In 1958, when I was 15 years old I won 1st place in the amateur contest at Magi-Fest in Columbus, Oh. Local news covered the convention and I was asked to perform live at at their station on the 6 PM news cast that very evening. They wanted me to do "that trick where I stretched the ropes," so I did it live on their station. I was terrified but remember it like it was yesterday. I was demonstrating that very same trick at the convention for a magic shop from Dayton, Ohio. The convention would have about 20 magic dealers from around the U.S. selling their magic supplies. We sold out of the stretching ropes that very night. My boss gave me a $10 bonus. Today, It's called by a different name and I can't remember what it is called. All that being said, Mark does a great job with the trick and has added some great little bits with his version of the stretching ropes... that makes it even more amazing:-) I still do the trick and since I'm 77 years old I don't think Mark will mind if I borrow his ending for a few years. Thanx Mark One other thing Mark, if I'm invited to perform at the Magic Castle I promise I won't do your trick. lol, -keith
This guy is great. Really funny stuff. I've seen the glasses in the envelopes routine before, but never as funny as this one. This guy is a natural entertainer.
you are so good to entertain ,with full of tremendous engery and the most funny part of the show is the glasses hammering .I wish if you could teach me the one .Its a great killer effect .
Absolutely top hole, thoroughly enjoyed it, young man. If I may, slow it down a touch and COMMAND with a pause, you'll still maintain the momentum,. Timing, my boy, timing. And ditch the dogfood, you do not need to demean yourself, use paté.
On the dog food trick by revealing the card on the certificate, he revealed it was a forced card and made the trick worse. The guy seemed less impressed when he read it.
Sorry, that carnival barker / snake oil salesman kind of fast paced way of talking where there obviously is no need to hurry is unbearable for me. I know, it's supposed to add to the comedy and it seems to work for a lot of (slightly drunk ?) people, but i think it's such an outdated, obvious gimmick it should stay in the 70's and 80's where it belongs. I had to stop watching at around 4 minutes in, but anyway, maybe that's just me.
I had to skip thru parts of it as well. I'm guessing that the habits of hurrying and fast-talking have been carried over from his experience performing either on streets, comedy clubs or difficult venues. I'm sure Mark can handle difficult audiences. However, the Magic Castle is more of a theatrical environment. Now that magic has a proper venue those of us who have the opportunity to perform in those venues should design our acts to those venues. Personally, the thought of pulling objects from a can of dog food is not classy. I loved the glasses effect and the jokes accompanying that routine.
Yes he was not giving you time to take some things in...very nervous act as if he had a train to catch. I used to perform like that when I first started. He started at full pace and continued like that. I try to start at about 40% to 45 % on the energy scale and slowly work my way up to 100% for the finalé.
One of the best performances I have seen. Truly unique, entertaining, funny, and with highly original presentations of your tricks. Bravo, Mark!
In 1958, when I was 15 years old I won 1st place in the amateur contest at Magi-Fest in Columbus, Oh. Local news covered the convention and I was asked to perform live at at their station on the 6 PM news cast that very evening. They wanted me to do "that trick where I stretched the ropes," so I did it live on their station. I was terrified but remember it like it was yesterday. I was demonstrating that very same trick at the convention for a magic shop from Dayton, Ohio. The convention would have about 20 magic dealers from around the U.S. selling their magic supplies. We sold out of the stretching ropes that very night. My boss gave me a $10 bonus. Today, It's called by a different name and I can't remember what it is called. All that being said, Mark does a great job with the trick and has added some great little bits with his version of the stretching ropes... that makes it even more amazing:-) I still do the trick and since I'm 77 years old I don't think Mark will mind if I borrow his ending for a few years. Thanx Mark One other thing Mark, if I'm invited to perform at the Magic Castle I promise I won't do your trick. lol, -keith
I can tell there is alot of hard work behind this
Wow! What a great act! Brilliant performance!
What a great performance!!! The envelope routine was first class!! I fact all of it was! Wish I was there! 🙌
Fantastic performance and uses the audience beautifully, funnily but with respect.
Great.
Definitely the most fun entertaining magician around - can't stop laughing. Well done...
Ive met mark and he is such a nice guy, this is a brilliant routine with loads of great elements to it. Great work
You’re awesome, man! Great Magician, Brilliant entertainer! ✨
This guy is great. Really funny stuff. I've seen the glasses in the envelopes routine before, but never as funny as this one. This guy is a natural entertainer.
Awesome Mark, one of the best magically entertaining show ever seen.Keep going Buddy.
Great use of comedy and well designed tricks for a super fun and engaging act! Fantastic job, Mark!
I love your personality mate
That made us LOL. The monkeys in a bath joke was a highlight as was Ting, great selection from the audience
Right off the top you said you talk fast but it is obvious you've dealt with americans and were clearly trying to talk slow. We appreciate it.
Genius, thank you a lot!
Lmao i died when he said, "inside the box, there's a can opener!"
Know how it's done....
Still love the ending act....
Ohh and you Mark... :D You are an amazing performer!
You know how the last one with the envelope and glasses is done? Share it with me please!
@@shijiegan0420 this is pretty late, but if you're still interested brain games made a full episode based on that trick and explained it
You're brilliant! Watching your show made me so happy.
That is a great act. Thank you for posting this.
Brilliant. That's how to perform Magic!
Brilliant...I enjoyed every second of your routine.
Excellent. Hugely enjoyable. Thanks for sharing.
Wow! A really great routine. High energy and totally innovative. Love it.
I wish I loved my job as much as him.
This was awesome! Thanks for posting! :)
you are so good to entertain ,with full of tremendous engery and the most funny part of the show is the glasses hammering .I wish if you could teach me the one .Its a great killer effect .
That was a good one!
Excellent performance wonderful body language sir.
that was fantastic! Nicely done 💪😄
You nailed it man... awesome...
That was so damn good, deserve much more views
I really enjoyed it, great showmanship and energies, well done Mark!
awesome show! awesie personality!
wow. loved it
Wow talk about knowing how to work a crowd. Just awesome
This magic has real entertainment value
Excellent!
Great stuff.
very entertaining just wondering if he ever got the glasses one wrong
Fabulous! - Tommy Cooper re created!
haha love itt
Should pour out the wrong glasses on the last bag and then the audience gasps while you pour out his glasses and say, hey you did put two in one bag!
Absolutely top hole, thoroughly enjoyed it, young man. If I may, slow it down a touch and COMMAND with a pause, you'll still maintain the momentum,. Timing, my boy, timing. And ditch the dogfood, you do not need to demean yourself, use paté.
I thought it was great!
On the dog food trick by revealing the card on the certificate, he revealed it was a forced card and made the trick worse. The guy seemed less impressed when he read it.
why it was worse with forced card? It was signed after all, and it was that same card he chose'
Wasn't forced. He palmed it out before he gave the deck to shuffle. He kinda spoilt the effect by finding the dollar first.
Sorry, that carnival barker / snake oil salesman kind of fast paced way of talking where there obviously is no need to hurry is unbearable for me. I know, it's supposed to add to the comedy and it seems to work for a lot of (slightly drunk ?) people, but i think it's such an outdated, obvious gimmick it should stay in the 70's and 80's where it belongs. I had to stop watching at around 4 minutes in, but anyway, maybe that's just me.
Yep, It’s just you :)
I had to skip thru parts of it as well. I'm guessing that the habits of hurrying and fast-talking have been carried over from his experience performing either on streets, comedy clubs or difficult venues. I'm sure Mark can handle difficult audiences. However, the Magic Castle is more of a theatrical environment. Now that magic has a proper venue those of us who have the opportunity to perform in those venues should design our acts to those venues. Personally, the thought of pulling objects from a can of dog food is not classy. I loved the glasses effect and the jokes accompanying that routine.
Yes he was not giving you time to take some things in...very nervous act as if he had a train to catch. I used to perform like that when I first started. He started at full pace and continued like that. I try to start at about 40% to 45 % on the energy scale and slowly work my way up to 100% for the finalé.
Gotta agree with you, the English chap was not as funny as everyone else thought either!
@@johncowne1442 sorry, this guy was nerve wracking! Watched only 2 min. Of his nonsense!