Paul Gertner Returns to Penn & Teller: Fool Us Season 4 // Cups and Steel Balls

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  • Paul Gertner’s second appearance on Season 4 of Penn & Teller: Fool Us.
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    Paul Gertner is a Trade Show and Corporate Magician who specializes in fooling the world's most analytics audiences from Scientists to Engineers... and YES he even Fooled Penn & Teller. gertner.com Paul has 30+ years of experience performing at trade shows and presenting keynotes for more than 1,000 clients in 35 different counties. Paul Gertner has been awarded Close-Up Magician of the Year twice from the Magic Castle in Hollywood, and he has won The Siegfried & Roy Gold Lion Award, as well as the First Prize at FISM, considered the Olympics of Magic. He has also appeared on the NBC's Tonight Show, in the Wall Street Journal and in more than 35 countries.
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  • @CrimFerret
    @CrimFerret 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3958

    He wasn't trying to fool them. Many of us know how it's done. When it's done as well as Paul does it, that doesn't matter. At some point you stop looking for the slight of hand you know is going on and just enjoy the performance.

    • @alexprospero5816
      @alexprospero5816 6 ปีที่แล้ว +133

      CrimFerret exactly, they were pretty obvious but by the time the big ones arrived I was like whoa ok who cares then the Coke whoa and the balls whoa 😂

    • @clarkeugene5727
      @clarkeugene5727 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      So true Crim-Ferret, enjoy the first time, but then go back and replay with the pause.

    • @warman31
      @warman31 6 ปีที่แล้ว +88

      Even if you know the sleight of hand, he can go so quickly, you lose track of where everything is. Took me three times to follow it all from start to finish, but I still miss the pile of red balls being loaded and the can being loaded. So smoothly done.

    • @ParanormalEncyclopedia
      @ParanormalEncyclopedia 5 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      I learned a lot of the sleights out of a kids magic. I can do a decent version of cup and balls, better then the standard one but nothing special any magician would see how it’s done even a fellow amateur, but seeing it done so well and with the addition of sound is what elevates a trick to an art. It’s the difference between a kid who’s had a couple years of piano lessons and a concert pianist who’s preformed for years.

  • @edwardlin7924
    @edwardlin7924 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2443

    My favorite park of the show is the sense of respect and admiration between professionals.

  • @thelostnorth713
    @thelostnorth713 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2057

    This is very advanced sleight of hand and the way he performed it was just jaw dropping. And talking about his dad while doing it was just amazing

    • @neelparmar6690
      @neelparmar6690 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Leven us yes, magic is always better when a story is involved too

    • @superchirimoya
      @superchirimoya 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      it was so peaceful and enjoyable!

    • @jamesblunt006
      @jamesblunt006 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Talking about his dad's balls....

  • @mikew1176
    @mikew1176 6 ปีที่แล้ว +801

    loved Penn's double talk at the end. "Everything is compressible," "glass half empty." Brilliant performance nonetheless

  • @zorn1745
    @zorn1745 5 ปีที่แล้ว +329

    He was there to perform for them, not to fool them.

  • @defiante1
    @defiante1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2307

    As a reasonable normal person who understands magic is best left in films and fantasy. I understand this is a trick. I rationally know this man is not summoning things out of thin air. I am glad I know this. Because what I am seeing is giving me a hard time of holding true to what I know. It is a trick... but if this guy did this in medieval days I would worship him as the second coming of Christ.

    • @aarontorres4840
      @aarontorres4840 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Lol really? guy pulls balls out of a cup and a coke... and you'd worship him as Christ? Forget that Christ didn't do parlor tricks... that he healed leprosy, lame, the blind and those with various diseases. I haven't seen any magicians doing those things.
      Oh well... to each their own lol.

    • @rickhaavisto9023
      @rickhaavisto9023 6 ปีที่แล้ว +288

      Aaron Torres You also haven't seen Christ do any of those things...

    • @Un1234l
      @Un1234l 6 ปีที่แล้ว +154

      Aaron Torres
      I saw a unicorn the other day. It was amazing. I'll write about it in a book some day for others to read, for posterity.

    • @xSiKToXinzZ
      @xSiKToXinzZ 6 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      Aaron Torres lmao bible thumpers take shit so serious, it's called a joke bud

    • @BecxKK
      @BecxKK 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      People are always so hard on the poor old medieval folk. I’m pretty sure magic tricks were a common form of entertainment back then same as today.. 😅

  • @0x0221
    @0x0221 5 ปีที่แล้ว +304

    What strikes me as being so brilliant about his performance is the rhythm and cadences of the tricks. It's like watching a firework show.

  • @sauvagess
    @sauvagess 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1046

    You know a magician is good when you can see exactly how the trick is done, yet you still pay for them to perform it for you.
    10/10 would pay to see again

  • @lang1281
    @lang1281 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1596

    The table is compressible and the can of Coke is half empty.
    He didn't seem to be trying to win the contest; just wanted to do the cups and balls for Penn and Teller.

    • @YoBrand15
      @YoBrand15 6 ปีที่แล้ว +112

      I saw how the trick was done after rewatching it a couple times. I'm not sure what the table being compressible and the coke being half empty would have anything to do with it other than making it easier for him. Everything was just clever sleight of hand and distracting while he was reaching under the table.

    • @johnbrown2163
      @johnbrown2163 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Lang I think cups have a thumb press spring loaded trap door to insert balls. Great Magic.

    • @Tuturial464
      @Tuturial464 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well he did fool them once

    • @christopherhall5361
      @christopherhall5361 6 ปีที่แล้ว +126

      everyone who's ever seen magic knows this trick, they know it's a trick but it's not about the trick, it's about the performance and he does a fantastic job of it

    • @tartarus216
      @tartarus216 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You have that entirely backwards but the magic is in the sleight.

  • @patricksimmons2082
    @patricksimmons2082 6 ปีที่แล้ว +377

    Congrats on being such a classy and entertaining guy, Paul. Your performances are wonderful.

  • @iiiiiiiiiilili7173
    @iiiiiiiiiilili7173 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I absolutely love it how he doesn’t go onto the show to fool them he goes on there to show them such a simplistic trick that has been adored for centuries and add such a beautiful spin its really amazing to see, and its so beautiful.

  • @Argumemnon
    @Argumemnon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Even as a non-magician I kind of know how he does it and I kind of can see him do it at times, but he's so smooth in doing it, that it doesn't matter!
    If you don't understand the trick, you're impressed because it's a mystery. If you understand thetrick, you're impressed because you can't spot it. If you can spot the trick, you're still impressed because of the utter skill it takes to do it.

  • @w1q2e3r4t5
    @w1q2e3r4t5 6 ปีที่แล้ว +221

    Well that was amazing.

    • @RuggerJug
      @RuggerJug 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      w1q2e3r4t5 only part that i actually saw was when he put the big ball under the left cup at 5:45. Otherwise my jaw is resting on the floor

  • @RaphaeLoh01
    @RaphaeLoh01 5 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    Allison's expression when she was asked to guess... priceless!

  • @paulgertnermagic
    @paulgertnermagic  6 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    Any TH-cam Fans in the Boston Area??? Come see the magic that fooled Penn & Teller at my new show Friday Nights at The Omni Parker House. Tickets Available at www.MiraclesAndOtherDeceptions.com

  • @kevinducharme9682
    @kevinducharme9682 6 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Paul, I love how you knew that Penn and Teller knew that you knew you weren't really trying to fool them. You wanted to show them a personal and private story about an amazing trick.( as you mentioned throughout). Just a great performance by someone who is well known in the magic circuit, has the respect of many aspiring magicians, and who wrote the book on many many magic tricks you see other magicians perform.

  • @EPrimeify
    @EPrimeify 6 ปีที่แล้ว +146

    I love Paul Gertner more and more every time I see him perform. What a class act he is. He's a true showman.

  • @ATK1734
    @ATK1734 6 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    Recently watched a video that broke down a trick that was very similar to this; for a while I was with you and figured I knew how you did the trick. Then you started rapid firing on pulling balls out of the cups, each of various sizes and then a coke can. Just when I thought I had the trick figured out, you blow my mind again!
    Well done sir, absolutely astounding.

    • @TitaniumDragon
      @TitaniumDragon 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The ball bearings are misdirection for the end of the trick, as they set you up with a false expectation about the nature of the other props.

  • @andersjjensen
    @andersjjensen 6 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    This is how spectacular magic is done. Perfectly elegant flow, while looking totally relaxed yet constantly ramping up the wow factor. Standing ovation Sir!

  • @paulgertnermagic
    @paulgertnermagic  5 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    If you are in the Boston Area or visiting on a Friday Night come and see the Magic that Fooled Penn & Teller Live. The 7:00pm show is Sold Out most nights... but we just added a 9:00PM show and tickets are still available. Go to: www.MiraclesAndOtherDeceptions.com

  • @bellatrixhudson9555
    @bellatrixhudson9555 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Love how purely excited he was to show Penn and Teller. Someone who really enjoys his trade

  • @user-dr2zu2ig9l
    @user-dr2zu2ig9l 6 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    You are probably one of the greatest minds in tricks, thank you for all of your magical performances.

    • @eyl4745
      @eyl4745 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      A nice russki, seem rare, jk.

  • @uncle0eric
    @uncle0eric 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I love to see how creative minds like Paul Gertner's can bring something new even to the oldest trick in magic.

  • @dertigerbauch
    @dertigerbauch 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Watching Paul Gertner performing a trick is like watching a solid movie for the 10th time; you know what happens but you watch it 'til the end due to respect.

  • @giancarlodelamerced4736
    @giancarlodelamerced4736 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    listening to this guy's voice is very comforting

  • @Kragatar
    @Kragatar 6 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    Best cups and balls ever.

  • @rizzorizzo2311
    @rizzorizzo2311 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This is one of my absolute favorite acts. Paul delivers it spectacularly.

  • @jimbass1664
    @jimbass1664 6 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    The coke can is a bit obvious but the sleight with the balls is glorious!

    • @glendale6
      @glendale6 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      U can see him put the large ball on the table after grabbing it from below

  • @findyourfit0116
    @findyourfit0116 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I absolutely love his delivery!

  • @bim69
    @bim69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your storytelling and performing abilities are world-class. What a wonderful and entertaining act, Paul. Amazing.

  • @simplep1anner
    @simplep1anner 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I need Paul to show me magic tricks and tell me stories while I sit by the fire and sip hot coco. I miss my Gramps.

  • @Jovius2k
    @Jovius2k 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    My favorite routine of yours... with a twist. Love it!

  • @princeharming8963
    @princeharming8963 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love... love... Love this guy! Brilliant!

  • @rickniu4153
    @rickniu4153 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just love these insane sleight of hand performances soooooooooo much

  • @nobunagaoda8439
    @nobunagaoda8439 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love this act , rewatched it so many times. This is work of art and I hope one day I will get to learn how it's done :D

  • @curryrice7510
    @curryrice7510 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love this performance. I love how relaxed and confident he is.

  • @z_yy
    @z_yy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Probably the best version of this trick ive ever seen. This was actually pretty amazing even when you know the actual trick. I like how he does these tricks he knows P&T know and then adds a twist at the end. Very nice

  • @jasonbrown467
    @jasonbrown467 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    i know how most of this is done, but i enjoy the presentation so much i still come back just to watch the awesome showmanship.

  • @Alakazzam09
    @Alakazzam09 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just amazing! Keep up the good work, I really look forward to more. You're so entertaining!

  • @111111111Tiger
    @111111111Tiger 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    your a very gifted entertainer Paul, thanks for sharing your gift!

  • @namumongmay5123
    @namumongmay5123 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I came back every time for the pure artistry and the respect between the professional

  • @garrison282
    @garrison282 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Cups and balls is so great because i feel like i should be able to rewind and catch you doing stuff, but every time i try, i come up short. I love watching you work!

  • @savehimgffff1777
    @savehimgffff1777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is one of my favorite tricks. I always come back to thus vid.

  • @mattlang8603
    @mattlang8603 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Paul, this is the equivalent of fine art for magicians. Bravo!

  • @Daggerfall40
    @Daggerfall40 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love watching magic shows. Makes me feel like a kid again.

  • @off_mah_lawn2074
    @off_mah_lawn2074 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Incredible slight of hand!! One of my favorite of your tricks

  • @LGO24jr
    @LGO24jr 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    it is an honor gracing us with this - absolutely amazing

  • @magic_jannik
    @magic_jannik 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Dude!! What a Finale!!

  • @skinnyhunk
    @skinnyhunk 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job as always, Paul......very entertaining!!

  • @KremitDeFrog
    @KremitDeFrog 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    loved the trick and once again you displayed excellent showmanship..

  • @irvingg2342
    @irvingg2342 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just the epitome of great magic performed flawlessly with an excellent, classy, yet unpretentious patter. Paul's ability to infuse so much of his own personality and sentiment into such a ubiquitous routine cannot be understated!

  • @LooseOnTheGoose
    @LooseOnTheGoose 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Truly a master of the craft, well done Paul

  • @nelsyeung
    @nelsyeung 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    When I first heard that sound come out of the middle cup, it completely blew my mind. I went back just to listen. That's some advanced new sleight.

  • @ericdrei
    @ericdrei 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The most incredible magician I've ever seen. Also the most adorable too!

  • @HenkJanBakker
    @HenkJanBakker 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Dream storming! Man great name. I do that too. Well...used to do that. Thanks for reminding me.
    That can of Coke? Goosebumps. Really really jaw dropping.

  • @Lordpianz
    @Lordpianz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    this was so well done...very impressive 👏👏👏👏🏾👏🏼👏🏿👏🏻

  • @Stampistuta
    @Stampistuta 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such smooth slight of hand. Excellent work.

  • @Garl_Vinland
    @Garl_Vinland 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like how the audience was on the same page when he pulled out the glass.
    Ball and cup trick with see through cups. Now THAT would be something

  • @MajorLeagueBassboost
    @MajorLeagueBassboost 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I mean, when you've seen cups and balls for a few times, you know how it's done, but you know what? I still love seeing it. It makes the charm and wit all the more important and he just does it so well.

  • @mg42sd
    @mg42sd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    There is something about these old classics that gets the best reactions from the audience. This partial familiarity of how the trick works creates ths uncanny valley where an avarage spectator can be fooled and actually feel fooled, not cheated.

  • @scottsdisneyvlog
    @scottsdisneyvlog 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Paul gertner has always been a supreme force to be reckoned with when it comes to the cups and balls. I have seen him perform this at trade shows all over.

  • @Supershackda
    @Supershackda 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Paul Daniels "chop cup" will always be my favourite version of the cups and balls, but this is a very close second, his delivery and slight of hand skill is absolutely masterful, amazing trick, no other way to put it

  • @JPEnjoi
    @JPEnjoi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Just wonderful Paul. Not sure which one is better...this or the first time you were on the show. An absolute pleasure watching your craft.

  • @hugegiantnothing
    @hugegiantnothing 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was so good my man. You crushed it!!!!

  • @mynameisgeoff2025
    @mynameisgeoff2025 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    An amazing performer and amazing act.

  • @jondbomm
    @jondbomm 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful! When you opened the can at the end my jaw hit the floor.

  • @arielroma9751
    @arielroma9751 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello Paul. You probably already know it but your version of the cups and balls is the best ever. Greetings from Argentina

  • @justinkarnes3276
    @justinkarnes3276 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I can see the palm up from the lap with the largest ball... but then I totally lose track of everything when it comes to the coke and the sponge balls. Very nice work Paul.

  • @andrewspowart2642
    @andrewspowart2642 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m from pittsburgh too, love the city!

  • @seescottrunnn
    @seescottrunnn 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    All these amazing talents, and I keep coming back for Allison. Should have a special where she does some magic tricks

  • @mattikaki
    @mattikaki 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Whew, Paul. I’ve been watching this many times but every time I find new nuances which make this so awesome. I just bought some 1 1/16 ” steel balls for another trick but haven’t tried this yet. This is so hair-raising to do with brass cups. And btw, your cups sound beautifully tuned so they are well made. The audio made this one of the most respecting trick to those ancient times.

  • @CrimFerret
    @CrimFerret 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a trick that you can know how it's done and even knowing, watch somebody do it this well and still enjoy it.

  • @BusterMaxwellTV
    @BusterMaxwellTV 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    GREAT one, Paul Gertner!

  • @birriuhm6881
    @birriuhm6881 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Amazing just Amazing.

  • @markas_js
    @markas_js 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm a fan of Paul gertner ,😍😍😍 he's awesome

  • @duanepirani4813
    @duanepirani4813 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    You are a pleasure to watch

  • @Jimothy86
    @Jimothy86 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love this, you're fantastic.

  • @KristianVirtanen
    @KristianVirtanen 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    No matter did you fool or not. I loved this trick and how it did grow towards the end.

  • @pLaIrVaIdNoGx
    @pLaIrVaIdNoGx 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    well done. the cups and balls continues to evolve.

  • @brookewagner9080
    @brookewagner9080 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    best cups and ball routine. i understand the trick and the difficulty of this. even then, Amazing delivery and performance. my favorite cups and balls routine!

  • @Kix-86
    @Kix-86 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The ending to his trick just bout made me cry... also reminded me of the song "Go for a Soda"

  • @MAGOMUTE
    @MAGOMUTE 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You are the Best

  • @AriCagan
    @AriCagan 6 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    Wow

    • @nathanl6768
      @nathanl6768 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ari Cagan

    • @gmoops8986
      @gmoops8986 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ari, you forgot the "!!!"

  • @kartheeks4210
    @kartheeks4210 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    If you look carefully at around 1:36 you can see him placing the ball under the cup
    just wow

  • @theunholysmirk
    @theunholysmirk 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    SO PROUD OF MYSELF FOR CATCHING A TON OF THIS!!! STILL MIND BLOWING

  • @jackdaone6469
    @jackdaone6469 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is Paul's rendition of Gazzo's Cups and Balls. Awesome routine, regardless.

  • @CameronCuevaClarke
    @CameronCuevaClarke 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Paul, you're a true genius.

  • @easyontheeyes78
    @easyontheeyes78 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was awesome

  • @ashrafhanna4657
    @ashrafhanna4657 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Paul you are amazing,

  • @jaybarbeau2601
    @jaybarbeau2601 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic

  • @ianjuby
    @ianjuby 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Phenomenal routine Paul!

  • @epicgamingguru7773
    @epicgamingguru7773 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Regardless if it's just really high leveled amount of sight of hand. It's also very well performed and incredibly well said story to go with it. Now that's magic

  • @MarcioHuser
    @MarcioHuser 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice control to make the bell sounds 👍🏽

  • @dopeymark
    @dopeymark 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great act.

  • @davidian3412
    @davidian3412 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful practitioner and performer.

  • @shauryatripathi1363
    @shauryatripathi1363 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    it was amazing

  • @austinolmstead8643
    @austinolmstead8643 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    When he gave a cheers to his dad, that made me cry a bit

  • @LeShark75
    @LeShark75 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant.

  • @benedictmohr1075
    @benedictmohr1075 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was insane. Loved to watch that. Inspiring and beautiful! Thank you sir!

  • @jcs184
    @jcs184 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a performance!