16 YEAR OLD magician FOOLS Penn and Teller with PHYSICS!? | Stanley Zhou on Fool Us

[@stanleyzhou]

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[@nochannel1276]

That's great. By the way Stanley will you ever reveal the trick?

[@SgtJoeSmith]

@@nochannel1276 nope. best magicians never reveal. dont reveal stanely. keep us guessing. wow 16 year old fooled the best.

[@nochannel1276]

@@SgtJoeSmith that's just a stupid quote in the words of Penn(Wired video). I am a magician and it's ok to reveal tricks to other magician's

[@SgtJoeSmith]

@@nochannel1276 ok wheres the videos of you revealing yours? nothing on your channel than a 13 year old playing video games in his mommys basement

[@nochannel1276]

@@SgtJoeSmith I actually have a channel where I review and reveal magic so shur up

[@xelthos2051]

Never do the same trick twice in a row. Stanley: I'm gonna do it 4 times in a row in front of some of the greatest magicians ever.

[@forearthbelow]

EXACTLY, kudos to the young man 👏👏

[@georgekellon2471]

You forgot to say "Hold my Beer"

[@CheeseyDan]

@@georgekellon2471 More like hold my Pepsi, he's 16 in the US XD

[@yamipablo]

The last time he Made it was diferent, blacks on the top red on the bottom

[@stephenhosking7384]

When he started to do it a second time I was both pleased that I'd get a second chance to follow it, but also worried that he couldn't possibly get it past P&T a second time. Then there was a third, and a fourth, with it become more exposed each time! Dumbfounding!

[@barfy362]

He calls it a "physics experiment" to distract you from the fact that he's a real life wizard and this is actually magic.

[@oknice8325]

Rumor has it that this kid has trained with Dr. Strange himself

[@ryeeeuwu]

Also, in physics, objects will fall at the same rate regardless of mass... real life wizardry confirmed!

[@confederatetearsaredelicious]

@@ryeeeuwu only in an environment when there isn't any air to provide resistance against the object.

[@KaoruSugimura]

Wizards are a European thing. He is a Cultivator of the immortal realm who's really over the age of 1000 but still looks like a child.

[@justcallmesomething8089]

"Sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic."

[@random-604]

I've watched every episode from all 8 seasons and even the really experienced magicians are cautious about doing close-up magic with both Penn & Teller, let alone doing what appears to be the same trick 3 times. This was one of the best magic tricks I've seen in the entire history of the show. Well done Stanley!

[@stanleyzhou]

That's so kind of you!

[@ConstantlyDamaged]

Teller, particularly. Letting him handle the cards-essentially giving him the chance to examine them-was a huge move. Very nice work on an impeccably clean performance.

[@Chipuav]

I agree. The best trick I have seen to date. Bravo Zulu, young man!

[@asianconnection7701]

@@stanleyzhou HEY KID ,how is it done ? that was smooth

[@DennepeerRelaxation]

@@stanleyzhou seriously. Really deserved. This was simply amazing. The close up. The repeats. Very impressive. 👍👍👍

[@dbhertz]

I don’t know what has everyone so impressed. The trick is very simple: while he is dropping the cards, he simply stops time, arranges them in the order he wants them to be, and starts time again. But seriously, this is absolutely jaw-dropping and brilliant. You are absolutely phenomenal.

[@freddieban-murray9848]

when he says he splits them into red and black he dose not that's why when he puts them together he didn't show two of the card because if he did it would show they are not what he is saying but he did the time freeze thing for the other times

[@yorha.a2]

ZE WARUDO!

[@klbs2k5]

I would believe this.

[@menopillion9853]

Stopping time is easy. I would struggle with remembering which card is where.

[@killgoretrout877]

he actually invented a heavier ink

[@BluishGnome]

Man, the balls on this kid to do tricks in front of not only two celebrities, but an audience and cameras without even a tremble. Bravo! Loved the presentation!

[@steeeiiin]

And not just two celebrities, but 2 great magicians

[@yoshidayui7774]

Because he does fencing. Need to focus

[@BrianAnim]

No audience.

[@CockroachesInTheMultiverse]

@Jon Hesson Wow really?

[@sue6626]

And speaking in a second language.... that’s the real magic trick. Whenever I try and speak in a second/third language in front of people I get so shy I stutter or forget words🥺 This kid is amazing!

[@FlyntofRWBY]

If you look very closely at 5:05, you can see that you still have no idea how he did it.

[@GuitarDaddyo]

Man...I thought your comment deserved a like and a laugh.....but true true it is

[@HackedBy]

Nice eyes dude!

[@Strykar86]

Unfortunately, you can see the swap at 4:31.

[@Eto_Kusay]

@@Strykar86 yeah, I saw that too, but he shows the cards afterwards, when he punched and stapled it together

[@Mr.President.2028]

@@Strykar86 Just seeing the swap does not explain anything magic. Before and after the swap, you can still see the cards mixed and then "unmixed" without any "swap" in between. The only thing the swap could explain anything is that he needs two different sets of 8s and 9s to do two different tricks (one with hole and one without) and the final set of cards examined by Penn consists of only 6 cards, but the first set might consist of more than 6 since the video seems to show at least one additional card seen at 4:11.

[@micklethenickel]

This is probably the most impressive trick I've seen performed on this show ever. 16 years old, performed right in front of Penn and Teller's faces. I have absolutely zero clue how it was done, and the fact that Penn and Teller could inspect the cards at the end completely blew me away. You are going to go very far Stanley, absolutely fantastic job

[@stanleyzhou]

Thank you so much, Michael!

[@aaronkortas8336]

This is a really great trick but I'd have to say the most impressive trick I've ever seen on the show had 3 tables 3 plates of food 3 envelopes and 4 audience members and and switching items without the magician touching them again

[@jmhgaming7155]

@@aaronkortas8336 Can you remember which magician and season?

[@aaronkortas8336]

@@jmhgaming7155 off hand no but Penn was fat with a ponytail and the host was a British guy if that tells you how old it is

[@aaronkortas8336]

Update I can't find it. I know I watched it on KZbin several times but I just looked for a bit with no luck

[@GenerationAI1]

This young man learns moves to another country, in 3 years learns a completely new language, and at 16 he speaks better English than most natives (not to mention his presentation and humor) - while performing on one of the highest stages of magic. Amazing. I wish the best for this young man!

[@NotJaredGoff]

No. Your wrong. He dont spoke bettur natives language or grammer den me. I spake gooder them him so I've disugree wit dat but he woll git der wun day if he kepts on prakticin his english 🔥

[@kanazhao7770]

ye dat guy iz a fool

[@NotJaredGoff]

@@kanazhao7770 faks

[@markbanin]

I echo that....very nicely said....Bravo Stanley

[@UltimaKeyMaster]

I don't feel immensely surprised a teenager picks up a second language fast, kids learn a lot faster than adults so the earlier you can learn a second language the better. Spanglish is a common thing in the US likely for that very reason that kids grow up around both. Not surprised, but still otherwise very impressed.

[@Twinkie_McCream]

Let me save you the 20 minutes of life that I lost… don’t bother scrolling the comments. Nobody knows how it was done and the kid is basically Asian Dumbledore

[@josephbuerkle9792]

Penn and Teller answer it. He used a prop. They knew immediately.

[@MrSkaDan]

@@josephbuerkle9792 O.o

[@OfTheiAm]

@@josephbuerkle9792 uM.... They took the prop. Apologized. And after looking at the prop found nothing wrong with it and they were fooled. What are you talking about lol they were stumped

[@johndor11]

@@OfTheiAm they say they took the prop and then they looked at it and were fooled. That doesn’t mean the prop wasn’t gimmicked, it can mean it was gimmicked in a way they didn’t expect and they had guessed wrong. Watch carefully at 4:08 when he deals the 9 of diamonds. It’s double up. Penn just being fair and this trick is probably using a unique method they don’t want to give away.

[@gillianstephenson2838]

@@johndor11 No that's an 8 and a 9 of diamonds you saw it wrong (I just checked because of this)

[@Lovely_Bean_]

Penn's a stand-up guy. I don't think he was thinking very clearly when he asked to take the prop and their faces afterwards show the immediate regret they both experienced over having potentially ruined Stanley's chances of fooling them. The fact that Penn felt so bad that he immediately apologized directly to Stanley while the show was still running and was sincere and honest about it just demonstrates how much class they have.

[@jenm1]

Kid took it like a champ anyway

[@JamesRMagic]

After his apology I was expecting Penn to demand one back for filling him so harshly 🤣🤣🤣 I think if he ever comes back Penn will swear like when he sees Shawn Farquhar’s name on the screen! 🤣🤣

[@giovannisantostasi9615]

Also because he is a good man.

[@heedrix]

@6:27 Teller is like 'WTF dude! you can't ask for that!!'

[@benward6017]

I've met them both, they do meet and greets after their shows. He really is a stand up guy, very sincere and funny.

[@l.a.rodriguez9581]

6:24 I love the chemistry between Penn and Teller. Penn is so happy to take the prop and Teller gives him a dirty look since he knows better 😂

[@chessfiend100]

But it's physics, not chemistry

[@MinorEffect2012]

Great observation!! I missed that! Thank you

[@jaewok5G]

teller totally gave him the professor's stink eye.

[@trytoo5167]

HAHA thats great.

[@Seijakukun]

"you shouldn't have done that, penn!!!!!"

[@brianpatenaude2321]

Still to this day, this is one of the greatest magic acts I've ever seen. From the concept and plot to the performance and effect, you could not have gotten more out of this. Absolutely wonderful. This is a masterclass in how close up magic is done.

[@jkcazy1692]

The look Teller gives Penn when Stanley said they could have the cards with no hesitation killed me! Well done- you have amazing dedication to a craft you've chosen and impressed two masters of that craft!

[@honey87west]

I don't know enough about magic or Penn and Teller to understand what the look was. Did you see it as "Omg, you're so rude, I can't believe you asked to take the prop", or "Oh wow, it/he must be better than we think if he's letting us take the prop", or something else?

[@antcorn738]

I think it was that their only theory was that the deck was somehow modified, so when Stanley just handed it over, that shot that theory down.

[@honey87west]

@@antcorn738 That makes sense, thank you!!

[@kingofthedivan1251]

Yeah that "What the hell are you doing" face

[@Spazz4170]

@@antcorn738 no, it's against their code, if it was the deck having them take before guessing is them essentially stealing his act since they'd know the exact details. That's why Penn realized what he did out of instinct and apologized, and Teller gave him that look initially. They really are good people to own up to it on the show publicly right afterwards.

[@lethalkrab]

Taught himself English, went to nationals in fencing, and fooled Pen and Teller on one of the most watched magic shows. This boy is very accomplished at such a young age.

[@user-jf4lt4uk7u]

thats an asian boi for you

[@salvadormontgomery1819]

All within 3 years. Most people would feel great about doing 1 of those, lol

[@TheCudlitz]

I doubt his personal story. His English sounds like he grew up in America. Of course he has an accent, but a lot of people who grew up in America have an accent, like for example children of hispanic parents. With this guy, some details show he grew up speaking English. I say this as a language enthusiast and a second-language English speaker. As a second-language English speaker I have a good idea of details that make people sound native or immigrant. And by my experience this guy definitely did not learn English in 3 years after landing in America as a teenager without knowing nothing of English. To me that is a lie.

[@sevidg]

Geeks usually are this way :)

[@mayorb3366]

@@salvadormontgomery1819 I'm 57 years old. 1. I don't know any magic tricks. 2. I only know one language. 3. If I ever tried to swordfight, I'd accidentally probably do myself in. Actually, that would be a certainty. What a great young man, truly.

[@thatonerepoguy2287]

That. That was hands down the best card trick "physics experiment" I've ever seen. Props to him. On TV, in front of 2 of the best magicians the world has to offer and not even a tremble. Bravo.

[@runnergo1398]

@C Yep. They know all the tricks. There is only so much a human being can do. That being said, they appreciate the art enough to give a FU to people that deserve it.

[@userac-xpg]

the untouched deck was the impressive part

[@valscripted]

nuh props to Penn apparently haha 😂

[@williamko4751]

​@edntzyes. Question asked question answered

[@james69yearsagoupdated74]

such clean technique! no distractions, no chatter just pure wizardry. super impressive

[@jm4020]

Such a beautifully done trick. The story line, the progression, perfectly done. One of the best tricks I have seen on Fool Us.

[@AaronCross760]

damn asians always perfecting everything

[@Sickwithit355]

@@AaronCross760 Way to bring race into it, idiot. Nice one.

[@FastDuDeJiunn]

yep, there are some really good magicians. that are boring. this kid made it fun, entertaining, and kept at least me on edge. and i am hard to keep interested.

[@3DxPOD]

The trick itself was beyond amazing, but what impressed me most was the presentation. At just 16 years of age, to perform on one of, if not the biggest magic stage, is simply inspiring! Well done kid!

[@SirClarkus]

And not even in his first language, to boot. Super impressive

[@V4zz33]

He is Asian...

[@itsbro9527]

@remmi begone bot

[@kvlpnd]

@@V4zz33 I am also Asian and I couldn't have done that performance.

[@V4zz33]

@@kvlpnd I hope you get the running joke though.

[@ianwilliam3811]

The beauty of this amazing trick is that the premise is straight forward and it is easy to follow, so many tricks become confusing and people lose interest but this one held your attention. I now firmly believe that black ink is indeed heavier so fantastic!

[@HenrikBgelundLavstsen]

Teller really gives Penn the stink eyes at 6:25 for picking up the cards haha.

[@Sheamus72]

What a special young man. 4 years in a foreign country, sitting in front of not only two of magics biggest minds but also the live audience and knowing millions are watching down the camera lenses. To do a trick not only simple and unique but with such confidence and to fool everybody who has seen it. Honestly bravo. You are a beacon of hope

[@wolf-xf6hf]

That’s high praise from a dude who could walk on water

[@This_tub]

Check his Communism tie, these kids are extremely privileged in China, from expensive English private tutoring to expensive private international school and finally easy migration to the USA, I mean cmon fencing?

[@trafficgoose]

There was no live audience

[@djpegao]

and he did it 3 more times just for good measure

[@ihateunicorns867]

Whenever Penn and Teller get fooled, it's usually because there's one bit of the trick they can't quite work out completely. This is the first time I've seen them completely, genuinely stumped. You can tell from their faces during and after the trick that they are so confused. This kid is brilliant.

[@Electru522]

I think that there are also plenty of performances where they clearly do know how the trick is done, but it was done so brilliantly that they simply could not turn the person away from being on the show. Remember, the prize for this is being on a Penn & Teller show, so, not only do they run the show to see some incredible magic, they are also running it as a recruiting platform. This kid, however, not only stumped them either with the entire trick, or some aspect of it, he was also able to pull it off in just 3 years soon after he moved away from his home country, and trying to figure out how to speak the damn language on the side. I would be very surprised if they turned this kid away at all, even if they knew every move he made.

[@marksherrick]

You can always tell by the look on Teller's face at the end, and he looked completely surprised.

[@adamestes9745]

There are a lot of real fools on the show. You can look at things like Shin Lin (Insane Performance) or Asi Wind, or the card mechanic.

[@dismalthoughts]

@@Electru522 They don't have to give someone the FU to recruit them. They absolutely loved Piff the Magic Dragon and, even though he didn't fool them, did a lot of work with him afterwards. They absolutely can and do work with people who didn't fool them.

[@IamSoylent]

@@Electru522 And they didn't even TRY to hazard any guesses. Usually if they think they might even have a shot at guessing it they throw it out there... but this one was just one big WTF. Brilliant.

[@nabeelawan9428]

6:27 when they looked at eachother after Stanley my boy asked them sure take it, their faces were telling they were fooled.. weldone done Stanley. Penn and Teller are both legends, love them.

[@krunchy1736]

I thought I saw him palm something right before the hole punch bit and I was like "yeah I saw that! I know exactly what's going to happen!" And then you showed the cards in mixed order after putting the paper holder and securing them and your hands stayed in view the whole time after. It was extraordinary! To be 16 and do close up magic in front of P&T on your first appearance on their show takes guts and it was just incredible.

[@skinlessboy]

I won't give anything away but the trick requires no sleight of hand. It's a 6 card version of Angelo Carbone's "out of order" also known as the "riveted" gimmick.

[@bennn82]

I came to comment the exact same thing … 😅

[@timmack2415]

@@bennn82 me three

[@AppleJackApple]

Yeah, the palming and the way he took something from under the table with his left hand right before that was the obvious part, I have no clue how the rest was done

[@tarunagarwal8749]

Me 4

[@thegoodthebadtheoffended6548]

Penn - "Can we take these with us?" Stanley - "Sure, go ahead." Penn instantly looks at Teller with a look that says, "oh no he didn't just let us take these cards, I think he fooled us."

[@dbanksey216]

Agreed, the Balls of it was amazing, and he got so lucky they didn't find out how it was gimmicked

[@shrikartummala8055]

I interpreted that look as "you shouldn't have done that. That's not fair"

[@kubalakhan2]

@@shrikartummala8055Yes, that was a scolding and convicting stare . Quite the dirty look from the little guy

[@thomasyates3078]

@@shrikartummala8055 I think it was more, "I could have worked it out, but now you've taken the prop, if it's not gimmicked, he's fooled us, even if I know how he did it."

[@timweaver7826]

@@kubalakhan2Yeah, Teller was actually pissed he did it.

[@SurfTheSkyline]

Penn asking for the cards in an accidental breach of protocol only serves to make it that much more memorable!

[@sfqm1083]

Teller was so pissed when Penn asked to take the fastened set of cards, you can really tell how passionate these two are in helping other magicians grow

[@hmm7238]

He did not just did a trick, he did the trick FOUR TIMES. This guy is either brave, crazy, or both

[@Nabeelco]

He didn't do it the same each time though! That's the brilliance. I suspect each time was done in a different way. The first time was a very simple, but very well executed slight of hand... If you go frame by frame you can see it... but the other times?! I have no idea... It was definitely not done in the same way.

[@kingcosworth2643]

Teller's face was the best, he was truly impressed, you could see him thinking, but he was baffled, good job!

[@CharlesSmith-io9fp]

They both had that look. The real tell (no pun intended) was that they couldn't even make a guess as to how it was done. That's almost 100 years of experience that didn't help one bit.

[@7mikepd]

Teller's face at 5:47 shows how great the trick is. Penn forgot his magician manners because he was so fascinated.

[@DoomOfTheNoldor]

And Teller initially forgot to clap because he was so baffled

[@MrBobbyFreakout]

i always look to Teller for the reaction. He looked like a child here. ❤

[@bryanpinto4051]

4:28 hands under the desk takes new cards

[@Bonez007]

Can see it but not sure how he changed the cards ​@@bryanpinto4051

[@ln5321]

@@bryanpinto4051 Great catch, I think that's it

[@Ferny1981Utube]

Teller stare of death to Penn is one of the fairest thing I've ever seen in my life, even outside of magic. Respect. I mean the guys are working together for 40 year, and are the second most payed magicians in the world, the kid is 16 and just started... and yet... Respect again.(cleanest oil and water ever anyway, kudos)

[@BlackGaleTiger]

This Kid has a lot of Character, Charisma, Charm and Clean Communication skills. He really brought the science/magic elements into a new light. Hope this kid all the best in his career whether it be science, magic or fencing

[@trvman1]

America's Got Talent next stop? However, since he was on this show, they may not take him. Get enough "tricks" where you can do a 1 hour show and you could find yourself in Vegas. Vegas loves magic acts because people like them and they are generally "cheap" to produce compared to singers.

[@gitarman666]

Yup all the Cs he’s also Cute, Chinese and practices Cencing 🤺

[@qbert5806]

This is the smoothest 16yr old performing in a non-native language I've ever seen. Unbelievable composure on a big stage in front of two industry legends.

[@darkenrahll]

I am 50 Years Old and have had the pleasure of seeing Many magic shows . That being said that trick was the BEST I have EVER Seen !!! Well Done Stanley , You have A Very Bright Future Ahead of You !!!

[@UntilNextime]

Stanley has extraordinary talent. His workmanship is flawless and he fooled the best. AGT has a place for you and your up close stage presence is magical.

[@c187rocks]

If it wasn't clear, Penn and Teller care deeply about the next generation of wonderful magicians like Stanley Zhou here. Penn going out of his way to point out he screwed up should give everyone an idea. Good job fooling both of them. I really enjoyed the moment Teller realized Stanley wasn't swapping like he thought.

[@mikewright798]

I felt the same way. Like "oh there's the switch" just before the hole punch. Then bam - he showed them again that they were mixed

[@HenkJanBakker]

@@mikewright798 That was by design. For me that was the "Fooled me" moment. Cause I believe there was a switch......just not sure why that helped the trick.

[@intersepter100]

Just shows what stand up guys they are, genuine even though their profession is about slight of hand, tricking etc they still have class.

[@JanKunzmann]

@@HenkJanBakker It's required to get rid of the initially used gimmicked deck and to pick up the deck for the riveted monty. I would still argue that apart from that noticable deck switch and a little flash happening before, it's a spotless routine and very well executed. Kudos to Stanley.

[@iSustainnn]

@@mikewright798 I think that's a misdirection. He did that on purpose so that Penn and Teller would focused on that move

[@brianmyers13]

Just brilliant. 1:59 Notice that he showed the camera some of the cards. It is a brilliant psychological move because it tricks us into thinking that at that moment the cards are out of order, as if he was being sloppy by the reveal when he was well aware that WE were the audience of the trick. When in reality, notice that he only showed the cards that made sense in that sequence. BLACK-red-BLACK-RED-black-RED. He had already done the slight of hand (or whatever) which was somehow done flawlessly. Just an incredible performance.

[@DecoyAUT]

You are right, if you watch very carefully at ~ 2:01 frame by frame, you can see that the penultimate card is indeed red.

[@colinjacobs176]

Good catch. The sleight of hand is clearly when he splits the 6 cards into the two piles. But then... the control deck?!

[@AidanS99]

I noticed that one. But how did he do the slight of hand when the cards were already pinned together?

[@AidanS99]

@@colinjacobs176 That one was some clever shuffling at the beginning. But I am still fooled by his final pinned together trick. Edit: Nevermind I figured it out. Really impressive stuff.

[@2JMAN89]

@@DecoyAUT Came here to say this 2:01-2:02 you can see red on the card that is supposed to be one of the black cards

[@LtLXIX]

Calling himself out on taking his prop was so humble of him. And it makes it even better that he couldn’t figure it out.

[@HollowWeird]

not really he takes props all the time, clearly it was a gaslight moment.

[@LtLXIX]

@@HollowWeird but during the trick like he did

[@LtLXIX]

@Hates Spam he literally explains himself in the video. He grabbed the cards while the pressure was still on the magician, he had no option but to let him take his prop or else it would ruin the magic trick. It would be a very party pooper moment. I guess you wouldn’t know.

[@LtLXIX]

@Hates Spam there’s a difference between taking the prop and asking questions about the prop. He said it himself. Stop arguing over points you don’t have. My comment was literally liked by the magician himself. Fuck outta here

[@HollowWeird]

@@LtLXIX yes all the time

[@johnmurphy5106]

Just seeing this for the first time...Stanley you are a real life super hero. I hope you continue to bless us with all your skills in whatever you choose to do!

[@EviesYoutube]

Their faces after Penn asks if he can look at the deck... He instantly says yes and they just look at each other like 'oh shoot'... THREE YEARS, this is amazing!!!!

[@GavinWongMagic]

Absolutely amazing! Love your take on this classic trick and you performed it so well! Congratulations!

[@iloveallcars]

Not only the trick was cool and great to watch but you as a person are charming and give off a great and positive energy. Well done!

[@yabo2424]

I agree what a brilliant and classy young man !

[@vasiliscond9433]

Somebody already mentioned that this was possibly the greatest trick on Fool Us. I don't know if it is, but my reaction to this trick was DEFINITELY the most awe-struck by any trick. My jaw *actually* dropped. Absolutely wonderful. I hope that you pursuing magic doesn't mean that a great physicist who doesn't make ground breaking contributions isn't fulfilled, but damn, you might be able to do both. Spectacular

[@NicholasJens]

I don't think i have seen anyone so effortlessly and cleanly fool P&T. Usually you can see if someone is doing sleight of hand even if you can't see what they are doing. But this genuinely looked like he was just dropping cards on the table... blown away. I need to watch this a few times.

[@Wojciech_Gola]

Mahdi The Magician did the same trick before, but this one was also cool

[@PtylerBeats]

Go watch Shawn Farquhar’s first performance. His trick gives me a similar impossibility to this trick. It looks like there’s no possible way for him to have messed with the cards, but somehow he did. It’s unbelievable to say the least

[@vasiliscond9433]

@@markopolic9964 He is incredible, as are many others, but card control never actually gave me a physical reaction the way this did

[@devinw5150]

@@markopolic9964 I just watched Ricard Turner. I would not wanna play cards with him unless he was a friendly. He’s amazing

[@mycroft16]

That was a damn good trick. Not only the trick but his stage craft. His banter is amazing. The whole "he doesn't trust me" bit was brilliant distraction. The look on Teller's face each time says it all. Teller has absolutely no idea what's going on. And isn't afraid to applaud the magic. And Penn is such a stand up guy for that apology. That was something you don't see enough of. The only thing I can see in this trick is him taking his left hand under the table a time or two, but I can't see anything change, and he even showed the state of the cards after that. And I wasn't even paying attention to the deck. This kids good. Real good.

[@kanalnorng4059]

Wow! That’s honestly one of the best tricks I’ve seen on the show. Keep it up brotha!

[@JAW_73]

One of the best tricks I've ever seen.. so simple but amazing.

[@synthdude]

Absolutely! None of that forced card bs that pretty much everyone knows by now.

[@vikcortes]

Yes it is and he made it very clean with a nice way to talk ...but it is not the original one.. Rene Lavand from Argentina is the father of this trick i think with his NO SE PUEDE HACER MAS LENTO (es) ..but I'm very glad this generation is so good .. fantastic

[@anttperez6422]

I can't figure out this trick

[@ubersteve3265]

It’s not a trick, it’s physics 🤣

[@anandr1385]

Confident, well spoken, entertaining, and a great magician. Keep it up!!

[@stanleyzhou]

I am flattered

[@mikek3951]

Stanley. From someone who makes props and has been behind the scenes on a few things. You are remarkable. A true class act. I very rarely say this. But you are one of the best I have seen in a long time!! Keep it up your possibility’s are endless

[@emergentform1188]

This is one of the most bewildering tricks I've ever seen. Absolutely brilliant. Hooray Stanley!

[@michaellorenson756]

This is ridiculous. Absolutely one of the best versions of this I've ever seen. You seem like the kind of person who's motivated to be successful no matter what you choose to do, but I really hope you stick with magic because magic needs more people like you.

[@808stateofmind2]

I love how he just takes the award and heads off, this guys is top tier magician!! Keeping the magic alive!!!!

[@zybch]

I believe the 'receive award and leave' thing is part of the conditions of the show. Stops silly speeches and showboating. If only they'd adopt the same thing for the Oscars...

[@bloodwolf2609]

@@zybch very smart rule in my opinion

[@theduder2617]

Learned absolute amazing English in a very short amount of time, all while learning and practicing magic and fencing. We need more people with such motivation in our nation. You are a value to this nation and I am honored that you and your family are here.

[@NoelLee89]

What an inspiration you are Stanley. Went to the USA and picked up the language on your own and you speak it so well. You are truly gifted. I look forward to go to your headline event in Vegas or in Macau in the future. I have been to Vegas 4 times to watch David Copperfield and once to watch Penn and Teller. I love magic and to see your raw talent at age 16 is remarkable. Take care and all the very best.

[@mpireone]

Brilliant!! Even if Stanley didn't fool P&T, I'd still be impressed with his incredible skills at learning to speak fluent english in 3 years!! This young man is going places!!

[@WT.....]

Man, you know your trick is good when Penn & Teller gets dead serious and ask you to lend your props. Kudos to their honesty. Love the performance. It's hard to believe you're 16 and have been doing magic for around 3yrs with those skills.

[@Giller9]

As I’m getting older, I remember now how important magic tricks are. the fact that people can still do them and fool so many people fool everybody is wonderful

[@Phalxxx]

His stage presence, patter, and presentation are astounding. Nerves of steel! And the magic trick was very impressive too. I had a couple of 'maybe' guesses but if it fooled P&T I'm probably way off!

[@NickHunter]

yeah I thought I had it when he had one hand under the table but then he still came back up and showed the cards in order before dropping them and I was like "wat!?" :D

[@justinbalks1789]

​@@NickHunter I caught that "what is most certainly a sleight of hand" moment too, but then he revealed the cards in opposing order while clipped, and was thinking this kid has massive cohones , and just fooled two of the best magicians in the world.

[@wiadp1]

This trick seems to be so simple, without any special effects or dynamic moves but the final effect is mindblowing. You just throw the cards and the magic happens. One of the best card tricks I have ever seen. And the fact that Penn and Teller got the cards to examine and didn't find anything is even more astonishing.

[@tyroneloki5131]

It's not magic...its physics

[@johnholmstrom4212]

@@tyroneloki5131 Exactly. Black is heavier than red! Didn't you guys watch the video!? lol

[@MrMonkey2150]

@@johnholmstrom4212 lol the trick was actually simple, if you wanna know how it was done then…… Lol

[@ahitler5592]

Black matter, but physics used "dark" instead of black

[@Oydoyxh]

Stanley, your showmanship is SUPERB! The light jokes really endeared me, and the magic trick/physics experiment was ASTONISHING!! You're an amazing young man; your parents must be so proud! I hope to see more of your magic/science in the future!! Best wishes!

[@stanleyzhou]

Thank you so much!

[@chris-vecchio]

@@stanleyzhou Totally agreed! You were amazing on stage! You are literally a natural! So proud of you! Nothing but the best wishes for the future!

[@xyxtruther9743]

I'm a puzzle freak. I bust veterans of magic on most tricks. This kid had me baffled from the first move onwards. Even when he palmed the cards, I thought AH GOTCHA. Then he shows each card alternating. Mind seriously blown. Well done x1000

[@ENBOmniGaming]

Actually legitimately impressed one of the best magic tricks I have ever seen on this show and so cleanly done with zero clue on my end of how. You are going places kid !

[@benpiethesenpai6514]

Not only are you incredibly talented, you're also very charismatic and a true showman. Amazing!

[@IcarussArtss]

People are saying that they have no idea how it was done. But Stanley explained it over and over! Black ink is heavier and sinks to the bottom!

[@wolfsdarkshadow]

Only thing I can say was a mistake unless I missed it is when he punched the hole in the cards and fastened then together when he reveals the card the reds are on the bottom of that stack and not the top. Edit: He dropped them face up, so nevermind

[@antonio9ainata]

To all of you wondering what happened, look closely at 4:08 9 diamonds is doubled. Plus at 4:30 comes the secret switch when he put his hand under the table and hide the cards with, You can clearly see he took something from under the table to his hands and switch or any gimmick move. though we never know what or how it was done, well done for this 16 year old guy

[@ac4th371]

The composure on this kid. Incredible - slow, calm and clear, very impressive.

[@chlee4256]

I'm so blown away by this young man's skill, eloquence and, most importantly, confidence. You can tell that Penn and Teller were thoroughly impressed. When Penn asks to take something away, you know he's baffled. Such a great act!

[@dungeonrobot]

Incredibly well done. As someone who has tried their hand at closeup card magic (with little success) I can say it’s something that truly requires dedication and skill. Absolutely fantastic

[@stanleyzhou]

Thank you so much!

[@BazziCSGO]

@The Doobie Sisters & Sack Blabbath But even then, he showed the cars and it was alternated

[@evanbesenger5226]

What's even more incredible is that this is a 16 year old young man who is on live television, in front of a large audience, in front of 2 intimidating magicians, and he is completely composed and talking and conducting himself under this pressure. That in itself is a marvel for this young man.

[@willinguyen1]

And taught himself English at age 13. Wow

[@macethorns1168]

There was no audience whatsoever.

[@TheLikenessOfNormal]

Stanley, your story and your performance I think inspire anyone whose heart is open. I'll remember this for a long time as well as the determination and tenacity you must've had in order to achieve what you have.

[@pow_dunx]

Teller’s face the moment Stanley said “sure, take it”, well, I’ve never seen Teller make a face like that before. It’s like he knew in that very moment they had been 100% fooled.

[@efenili]

Noticed that too. After their response though I feel like it was more of a "what are you doing man, you can't do that" sort of look :D

[@chuckjones7218]

6:25

[@wornoutwasd8567]

He wasn't fooled. Once he had the prop in his hands he understood how the trick is done. If you count the cards on the prop there are 12 instead of 6. This allows him to show the cards in pairs to make it appear as though the colors changed. Once you understand how he did it with the hole punch, then you understand how the rest of the trick was done.

[@PhoenixenglishMx1]

@@wornoutwasd8567 where did you see 12? There are only 6 showing the whole time including when Penn has the cards on camera.

[@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid]

@@PhoenixenglishMx1 Penn preserved the packets of 2 cards in order to keep the audience wondering.

[@mollynakamori]

I taught high school science for 30 years, and would have loved to have had hundreds of students like you, Stanley. You are a remarkable young man.

[@asingh4302]

I agree with the above comment. It would be a great way to teach students how physics or any type of math and science can be used for fun not just for serious work. Great Job Stanley👏!

[@alfeberlin]

Ha ha ;-) Teaching him probably is a simple task. I personally find the harder tasks are the more interesting ones. Bringing a problem student to meager but honorable results and making him have a good life based on these skills is way more worth than feeding the elite. We need both, but I prefer the latter.

[@FAonYoutube]

I think I know how he did the first trick (bottom deal at 1:56), and the last trick ("control group" = two-sided cards). But I have no idea how he did the second and third trick. The fact that the routine is so pure and simple, and that Penn & Teller got fooled despite cheating, makes Stanley one of the most amazing foolers ever on this show for me.

[@LordRaine]

Magic is fundamentally an illusion, whether that's perspective tricks, slight of hand, rigged props, feints, or any other mechanism. That means the closer a person is to it, and the more they're allowed to directly interact with the trick, the harder the trick becomes. Playing the trick at the same table is hard. Letting other people touch the cards in your hands and arrange them makes it even harder. That Penn accidentally 'cheated' and took half of the magic trick away, and they still couldn't figure it out, shows just how good a trick this really was.

[@chris-hu7tm]

its a physics experiment as he said

[@soggybiscotti8425]

they did figure it out as he said multiple times, they just let it slide because he's a kid. It was just simple slight of hand, but very well performed

[@thewinner4319]

@@chris-hu7tm BATMAN agrees 👍

[@danielronay4831]

@@soggybiscotti8425 Penn never said he figured it out

[@soggybiscotti8425]

@@danielronay4831 ok, eluded to several times.

[@brianrichards7006]

What really impresses me is that Stanley taught himself perfect English in a few years. And he speaks better English than most of the people on the street who are native born. The card trick was good too.

[@dollsNcats]

I thought the same ! Like there is NO way i cools go to China and learn that Quick

[@CreamyPesto505]

At his young age, with a level of diligence, you can become fluent rather quickly. Young people have a higher level of neuroplasticity than adults, and can learn languages MUCH more efficiently than say a 32 year old.

[@MelroyvandenBerg]

@@CreamyPesto505 I'm 32 years young.. thanks

[@danialkhan3959]

@garlicbutter that’s true, but it’s his accent that makes it really impressive.

[@TinMan-kd2gv]

I came to NA when I was 15 and it only took me a year to speak English with a slight accent so 3 years are more than enough. I’m now 47 and still have that same slight accent but I do not want to change as it made me who I was and am

[@AdemVessell]

That was fantastic. Not just a tremendous effect but a really stellar, confident and warm performance. Thank you so much for sharing your gifts and work.

[@xendordawnburst9969]

Sometimes from the camera perspective you can catch how they do it, even if Penn and Teller miss it. This is just mind boggling! I didn't catch any strange hand movements, the pin just makes it all the more impossible to understand! I'm no magician, but I love it when I can't even get a hint of how the trick could've been done! Nice work!

[@stanleyzhou]

Thank you!

[@FluteManV]

2:44 😉

[@xendordawnburst9969]

​@@FluteManV You talking about how the Red cards bounced? Perhaps, but he flipped the Red cards over one-at-a-time, so the Black cards would have to be facing up in order to end up upside down, and then passed from one stack to the other without them noticing the cards passing through the gap. Even then, that wouldn't explain the part where he did the trick with the pin, or the rest of the deck.

[@BeerdyBruceLeeCentral]

Wow, great job my man. I wish I knew how the trick was done, but then again, some secrets are best kept secret.

[@brianlee5702]

I don't want to know how any of the tricks are done. I come here to be fooled and always get my money's worth. Again, my sincere thanks to all concerned for completely bamboozling me yet again.

[@somemysteriousguy7114]

the bruce lee man himself!

[@adamlynch9153]

Yeah I mean that trick is money for him. If Penn actually did know after taking that prop I’d be pretty pissed if I were the kid.

[@JulieWallis1963]

Such confidence, such stage presence and at only 16. This boy should go far!

[@WhirlwindHeatAndFlash]

Stage presence of a dead robot, yes.

[@matoatlantis]

I always like when performer takes P&T up and shows the trick up close to them. What I loved about it was the thought put into the trick, you actually answered/showed stuff that I'd ask if I saw that trick in person. It was not boring, performance was always moving forward and kept the suspense. Being only 16 is cherry on top. Very nicely done.

[@Ellianawinger]

I love how Alyson is so supportive! This was so cool to see this magic trick! Way to go!!!!

[@GVAjaxNow]

The moment Penn got the tied cards, Teller was dumbfounded and Penn began giggling at him. A great time was had by all, thank you, Stanley.

[@Martin_Vail_Esq.]

You have a better patter than the majority of experienced magicians. Your stage presence is remarkable.

[@sirpodge]

I’ve watched this a few times now, slowed it down also and all I’ve come away with is that Stanley is the future of magic. It’s fairly telling that Pen who was so flabbergasted, broke character, and asked to take the prop. Well done Stanley!

[@portlandshomlessproblem1728]

The first time he does the trick when he separated the cards he used slight of hand so that the black cards ended up on bottom

[@wwaxwork]

@@portlandshomlessproblem1728 That's the sign of a good trick. They let you think you know how it's done the first time, then they crank it up.

[@jonathandawson3091]

Sometimes they cut out portions of the clip which could clue you on how the trick was done. So it's very possible that an important section is completely missing, without which this seems impossible.

[@Retroopers]

Gotta respect a kid who is new to this country and thrives like this. Good on you, bro.

[@MerrekSK]

I honestly admire your confidence. Sitting right there with them, your voice did not tremble once. I'm not even starting on the effect, it was absolutely amazing. I don't even want to know how you did it! It should stay a mystery forever. Gutsy, flawless performance with P&T right up there, letting them examine everything, beautiful narrative regarding the physics experiment, which is close to my heart as well. Congratulations!

[@chrisfitch972]

What an incredibly impressive performance even if he HADNT fooled them! Such poise and polish from someone so young and speaking a new language! Bravo!

[@courtlaw1]

Stanley Zhou may be one of the greatest sleight of hand practitioners we have had the pleasure of seeing.

[@krupt5995]

I used to like magic a lot too. Now I am studying physics in the university and doing fencing. Good job man, hope you the best in life

[@callanmcloudrey959]

I remeber you showing me and a few other people some magic tricks at a fencing tournament and being totally amazed, glad to see you on the big stage!

[@KriZlim]

I wonder why he liked every single comment but skipped this one 😅

[@nefreston8503]

@@KriZlim he might be his opponent 😅

[@moocow17]

@@KriZlim maybe he remembers callan and doesnt like him lmfao

[@jamesjennings8574]

I'm not easily impressed by card tricks...errm.. physics experiments... but this was really REALLY well done! You deserve so much more than a trophy that has F.U. on it!

[@thegodofpez]

One of the most heartwarming trophies ever. Congratulations young man! 👏👏👏

[@stanleyzhou]

Thank you so much!

[@heartofdawn2341]

There one obvious move when you hold the cards close to yourself, but the whole thing is so clean, so well handled, it literally looks like actual magic. Bravo!

[@dmlueders]

Truly a remarkable illusion. When it’s so good that magic seems like the only solution, you’ve truly performed something amazing

[@mrm7010]

As a lover of magic acts, and knowing almost every kind of sleight of hands, i still have no idea how this trick works. Good job man 💯

[@casanovafrankenstein4193]

This is one of the best closeup card tricks I have ever seen because it is so deceptively simple. There's nothing flashy about it, it's just pure magic. Whatever moves he is doing are so smooth that nothing looks awkward the entire time. Amazing.

[@reallyWyrd]

That's probably the correct answer-- the dude is just *that* good at close-up sleight of hand magic.

[@cutterw8270]

No it’s physics

[@MrKohlenstoff]

I think the way he puts down the revealed black cards, e.g. at 4:00, looks somewhat awkward, but I have no idea how that would help, and could also be on purpose for additional misdirection. Really no idea what's going on here. Excellent trick, definitely one of the best I've seen!

[@canam111979]

I watched this when it was first run... So glad it made it to KZbin in 10 minute pieces. Perfect video length time and time again!

[@SkydivingSquid]

I can almost always see the "trick" in the magic, but this is one of the rare times I am bamboozled. Not even going to try and break this down, I want to keep the magic alive for myself. What a stellar performance from this young man. Phenomenal.

[@lenstemberger1515]

My favorite part was after Penn asked if he could take the cards with him, and Stanley said yes, Penn gave Teller a little smile like "that son of a bitch got us."

[@doublepinger]

Maybe it was a shock of such "unprofessionalism". Maybe it was a shock of "oh my god he doesn't know either AND JUST ASKS". Mad props for coming up with a trick that Penn was just like "how did you do that? LEMME SEE".

[@sidewinder2057]

Saw hundreds of different card tricks and P&T shows, so it's kinda hard to be impressed by another, but this one actually puzzled me. And performed flawlessly by such a young guy. Very cool!

[@Drekromancer]

In only three years, you reached a level of skill that many professional magicians fall short of: fooling Penn and Teller with close-up magic. And you did it as only a teenager! I'm absolutely blown away by your raw talent. And if this was possible for you as a child, then I can't wait to see what else you'll be capable of. Either way, I look forward to seeing the mark you leave on the world. It'll be a good one. ❤

[@Pivacado]

I've watched this through like 3 times trying to figure out any of it and it just stumps me. Stanley you are truely a talented and amazing person and I hope to see you continue on this path

[@businessbuilder92]

2 days later have you seen it yet

[@mattk8810]

There is a reason why he says its a physics experiment. And that’s why they are pointing out the “prop”

[@toddjohnson7572]

We don't have the camera staring at him the whole time, so we're limited.