped you become a good man. Hope you’re doing well Danny Ray, wishing you nothing but more success!
It’s the scariest, most stressful trick I’ve ever seen and I completely understand Alyson’s reaction, I think I’d run away even if I’d have known how it worked
I don’t think I’ve ever wanted to know how a trick is done more than this one, really amazing.
My favorite line was by Alison: "I don't like you anymore"! :-). Great job and great trick!
@@mybrainlikesthings Bruh, she was just playing along, the same she did with the horrormovie guy. The producers know how it's done (they're required to say before the show starts so the producer can judge if P&T guessed it), they know it's foolproof, so she does too. Get a grip.
@@mybrainlikesthings I think everyone had a great time w/ this trick, especially Alyson. Danny Ray had a blast and it was obvious. I took it as nothing more than a great time!
Wow! I’m so happy for you!!
Thank you! It feels a little surreal but I am super grateful for the opportunity!
This is similar to the bags over the one knife trick but with a twist. Literally the 1st one you did was the correct one. Alyson even made it clear to us & I followed along closely. Yet somehow it was switched. This was a great one.
That one had 2 metal plates inside and after he showed the solid one, he never put it back, so the yellow bag had one with the hole (as well as 3 others). I am not sure how the solid plate ended up to be in the correct bag,
We never saw the plate without the hole after it was hit with the spike.
@@seeps9353 Yeah that’s what I didn’t get why he wouldn’t show that it didn’t have a hole and it was the solid one that’s why I think the way he puts it in there the way he slides it in at the end isn’t directly on the hole he knows how to put it in so it hits the metal and doesn’t go through the hole I would have been more impressed if he opened it and showed us it was the complete steel one with no hole in it!!
@@flogoph13 because he probably has plexiglass glued in one or two of them. If he showed it it would ruin the trick. But he marked each envelope to know where everything was
@@imrael781 nah, i watched it in slow mo, it's probably more likely that solid one was really a flimsy material the spike would go through cuz he didn't show it after, he had a stopper in there marked subetly
honestly i have a feeling that this trick is so simple it's hidden in plain sight. Danny my man, you are more than meets the eye
The facial expressions on both Penn and Tellers faces (which btw are what exactly what Danny wants from Alison in choosing a metal plate, btw) are soo genuine. I’ve seen lots of magic and Danny’s magic got an almost honorary level I’d appreciation. You could see they both were resplendent with praise and pure enjoyment. What a great trick. LOOK out!
NO WAY DANNY RAY!
Thank you Tim!!
That was awesome Danny! They definitely didn't have 20/20 vision into how you did this trick, and neither did eye!
Hahahah! Thank you so much for your encouragement. Love the puns!
What I love about this is how genuine your interaction with Allyson is because it makes the trick feel like a close or intimate experience, rather than detached which a lot do. The effect, hits home much more!
Hey Danny, you probably don't remember lol but you taught me how to do a one-hand swivel cut at Berea like 6 or 7 years ago when i was in 8th grade! I couldn't do much back then, but i got pretty good since i met you! I think i still have the card you signed for me too haha
Nice. I am glad you are still working on it. I will be at Berea for Deep Freeze soon. Keep up the good work! Have a great day.
What a blessing
I like when Alyson is part of the tricks that the performers are doing lol
She really adds a lot to the show.
10:39 just look at that innocent smile of Danny ... So humble man 😇 happy that you fooled them
Wonderfully done, Danny! 👏 I'm so proud of you for the win. The way you freaked Alyson out was priceless 😂 also when you stumped Penn And Teller. You are fantastic. This was worth watching again. God bless 🙌❤
Thank you so much! Thank you for your constant support over the years. You are amazing.
@@DannyRayMagic always a pleasure! You are great and inspiring. Lots of love to you and your family. 🙌
Well that is because he wanted her to place her own eyeball into the contraption which she refused to do so
@@kathrynnpetersen8876 No he didn't.
I loved Alysson cracking jokes all the time! lol
??????? What? She's the worst, most unfunny presenter of all time
@@ParawhoreLoL I disagree. Have a good day.
@@ParawhoreLoL no , i literally likes her in this job
She annoyed me this episode
Jesus Christ, this is actually insanely dangerous magic.
Danny Ray is a madman.
When you were able to so confidently tell them there is no gimmick with that machine. That was my favorite part.
I still don't believe it. Maybe he didn't consider it a gimmick, but simply a feature... As much of against the rules that is
This trick is so obvious, P&T are truly fools.
Dannys left eye lid is clearly made of titanium, which is why the only time he kept his eye to the device is the only time it didn't go through.
Obviously.
Of course!
I am literally dying laughing! Thank you for making my day!
Oh no, I killed him
@@tzuyd not yet. Someone call an ambulance!
Oh dear, I killed him
So awesome brother!
Thank you! Honored!
Excellent performance.
LEGION England's foremost Psychic Entertainer
Thank you!
So great!
thank you!
I really think I figured out a big portion of the trick. At 3:58 he acts like he is putting the solid shield in the envelope but he is actually putting it behind the envelope in his hand. There is another sheet in the envelope already with a hole in it (you can tell as he is holding the envelope awkwardly). Then a few seconds later you can see his hand, while holding the envelope and metal sheet, quickly drop down towards the table. That is when he releases the solid sheet, letting it fall down to a box or something he could kick under the table. This is why there is a cover on the table, hiding what's going on behind the table. Otherwise he would not need a covered table. He most likely did this same thing, but in reverse, with a previous envelope so it had a solid sheet when we actually thought it was a sheet with a hole in it. However, I don't know how he did the "final choice" thing. Maybe he would have a different script if she ended up picking it early or late.
Go to 3:49 and look at the last envelope on the table. And if you want rewind a little more and check the one before the last envelope. You’ll see the difference
I think they are all stab proof, I think that hook is curled in such a way that it strikes the rim of the hole on all bars, and all the bars left on the table at the end had a hole in them. I.e. the hook doesn't strike centre
For many people, the beauty of the trick is in the eye of the beholder. I feel like in your trick, the beauty is in the hands. There are so many moving parts it can be hard to keep track of it all!
There is a way of covering and uncovering the hole in the metal piece. If you tilt it one way its uncovered. If you tilt it another way its covered. Thus all pieces are both covered and uncovered.
This piece is pretty complex. It's part of the reason Penn took two guesses both of which were real possibilities that we experimented with. However, in the end I created 8 layers of deception to Fool the legendary duo! Fun stuff.
@@DannyRayMagic Thanks for writing back. I mean it is a really interesting trick. I always love seeing the genius of people like you who come up with this stuff.
So good! I've seen this illusion a dozen times & you continue to boggle my mind!
Thank you Adam! You are the man. And thank you for designing the website!!! dannyraymagic.com
I think the guy wanted the trophy so much, he was willing to lose an eye and so he bet on a 1:4 chance and won 😂
I almost banned your from our conferences when i first saw this trick. It scared the heck out of me! Blessing Danny - best magician ever, but even a better human being!
Amazing!! incredible performance
Thank you so much. So much fun to do!
I would pay everytime to watch it in Germany love pen and teller watched every yt video that's on TH-cam. They let me forget the stressful life
That was an eye opening performance well done !
Eye see what you did there
love this guy's sense of humor
" I don't Like you anymore "...!!!!
Awww....SO ADORABLE....🥹🥹🥹
I ❤ Allison and her presence in the show brings a complete full package 📦.
I mean...
Penn & Teller as the JUDGES and Allison as a announcer or host.
💯% complete... AWESOMENESS...!!!!
AMAZEMENT...!!!!
ENTERTAINING...!!!!.
EVERYTHING....etc.etc.etc.
😄😄😄
amazing trick! im a new fan!!
Allison's responses were so funny, she made the trick even better.
Wow...what an amazing routine. Very impressive work Danny. Can't wait to see more of what you can do!
I'm one of his camera guys he travels with and even I don't know how he does his tricks. I've seen him at the Magic Castle in Hollywood, and even in his living room at home.
Bottom line, Danny is the real deal!!!!
Carl thank you so much! Thankful to be on this journey with you!
I LIKE HOW TELLER JUST JUMPED
They REALLY wanted to figure it out! Are they supposed to get two guesses?? And then you STILL fooled them!
At some point by process of elimination they can figure it out! So thankful that even with two guesses they didn't figure it out!😁😁😁
The first one wasn't a guess. It was a talking point. You can see Teller cross it out on the paper 😊
When P&T start talking the decision has already been made. The chit-chat is just theatre. The bit after the performance where A talks with the performer actually takes 10 to 20 minutes. This is all explained elsewhere by Mike Close, the show's current producer.
I want to say just WOW!!!
The first envelope he tore the corner while putting in the machine acting like it was hindering putting it in. This was the solid one. The movement opened the hole. No one looked at plates. A hole that can open can close like the last plate.
This is hilarious. I especially like how roughly you handle the device, just to emphasize how archaic and brutal it is.
I know Penn and Teller were watching him all the time, but I say he switched plates when it called for it. Simple slight of hand.
All I know is that he had total control of the envelope with the right plate.
If you watch when he’s showing Alyson the plates in the beginning keep your eye on the stack of plates. You might see something new.
My favorite of all. Allison’s reaction is the best
I’ve seen Danny 3-4 times now and love it every time. Great new illusion!
Brilliant slight of hand and forced choice.
Absolutely genius
You know, some people might say this show is overly scripted, but your trick really helped me see the light. Very nicely done.
Eye see what you did there
This is a whole other genre of magic tricks... Horror magic 😂
This seems to be a matter of millimetres.... I believe they were much closer with their first guess than their second.
Yeah. Every time he showed the ones with the holes, they didn't seem to be in the middle. I'm thinking it might be something like if he puts them in the machine a certain way it'll be blocked, if done another way it'll go through but that's probably wrong
@@ellaenchanted2399 You might be on to something. I wish they examined that last envelope and it's contents.
Looks pretty centered to me 🙂
Great view at 5:44.
@@nitedk keep watching, some look centered and some do not. Honestly, I dont think it matters but one of the holes is definitely not centered
@@codyking4342 send me an example then.
Alyson’s reaction to the machine: 😳😰😧😩
Teller’s reaction to the machine: 🤔🧐😯😮
Penn’s reaction to the machine: What a beautiful machine! 😀😁
Congrats Danny on a great trick!
That's so funny! I love that you picked up on that!
@@DannyRayMagic hahaha, the three of them play off of each other so well. I'm sure it must've been awesome for you to be able to interact with all of them on the show!
@@kenduenwald4239 they were amazing. Obviously, the most time I spent was with Alyson, but I had a few fun moments with Penn and Teller as well. It was definitely an honor!
😄😄😄
Our reaction to the childish Emoji's... 👎
Amazing as always!!!
Thank you. I wish you could have bee there to catch some epic photos!
@@DannyRayMagic Yeah brother! Sometime we'll make that happen again!!!
Probably one of the most Penn and Teller-style tricks I've seen.
I love it, thank you for picking Allison xD
She was great! Super thankful to have worked with such an awesome team!
I saw him do this exact trick at CCYC one year holy dude. I love this mans show and it never ceases to amaze me every time I’ve seen him. Thats why we all shout “No way Danny Ray!”
3:50 - the envelopes are the gimmick. He can see what it looks like on the back and then rips it to hide the evidence. The steel rectangle was slight of hand. Very impressive performance!
I don't see how that would work? Knowing which envelope had the safe rectangle in it hardly matters, since Alyson was doing the choosing.
I think the rectangles were gimmicked, so it wouldn't matter who chose what.
@@7ebr830 i disagree. The rectangles were not gimmicked. Definitely the envelopes and a different routine compared to what he was looking at. I reckon the trick with the solid rectangle was slight of hand.
@@7ebr830 its the many outs scenario its been done before on P&T, Alison never made a choice or rather her choices didn't matter
@@ryangreengraphics I think its the rectangles that are gimmicked because at first he took the one that Alison was sure was the "safe" one and it turned out to be with a hole; i guess there is a sort of mechanism in the rectangles that allow a plate to move an hide the hole. So each of the plates can be either "safe" or with a "hole".
I thought the envelopes were gimmicked too (side with flap being marked for plate). But I kept coming back to the idea that the hostess kept her eye on the "solid" plate, and it was the first one to have a hole.
My current theory is both. An envelope is marked safe, and the initial "solid" plate is actually holed, with a magnet slider in the plate that is moved by madnets in the spiked ring. The other two holey playes are just that. There's a second plate that's also magnetized in an open position to start, that he slides closed. Rotating the envelope would be a good clue.
This is my favorite Penn & Teller so far, good job Danny!
It’s no “Diet Coke with Lime” but it’s a pretty darn good trick nonetheless. Great job Danny! Always love watching you perform!
Thank you so much! I love coke in lime! They don’t sell coke in lime soda anymore🥲
Oh, the puns! 😆
I am a sucker for wordplay! 😁
This show is brilliant and I'm really glad I came across it. Before I'd just watch AGT and usually loved the magicians and wished they had more on that show.
Did you have 2 metal plates in there with holes in every one of them and you moved them so it would go through the holes on both until the last set, you moved it so it wouldn’t go through both holes?
The simplest solution I can think of is that when you pick up an envelope with a metal plate in it, it would be pretty easy to feel through the paper a depression for a hole versus a solid plate. In that case, the entirety of the trick would be totally based on presentation with multiple outs.
BUT.... the thing blocking me on that line of thinking is that I refuse to believe that Penn and Teller wouldn't have considered that.
Feeling if there was a hole in the plate would be pretty easy.
@@AveragePicker Right? That's what I'm saying. So either that solution is way too simple to be it, or it's so simple that Penn and Teller simply didn't believe that could be it.
@@ResurrectedBrush the problem is that the one with the metal plate supposedly was truly the first one he picked up. Hes not feeling for holes it seems more like slight of hand. The 4 envelopes in front of allison all are metal qith holes and he switches the solid metal one in at the wnd
@@Whocares66672 that would be the only safe way, right? And the show only allows safe acts
@@petethorne5094 there could be another safe way im not sure. But yes the show makes sure that any act like this is 100% safe with no room for a gruesome error
Alyson's expressions are magical too!
I VOLUNTEERED AT SIS Q MEADOWS CAMP FOR THIS TRICK (still traumatized jk)
Sorry for any trauma I caused!😀
Had I watched this trick at the time it was out... I would be here writing praises on how great a trick is... But now that I am also periodically watching the new host of the show per youTubes recommendations: I have to especially ALSO praise how perfect it was to be doing it with Alison. And how she fit this role beautifully.
I am sure that someone s brilliant as you would have tailored your routine to fit the new host just as well; but here: she fit all TOO well.
Very well played... GREAT trick!
Well done, great emotional trick. I've seen people stuff up the nail under the paper bag damaging their hand so using your eye is just way too scary for me.
I've also had eye operations so this trick made me feel the same way Alison was reacting.
This is the save version of it tbh. It's a lot easier to use sleight of hand to swap one package than to hide/remove/take out nails.
Fantastic presentation Danny.
Great routine. I always disliked how Russian roulette tricks rarely have any twist in them. A lot of them just say they are going to do something then do it. But I really liked the plot twist in this. Nice job!
I’ve watched i]this several times before, and still think, “this guy is about to lose his eye.”
damn this is such a great performance dude!
Thank you! It was a lot of hard work but I am thankful that it fooled them!
Very good slight of envelope...
That was everything I love about magic goofy funny frightening different and obviously having no idea how it happened glad I got told to watch this well done great fun
Eye Caramba!!
That's a good one!
This trick is just perfect: Everyone in the audience knows which envelope is the secure one ... and then it isn't because it magically switched what's inside.
Very, very well done!
8:25 Great question. Great answer.
Fairly common trick, it's the same concept as the hidden sword/knife trick in boxes, or piff's hidden dog trick. But definitely executed in a much different way, and very well done.
Fortunately your magic knowledge is much greater than Penn & Tellers....
This performance had me smiling the entire time. What a great setup and delivery. Truly entertaining. Also, I have NO freaking clue how you did it.
Being so rough with the device and making such loud noises is great showmanship, hilarious.
It's essential to get a real response from Alison, and he does it very well. Not only is it a one-time gross-out, he keeps pouring it on through the routine and makes her (and the audience) more and more uncomfortable.
The trick isn't the device. It's slight of hand with the 4 metal pieces. That's my observation. Regardless, this is a great trick! It sure kept me on edge! Great job!
Was it a force? Because if it was, I don’t know how you did it.
There will be a lot of guesses but to fool Penn and Teller I created 8 layers of deception. There are a lot of things going on but a force is not one of them. Thank you for watching!
@@DannyRayMagic That's a lot of layers. I thought I had an idea how you might have achieved this, but after hearing "8 layers" I'm once again mystified. My hypothesis only had 2 layers! Nicely done.
That was equal parts terrifying and entertaining
Danny, Susie and I remember you from way back at Yucaipa Christian Church and are still amazed at your showmanship and creativity. In previous iterations of P&T’s show, foolers would get a slot in their Vegas show. Will you be sharing the stage with them in the near future? What do you get as a result of your win?
I believe there will be an opportunity to share the stage with them again in Vegas. I will keep you posted via social media!😁😁😁 Thank you for being on this journey from the beginning!
What a blessing
geniously
This is so cool Danny! I've enjoyed watching you perform this a few times, and not only do I have no solid idea how you do it, but your presentation keeps it fresh every time!
Harrison! Thank you so much. It was a crazy cool experience. Super thankful to be able to do what I love everyday. Thank you for your encouragement.
@@DannyRayMagic i think all the envelopes have a switch, so regardless of what is chosen, u can switch the metal plates to closed (safe) or open (dangerous). Very entertaining performance. I felt for Allison! Haha!
@@DannyRayMagic Good trick but I didn't like the performance because freightening with this device over the whole time of the show was over the top. Change to story for example to agree after some negotation to use a second egg instead to get the focus more on the trick and have more emotional ups and downs in the storyline.
This is eyesome!
hahahaha! Love it! Thank you!
Sometimes I think they know how it's done, but present other ways, because they want them in their show, while also still giving us a show. That's magic! 🥰
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My guess in how he did this would be, the protective plate is noticeably heavier than the others, so depending on which plate is picked determines on how he continues with the trick.
Wrong. The first plate he got, is the same he made us think it didn't have a hole, but it had a hole.
My guess is that depending on the side of the envelope there is some mechanism that closes or opens the hole by the gravity.
Notice how he grabs the first envelope compared to the last one.
@@zzxd7720 I think you are right. Was my exact initial idea as well. Not sure if it just a gravity mechanism but one way or another the trick is within the plates themselves so that they can be manipulated to have a hole or have no hole.