Tom Mullica - Smoking Magic - INCREDIBLE!

FIND ME AT / dorystentorian . For more, hit damienatloppers.wordpress.com/... [12/03/2016] I just learned that Tom passed away three weeks ago. After my upload of him went viral, we were in communication for a while. He was a real gent. I was sad to hear of his passing. Hopefully, this piece will last as a tribute to his genius. And NO, for the anti-smokers, his death was TOTALLY unrelated to smoking - which he gave up years ago anyway. In actuality, "Tom Mullica passed away today. Tom had gone into the hospital for a routine hernia operation and due to complications, blood clots formed and he had multiple strokes. He was placed into a medically induced coma after he suffered organ failure and finally on February 18th he was taken off life support." He will be missed by fans of magic, great entertainment and just really nice guys.

[@connerallen642]

This guy understood the meaning of entertainment. What a genius.

[@chrisvasquez2460]

You misunderstand the meaning of entertainment..

[@acikawu-tang5178]

@@KulaGGin why would I care what 5foot little man said. He has no idea what entertainment is like this amazing man. If u think his not funny "comedy" is entertainment ur mistaken. Joe just screams and humps chair's and think it's funny. I never ever laughed at any "comedy" Joe's done. Anyone can do that. Why do u people care so much about joe "blow" Rogan...

[@acikawu-tang5178]

@@KulaGGin and no I ain't clicking on that crap, whatever it is.

[@tipdata]

Ya, he died. Guess from what?

[@connerallen642]

@@tipdata A routine hernia operation.

[@ldt_]

I discovered this guy around the end of 2015 and I binged so much of this work. I even found his website which he had done himself (you could tell he wasn't a web developer lol) and I reached out to him telling him that I loved his work and I offered my services to re-do his entire website for free. He graciously accepted and offered to give me some signed stuff as payment but a couple of months later he passed away from complications from a hernia surgery that caused him to have multiple stokes... RIP Tom!

[@petepeterson3563]

Lol

[@dragon___]

its funny that smoking didnt kill him, may he rest in peace

[@feanikxxx]

legend has it eating cigarettes is actually good for you

[@1683clifton]

No you didn't. Lol

[@ldt_]

@@1683clifton I did. Kept the email too lol

[@Dorelaxen]

Tom was so great. He had a unique look for a magician, a tall, gangly sort of nerd with a butter smooth voice, a perfect delivery, and some unique tricks. RIP my man.

[@bradr3541]

Also describes Jim Carey!

[@billypoker7822]

Did he die of lung cancer?

[@sabbracadabra8367]

@@billypoker7822 Hernia complications, I was just looking it up.

[@randysager3660]

@@billypoker7822 Nope

[@hegenoxmaar704]

@@billypoker7822 But he indeed had leukemia as well as several organ failures.

[@jackie649]

“Not how, why.” Incredible

[@availxe8639]

smoking isn't cool Tom Mullica: Hold my cigarette

[@nowistimeforfightingyouson3325]

....which one?

[@kyouhyung]

Or more like, "don't smoke unless you can do this"

[@user-re7po]

Also Tom Mullica: wait no give that back

[@DjRottencore]

Tom Mullica: Hold my cigar pack.

[@pramudyaprilo4750]

@@kyouhyung nice try pussy

[@FatUglyDog]

“Hey Jotaro, I’m super bored, so why don’t you show me that trick.”

[@brawldbgvbk82]

Xd

[@sararios8132]

God All was a jojo reference is all the time...

[@JIMMYMNKY]

A men of culture

[@asimghulamqadir7940]

Omg I am just watching part 3 stardust crusaders right now.

[@travosk8668]

My g did it fr tho

[@raf_abreu]

6:59 , it’s when he palms the cigarettes and throws it on the floor (put on 0.25x speed). In this case he had the table to hide it, in other routines he puts in his jacket, and it’s so quick you can’t notice it. A master at his craft!

[@benbarber2369]

Ha great catch!! I had to do the quarter speed like you said to see it even after you told me the time stamp.

[@VileVisionshaunt]

Way back in ‘98-‘99, I was really into magic. I got to go to a magic convention and Tom Mullica was one of the performers and lecturers. I didn’t know who he was then, but it was great watching him perform and learning a few tricks from him.

[@yourbutler2012]

Amazing

[@mintclassic]

Cincinnati. We were in the same room 😆

[@PIXELSURPRISE]

I love how perfectly he executed this act. He didn’t miss any tosses into his mouth and he perfectly spaced out those 4 cigarettes when he smiled. I saw other earlier versions of his act where he had a really hard time tossing smokes into his mouth like that but he still handled it really well

[@freeze2869]

He’s amazing, just thinking of all those lit cigarettes in his mouth just makes me wanna gag

[@thomasjoyce7910]

He dropped the marker on the floor towards the end. How embarrassing! Why didn't he just leave it there? (I know why.)

[@jas_bataille]

@@thomasjoyce7910 Ooooh you're such a genius thank you for making us feel so bad about our ignorance of magic it's not like we had no idea magicians actually do things that appear random on purpose Captain Obvious

[@thomasjoyce7910]

@@jas_bataille Here are some more things that are obvious. You are genuinely feeling bad and it has nothing to do with me.

[@robbaxter60]

@@thomasjoyce7910 1 word my friend. Load

[@knightm27]

So sad this guy died. Super talented magician.

[@AlanSmithee20]

+knightm27 Damn, you're right. This was the first I'd heard. Me and he were in communication for a while after my upload of him went viral. Nice guy. Very sad that he passed. Hopefully this example of his genius will last forever.

[@Greghouse]

Ironically the smoking didn't kill him in the end.

[@jeffriggs9194]

Yeah, dude is funny. I like him

[@Gunzee]

Considering this gentleman held lit cigarettes in his mouth and worse. He aged really really well. From the Letterman show to this he looks very similar.

[@R83TV]

Spoiler alert. We all die

[@TheAaronmcmahon11]

This man is incredible and so much fun to watch. I just discovered him today. Great entertainer.

[@jmaywald]

He gets to live on the internet and in our hearts forever !!!!! Have fun up there Tom

[@tallerdetaller8605]

This man must have given the deadliest cunnilungus in the world

[@robertlangley258]

What girl in her right mind would ever let a mouth and tongue like that near her clit.....a, none, unless she wanted to die of clitcancer.

[@OdaVenom]

Well, for sure, if he would gave it to a horse...

[@bunnybro5977]

Of course he went down on a lot of 'em. His face was pretty much a nicotine vibrator,and I dont think any woman in their right mind would turn that down

[@WoWPaladin6900]

Only if his wife was named Stephen. Because that was his lifetime partner's name. But I'm sure he probably gave great fellatio...

[@xeroedits2185]

What a gentleman he was asking the girl whether he could smoke after smoking like 20 cigarette

[@svenbangberg1945]

Yeah... we all saw that... that was the joke if I’m not mistaken...

[@damnfoxcat683]

hey hey, everyone cool it it was only 19.

[@iancondon8985]

Back in the gap people smoked everywhere. Restaurant, in the car most homes.

[@dfresh5175]

Einhorn is a man

[@pbrovold]

@@iancondon8985 Thats right, there were ashtrays on every table.

[@JD.78]

This brings back memories. I watched this very act on TV about 30 years ago, i was absolutely amazed, and i think it's still amazing now. Great routine, unique and very funny. R.I.P Tom.

[@michaelccopelandsr7120]

Bringing smiles to people is truly noble work. Thank you.

[@apocaRUFF]

I think I got lung cancer from watching this.

[@kr4yzi32k]

+apocaRUFF funny you say that, he died today which I assume you already knew since you're probably here from reddit. amirite?

[@arcadesnafu8329]

this is how people smoke one pack a day.

[@swamiabhedananda4147]

apocaRUFF LMAO

[@inhenyerosimax860]

Stroke due to complications stemming from hernia operation

[@andrewtm85]

Hope you get cancer from second hand smoke. TURD NUGGET

[@gabrielc6252]

1:10 now that's magic

[@magicianword]

Legend! Lucky enough to work a show with him. The best.

[@Dizzula]

Tom was a genius. Could make everyone laugh without saying a word. He'll forever be missed

[@randysager3523]

R.I.P Tom Mullica.

[@Kanibulus]

Was he a smoker by any chance?

[@josa951]

+Shruk Not at all.

[@Phoenix2312]

+Shruk Yup! That is one of teh most surprising things is that he NEVER smoked a Cigarette in his life! The ones he used on stage in later years were specially made Herbals, but his first years they were all shop bought...

[@sleightlyhandy889]

@DrRock he died of a stroke caused by blood clots from a messed up hernia operation...

[@admiralshwartz3956]

“Yeah I smoke about a pack a day... all at once.”

[@laszlonagy02]

You would be surprised how much people out there who think it makes a difference in you body.

[@admiralshwartz3956]

@@laszlonagy02 maybe it increases your risk of lung cancer maybe not. Who really knows? My grandma smoked since she was 14. Almost 70 now and she still looks and acts very young. My grandpa died of lung cancer at around 50 though so who can really say?

[@djinnxx7050]

A pack? Well shit, why don't you put on a little dress and spin around some...

[@macthedrummer1]

Admiral Shwartz. Was it Bill Hicks that said he goes through about twenty lighters a day?

[@stevenmcg1986]

This is the greatest performance I've ever seen.

[@marcodia3443]

I have seen this one so many times....it still dazzles me how he did this....I still like to see it again.

[@delivrex]

dudes gotta good sense of humor i tell ya

[@SamnissArandeen]

Gentlemen...

[@stuessyman]

+Samniss Arandeen Gentlemen... Eat shit!

[@skylerthompson8046]

He was the original

[@00bean00]

6:28

[@Chaoddity]

Spy among us!

[@HeroOTime]

Samniss Arandeen Mentlegen

[@DianeSwinson-hf9bw]

Was lucky to know and spend magical time with Tom in the late 80’s … wonderful memories of his chatm and talent!

[@DianeSwinson-hf9bw]

Oops … charm …

[@spimeminister]

A master showman. Truly expensing himself for the pleasure of those he was entertaining. Beautiful!

[@Man-jf6lz]

1:13 he smokes so much he has some in his lungs at all times.

[@lukaspankiv2889]

Dude really just hit a quick puff under the table, legend.

[@nvstewart]

@@lukaspankiv2889 He never, on the left side of the screen there is an ashtray with a lit cigarette. He takes a puff of that just before the laugh.

[@oldschoolm8]

Here’s a man that truly suffered for his art! I remember him saying in an interview that there wasn’t really much of a trick, it genuinely hurt every time he did this!

[@laszlonagy02]

Of course it hurts. It is smoke. Your lungs getting under pressure. But people who think you get cancer from this are just don't know why and how the lung get cancer from smoking.

[@wilabanodeniro9780]

@@laszlonagy02 smoking cause oh cancer isn’t an opinion. It’s a fact

[@GodyP]

Him keeping them lit is definitely a trick though, crazy!

[@antoniooliveira4091]

@@GodyP it takes a lot of skill to keep those bad boys lit inside a mouth

[@GodyP]

@@antoniooliveira4091 Fr straight up baffling

[@gefloigle]

Person: “How many packs a day do you smoke?” Tom: “11”

[@stolenname94]

The best take the easiest tricks and turn them into performances. This is class 👏 I love coming back to this

[@tampazeke4587]

That's the most bizarre and fascinating thing I've ever seen.

[@WillVC]

You call him a magician, I call him a legend.

[@chriss1889]

What a legend

[@wtm7554]

This girl is awesome with this hair 🤭 a perfect combo timing 👌😘

[@robertfusselman8108]

NOW THAT WAS SOME OLD FASHION MAGIC TRUTH AND MY GOODNESS I LAUGHED SO HARD....TY SO MUCH FOR THIS AFTER LOSING MY MOM I REALLY NEEDED THIS ONE TODAY!

[@raven_of_zoso455]

Tom was my biggest inspiration when I started as a smoker.

[@bishubi]

smoking really shouldn't be something you're proud of

[@laszlonagy02]

@@bishubi you really shouldn't tell people what can they be proud of.

[@stephanmatuteschulz6209]

lol

[@googul2923]

⁠@@laszlonagy02lol ok, enjoy chemotherapy

[@dennissmeets7700]

​@@googul2923shouldn't bully chemo patients

[@holycrapitsjake_]

the real magic trick was how he didn't die of lung cancer on that stage

[@EdwardLopez666]

+jakeisawesome It's crazy that he's still alive to.

[@ouzokiller1]

+Edward Lopez (AnnoyingOtaku) he isnt anymore ):

[@GamingXPOfficial]

That was stage 1

[@ShitStainedBallSack]

You don't instantly catch cancer Not a whoosh btw some people are actually dumb enough to need this pointing out

[@richiebarnes5967]

you cant just die from lung cancer in like 3 minutes

[@goingsnakespiritchaser]

"Not how, why." He was so sharp and ahead of his time.

[@Daencker]

Insane. First thought: Those cigs had to be fake, but searched that is was indeed real and he had alot of pain during the actions. He said it was the laughs and reactions from the audience that motivated him and kept him going on. Thats incredible. No wonder why nobody else does this. Unique!

[@barrymchugh4490]

That's brutal like OUCH!

[@anderfu8273]

What?! This is like those mukbang youtubers eating themselves to death for views…

[@chrisbee8009]

There was not a single lit cigarette in his mouth the whole act 😂… watch his hands dude! Lolz 😂

[@flrn84791]

​@@chrisbee8009 😂😂😂

[@stephenr80]

They were electronic or smt surely

[@jitendraprabhu3313]

4:15 this is always hilarious

[@hooleesheet4957]

If you look closely in his hand after that, you can see he did something. I dunno what it is but he did something 🤣😂🤣

[@sadzacsesh3478]

When you're out of Deadeye in Red Dead Redemption 2

[@emilypaille8704]

HAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAGA

[@GreedyOrange]

@@emilypaille8704 is that supposed to be written fake laugh?... nice

[@emilypaille8704]

@@GreedyOrange noo im legit dying laughing

[@spicy_cheerio5819]

Gotta get me some *smokes*

[@pauliverson6005]

Seshhhh

[@550jenko]

I wonder if the lady realised she was participating in a comedy genius masterclass, Mullica was indeed an incredible performer.

[@ChrisR]

This guy was in a class all by himself. R.I.P. Tom

[@groofussthubbins5897]

Greatest subtle line @5:25ever 🤣🤣🤣 the audience didn’t respond to it, but I nearly passed myself. Just the timing delivery and perhaps most ironically, the sincerity. RIP Tom Mullica

[@babydoll7328]

Imagine if those were blunts

[@patrick-6977]

He'd be sleeping halfway through the trick. :))

[@jesusfreak1700]

Elizäbeth I like you, that was my thought 💭 too

[@iammrgeekboy]

even snoop dogg lose to this guy

[@jesusfreak1700]

damieN amen 🙏 Damien

[@krassergamerLP]

He would be laughing his ass off

[@simplyhard]

Admirable.

[@marthenmania]

What a great act and what a pretty lady !

[@user-re7po]

8:04 her voice is fricken amazing

[@havocproltd]

SOOOO Cute!

[@weestit_s8874]

Nigga getting of 1 second audio clip of a chick from the friking 1630 bce hehehehehheeh bruuuh

[@LynxDaimary]

simp

[@derp195]

@@LynxDaimary If you think that being attracted to some aspect of a woman makes you a simp, I can't imagine how messed up your relationships are.

[@josephhmar6316]

@@LynxDaimary overusing the word🤦‍♂️

[@AlanSmithee20]

Nice to see you back, Tom. "Smoking Magic" has peaked virally - but it still entertains. 3.6 million makes it my second biggest hitter (first is Everybody Wants To Rule The World, with 7 mill). But hits ain't everything - "Smoking Magic" is a CLASSIC, that shows what REAL performance is. Cheers, Mike

[@Mattology1]

Crazy how some get to be chosen to be the youtuber for a big hit song

[@schubertjorg7428]

Großartig. Ich bin fast geplatzt vor Lachen.

[@Natedawg-nb2sv]

I never actually seen any of his other magic tricks except the cigarette trick and that alone is amazing as it is.

[@anth7rax]

"do you mind if i smoke ?" hahhahaha

[@samuelstulinger1619]

Best line

[@gomezthechimp1116]

This is from a BBC show, "Stuff The White Rabbit", which was supposed to be the antidote to the more usual mainstream magic shows. It only had a very short run - one series in 1997 - because the BBC in their wisdom broadcast it at 11pm on a weekday.

[@stevenvegh7964]

I’m not a fan of smoking but that has no effect on my appreciation for what this man can do. It is utterly fascinating watching a human being do something so unique.

[@stevethemagicguy]

I'm lucky to have seen him live in the late 90s at our local magic club. He taught us the cigarette routine. Genius act.

[@grouchomagic]

I have been a comedy magician for over 50 years, and Tom is a brilliant performer.

[@insafianpak]

What a beautiful smile this women has.

[@Senedras]

Do you mind if I smoke. Lmao gets me everytime I watch his performances.Love the guy!!😂😂

[@happy-vf9tp]

brilliant, marvellous and professional performance artist.

[@nathan7574]

Who's here from Joe Rogan podcast with David Blaine??

[@nickolasrobbers8170]

Yeah lol

[@kurtdewittphoto]

Yup, and I remember seeing this on TV back in the day and forgot it till Rogan.

[@Flipper35]

Yep. Such a great episode

[@chrisnewell2107]

The look David gave Joe when Joe asked "How did it kill him?" 😁

[@R83TV]

And David was lying. Tom never swallowed a single cigarette in his life

[@asadhollow6477]

He's no magician He's a pure showman

[@poormanat-work5401]

This guy is great why is it my first time hearing about him

[@murdermatics]

Working in his time and yet just perfectly ahead of it.

[@nickroberts6984]

Tom Mullica was one of magic's very best !!! I'm glad I got to meet him and get his autograph. He will be missed by many people all over the world !

[@WorldNews92]

I feel really bad watching this, after finding out he was in a lot of pain doing this, and as a result of the trick, couldn't get health insurance for nearly ten years.

[@Enel8888]

KZbin just recommend me this awesome video after 10 years

[@brianbrownify]

I could watch this guy all day ! What a pro!

[@zash008]

How many youtubers have put this in their favorites and watch it at least a couple times a year and still its the best magic trick ever? No other magician that I know of has performed a rendition of this trick for some reason.

[@Bulvan123]

The actual trick is not that complex. It's the entire package that makes it so amazing.

[@hannesjakobsson765]

What an incredible act. What an incredible magician. So sad to hear about his death. He will never be forgotten

[@XxorangeslicesxX]

I was 6 when I first saw this trick and still 30 years later this is still the bestagic trick I've ever seen.

[@jonathansantos2271]

Good balance magic and humor! Thank you.

[@SuperRocktron]

I've watched this vid at least a dozen times and laugh every time. He really is one of a kind.

[@markosullivan4573]

Rest in peace, So sad that such a great man/magician has passed. He will be missed :(

[@awesometopics1988]

Wow is all I can say ..this is encouraging..magicians should look to this man for inspiration

[@yolorodriguez4794]

Fantastic entertainer. Thank you for the good times 🖤.

[@BrendanBeckett]

I wonder what killed him

[@ImmaSquid]

+Brendan Beckett Hernia operation -> Strokes -> Coma -> Liver + Organ Failure -> Taken off life surrport.

[@ImmaSquid]

***** I know, just wanted to actually give him the answer in case.

[@Kanibulus]

I bet it's the napkins he consumed

[@_Spacecraft]

+Shruk My Grandpa died from second hand napkin eating

[@kewkabe]

+Brendan Beckett Sawed-in-half trick gone bad.

[@jamiemartin5599]

7:59 is where he put the card on his mouth

[@mr.alkenly889]

Oh my goodness you hear it on the mic

[@ScottRossProductions]

Used to watch Tom at his magic bar in Buckhead back in 80s. Best close up guy I ever saw.

[@tobyglyn]

Absolutely amazing!

[@clivemainwaring]

I too have watched Tom Mullican smoking trick a hundred times, and t is simply pure magic and entertainment Sheer genius.

[@evolvedtactics1714]

You can hear him put the card in his mouth when he 'drops' his pen @7:58

[@nicosoftnt]

@@evolvedtactics1714 Hahahahaha that's right

[@FirstLast-rd6hw]

He literally swallows the cigarettes. Impressive but nothing magical.

[@AdeBamforth]

@@FirstLast-rd6hw He doesn't.

[@FirstLast-rd6hw]

@The Bamforth 😂🤦‍♂️. You’re either a special kind of gullible or just too stupid to do the research into how he says it’s done.

[@StealthySpace7]

What happened to those hairstyles. She is very cute

[@Wraithstrike19]

PowerOfThePick People kept trying to copy her trick of blowing her hair outta her face and failed...

[@Pvlsevfx]

Why does KZbin recommen me this Masterpiece 10 years after the video was uploaded

[@bongchambers5148]

aces thanks for the upload pal

[@johnsmith-lw8nm]

7:59 i heard him pop the card in his mouth!

[@tommyjury1676]

john smith thanks for ruining it for me 😕

[@LeporidaeanDream]

Thanks for pointing it out, didn't catch it. If you want to retain the magic illusion, guys - don't read the comments beforehand!

[@patstaysuckafreeboss8006]

She straight up seen him do it too xD

[@user-zv7yb4yp9g]

well done john

[@Shazman30]

Damn, good observation. I think he did!!

[@pongopea]

the aura this man lets out, just amazing

[@undetected2088]

This dude is hilarious 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I love his performances, they’re so unique, he’s amazing

[@CapnChapster]

Not just a magician. Stand up comic, mime artist, actor, raconteur. All delivered with a wonderful charm and perfect comic timing. A Q for those in the game, was the dropped pen and quick disappearing under the table part of the trick? Answers on a postcard please

[@yellowkangdexasthur4904]

Yes it was misdirection

[@xXCybranXx]

Omg found this randomly. Best clip since a very long time

[@Demonpossessionful]

Love this illusion, completely suspends your disbelief while he uses practical tricks and tactics to avert your attention and in the end subvert your expectations thus making the act feel even more impressive than it already obviously is.

[@OvelNick]

If she's not part of the trick then she's one helluva coincidence of distraction. Soft spoken accent and her smile along with that little piece of her bangs falling in her face that she blew back...she fits the whole magician's attractive assistant bit.

[@randysager3660]

She wasn't in on any of it

[@loatherd]

It really is my fav smoke trick and seeing it incorporated into another trick, it’s twice as awesome :)

[@angstBali]

She's so cute

[@fred306801]

This guy was Great. Several years ago we exchanged messages. Really nice guy.

[@sipofsunkist9016]

This dude has the lungs of a dragon man. Respect

[@n2l2l]

He's such a legend. And lady...beautifull smile

[@unholykill333u9]

Not how; why? Truer words never spoken!

[@CorekBleedingHollow]

That woman... hot...

[@adammakled2812]

IKR

[@Kanibulus]

Agree

[@rainergeis]

+Corek BleedingHollow durrrr

[@electricmaster23]

+Corek BleedingHollow the smooth hair flick was sexy.

[@chesstoad]

she's a cool lady, did her part of the bit real well

[@vorant77]

Saw this guy live at his magic bar called "The Tom-Foolery" in Atlanta (Buckhead) in 1979.

[@rishavgupta2939]

Thanks youtube.........!!!! for recommending this piece of magic..