In 2010, a guy stole my wallet on a train by trying to get me to sign a petition. He had his arm in a cast and shoved the clipboard towards me while he picked my pocket. Weird thing is he looked a lot like you.
The greatest thing about magic for me is knowing how it's done but being unable to spot it. It's a testament to untold hours of practice and innumerable failures before perfection happened.
what I love more about sleight of hand is, even if you have some idea of how it was made, you can still be VERY impressed by the sheer amount of workmanship that goes into doing it so smoothly and appearing effortless
The transported coin trick is totally beyond me and may as well be actual sorcery. On the other hand, I know exactly how all the sponge ball tricks were done, but that doesn't ruin the trick for me. Watching him pull them off so smoothly, with effortless ease and grace, is a treat even if you know how it's done. This dude is a treasure.
@@CYB3R2K The key to any sponge ball trick is understanding that any time he shows you one ball, there's always at least another one in his fist or in his other hand. The trick is very obvious once you wrap your head around the fact that they can be compressed down to nothing, so what looks like just one ball is actually two or three or ten. When he's putting "one ball" in your hand and closing it, he's actually stuffing a whole bunch in there, but is diverting your attention elsewhere and touching your hand a lot so you can't feel the difference.
Notice that the cards were bent/curved, so that you don't notice the coin moving underneath. Granted, I don't know how he actually moved the coin, but it is what it is. 😅
2:37 The crazy thing about the Phil Ivey scandal was that he effectively told the casinos beforehand in his "what I want as a VIP" documents that he was gonna edge-sort, and exactly how he was gonna do it (asking for specific brand of deck, asking for a specific type of dealer, asking the dealer to flip the cards around at the table). And the casino just went along with it because he was gonna gamble tons of money and they were dumb and greedy (and VIPs ask for weird stuff all the time).
except he didn't - the reason he lost his court cases was because he explicitly said it was for "luck" and "superstition" when the casinos asked "why?" That moved it to fraud.
@@Chiberia The casinos still had the option on review to say "sorry, but we can't make that accommodation because it could potentially compromise game integrity", but they didn't. Ivey 100% cheated, not arguing that, just saying that the casinos basically LET him cheat (because they expected to still make millions of dollars off his visit).
@@michaelsparks1571 Yeah, not to mention... The casino would have known about the defect beforehand. I mean, come on, these are billion dollar businesses that are up to date on every form of trickery and gadgetry designed to rip them off. The fact it didn't raise even the slightest suspicion to the heads of the casino in and of itself is more suspicious.
Ben Seidman! He had one of the most powerful gimmick-free coin vanishes that I tried to learn back in the day, 'Alchemy'. Great to see him still going strong!
This guy rocks - why hadn't I heard of him before! I'll definitely be on the lookout for his content. Great attitude and talent and humor. Rock on Ben!
Watching someone doing tricks like this is like you know exactly that he will pull a trick and lie to you but you still want to watch them anyway and get amazed.
I've learned some basic sleight of hand, and most of that only in theory. I love seeing magic because I have some ideas about how things could be done (sometimes I even spot the thing) and absolutely love *still* not being able to actually *see* it!
I've only clocked one trick this whole time (thanks to discovering magic before discovering boys), and that one was so flippin smooth it only makes it more impressive.
5:27 this incredible. The best example on this device I’ve ever seen. Maybe we could build it into a pair of painters stilts so when you pick up the littler person, they become a bigger person. Hawkins would love that!!!! Somehow this interview is a misleading truth. 10/10
Your last point about how magicians lead their audience that sleight of hand is fast and then René Lavand's ‘I Can't Do it Any Slower’ is a perfect example that speed isn’t what is at play here. But of course a one handed magician had lightening fast reflexes and you will never see lol
Amazing, if you guys make a part 3 (i love Ben) its not a movie but you should totally check out a clip of "Rene Lavan" dude had one hand and performed the craziest magic tricks
I find 11:40 quite cool, just because, on a second rewatch, I totally spotted how he did it, and it's entirely visible in-frame (unlike the earlier coin transportation, which I still can't figure out, but, after going frame by frame repeatedly, I feel pretty confident the coin's never in-frame). However, I kind of think that makes it cooler. It's not a trick of framing or anything like that; he really just _is_ that smooth!
The French word for magic means that your finger movements are done first. It is not so much as the speed of your hands which deceives the eye, just that the finger movements are done before you attract attention to the hands.
A party magician did this ball trick while I volunteered and it was really cool and seamless. I didn't feel or notice anything, it really felt like magic.
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If anyone has any questions, I'm doing an AMA at LAX airport today at noon.
Maybe don't mention your a pickpocket on an airport
@@churibmanI didn’t get your comment until now. Going to need you to come bail me out.
A magician exposing airport security theater would actually make a great act
Do you have a recommendation for a book or two for psychological magic?
In 2010, a guy stole my wallet on a train by trying to get me to sign a petition. He had his arm in a cast and shoved the clipboard towards me while he picked my pocket. Weird thing is he looked a lot like you.
The greatest thing about magic for me is knowing how it's done but being unable to spot it. It's a testament to untold hours of practice and innumerable failures before perfection happened.
Ben's charisma is beaming.
thank you!!
@@TheComedyAndMagic wow your are really cool
I feel like the first step to becoming a great magician is maxing out your Charisma stat
Ben is a freakin' legend. Everything the guy does is gold.
what I love more about sleight of hand is, even if you have some idea of how it was made, you can still be VERY impressed by the sheer amount of workmanship that goes into doing it so smoothly and appearing effortless
The transported coin trick is totally beyond me and may as well be actual sorcery. On the other hand, I know exactly how all the sponge ball tricks were done, but that doesn't ruin the trick for me. Watching him pull them off so smoothly, with effortless ease and grace, is a treat even if you know how it's done. This dude is a treasure.
@@its_cleanexplain it then
@@CYB3R2K The key to any sponge ball trick is understanding that any time he shows you one ball, there's always at least another one in his fist or in his other hand. The trick is very obvious once you wrap your head around the fact that they can be compressed down to nothing, so what looks like just one ball is actually two or three or ten. When he's putting "one ball" in your hand and closing it, he's actually stuffing a whole bunch in there, but is diverting your attention elsewhere and touching your hand a lot so you can't feel the difference.
Being a magician, I really like how he explains thing whilst also protecting some of our secrets. A true performer 👍
Our secrets? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@aarronwilson5647
Yes. Magicians have secrets known through the community
@@aarronwilson5647yes, they said they were a magician, they're referring to magician's secrets.
@@oedaliswho’s they?
@@manassatzhanov YouyuanKe, the person we have all responded to, in a thread. First time on the internet buddy?
I've watched that coin transportation bit like 10 times and I just have NO idea how he does it???
sameee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Notice that the cards were bent/curved, so that you don't notice the coin moving underneath. Granted, I don't know how he actually moved the coin, but it is what it is. 😅
@@Fakanusually some sort of magnet underneath the cloth/table & his dramatic hand movement strategically hides the movement across the table!
PLEASE invite Ben more!! He's my favorite guest you guys bring on
Sincerely,
Everyone.
Ben Seidman may be the best person you get for any "insider reviews things" series than anyone else I've seen.
Thanks for watching!
You're an absolute delight to watch, Ben. I hope we see more of you here!
Please come back for more videos
Thank youuuu for the show! ❤
You are amazing Ben loved to watch more of you ♥
You are an absolute legend, we NEED you back on here😂
Love hearing the crew laughing in the background.
I was just watching his first video last night for the millionth time and wished Vanity Fair would have him back. He's delightful.
I'm so glad they brought this guy back! He's such a joy to listen to and he's so knowledgable!
I think my favorite parts are when Ben messes with the filming crew. More of that, please :D
I try :)
every time Ben does a trick my jaw is on the ground - such fluid and swift movements
Aww thank you so much! 🙌🏼
So glad you had Ben back - he's truly the best 🙂
Thanks buddy!
2:37 The crazy thing about the Phil Ivey scandal was that he effectively told the casinos beforehand in his "what I want as a VIP" documents that he was gonna edge-sort, and exactly how he was gonna do it (asking for specific brand of deck, asking for a specific type of dealer, asking the dealer to flip the cards around at the table). And the casino just went along with it because he was gonna gamble tons of money and they were dumb and greedy (and VIPs ask for weird stuff all the time).
except he didn't - the reason he lost his court cases was because he explicitly said it was for "luck" and "superstition" when the casinos asked "why?" That moved it to fraud.
@@Chiberia The casinos still had the option on review to say "sorry, but we can't make that accommodation because it could potentially compromise game integrity", but they didn't.
Ivey 100% cheated, not arguing that, just saying that the casinos basically LET him cheat (because they expected to still make millions of dollars off his visit).
@@michaelsparks1571 Yeah, not to mention... The casino would have known about the defect beforehand. I mean, come on, these are billion dollar businesses that are up to date on every form of trickery and gadgetry designed to rip them off. The fact it didn't raise even the slightest suspicion to the heads of the casino in and of itself is more suspicious.
Ben Seidman is back! Yay! I'm a few hours late, but this was so awesome to see a part 2. Most these terms are review now, but this is still fun.
I absolutely love seeing Ben on this, I've watched the 1st video 4 times. What I love most are all the giggles behind camera!
Just as in his first video, Ben is so charming and funny -- someone give this guy a movie or TV show, ASAP!
Ben is hilarious, super knowledgable and a very talented magician. I could watch hours and hours of this. Keep it up!
What an amazing video featuring an amazing individual! 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼
Aww thank you so much brother!!
Wow Spidey! Great to see you here 😃
Really glad to see Ben on here again, he's a real talent and is a natural at this kind of content!
Ben is so charismatic. I love it. Also, needs more Juno footage 💚
We need more of him on this series
Thank you!
I’ve been waiting for the follow up video for so long! Yay!
I made it mostly just for you. Thank you for the support! And patience :)
YESSSSS THANK YOU FOR BRINGING HIM BACK!
Ben Seidman! He had one of the most powerful gimmick-free coin vanishes that I tried to learn back in the day, 'Alchemy'. Great to see him still going strong!
So happy to get a part two!!
Ben is just brilliant! Glad to see him back.
Aww THANK YOU!
@@TheComedyAndMagic Please excuse me while I go fangirl over you replying to my comment ahaha
@@alleycaaatYOU ARE EXCUSED! :)
@@TheComedyAndMagic Excellent! Now I can sneak off to a corner to recreate the Jonah Hill fangirl gif :)
If they made 9 seasons of a Seinfeld like TV show using only this guy I'd 100% watch it.
What's the DEAL with Magic?!
All the background in-room laughter totally made this video for me
13:00 Love when magic is done to be fun and inclusive, not smug and self-righteous.
Congrats Ben! These are my favorite vanity fair interviews.
Ok if we could get parts 3, 4, 5 ...1000, I'd be down for that.
You did a second one!! I am so happy! Love!
I’m so glad that you invited this guy back! He’s so fun to watch!
This guy rocks - why hadn't I heard of him before! I'll definitely be on the lookout for his content. Great attitude and talent and humor. Rock on Ben!
AND NO ONE RETURNS MY CALLS! Was a grest moment especially when a crew member laughed
How casually he said he's a pick pocket lol
Its some of the most fun magic to perform with a crowd
He has a video on a different channel doing pickpocketing
Please bring him back again! These are my favorite videos.
I watched every trick at the slowest speed youtube has and have absolutely no clue how any of this is done. Ben please explain this witchcraft to me
Love every time he’s in one of these videos!
I want part 3,4 and 5, please. Love this guy!
I love you too
Yay! Been so hoping for a another one of these! Ben is the best!!
🙌🏼
We need a part 3, k thanks.
Watching someone doing tricks like this is like you know exactly that he will pull a trick and lie to you but you still want to watch them anyway and get amazed.
no cuz how tf did he do any of those tricks tho?
with style and aplomb
I really enjoyed this video, he brought the tips & tricks as well as the humor. Cheers.
i love this videos.
Can you make 1000 videos of this guy explaining card tricks and magic history???
What a charismatic guy! I would definitely play cards with him, surely nothing could go wrong!
Daaaaamn~ That switch @6:47 is so cool :)
YES! I love this guy! He makes me love magic again
That's the best thing to hear
i need a tutorial for the translocation effect at the 3:25 Mark.
Juno is wonderful!
ATTTTENNNNNCIIIIOOOONNEEE! PICK POCKETE!!!!!!!!!
🤣
yesss Ben is back!!!
I've learned some basic sleight of hand, and most of that only in theory. I love seeing magic because I have some ideas about how things could be done (sometimes I even spot the thing) and absolutely love *still* not being able to actually *see* it!
again! again! i could watch this guy all day
Laughed out loud several times!! Love his delivery 😘👌🏻✨
It’s been 4 months we need another video 🎉🎉🎉🎉
I am amazed by Ben skill and charisma
The fact that you haven't looked at White Collar yet is actually criminal, there many great scenes!
I'll let the producers know for next time!
Was already going to leave a like for Ben and his skills, but Juno stole the show. Leaving a like for her now!
A magician on speed? I LOVE The Amazing Jonathan!
I still remember him on Penn and Teller TV show a few years back. Where they try to fool Pen and teller
THERES A PART TWOOOOOO TY VANITY FAIR ILY
remember kids! every time a magician says "i'm gonna do x so you know i'm not cheating" they already cheated you at least 3 or 4 times.
Ben is no joke.
the loml
Thank you!
@@mainly_marvel aww shucks
Okay I Fing love this dude. I need more of him.
YEEEES finally a second part I've watched the first one so many times
I've only clocked one trick this whole time (thanks to discovering magic before discovering boys), and that one was so flippin smooth it only makes it more impressive.
YAAAS! Been waiting for this!
he is doing it smoothly
This guy is just amazing.
Thank you!
I have rewatched the 1st video about 100 times and I wake up to see this!?!?!?!? YAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!
Amazing!
5:27 this incredible. The best example on this device I’ve ever seen.
Maybe we could build it into a pair of painters stilts so when you pick up the littler person, they become a bigger person. Hawkins would love that!!!!
Somehow this interview is a misleading truth.
10/10
Can we have a three hour version of this guy?
Magicians live in a world of their own
More Ben Seidman please!
Awesome job, Ben!!
thank you!
Just watched the first part. This got recommend
But they told me it’s forbidden to use magic in front of muggles……
How did you do the translocation trick pleaseeee.. its ruining my life
yayy they listened to how much we loved this!
I feel the same way!
Ugh yes we love him!
Your last point about how magicians lead their audience that sleight of hand is fast and then René Lavand's ‘I Can't Do it Any Slower’ is a perfect example that speed isn’t what is at play here.
But of course a one handed magician had lightening fast reflexes and you will never see lol
Part 2, 2 years later and I'm 5 months late seeing it. If I was ever on time, now that would be magical ✨
Amazing, if you guys make a part 3 (i love Ben) its not a movie but you should totally check out a clip of "Rene Lavan" dude had one hand and performed the craziest magic tricks
I find 11:40 quite cool, just because, on a second rewatch, I totally spotted how he did it, and it's entirely visible in-frame (unlike the earlier coin transportation, which I still can't figure out, but, after going frame by frame repeatedly, I feel pretty confident the coin's never in-frame). However, I kind of think that makes it cooler. It's not a trick of framing or anything like that; he really just _is_ that smooth!
The first one broke my brain
The balls routine reminds me of Eugene Berger on TV spots
This guy's charisma is insane.
I was given a magic kit when I was a kid and it had a marked deck in it. Yes, I used it to win my friends' lunch money. Calm down. I was 9.
You devil you.... 😂
The French word for magic means that your finger movements are done first.
It is not so much as the speed of your hands which deceives the eye, just that the finger movements are done before you attract attention to the hands.
Few things make me as happy and enthralled as magic.
same
I want to know more about the ball trick! That was so cool
A party magician did this ball trick while I volunteered and it was really cool and seamless. I didn't feel or notice anything, it really felt like magic.
FINALLY more!!
Ben is just simply the best
You are by far, my new favourite human being.
Let's hope he's not a zionist.