1:24 This part of the intro is very lovely. "..to preserve his work on tape, to bring his magic to the wider audience". Dick Cavett sure did achieve that with this video being proof of it. I'm glad we all get to enjoy this.
Dick Cavett left a huge legacy of material. His interviews with celebrities, his musical guests and his pleasing personality are a treasure trove for future generations. Slydini was a master craftsman in his chosen field. Mesmerizing execution of card manipulation!
Saw Slydini perform live at Grossinger’s during a magic convention in the late 70s. Small room with magicians all around him and he still performed moves we couldn’t see. One of the best sleight of hand magicians of all time.
Helicopter Card is a true beauty, and a one-of-a-kind. It is also extremely difficult to do well. The simplicity of the conception turns it more into a study of timing and misdirection. I It is also rather amusingly bold in the way it challenges the spectator to catch the performer executing the dirty business right under his nose. I believe Slydini invented this trick and has performed it his whole life and has perfected it over time, so to make the technique effortless. HIs movements are also very graceful, and he performs with great wit. .Thank you Dick Cavett for preserving this jewel.
I love Slydini, his presentation is great. Timing, misdirection impeccable. Even when you know how the trick is done, it's still magical to watch him perform it and his sleights are so imperceptible it's astonishing. Thanks for the upload. :)
HE is actually the guy people imitate when they do the joke about throwing something like that to trick magic... This is where it came from....so epic R.I.P. Slydini.....we miss you!
Not that it's a melancholy version of "Yesterday", but "Yesterday" is more of a pop-like version of the original Italian melody (the name of which I forget, but was composed in the late 1890s). The Beatles' "Yesterday" is a nearly note-for-note lift of that old Italian melody.
So many modern magicians incorporate some Slydini moves or entire routines of his into their acts. Penn & Teller often "bust" magicians on their show by recognizing Slydini moves, crediting him and speaking of him with reverece & great, well-earned, respect. Bravo Maestro, tutti Bravo! Your hard, creative work lives on for all of us to enjoy. Thank you.
Slydini is one of the greatest masters of illusion to ever live. Think about his prime.....He's like 70 years old in this video!!!! If he can do this at age 70, think what he was capable of at age 40!
the helicopter card trick is not hard to figure out how he does it from the comfort of my couch, but how he manages to pull it off sitting right in front of someone is incredible.
@@deelo2281 the card is in the deck, then when decides to put it back on the table, he palms it, stuck behind his hand behind fingers and palm and when he gestures towards the table and says "maybe that one over there?" he drops it on the table. You can see that there's one more card after that, and it turns out to be THE card. But he's so sleek, it's hardly noticeable, and impossible to see if you're in front of him following his misdirections.
@@TheFamilyAffairDaniIt's called the coptor card control. He pretends to insert the card into the fan but gains control. In some versions, yes he drops the card into his Lap, later retrieves to palm and drops it on the table when gesturing for the guy to look at a card.
The paper napkin routine is very much like a chinese master. So precise, with ease and flow and at the same time with power. Its a life dedicated to practice. Greatest respect for this incredible master of magic.
I’ve watched this over 1000 times to CATCH what he was doing with the handkerchiefs and still can’t figure it out. And it’s not angles. The coin magic is impeccable! There are no explanations for that. ⚡️💛💜
Is there anything to the idea that the hard pulls on the handkerchiefs to tighten the knots aren't real at all? It seems that he is pulling on the same side of the knot so that knot isn't getting tighter. I don't know what that gets you, but just an observation.
You forgot to mention that you know what to look for the same time, you know the effects and the sleights he is using, you have seen them performed hundreds of times, maybe thousands, and from many different magicians. Otherwise,it would have been impossible to spot them,no matter how many times you would watch the video, again and again A totally layman, don't stand a chance...
The coins - he showed Cavett what appears to be 3 coins when he had all 6 palmed, and the skill to pull off the slight on tv sitting next to him is brilliant
I went to law school with one of his protoges. He actually appeared in the photos of one of Slydini’s books as an observer. He said Slydini’s slight of hand was the greatest of any magician.
Just a hunch but I think that at exactly 8:55 he moves his right hand behind his left hand and somehow thats when he put the three coins from his right hand into his left hand. I think I can hear the coins actually moving but he deceived us by constantly rattling the coins.
at 16:02 he drops the palmed card so smooth and fast that it's impossible to see it even though it's filmed and I know that's the moment it happened. He does the same thing at 17:27 where you can clearly see a new card appear. But how a card drops out of his hand is still freaking magic. I see no finger movement. It's like he was holding the card with his wrist or something. Ridiculous!
You can see the tiniest dot of the replacement undamaged cigarette in his right hand at 23:07. It's not his shirt, because if you mark the location and keep track of it as he moves his hand away, his cummerbund is considerably higher and would have been hiding his shirt at that spot, so it must be the replacement cigarette. omne ignotum pro magnifico est
The balls to the box is an incredible piece of close up theatre...beautifully executed and a joy. Modern audience wouldn't be entertained by this but he really was a master.
It’s beautiful slight of hand but the moves are mostly… mostly… obvious. Like dropping the coin in his lap to make is go away. Trading tied hankies for untied ones. Pretending to pull the knots tight while only holding on to one cloth make you think he’s pulling both ends but it’s the same cloth.
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My uncle Tony 🥰 I had front row seats in my grandmothers kitchen 🤗 he was so sweet and patient.
wow!
Must have been so cool to have him as an uncle!
I knew him too!
Cool story. Thnx. Any idea how old he is here?
Amazing to have a front row seat to an absolute legend!
1:24 This part of the intro is very lovely. "..to preserve his work on tape, to bring his magic to the wider audience". Dick Cavett sure did achieve that with this video being proof of it.
I'm glad we all get to enjoy this.
I wish we had people like Dick today. Smart, well spoken and a good host. So lacking today.
everything has gone to the monkeys
Jimmy Fallon loves magicians what do you think about him😊
He’s still here, I believe.
That's not the real problem. The real problem is that someone like you will be condemning the lack of people like the Kardashians in another 50 years.
@@diannewallace4829I doubt that
I saw this show when it originally aired and after about sixty years, it still wigs me out!
Dick Cavett left a huge legacy of material. His interviews with celebrities, his musical guests and his pleasing personality are a treasure trove for future generations. Slydini was a master craftsman in his chosen field. Mesmerizing execution of card manipulation!
His evening with Groucho Marx is a classic. I have the full thing of tape and it is informational and hilarious.
Saw Slydini perform live at Grossinger’s during a magic convention in the late 70s. Small room with magicians all around him and he still performed moves we couldn’t see. One of the best sleight of hand magicians of all time.
*"Small room with magicians all around him and he still performed moves we couldn’t see.:*
And at that age!
Helicopter Card is a true beauty, and a one-of-a-kind. It is also extremely difficult to do well. The simplicity of the conception turns it more into a study of timing and misdirection. I It is also rather amusingly bold in the way it challenges the spectator to catch the performer executing the dirty business right under his nose. I believe Slydini invented this trick and has performed it his whole life and has perfected it over time, so to make the technique effortless. HIs movements are also very graceful, and he performs with great wit. .Thank you Dick Cavett for preserving this jewel.
I love Slydini, his presentation is great. Timing, misdirection impeccable. Even when you know how the trick is done, it's still magical to watch him perform it and his sleights are so imperceptible it's astonishing. Thanks for the upload. :)
I second that..even though I had an idea of what he had done..his charm was magnificent
Got to sit with just he and I in 1984. I'm lucky!!!!
HE is actually the guy people imitate when they do the joke about throwing something like that to trick magic... This is where it came from....so epic R.I.P. Slydini.....we miss you!
That has to be the most melancholy version of Yesterday. Put together with his mesmerizing performance is really emotional.
Not that it's a melancholy version of "Yesterday", but "Yesterday" is more of a pop-like version of the original Italian melody (the name of which I forget, but was composed in the late 1890s). The Beatles' "Yesterday" is a nearly note-for-note lift of that old Italian melody.
@@ltravail I would love to hear the song you are referencing. If you could remember it, please respond again. Thank you!
@@MrLBDude The name of the song is Santa Chiara.
@@ltravailMacca has said he wondered if he had plagiarized the melody for "Yesterday" when it came to him in a dream.....
I've seen the napkin over the head thing probably 50 times, but never by him. He had me on the edge of my seat! Wonderful! True mastery.
So many modern magicians incorporate some Slydini moves or entire routines of his into their acts. Penn & Teller often "bust" magicians on their show by recognizing Slydini moves, crediting him and speaking of him with reverece & great, well-earned, respect. Bravo Maestro, tutti Bravo! Your hard, creative work lives on for all of us to enjoy. Thank you.
-Tony Slydini.
-A true close-up magic legend.
I love his misdirection. He could drive a mack truck through the studio and no one would see it.
Both coin tricks with 6 coins were superb. Those small routines are pure masterful!
Slydini is one of the greatest masters of illusion to ever live. Think about his prime.....He's like 70 years old in this video!!!! If he can do this at age 70, think what he was capable of at age 40!
Running a marathon?
the helicopter card trick is not hard to figure out how he does it from the comfort of my couch, but how he manages to pull it off sitting right in front of someone is incredible.
How did he do it??
@@deelo2281 the card is in the deck, then when decides to put it back on the table, he palms it, stuck behind his hand behind fingers and palm and when he gestures towards the table and says "maybe that one over there?" he drops it on the table. You can see that there's one more card after that, and it turns out to be THE card. But he's so sleek, it's hardly noticeable, and impossible to see if you're in front of him following his misdirections.
@@Okinawatrip how does he get the card from the deck into his hand though? I always thought he grabs it from under the table somehow
@@TheFamilyAffairDaniIt's called the coptor card control. He pretends to insert the card into the fan but gains control. In some versions, yes he drops the card into his Lap, later retrieves to palm and drops it on the table when gesturing for the guy to look at a card.
Im so happy to see tony's performance in high quality. Thanks bananaman for uploading this video :)
The reaction at 10:30 has got to be one of the best reactions I have ever seen
The paper napkin routine is very much like a chinese master. So precise, with ease and flow and at the same time with power. Its a life dedicated to practice.
Greatest respect for this incredible master of magic.
I’ve watched this over 1000 times to CATCH what he was doing with the handkerchiefs and still can’t figure it out. And it’s not angles. The coin magic is impeccable! There are no explanations for that. ⚡️💛💜
Is there anything to the idea that the hard pulls on the handkerchiefs to tighten the knots aren't real at all? It seems that he is pulling on the same side of the knot so that knot isn't getting tighter. I don't know what that gets you, but just an observation.
@@scribe570 It's a false knot. The first/bottom part of the knot is just a twist. It unites itself.
There's always an explanation to everything...
Epic! So skilful, so entertaining 😊👌👍👏
Amazing tricks! Slydini's tricks are just out of this world!
I've watched this over over Simply The Best, thanks for posting
Also add we are lucky that this was recorded. I have his two part book but would never dream of trying to recreate it.
I saw Slydini do the misdirection-fling the balls trick on Ed Sullivan in about 1969. Really great to see it here.
Thanks for sharing. I had a very poor analog video of the disappearing/coins through the table routine. He was the very best.
Guy's a genius. Imagine having a grandad like him.
Buscemi needs to play the part in a biopic
His slide of hand is incredibly. You have to pay attention to catch it but only after watching the video five times.
You forgot to mention that you know what to look for the same time, you know the effects and the sleights he is using, you have seen them performed hundreds of times, maybe thousands, and from many different magicians. Otherwise,it would have been impossible to spot them,no matter how many times you would watch the video, again and again
A totally layman, don't stand a chance...
Awesome 😎 I took Slydini lessons in Vegas when I was a kid. At Desert Magic seminar in 1980 and 81.
The coins - he showed Cavett what appears to be 3 coins when he had all 6 palmed, and the skill to pull off the slight on tv sitting next to him is brilliant
That drop at 17:27 is unbelievable
Good spot. Goodness knows how/when he palms it or pulls it out the deck.
I went to law school with one of his protoges. He actually appeared in the photos of one of Slydini’s books as an observer. He said Slydini’s slight of hand was the greatest of any magician.
Cool story. Thnx.
The U.S. Gov't has him beat by a mile.
I'm thankful of dick cavett for preserving his work on tape
Same.
Thanks for posting this amazing man's work...!!!
RIP to a real legend. Master of his time.
A grandmaster of magic.
that move at 14:49 is so impossibly smooth. beautiful.
Just Masterful from technique to entertainment. There's Nothing more to say.
omg...paper ball ..coins.. everything he did.beauty!
Absolutely brilliant the Helicopter card! Perfect!
one of the best, so few views :(
because the majority of people are idiots and dont know an artist when they see one, nor care.
I saw these shows in the '70s. They were great.
He’s so slick, cool ! I used to be a magician” But I was so bad they now just call me Ian !
Just a hunch but I think that at exactly 8:55 he moves his right hand behind his left hand and somehow thats when he put the three coins from his right hand into his left hand. I think I can hear the coins actually moving but he deceived us by constantly rattling the coins.
08:54 its when he slams the table he switched the coins. The table hit was a diversion sound to muffle out the coins being moved. Slick trick
Close up magic at its best
Compare Cavett to Springer or Geraldo is like comparing gold to trash.
that was incredible. what a master.
What a treat!
at 16:02 he drops the palmed card so smooth and fast that it's impossible to see it even though it's filmed and I know that's the moment it happened. He does the same thing at 17:27 where you can clearly see a new card appear. But how a card drops out of his hand is still freaking magic. I see no finger movement. It's like he was holding the card with his wrist or something. Ridiculous!
This is fucking insane!
You can see the tiniest dot of the replacement undamaged cigarette in his right hand at 23:07. It's not his shirt, because if you mark the location and keep track of it as he moves his hand away, his cummerbund is considerably higher and would have been hiding his shirt at that spot, so it must be the replacement cigarette. omne ignotum pro magnifico est
Tony Slydini was one of the very best.
His misdirection is UNBELIEVABL!
The balls to the box is an incredible piece of close up theatre...beautifully executed and a joy. Modern audience wouldn't be entertained by this but he really was a master.
Dick Cavett shows always get better with time.
I always think of slydini when I roll a paper napkin into a ball after I have wiped my face with it. XD
Slydini is a fantastic stage name.
Slydini the legend
He invent the famous SLYDERHAND!!
Master Magician ihate how good he is hahah love it
Precious moments, god bless your soul mr Slydini!
The ending went right over his head hahahaha
Dick Cavett a National Treasure
amazing
The BEST! His voice reminds me of Senor Wencis!
Slydini is the greatest
is that song during the hankie trick yesterday by the beatles?
Nic Fuller it is :D i was looking through the Comments to See if anybody else noticed that :)
11:32 "It's there" xDD i love it.
legend
Gotta love the Chubb Corporation for giving us the goods!
It’s beautiful slight of hand but the moves are mostly… mostly… obvious. Like dropping the coin in his lap to make is go away. Trading tied hankies for untied ones. Pretending to pull the knots tight while only holding on to one cloth make you think he’s pulling both ends but it’s the same cloth.
Extraordinária prestidigitação
Moved from Italy to South America, hmm, interesting history...
Thanks for this.
Great clip of a true master magician!!! Thank you!!
He was so good my silly self was clapping for him like he could hear it. The man has only been dead for 30 years now 😂
The card drop @16:02 is silky smooth
It's like being a child again :)
Nowadays it’s all about grandeur. Epic. Back in those days it was simple magic yet very effective. Powerful. Less WAS more.
Phenomenal!
The father of all magicians👌🏻
Jesus, did they not have the rights to any other music beyond a slow guitar version of "Yesterday?"
I think anyone can do magic in a room with no lights
At 22:57. Watch a few more seconds and you’ll see him palming the cigarette in his right hand on the table. Clear as day.
I love that accent!
At 17:27 when he's helping him sort through the cards is when he drops the ace on the top of the pile with his right wrist.
Yes but virtually impossible to see even though you know with hindsight what he's doing!
notice on his first trick he always touches his jacket.
Legendary.
Awesome
Thank you, it's very good
I want to learn this trick
That was great.
@14:49 _imagine the lightness of his touch_
Slydini has big thumbs
Cavett can see all the dirty work
Cavett himself was a magician.
Delightful 😅
Master Yoda