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Using that metal ring to show "there are no strings" and stopping it right there, where strings are mounted actually destroys the whole illusion. But the rest is done flawlessly! Great Illusion!
@@tzuyd It is until you look and see the ring never goes around him. They skillfully get one ring around to the top but the forward motion makes it so it never has to complete the circle.
Just being on the show gives the magician/illusionist exposure even if they can't/won't fool P&T. I am sure this appearance opened some doors for them and for that congrats!
Fine trick visually but it's hardly going to fool professionals making it a weird choice for Fool Us. I think if you're going to do this trick, you need to find a way to simulate going through the hoop while flying. The way they did the hoop, he landed right as the hoop was brought over his head, so it was possible to slacken the line, and then he went back through the hoop in a pretty obvious way. I'm just some guy and even on a single viewing it was clear to me exactly how they did it, so for P&T this is beyond child's play.
FU is a PR tool that you don't need to fool anyone to take advantage of. "As seen on" is one of the most powerful social proofing a performer can have. Also he now has professionally shot footage from P and T paid camera crew that he can use in his promo work.
@@mdderrek9280 not only the poorly handled ring but also the wardrove of the guy and the way he moved or may I say not moved, because he was quite stiff during the whole act, also he kinda copied some of David Copperfield's moves so it was pretty clear he used almost the exact same method.
@@BK-hq7tn as I see the only thing he has is proof that he has way cheaper machinery than Copperfield does, and that he is not even close to perform as a really professional magician would do... that handling of the ring was honestly awful and he was really stiff the whole time...
@@manusoftar I can tell you don't know much about magic. You're judging what a "really professional magician" is or "world do" based on what Copperfield (literally one of the riches men in the world) has done. You have no real practical knowledge on this other than what you have seen Copperfield do. And not only that, You don't even know how Copperfield's apparatus works. In order for wires to be invisible there is anything but "cheap" machinery here. And this routine is created for having ONE assistant. Which means he can do this on a lower budget cruise ship show, with is about 100 times better than anything else those budgets of shows would have.
exactly my thought. we all know there is really only one way to do flying tricks, and unless someone comes up with something that realistically proves there are no wires, it's admiring an act rather than having any thought of "how did they do that?!"
@@ross-carlson It's showmanship. And non-magicians wonder how the magic is done. Even if they suspect something is there, since they know people can't fly, they wonder why it is invisible.
The Copperfield flying technique, which Willi Auerbach is using, is very different from the standard Peter Pan "kid on a wire" effect. Copperfield's solution is much more sophisticated and graceful, allowing the performer to do a wide range of movements in flight. And it includes several "proof" moments, such as the hoops demonstrated here. The Copperfield rig remains the world's best live flying effect as far as I know. (And it's patented, so I'm surprised that Willi was allowed to perform it. He may have arranged a license with Copperfield and co.)
Sure. Putting on the Copperfield clip was a bit unkind but also kind of fair - this act lacked refinement and aesthetics and it was a "gentle nudge" to up their game or GTFO. It just seems strange to even let on this duo with their off-stage video act, it seems to break every rule of the show format.
I agree. Copperfield had two rings going around him while this couple only used one ring and she did not put the ring over him until after he landed. Something I caught right away. It may seem cruel and unkind to show Copperfield's flying trick but magicians must realize that you do have to step up their act. It is tough because there is nothing new under the sun and therefore a magician has to add more complications to their act. This couple did have a good show though and I did like that.
Teller seems to enjoy so much whenever every performance is made.He looks surprised all the time...though in most of the case,I believe, it's more like a dad seeing his child grow.
My question exactly. We all know we can't defy gravity. So he must be suspended by some kind of ropes. The rest is easy to figure out after. How exactly did he do that? We can only guess. But the principal is all clear even from the beginning. And the act compared to David Copperfield is an insult.
This TV show is not only about fooling them but also about reaching a broader audience. After all magicians are dependent of making a living due to stage shows.
@@TP-kq9ul They knew that P& T would know how this was done. I believe it was more of a "commerical" or publicity for them instead of really trying to fool them.
David doesn't own it, it was patented by John Caughan who licensed its use to DC. As with many large stage illusions, they are invented by others and then sold to magicians who perform them. Maybe DC owns exclusive rights? I don't know.
@@DCCEX as far as patents go, most magic makers don't. Once that patent is filed, anyone can copy it if they want to pay for the patent search. Routines however, are usually copyrighted. Teller won a case against someone that stole his rose illusion, because he had copyrighted the routine.
Its a system whereby a clear nylon monofilament on each side of his body extends out from a body harness and attach to a tracking system on the ceiling. Background and lighting are key elements to this trick as the nylons must remain invisible to the audience. David Copperfield was the first magician to perform this illusion. The system was patented at the time and the patent has since expired allowing others to use it. You will notice that when he steps into his assistants ring, she has to back track after reaching his body length because the nylons prevent the ring from going any further.
@@Xbangsplot exactly. The prover using the hoop was actually worse than not using one at all the way they did it. He stepped into the hoop, she raised it barely over his head and stopped at the harness. Plus having seen Copperfield’s flying illusion in person during the 90’s, nobody will ever achieve the awe inspiring wonder of DC. Music selection was also terrible, flying should be magical, not an ecstasy fueled glow-stick rave like we just saw.
Okay, had that hoop actually went through his hole body I would be somewhat impressed, but of course it didn't, it stopped at his back and had to go back the same way, it was quite clear it was a wire
And of course they immediately show Copperfield directly after the duo's "performance" with not 1, but 2 rings both spinning 360 degrees constantly as he goes through both of them, which is substantially more impressive and thought provoking than stopping and going back the other direction.
The show is called 'Fool Us' so I am not sure I understand why someone would choose to do a trick that is so easily deconstructed. Well done though. I am sure it is not an easy trick to pull off smoothly.
A cynical man might be mistaken for thinking a magician doing an obvious trick on a show like this would be for the exposure they'd gain from it, but I do wonder why the producers thought it was a good act to show in that case.
I'd say fewer than half of all magicians on Fool Us come on the show with the express purpose of fooling Penn and Teller. Most just want the free publicity, and I think this act qualifies.
The purpose of the show is to exhibit lots of different magic and magicians. "Fool us" is just a fun way of packaging it. They invite plenty of classic routines as long as they're done well.
I always remember the episode of Simpsons where Marge complains in a circus, that for the flying act they always select the guy with the wires :p I cannot see them though, so it looks really well.
don't know why but I much prefer sleight of hand than illusions. Up close sleight of hand is so much more satisfying. Watching coins disappear is more enjoyable than watching someone get sawn in half or fly as far as I'm concerned.
Great stuff man. I had one dream which I vividly remember in which I flew. Took off like a kite and glided around town and then very gently and beautifully landed in a park. It was awesome. Sadly soon afterwards I woke up....
I thought this wasn't as clean as some acts 2.31 and 3.48. He also only went through the hoop vertical and not horizontal which gives some indication of how the trick was done.
Es hat mir super, super, super gut gefallen. Ich schaue deshalb extra nicht in youtube rum, wie es vielleicht geht. Egal wie ich die Augen zugekniffen habe, ich konnte nichts erkennen, und ich habe seit langem geträumt, mal so einen cleanen Flug zu sehen. (Wobei ich schon ewig nicht mehr Flüge angeschaut habe, da ich sie immer uninspieriert fand). Das hier hatte aber eine schöne, passende Körperbewegung zusammen mit dem Flug, recht natürlich nämlich. Ich habe vor allem in meiner Kindheit immer im Schlaf extrem oft davon geträumt, dass ich fliegen könnte, vielleicht der Hauptgrund, warum ich mal auf so einen schönen Magierflug gewartet habe. I will follow...
The Copperfield trick is still the greatest magic performance ever created on stage. We all know he's on wires, but somehow, he does make you believe....if only for a second or two, that he can fly. That's magic.
One thing. For a trick to be good, you want to viewer to be completely lost on what’s going on. But a trick like this, the viewer can logically deduct “a string is holding him”. There’s literally no other explanation. But it was very visual which I liked
What about timing and physical dexterity? Not to mention the structure and blocking of the routine to maximize the effect? Music and costume choice. Also most of these guys design their own illusions, that fit their style. If you really think about what's behind all these illusions, these are real pros, not people who just bought something off of Walmart dot com and started a show. This is why practically all stage shows have in the act a few close up pieces just to make sure the audience remembers that.
Willie, you are braver than I am. I weigh 240lbs / 109kg, and I don't think I could do it. It looks a lot like Copperfield. I would like to have seen more "proof", like Copperfield did with the rotating rings around him while he was levitated to show he wasn't suspended. Very nice show, and you and your wife are a lovely couple. All good wishes.
I was really waiting for some twist to happen, something wonderful that would even have a chance of fooling Penn and Teller, but all we got was that amateurish ring and perhaps front-to back wire transfer. A far cry from the legendary Copperfield walking upside down in a fish tank. I still remember my disappointment when as a child I first saw the "levitation" illusion at a local stage performance .. it was a platform badly obscured by some hanging clothes .. plus I was just standing too close. From there, I never got to experience the awe of "flying illusion" without instantly getting disillusioned .. except perhaps the Copperfield one - but that was on TV . It just goes to show that flying is hard. And that makes me that much of a bigger fan of SpaceX.
Nice, beautiful flying act, Magic Man! :-) Please take special note of David Copperfield's "twin hoop provers" at 5:28, because it really knocks it out of the park to "prove" that he's not suspended from wires. (wink wink) I hope to see more from you in the future! :-)
I think David’s plexiglas box was the real prover in his flying act. I saw it live when I was 7 and it forever changed the course of my life. No one will ever come close!
Okay, now try to do this act with one stage assistant and make it as good. You honestly think a professional magician doesn't know Copperfield's act and that you're "educating" him some how?
It's a really cool act. They did it really well. His shirt was pulled by the wire a couple of times when he was flying on his stomach. You can see it coming up to a point on his back. But other than that it was a great routine. Not sure why you would pick this one though to try and fool them. But nonetheless it was really cool. I'd love to see someone do a variation of this but where it would fool even magicians and people that know how it works. Hasn't been done yet.
I loved their show, and I applaud what this couple is doing! If everyone who's in a position to help the less fortunate, I believe we'd all be in a better place! This gives me hope that humanity is in the hearts of many people today! God Bless You All! XO P.S. The Government could learn what real unselfish kinds of acts look like if they took the time to watch people who give from their hearts, instead of acting like children taking a tantrum when it comes to helping those in need! Seriously, this isn't a joke! It's tiring and selfish!
I've seen too many levitations acts but this one deserves the first place no doubt about it. While watching the video I also thought about Copperfield's levitation act and I was right but I still have no idea how's done and I don't want to know the secret eather. It's seems like magic to me. That was beautiful. Thank you guys! 🙌🏻👌🏻
Military grade cables. Thin that the eye can't see in certain angles. That's why the blue curtain to blend the lines. Watch Chris angel.. he did it and used it alot
Old trick done very well and with a new twist. The hoop ruins the illusion and gives away just how it's done. The hoop has never fooled the observant, just watch how it's moved and you'll know where he's attached.
True enough and anyway, there's really only one way to do the trick. It's really only a questiuon of how well they hide it, but that in itself can be an art form. Unfortunately, as you rightly point out, they dind't really achieve that very well.
I think this raises suspicion of the validity of the show. The shows employees and stage hands had to have a part in this, we know wires are used in this illusion, so the show has to be a part of this.
I really liked it, even if its not something new. Really nice trick and nice performance. And i like the fact that he managed to let the girl dissapear from another magician ;)
I like how Teller look so Surprised.. you will literally think he has been fooled, but no, he is trying to fool the magician to think he has been fooled, where as, he hasn't
The couple is smart. Of course they knew they knew how they did it, they're just trying to get their name out there so they can be more known. They achieved their goal.
Congrats, despite not winning the trophy! I'd like to be the one pretending to fly too, because since I was a kid I always wanted to fly too.. Like that, «no strings» (or whatever mecanism it is) attached! :D Cheers from Portugal! Stay safe!
Flying magic tricks always cool to see, but even though you can't see the wires, the effect is obvious done with wires. The only advantage with doing it on a screen, is the potential to pre-record the trick, then using wire removal tools, to erase any wires that might show in the act.
Daniel Madison said the same thing about his appearance on the show, if he fooled them then he would just get an award but if he didn't then they would talk about how good he is
Ok guys everyone knows it is done with wires. It doesn't matter giving timestamps showing his tshirt moving because of the wire or whatever. The real magic is that he was able to find freaking thin enough and strong enough wires plus combine them with a flying system. Although there are about 5 systems for flying (mostly flying cameras in stadiums and TV studios), I've been searching the world for a thin yet strong enough wire that could hold me and still no result. THAT is the real magic he did and I applaud for that!
At 2.50 where the assistant brings out a hoop I was quite disappointed as I thought she was going to pass it across his body proving there are no wires and everyone is thinking he is on wires so passing a hoop across him while he is horizontal would be pretty impressive. I do admire the choreography though!
One day we're going to look back on watching this video of a video audience watching a video of Penn & Teller watching a video and think "The way we reacted to COVID was completely insane and we can't let that happen again."
The audience doesn't know how its done. The audience thinks cables. Well its not. "Cables" are too thick and would be visible. The hook up for this is far more advanced than your average drama flying peter pan hook up where you obviously can see the cables.
@Jamie . W First of all I had to lol. It’s me again. Yes a old trick but for most it’s a 20 year old trick. I like to keep secrets a secret myself. The vast majority are old tricks with a twist and it does bring new life to them. But I love the unknown the ah moment of knowing I can make this work. Although much has went to the high tech side of things and I’m ok with that to a point. Sadly many now can get online and type secret revealed. Many think by posting there pushing many to come up with new tricks. I’m a 50/50 on that one. On stage it’s all how you present yourself. Even the oldest tricks can be the fun if you pull it off correctly. Add laughter and that’s something in today’s world we could all use. I was at a old haunt a few months back and a few were working on Covid acts. More of a funny act of here it is and now it’s not. Great working skit. No joke 2 week later he got Covid. Time have changed for sure
@Jamie . W Agree. People need to get out. There’s nothing like a live show. I talk to a lot of people and younger people not all but most have this idea they can see and do much more by doing x amount online. Last girl I talked to said. I’ll save $125 and the madness of a show. Watch online I see if for free from home in my PJ’s The world has changed. It happened to music. Concerts were always the big thing. Now for $10 a month you can listen to any song from any artist on apple. It took my years to show my daughters life is so much more outside the front doors of our home. When I grew up life was 1 way. Then computers showed up. I got into hacking. Seemed fun at the time. After about 2 years I looked at my stepdad and said. Although computers will help us all they also will be the death of many things. And looking back now. It is so true. I tell people just because you can figure a trick out doesn’t mean a live show is bad. In the moment it’s exciting and your brain is going I bet this way or that way. Your talking to your friends saying I bet he did it like this or that. It’s funny growing up I always wanted to get out of the house. Stay out after dark. 3 tv stations. A phone with a cord and a rubix cube. Lol I wanted to get out and live life and explore. Fast forward. Kids today sit in rooms with there phones and are happy. And I know several parents who let there kids do this all the time and don’t see issues or say it’s better then running the streets. Lol The internet is very dangerous
@Jamie . W Agree with that one. When I used to hack the things back then were shocking. The things I listed prior comment. But even back then you could see how it would get so much worse. I remember thinking. A child predator will get to pick his prey from his desk. Criminals will find states with crappy laws. Finding people will be way to easy. It was a endless list of bad things. You’d think schools would be very private with kids info. Oh HELL NO. It’s all bad. People really have no clue how much of there lives they don’t control. They fell for it hook line and sinker. And they might admit it but they end with saying. It’s not like I have a choice it’s everywhere. 2 years ago the family took a trip. Rented a cabin from a Friend. Middle of no where. 10 days of pure freedom. No cell phones. No tv. We did have power. Solar and batteries. 1st 3 days my girls were ready to end it all. lol. After that they loved it. When we got home my oldest says. Dad when you were younger you had 3 tv stations to watch. Only so much news. Now we can find out anything from anywhere with phone or cable. She realizes now how our freedom is taken up and let’s say controlled to a point
I saw David Copperfield once. During his flight back and forth, I think someone forgot to turn some lights off above the stage as there was a shadow on the floor of the stage showing some rigging going back and forth with him.
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Using that metal ring to show "there are no strings" and stopping it right there, where strings are mounted actually destroys the whole illusion.
But the rest is done flawlessly! Great Illusion!
That was my first thought too. Then they showed Copperfield in the spinning rings and that was very impressive.
True
lol for real
In the start when he first goes to straighten him self up. You can see the wire clip his sleeve and breaks the illusion.
@@tzuyd It is until you look and see the ring never goes around him. They skillfully get one ring around to the top but the forward motion makes it so it never has to complete the circle.
Just being on the show gives the magician/illusionist exposure even if they can't/won't fool P&T. I am sure this appearance opened some doors for them and for that congrats!
The fact it wasnt live on their own stage was enough to deflate all mystery and wonder
yea i hate all the video performances.
it was during covid
@@earld158 but at least covid was a more convincing illusion
Fine trick visually but it's hardly going to fool professionals making it a weird choice for Fool Us. I think if you're going to do this trick, you need to find a way to simulate going through the hoop while flying. The way they did the hoop, he landed right as the hoop was brought over his head, so it was possible to slacken the line, and then he went back through the hoop in a pretty obvious way. I'm just some guy and even on a single viewing it was clear to me exactly how they did it, so for P&T this is beyond child's play.
yea , the hoop thing gave it all up.
FU is a PR tool that you don't need to fool anyone to take advantage of. "As seen on" is one of the most powerful social proofing a performer can have. Also he now has professionally shot footage from P and T paid camera crew that he can use in his promo work.
@@mdderrek9280 not only the poorly handled ring but also the wardrove of the guy and the way he moved or may I say not moved, because he was quite stiff during the whole act, also he kinda copied some of David Copperfield's moves so it was pretty clear he used almost the exact same method.
@@BK-hq7tn as I see the only thing he has is proof that he has way cheaper machinery than Copperfield does, and that he is not even close to perform as a really professional magician would do... that handling of the ring was honestly awful and he was really stiff the whole time...
@@manusoftar I can tell you don't know much about magic. You're judging what a "really professional magician" is or "world do" based on what Copperfield (literally one of the riches men in the world) has done. You have no real practical knowledge on this other than what you have seen Copperfield do. And not only that, You don't even know how Copperfield's apparatus works. In order for wires to be invisible there is anything but "cheap" machinery here. And this routine is created for having ONE assistant. Which means he can do this on a lower budget cruise ship show, with is about 100 times better than anything else those budgets of shows would have.
As much as I think antigrav is super cool, it's one of the only tricks where I cant suspend my disbelief. There's really only one way to do it.
True, I do love the art of how he did it. It looks soo real!!
Came to say the same thing. 100%
Yup, nice string work
Same here.
exactly my thought. we all know there is really only one way to do flying tricks, and unless someone comes up with something that realistically proves there are no wires, it's admiring an act rather than having any thought of "how did they do that?!"
Nice...I think they used this effect in my junior highschools rendition of Peter Pan
@@ross-carlson It's showmanship. And non-magicians wonder how the magic is done. Even if they suspect something is there, since they know people can't fly, they wonder why it is invisible.
The Copperfield flying technique, which Willi Auerbach is using, is very different from the standard Peter Pan "kid on a wire" effect. Copperfield's solution is much more sophisticated and graceful, allowing the performer to do a wide range of movements in flight. And it includes several "proof" moments, such as the hoops demonstrated here. The Copperfield rig remains the world's best live flying effect as far as I know. (And it's patented, so I'm surprised that Willi was allowed to perform it. He may have arranged a license with Copperfield and co.)
He doesn't need a magic carpet. Fantastic.
@@Grauenwolf Good to know. Building my home version now!
No junior high could afford this setup. Look up the patent its much more complicated than your average stage acting flying petter pan hookup.
Not to be a downer, but playing Copperfield's trick right after this duo's, it really made their version look so shabby in comparison.
Sure. Putting on the Copperfield clip was a bit unkind but also kind of fair - this act lacked refinement and aesthetics and it was a "gentle nudge" to up their game or GTFO. It just seems strange to even let on this duo with their off-stage video act, it seems to break every rule of the show format.
I agree. Copperfield had two rings going around him while this couple only used one ring and she did not put the ring over him until after he landed. Something I caught right away. It may seem cruel and unkind to show Copperfield's flying trick but magicians must realize that you do have to step up their act. It is tough because there is nothing new under the sun and therefore a magician has to add more complications to their act. This couple did have a good show though and I did like that.
@@oktomcat Copperfield also went into a kind of 'tank' while still flying/hovering.
Their version was shabby all on its own.
Copperfield wasn't using his smoking hot wife, so...they win.
Teller seems to enjoy so much whenever every performance is made.He looks surprised all the time...though in most of the case,I believe, it's more like a dad seeing his child grow.
He's seen everything and misses being amazed by magic like a kid would be. He tries to recreate that feeling in every performance he watches.
He's just payed to act
He's a master of mime because he's been doing it for 40 years.
How on earth does someone try to fool them with such a thing?
My question exactly. We all know we can't defy gravity. So he must be suspended by some kind of ropes. The rest is easy to figure out after. How exactly did he do that? We can only guess. But the principal is all clear even from the beginning. And the act compared to David Copperfield is an insult.
Also their bit with the hoop to "show" there was no cables was weaksauce. The Copperfield version on the other hand really had me scratching my head!
This TV show is not only about fooling them but also about reaching a broader audience. After all magicians are dependent of making a living due to stage shows.
@@TP-kq9ul They knew that P& T would know how this was done. I believe it was more of a "commerical" or publicity for them instead of really trying to fool them.
@Jamie . W I didn't say it wasn't entertaining. But context is paramont. The show is about trying to fool Penn and Teller, is it not?
I love how Penn says "Copperfield owns flying". He actually does, as he has a patent on the (a) mechanism... :-)
It’s not the same trick if you’re not wearing David’s blouse. 🤣
@@arothmanmusic You are right. And the absence of a wind machine pushes the trick into a completely different direction... ;-)
David doesn't own it, it was patented by John Caughan who licensed its use to DC. As with many large stage illusions, they are invented by others and then sold to magicians who perform them. Maybe DC owns exclusive rights? I don't know.
@@DCCEX I imagine DC commissioned it and probably had pretty exclusive rights to it for a long time.
@@DCCEX as far as patents go, most magic makers don't. Once that patent is filed, anyone can copy it if they want to pay for the patent search. Routines however, are usually copyrighted. Teller won a case against someone that stole his rose illusion, because he had copyrighted the routine.
I though it was awesome trick! Also great to hear that that they are supporting their local charities
Old trick, all ropes.
I know how Willi feels. I learned to fly in my dreams 'cause I was sick and tired of falling nightmares.
This guy it's from another world...with a huge tecnology...
The virtual audience is so freakin' dystopic... 😵
Ikr, definitely not a fan of the idea.
Not a good idea to come on and risk being compared to the grand master David Copperfield. He should have chosen an act with no strings attached!!!
LOL!
Maybe just the G'string😳
This amazing ! :)
He looks so natural when he’s standing! How could this have ever possibly been done????
Seems pretty obvious to me that he actually flies and he makes it seem like a trick.
Maybe he is from Krypton.
Magnet system is all I can think of
Its a system whereby a clear nylon monofilament on each side of his body extends out from a body harness and attach to a tracking system on the ceiling. Background and lighting are key elements to this trick as the nylons must remain invisible to the audience. David Copperfield was the first magician to perform this illusion. The system was patented at the time and the patent has since expired allowing others to use it. You will notice that when he steps into his assistants ring, she has to back track after reaching his body length because the nylons prevent the ring from going any further.
@@Xbangsplot exactly. The prover using the hoop was actually worse than not using one at all the way they did it. He stepped into the hoop, she raised it barely over his head and stopped at the harness. Plus having seen Copperfield’s flying illusion in person during the 90’s, nobody will ever achieve the awe inspiring wonder of DC. Music selection was also terrible, flying should be magical, not an ecstasy fueled glow-stick rave like we just saw.
Okay, had that hoop actually went through his hole body I would be somewhat impressed, but of course it didn't, it stopped at his back and had to go back the same way, it was quite clear it was a wire
Exactly
100% - that is where the magic fell apart.
And of course they immediately show Copperfield directly after the duo's "performance" with not 1, but 2 rings both spinning 360 degrees constantly as he goes through both of them, which is substantially more impressive and thought provoking than stopping and going back the other direction.
Takes some great bodystrenght to make it look so natural and peaceful.
or a very well tailored vest :P?
The show is called 'Fool Us' so I am not sure I understand why someone would choose to do a trick that is so easily deconstructed. Well done though. I am sure it is not an easy trick to pull off smoothly.
A cynical man might be mistaken for thinking a magician doing an obvious trick on a show like this would be for the exposure they'd gain from it, but I do wonder why the producers thought it was a good act to show in that case.
I'd say fewer than half of all magicians on Fool Us come on the show with the express purpose of fooling Penn and Teller. Most just want the free publicity, and I think this act qualifies.
The purpose of the show is to exhibit lots of different magic and magicians. "Fool us" is just a fun way of packaging it. They invite plenty of classic routines as long as they're done well.
The Fool Us Producers want more variety because they have so many card Magicians. They seek out other acts.
Yeah, but do they really know, or are using David Copperfield knows as a bluff? 😏
I always remember the episode of Simpsons where Marge complains in a circus, that for the flying act they always select the guy with the wires :p I cannot see them though, so it looks really well.
don't know why but I much prefer sleight of hand than illusions. Up close sleight of hand is so much more satisfying. Watching coins disappear is more enjoyable than watching someone get sawn in half or fly as far as I'm concerned.
True. Flying is basically one technical trick, but card tricks need good practice, memory and interacting with people at the same time.
Great stuff man. I had one dream which I vividly remember in which I flew. Took off like a kite and glided around town and then very gently and beautifully landed in a park. It was awesome. Sadly soon afterwards I woke up....
I love dreams in which I can fly ✨
@@MAGICMANShow hahaha me too they are seriously awesome. its a great feeling too...
In reality u farted, crash landed, had a dream & then woke up!
Happens to me every Wednesday! 😂
BEAUTIFUL !
Very very nice magic
Wow amazing numbet one its real
I think everyone knows how that is done. But it was very good!!
I agree with your first sentence.
I don't know, I have no idea bro, please explain :)
@@TheJovan211 He lowers the stage.
I bet none of you do know. literally. I bet your idea of how its done, if you try to explain in actual detail, would be wrong.
I thought this wasn't as clean as some acts 2.31 and 3.48.
He also only went through the hoop vertical and not horizontal which gives some indication of how the trick was done.
3:10 is a giveaway
When i was a kid i got to see David Copperfield perform the flying illusion live, and it was pretty spectacular.
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Fooled or not the act is great, thanks.
Thank you 🙏
Love that floating cube from the intro
Very impressive. Wow!
Es hat mir super, super, super gut gefallen. Ich schaue deshalb extra nicht in youtube rum, wie es vielleicht geht. Egal wie ich die Augen zugekniffen habe, ich konnte nichts erkennen, und ich habe seit langem geträumt, mal so einen cleanen Flug zu sehen. (Wobei ich schon ewig nicht mehr Flüge angeschaut habe, da ich sie immer uninspieriert fand). Das hier hatte aber eine schöne, passende Körperbewegung zusammen mit dem Flug, recht natürlich nämlich. Ich habe vor allem in meiner Kindheit immer im Schlaf extrem oft davon geträumt, dass ich fliegen könnte, vielleicht der Hauptgrund, warum ich mal auf so einen schönen Magierflug gewartet habe.
I will follow...
Vielen herzlichen Dank 🙏🙏🙏
cool indeed!... hugs from lisbon
The Copperfield trick is still the greatest magic performance ever created on stage. We all know he's on wires, but somehow, he does make you believe....if only for a second or two, that he can fly. That's magic.
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The apparatus they invented for that, is every bit as impressive as the illusion itself.
he is not on wires he really flies@@springbloom5940
Gut gemacht 👍🏻 kann man nix sagen!
Danke für das Lob!
Fantastic majic show
Thank you
I can't see Alyson without thinking, "this one time at band camp"... 😆😆
One thing. For a trick to be good, you want to viewer to be completely lost on what’s going on. But a trick like this, the viewer can logically deduct “a string is holding him”. There’s literally no other explanation. But it was very visual which I liked
"I think you know, we know the lineage of flying..." Lineage; another word for 'lines'.
There was more than one reference to "back" too. :)
And he shrugged acknowledged
Never been a fan of stage magic, it's just machines and devices doing the tricks. Love close up sleight of hand.
What about timing and physical dexterity? Not to mention the structure and blocking of the routine to maximize the effect? Music and costume choice. Also most of these guys design their own illusions, that fit their style. If you really think about what's behind all these illusions, these are real pros, not people who just bought something off of Walmart dot com and started a show. This is why practically all stage shows have in the act a few close up pieces just to make sure the audience remembers that.
Never generalize stage magic. Most of them are still traditional misdirection.
good for you.
Amazing what you can do with a couple tens of grands worth of motors and lighting...
Great trick.
Moral of the story: Never perform super famous tricks
Willie, you are braver than I am. I weigh 240lbs / 109kg, and I don't think I could do it. It looks a lot like Copperfield. I would like to have seen more "proof", like Copperfield did with the rotating rings around him while he was levitated to show he wasn't suspended. Very nice show, and you and your wife are a lovely couple. All good wishes.
I was really waiting for some twist to happen, something wonderful that would even have a chance of fooling Penn and Teller, but all we got was that amateurish ring and perhaps front-to back wire transfer. A far cry from the legendary Copperfield walking upside down in a fish tank. I still remember my disappointment when as a child I first saw the "levitation" illusion at a local stage performance .. it was a platform badly obscured by some hanging clothes .. plus I was just standing too close. From there, I never got to experience the awe of "flying illusion" without instantly getting disillusioned .. except perhaps the Copperfield one - but that was on TV . It just goes to show that flying is hard. And that makes me that much of a bigger fan of SpaceX.
The real magic is the core workout he got along the way.
Really great magician . You.
Thank you 😊 🎩
Nice, beautiful flying act, Magic Man! :-) Please take special note of David Copperfield's "twin hoop provers" at 5:28, because it really knocks it out of the park to "prove" that he's not suspended from wires. (wink wink) I hope to see more from you in the future! :-)
That looked quite good, I suspected what was really happening and on the second play I could see it, but for a moment it looked impossible.
I think David’s plexiglas box was the real prover in his flying act. I saw it live when I was 7 and it forever changed the course of my life. No one will ever come close!
Okay, now try to do this act with one stage assistant and make it as good. You honestly think a professional magician doesn't know Copperfield's act and that you're "educating" him some how?
And the policarbonate box too, that was the most convincing thing on Copperfield's version.
Load of nonsense act!
I am currently a Physics teacher. I totally agree with you that magic is the defying of Physics! I love magic and wish to create new tricks too!
It's a really cool act. They did it really well. His shirt was pulled by the wire a couple of times when he was flying on his stomach. You can see it coming up to a point on his back. But other than that it was a great routine. Not sure why you would pick this one though to try and fool them. But nonetheless it was really cool. I'd love to see someone do a variation of this but where it would fool even magicians and people that know how it works. Hasn't been done yet.
Very cool
Thank you 🎩
My name is Yuxel Parra From Cuba , I love the Magician
Great act ,whats that on the little end table by the book shelf
It’s a Shisha ... but it’s just decoration 😀
Unbelievable!
Most of the magicians on this show fool me, but not this one. For once I didn't feel stupid.
I loved their show, and I applaud what this couple is doing!
If everyone who's in a position to help the less fortunate, I believe we'd all be in a better place!
This gives me hope that humanity is in the hearts of many people today!
God Bless You All! XO
P.S.
The Government could learn what real unselfish kinds of acts look like if they took the time to watch people who give from their hearts, instead of acting like children taking a tantrum when it comes to helping those in need!
Seriously, this isn't a joke! It's tiring and selfish!
Thank you Dear CJ - we right now organize another event for Afrika: www.magic-man.de/Benefizgala
u didnt fool me man , i saw u flying
And that is how you ruthlessly stomp somebody into the ground. Never seen Penn and Teller do this but I do understand why.
Pretty Fly😎
I've seen too many levitations acts but this one deserves the first place no doubt about it. While watching the video I also thought about Copperfield's levitation act and I was right but I still have no idea how's done and I don't want to know the secret eather. It's seems like magic to me. That was beautiful. Thank you guys! 🙌🏻👌🏻
The secret is they’re REALLY flying and are demons but don’t want you to know.
@@YouTw1tFace hahahahaha 🤣 love it XD
Military grade cables. Thin that the eye can't see in certain angles. That's why the blue curtain to blend the lines. Watch Chris angel.. he did it and used it alot
David Sterling what part of “I don’t wanna know the secret” didn’t you understand?
@@95TheToni There will always be that one
Old trick done very well and with a new twist. The hoop ruins the illusion and gives away just how it's done. The hoop has never fooled the observant, just watch how it's moved and you'll know where he's attached.
True enough and anyway, there's really only one way to do the trick. It's really only a questiuon of how well they hide it, but that in itself can be an art form. Unfortunately, as you rightly point out, they dind't really achieve that very well.
Cool
Very nice flying levitation!! It looks real!!
Thank you 🙏
Great Artists, love your show
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I cannot wait till they get their audience back
The faces in the boxes looks like that Black Mirror episode, and it's very creepy.
I think this raises suspicion of the validity of the show. The shows employees and stage hands had to have a part in this,
we know wires are used in this illusion, so the show has to be a part of this.
Wasn't it done remotely though?
I really liked it, even if its not something new. Really nice trick and nice performance. And i like the fact that he managed to let the girl dissapear from another magician ;)
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Copperfields glass box was amazing and it takes a while to figure it out
I like how Teller look so Surprised.. you will literally think he has been fooled, but no, he is trying to fool the magician to think he has been fooled, where as, he hasn't
wow amazing video new subscribers
Hoop helped to locate eaxctly where is the string attached. And rest we can see at 3:26 sec, the bulge on back of shirt, where string is pulling
Why when putting the ring over him stop at his back and going back over him..? 😜
The couple is smart. Of course they knew they knew how they did it, they're just trying to get their name out there so they can be more known. They achieved their goal.
how did the table leave is what i want to know
Nice Magic! Thank you so much for the show!
Thanks! You are welcome
I mean sadly just so many ways this can be done. But they did a really nice performance.
No one can ever come close to David Copperfield
not even the fake criss angel
I once came close, he said get the hell away.
I think you're supposed to pass thru the ring when you're still in the air though right?
Great magic act. Name of song please
Thank you! 😁
It’s Vampire Kiss by CHRIS BLACKWELL
Congrats, despite not winning the trophy! I'd like to be the one pretending to fly too, because since I was a kid I always wanted to fly too.. Like that, «no strings» (or whatever mecanism it is) attached! :D
Cheers from Portugal! Stay safe!
The trick is simply making the wire invisible? Hardley magic. As for the hoop. It never passes the anchor point. A bit lame really?
really lame
Still a spectacular show and very well done show. Thanks!
Flying magic tricks always cool to see, but even though you can't see the wires, the effect is obvious done with wires. The only advantage with doing it on a screen, is the potential to pre-record the trick, then using wire removal tools, to erase any wires that might show in the act.
Sin público físico le quedó muy buena la otra teatro
he knew 100% he wouldnt fool them with this trick
he did this to get notified
Notified?
Daniel Madison said the same thing about his appearance on the show, if he fooled them then he would just get an award but if he didn't then they would talk about how good he is
Ok guys everyone knows it is done with wires. It doesn't matter giving timestamps showing his tshirt moving because of the wire or whatever. The real magic is that he was able to find freaking thin enough and strong enough wires plus combine them with a flying system. Although there are about 5 systems for flying (mostly flying cameras in stadiums and TV studios), I've been searching the world for a thin yet strong enough wire that could hold me and still no result. THAT is the real magic he did and I applaud for that!
Beautiful performance. New subscriber!
She didnt clear the hoop over his back. that gave it away completely.
Not only that, at the beginning when he first landed and moved his arms awkwardly then stood stiff, it was clear.
At 2.50 where the assistant brings out a hoop I was quite disappointed as I thought she was going to pass it across his body proving there are no wires and everyone is thinking he is on wires so passing a hoop across him while he is horizontal would be pretty impressive. I do admire the choreography though!
One day we're going to look back on watching this video of a video audience watching a video of Penn & Teller watching a video and think "The way we reacted to COVID was completely insane and we can't let that happen again."
It's an ok act visually. But you're not even going to fool the audience, much less Penn and Teller.
The audience doesn't know how its done. The audience thinks cables. Well its not. "Cables" are too thick and would be visible. The hook up for this is far more advanced than your average drama flying peter pan hook up where you obviously can see the cables.
It is a theatre trick for the lead in the peter pan stage show ,harness and air craft cables,
I’d say this is 1 of the most easy tricks to do
@Jamie . W
I’ll agree in person is better. More fun.
The things I don’t like is no new real tricks.
It’s a old truck with a twist at best.
@Jamie . W
First of all I had to lol. It’s me again.
Yes a old trick but for most it’s a 20 year old trick.
I like to keep secrets a secret myself.
The vast majority are old tricks with a twist and it does bring new life to them.
But I love the unknown the ah moment of knowing I can make this work.
Although much has went to the high tech side of things and I’m ok with that to a point.
Sadly many now can get online and type secret revealed. Many think by posting there pushing many to come up with new tricks. I’m a 50/50 on that one.
On stage it’s all how you present yourself.
Even the oldest tricks can be the fun if you pull it off correctly. Add laughter and that’s something in today’s world we could all use.
I was at a old haunt a few months back and a few were working on Covid acts.
More of a funny act of here it is and now it’s not. Great working skit. No joke 2 week later he got Covid.
Time have changed for sure
@Jamie . W
Agree. People need to get out. There’s nothing like a live show.
I talk to a lot of people and younger people not all but most have this idea they can see and do much more by doing x amount online.
Last girl I talked to said.
I’ll save $125 and the madness of a show. Watch online I see if for free from home in my PJ’s
The world has changed. It happened to music. Concerts were always the big thing. Now for $10 a month you can listen to any song from any artist on apple.
It took my years to show my daughters life is so much more outside the front doors of our home.
When I grew up life was 1 way. Then computers showed up. I got into hacking.
Seemed fun at the time. After about 2 years I looked at my stepdad and said.
Although computers will help us all they also will be the death of many things.
And looking back now. It is so true.
I tell people just because you can figure a trick out doesn’t mean a live show is bad.
In the moment it’s exciting and your brain is going I bet this way or that way. Your talking to your friends saying I bet he did it like this or that.
It’s funny growing up I always wanted to get out of the house. Stay out after dark.
3 tv stations. A phone with a cord and a rubix cube. Lol
I wanted to get out and live life and explore.
Fast forward. Kids today sit in rooms with there phones and are happy.
And I know several parents who let there kids do this all the time and don’t see issues or say it’s better then running the streets. Lol
The internet is very dangerous
@Jamie . W
Agree with that one.
When I used to hack the things back then were shocking. The things I listed prior comment. But even back then you could see how it would get so much worse. I remember thinking. A child predator will get to pick his prey from his desk. Criminals will find states with crappy laws. Finding people will be way to easy.
It was a endless list of bad things.
You’d think schools would be very private with kids info. Oh HELL NO.
It’s all bad.
People really have no clue how much of there lives they don’t control.
They fell for it hook line and sinker.
And they might admit it but they end with saying. It’s not like I have a choice it’s everywhere.
2 years ago the family took a trip. Rented a cabin from a Friend. Middle of no where.
10 days of pure freedom. No cell phones. No tv.
We did have power. Solar and batteries.
1st 3 days my girls were ready to end it all. lol. After that they loved it.
When we got home my oldest says.
Dad when you were younger you had 3 tv stations to watch. Only so much news.
Now we can find out anything from anywhere with phone or cable.
She realizes now how our freedom is taken up and let’s say controlled to a point
Fun and very entertaining show thank you for sharing your hard work. Dont listen to haters they haven't even levitated let alone flown before!
Thank you so much!
When I Fart u should see me levatate! 😃
How 👌😎
I saw David Copperfield once. During his flight back and forth, I think someone forgot to turn some lights off above the stage as there was a shadow on the floor of the stage showing some rigging going back and forth with him.
Oh no! That should not happen.
So, you used to think he could actually fly?? Wow, you're smart dude!
I think the fact that she doesn't pass the hoop all the way around is a subtle clue 🤔
@TOM I totally agree, I was a bit shocked that he likeness himself to David Copperfield too 🤦🏻♂️smh. Poor quality and it wasn't even live lol
Subtle? Nah. It literally gave the trick away
@@RadenWA Call it British sarcasm bro 👻