Arthur Trace stops time for Penn & Teller

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[@stewiegriffin12341]

I love how they can always tell the magician whether or not they know how the trick is done without explicitly telling them.

[@livelife5763]

penn's face when the sand was pouring out of an egg was so cute. Seen literally all there is to see in magic, yet still awes like a little kid.

[@harrylane4]

A trick he hates and he still got some enjoyment out of it

[@weakw1ll]

@@harrylane4 right i was so confused by that reaction

[@MC_Mega-Jessup]

When he revealed that the sand was gone, it felt like a villainous mastermind in a movie gloating about his true deception hidden behind several red herring deceptions. Loved it!

[@DarkDruid7]

Don't forget that the yellowing of the apple, showing the passage of time. A "passive" act, if you will.

[@sandorclegane5657]

za warudo

[@jordanfetch4191]

@@sandorclegane5657 is that a JoJo reference ?!

[@oz_jones]

"No mr Teller, I expect you to be fooled"

[@Kinglink]

Sometimes the trick outshines the presentation, sometimes the presentation outshines the trick, this one was so perfectly executed that it takes the viewer on the journey even if they know what's going on. This is one of a few tricks that feel if I knew all the pieces, I'd be more amazed at how seamless it flowed and was performed.

[@silverpslm]

I love how even if you dont fool them, they still treat it like a piece of history the audience has the privelege to witness.

[@mr.voidroy6869]

The bag has a hidden compartment that secures the egg. At the beginning he puts the egg inside the bag and when he says hold it with both hands and check inside its a subtle subconscious to prevent the victim to put the hand in the bag to feel it around.

[@wolfmanhcc]

That's the real magic.

[@LBMSaw]

Oh man, you are not only a great magician, you are a really really great showman! Absolutely loved it!

[@arthur-trace]

Thank you, Lucas!

[@AwesomeSauceXP]

This reason this trick (and thus the magician) is so great is more than just the sleight of hand. You have great style, man. The music at the end, and the showmanship with the dust coming out of the egg, and then throwing them the apple as the music ended... just so well performed.

[@ZergIsUnderpowered]

That was a great trick; personally I despise tricks drenched in flair and longwinded-ness but this was completely different,the perfect mixture of showmanship and technique.

[@arthur-trace]

Thank you!

[@joshbenci3768]

Mann

[@kevinpilon11]

seriously! and such awesome ambiance and music and just everything!

[@TheShamansQuestion]

The sounds synched perfectly. I still think it was a bit too "try hardy" with the oration. But the presentation - the sleight of hand and misdirection - was very good and wonderfully simple.

[@brandonmtrujillo]

This may be one of the most creative and sneaky tricks with the best presentation I’ve ever seen on the show.

[@alexm7023]

Though this magic is not the most deceiving trick, it is by far the most entertaining one I've seen on this show. And I love how Arthur collaborated with peen&teller at the end with the play of words. "Apple and bowl is a good turn...", "they are right on the apple"

[@Willam_J]

I really liked how you wrapped the whole illusion into a story about time. It was way better than the typical ‘patter’ that most magicians use. The ‘egg and bag’ trick must be old and well known for them to not have had to explain anything about how you did it. Either way, it was very entertaining and I would definitely pay to see you perform.

[@arthur-trace]

Thank you, William!

[@cameodamaneo]

This being one of the simplest tricks I've seen, I have to say that you did it so well that this is one of my favourites of all time.

[@arthur-trace]

:)

[@TheDondoran]

Maybe didn't fool them, but definitely impressed them. I think that's the bigger accomplishment. Well-played, sir.

[@sdsign4229]

The thing with the apple was ballsy, with everyone looking on stage! You have to hold EVERYONE'S attention! Well done!!

[@timothydrake1678]

He didn't fool them but that's still a great trick. I flipped out when the sand was gone from the hour glass, I knew it was going to be in the egg but still couldn't believe it, he got me good on that one. Also, I forgot about the apple and when I saw the bite from earlier, again, totally flipped. Loved it

[@arthur-trace]

Love that!

[@MrKikilovechild]

What an absolute gem of a performer. You truly understand the importance of audience emotions and engagement in the presentation of a trick.

[@BillyBob-ik4pn]

6:17 Hey... That's pretty good

[@SylvanasWindrunnerResurrected]

Hey, that's mildly adequate

[@crimsonsoccer55]

I'm gaay

[@emw989]

Billy Bob was literally scrolling down to write that exact comment

[@BillyBob-ik4pn]

I didn't, but I'm not surprised someone wrote the same thing

[@BillyBob-ik4pn]

Hey wait a minute, I just looked through all of the comments and I think I have the first one that says it

[@Zoweed]

Spoiler I really like how you kept people focused on the whole egg thing so well that no one noticed the spinning apple lol

[@fehoobar]

I loved it so much I didn't even rewind to watch it again. Beautiful act.

[@Kadd69]

human cant focus on 2 thing at once, hence where magic exist by manipulating our focus

[@juliobernal3606]

Ik I played it slowly to see how he saw it

[@r4zorsslaughterhous397]

bullshit.. I focus on two tits at once all the fucking time

[@percn0witzki]

Me Mum's Caaaahh but how the fuck does he get the egg in the bag bruh

[@kwilson5832]

I love Alyson's facial expressions throughout Arthur's act - she is adorable!

[@nero3700]

Very well done, great performance! Also, thank you for not spoiling the result in the title!

[@MrNegaBlox]

This is the most classic performances of magic. Besides the ending, i knew what he did when he hid the eggs. But he did SUCH a good job of acting it out, i didnt care. i LOVE it.

[@lumrejington]

i like this dude's personality.

[@Caleb-lw3yq]

Really wonderful presentation and concept! This show is almost made to make the watcher feel disappointed if the performer does not fool Penn & Teller but with you I felt no disappointment at all, just delight. Thanks!

[@arthur-trace]

:)

[@mauricioprado6395]

Maybe not have fool them, but that was one of the greatest shows

[@rmls_exe]

I don't normally watch these kinds of magic. But your performance, showmanship, and concept is just beautiful to me. And the fact that you made Penn make that "surprised" face, I envy you 😭

[@arthur-trace]

Much thanks!

[@KiloShank]

Even knowing how some of this was done myself, I was just jumping up and down in my seat the first time he "Froze time." That was a marvelous show.

[@AccusedJ]

What's hilarious is that the video started buffering for me when he turned the hourglass on its side.

[@moviemaker2011z]

this was fun to watch. when ever i watch docs on time and space i always get this sensation of just pure joy. im always amazed and immersed in it. and this act was no different. great act by a great person 10/10 you fooled the hell outta me and that's perfectly fine.

[@arthur-trace]

Much thanks!

[@sotnos3196]

Hey, thats pretty good

[@hourfourporductions1]

Best one that didn't fool them. Very entertaining

[@arthur-trace]

:)

[@Joey_ott]

Arthur Trace / The Artful Deceiver very good it fooled me the first time I watched it, but the trouble with recordings is its easier to spot things after watching them a few times

[@arthur-trace]

joey pigott Yes, magic is meant to be seen live. ;)

[@ConradParadox]

Beautiful perormance! That's what magic is about. Taking us away for a few minutes to be amazed and entertained. So in a way you are able to stop time :-) Greetings from Austria!

[@ziolepr8393]

Amazing. So classy. This is one performance that gets even better when you know how it's done.

[@cjcal2674]

And just like that, he was gone witharthur Trace

[@papillonvu]

I see watch you did there!

[@joaocamilo8106]

As someone who likes to watch magic only to be amazed, and not to understand how it works, I must say this is a TOP performance. So "elegant".

[@SuperNimbus]

Absolutely Brilliant Showmanship.. Loved it! :D

[@clicklink123]

my second fav trick in the whole show. surprise it didnt fooled them. excellent and beautiful!

[@j.wilsoncork896]

Just a beautiful presentation, sir! I want to see your act someday soon!

[@arthur-trace]

Thank you, sir! I hope you do. ;)

[@Leo-gm2tv]

Arthur Trace / The Artful Deceiver that was fucking amazing

[@m1gu3lc0nd3]

This trick is really top class. Even if it doesnt fool Penn And Teller, it fool me and thats enough for me jejeje. BEAUtiful illusion! Great feeling you left in the audience at the end of the trick!!!

[@evanlevenseller3080]

What a great performance, truly a good showman!

[@danf8047]

Loved it! a big part of a magic show is not the magic itself but how it is presented and it was beautiful and entertaining.

[@ItsThatGuy8669]

That was a really good act. Well polished. Good presentation.

[@OGBeefStew]

What happened to Arthur Uno and Dos?

[@jorceshaman]

Beef Stew They disappeared without a Trace.

[@BreadApologist]

omg I was about to say that!

[@Jeanesk]

Beef Stew Tres doesn't really sound like Trace

[@gurretzky]

Duuude, just stop

[@xAlejox05]

Oh for a second I thought you were talking about bookworn adventures deluxe. You should comment on that instead.

[@RadishAcceptable]

Absolutely love this performance. Fantastic.

[@scorppio500webmaster3]

such a charming personality, and a captivating performance.

[@18pepinemi]

hey, that's pretty good

[@joshuawallis4108]

Emily Pepin idubbbz

[@KierGomes]

Arthur, The presentation value and stage presence you have is very VERY admirable. Way to go. You're an artist.

[@arthur-trace]

Thank you, Kier!

[@KierGomes]

Of course! It would be cool to collaborate on a video for youtube or instagram if you're interested! If so, email me at [e-mail] and we can put something together!

[@arthur-trace]

Thanks, Kier. Although, right now I'm slammed with live shows. However, please look me up when you're in LA and we'll grab coffee.

[@KierGomes]

Arthur Trace / The Artful Deceiver sounds like a plan! Keep up the impressive work!

[@Lovuschka]

As someone who loves short stories about time travel, I immensely enjoyed watching this video. Many thanks for that great routine!

[@worschula]

Man...this is beautiful! Love it!

[@justinrboyett]

The look of absolute amazement of Penn's face at 5:26... THAT is what performing magic is all about. I have heard him [Penn] speak many times about inspiring "child-like awe" in one's audience. You can tell when watching his response that this is precisely what he was feeling. Good on you.

[@TranquillShot]

Make you feel like "Hey. That's pretty good!"? XD

[@amantomar6213]

It was one of the best performance I had seen in PENN&TELLER . Really fantastic .

[@garrettlanecooper]

Great story to go along with a well done presentation. Fantastic.

[@lyl14ghost]

Act is better than the trick itself

[@vinceo3808]

Beautiful!

[@arthur-trace]

Thanks!

[@kapilp4964]

I love this performance

[@ryanl692]

Just seen the trick now, and it is amazing! You are an amazing showman my friend.

[@MrAndersonmm]

Gotta love it. The trick, as stated, is a classic. To those posting how it's done in the comments, I guess that's all cool, but it kind of ruins it for those not in the know. Personally, as someone who has studied magic (close-up) for several years, I find performances like this to be refreshing. Maybe the trick itself doesn't fool us, but the performance is still very unique and captivating. It's a rare blend.

[@notyou6674]

penn and teller kind of suck at not revealing stuff by talking, the whole "turn" thing ruined the apple trick for me lol but yeah the egg bag thing was dope and glad i saw this before reading more comments

[@jimhamiltonvictrolas]

I recently starting fooling around with some sleight of hand stuff. I have been a musician, however, for 30 years. I equate watching someone do a trick well, or in a unique way, that I know how to do to a musician playing a piece I know but doing something with it that inspires me. There is real magic in that.

[@alexgandy2488]

MrAndersonmm you can study magic

[@segura2112]

That's why I'm not reading any comments.

[@2911oscar]

MrAndersonmm yeah sorta like seeing a movie's green screen ruins the movie oh wait, no it fucking doesnt

[@LiamWilkinstheoneandonly]

In order to impress Penn so much 5:27 without fooling him (and on a trick he hates) is a true sign of mastery! Brilliant trick (I did catch the Apple trick the first time but have no idea how you turned it again at the end). Simply brilliant!

[@Didod666]

@ 4:39 you can see the apple slowly turning around

[@LiamWilkinstheoneandonly]

So it was on a mechanical turntable! (?)

[@aniksamiurrahman6365]

Just Mind Boggling Man, awesome performance.

[@popcornthemagictalkingcat7996]

That was really great! I loved everything about this performance! Beautiful job AT/AD! :)

[@skezi7614]

6:16 hey thats pretty good

[@pineapplecharm1700]

my name jeff

[@skezi7614]

that meme is dead

[@pineapplecharm1700]

skezi Mynemma chef

[@straight-bass]

skezi hey that's pretty good is also dead

[@MarreLirre]

The dead meme meme is also dead

[@aaronwalderslade]

really good magic make you want to believe. I didn't want to believe he stopped time. I think for a moment I actually believed it!!

[@arthur-trace]

Nice to know... tick tock ;)

[@limb0nes]

Cool trick! I think I saw what happened with the apple but I don't know much magic and the egg bag thing was neat.

[@AnthonyGalvin2000]

Beautiful performance

[@MrWrestling96]

One of my favorite acts on pen and teller

[@BrouwerEK]

Why do I have a flashes of HowToBasics after watching this great trick? :)

[@simon_w]

Absolutely outstanding! My personal favorite trick I've seen so far. You must of worked really hard on this, and it payed off. Blew my mind 100%

[@arthur-trace]

Wow! Thank you, Simon.

[@allmonkeyskill6005]

Simon Wetton cool

[@briankleppe4077]

Yea I found out after the trick what was done the turn of the apple at 1:27 and the turn of the bowl tricky fellow you are sir but still have no idea how you did the sand.

[@Theomacho]

Beautiful. I want more.

[@MRDShorts]

omg I remember this performance. this was amazing!

[@Mathosis1118]

As someone who absolutely loves acting and presentation and all that fun stuff, you have easily become my favorite magicians so far that I have seen. The way you did the trick was absolutely flawless, but that wasn't what I was paying attention to. I loved so much how you told a story with your magic. After I saw the second egg movement I was smiling so much because I had this sense of pure joy and wonder of what you just did and the story you told. I would like to say thank you for how you performed and the story you told.

[@arthur-trace]

I'm so happy to hear you connected to it! Thank you for letting me know. It made my day.

[@MathStringInputOutpu]

Beautiful performance! Reminds me of inception.

[@arthur-trace]

Thanks. Great flick!

[@Listhebaroness]

The story and considerations about the concept of time really add up a LOT to this trick, really well written and really well presented.

[@EricFrock]

This was the first one that really had me excited at the end. It was a really good illusion.

[@matthewlind3102]

Love it! One of the things that is so fun about magic, is that it gives my stupid overly-analytical brain to do while I enjoy the art. Stopping time is such a fun premise!

[@MissFotini]

Dude that was freaking beautiful!

[@arthur-trace]

Thanks. :)

[@SadeWithTheReceipts]

1ST ONE I'VE SEEN THAT DIDN'T FOOL THEM!! I WAS STARTING TO WONDER....

[@rosekreuze]

great presentation! really fun to watch

[@SkucciMusic]

So this comment section is pretty much 97% people talking about "hey, that's pretty good" 3% people talking about the actually act

[@noodslayer9591]

hey thats pretty good

[@PUN1SH3R438]

Phenomenal performance!

[@Alchete]

Great set. Great music. Great presentation. So enjoyable to watch. :)

[@udbhavshrivastava]

you were awesome man , loved the concept . people like you are the reason magic is awesome and never gets old

[@arthur-trace]

Love that. Thank you!

[@SunriseReaper3]

Dude keep doing what your doing, its amazing.

[@arthur-trace]

Thanks, SunriseReaper!

[@elliot6270]

6:17 "Hey that's pretty good" she clearly watches idubbbz

[@horfanelsanchez2563]

Russy

[@rubenalvarenga8518]

Russy you are reaching, just because she said 4 words that a random as KZbinr says it doesn’t mean she watches him... and it’s not like she tried to push it in, it was just something she was saying

[@splicerz]

yea, four words in a row said by thousands of people daily, wild huh

[@philippha9804]

Incredible perfomance just wow

[@photoelektrisch]

Wonderful presentation!

[@motopolak]

Time is an incredible concept to me so I was really excited to watch this. I was not disappointed! Performance was fantastic. Not drawn out and very classy. Too bad he didn't fool P&T though!

[@ashleybooker4420]

6:17 idubbbz

[@ice1pants169]

Booker Amadio Hey that's pretty good.

[@LewysC]

I wanted to leave a like but it was on 69 so I left it ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@expressyt9847]

Booker Amadio i was about to comment that

[@bentodaro6707]

saaaaaaay magic.

[@sfgiantsfreak]

ben todaro o

[@davidfanning1600]

One of the very best performances on Fool Us

[@EaglewolfMagic]

That was really good! Your performance was spot on! Kept me watching until the very end! :)

[@TalonSei]

6:16 she watches iDubbbz lmao

[@randyisftw]

whats the reference?

[@aymanabousalem8089]

Randy Robinson IDubbz said "Hey.... thats pretty good" and now its a meme

[@om7119]

wtf iDubbz didn't invent "hey.. thats pretty good" can't believe so many immature kids here

[@aymanabousalem8089]

Oscar Ft god damn then who did haha

[@DudeWhoSaysDeez]

thats pretty guuud

[@mixey01]

This guy nailed the "mannequin challenge" XD

[@williepirie5329]

Beautiful work sir Thoroughly amazing

[@resonantevol]

I really liked this trick, great job Arthur!

[@TheFaxMachine69]

That was absolutely amazing! I do a little magic myself and I can somewhat how people do the trick (just no where near as well as penn and teller) but this just blew my mind. You presented it well and everything!

[@arthur-trace]

Thank you, Jakob!

[@ethanmonjure361]

was the egg ever in your sleeve?

[@8ytan]

Such a cool presentation.

[@EdwardHowton]

There's so much to love about this trick and this show. The performance was great, no surprises there, but the stop-motion sped up time in the opening presentation with the traffic in the background? Nice of the remote crew to go that extra step. Pausing for effect and letting the participant un-freeze you is fantastic if it wasn't set up and a neat touch if it was, it's really cute and fun. But probably what I like the most is that Penn and Teller taught me that when a magician innocently wipes his mouth with a handkerchief and puts it on the table, I should look at the other hand. I'm not a magic guy myself, but do I ever appreciate the skill and showmanship involved in _every. little. thing._

[@Meerkat2424]

Can someone please take a snippet of the "hey that's pretty good" Alyson said when the dude was done. Send it to me

[@lazarj]

Blane Whitehouse Check kmlkmljkl

[@ApocTheLegend]

Blane Whitehouse I sense an idubbz fan

[@NikhilWolf]

Which idubbz video is this in reference to?

[@lazarj]

Nicholas Richards Just search "Hey, that's pretty good".

[@DurialZez]

Nicholas Richards uuiaaljaiaissssee

[@leefchapman]

its a shame at 4:36 that there is an obvious split in the live take. the audio is definitely cut and we cannot see anything that Arthur is doing when it comes to the hour glass or switching the apple around. Between that time and 4:41 Arthur has already picked up the empty hour glass - the sand obviously inside the prop stand by now. (my guess) If the bowl has a turning mechanism (I believe it does or else you'd just put the apple back into the bowl conventionally), the idea that the trick has to be completed in a certain time span is even more clever - and the hour glass obviously counts the time in which the apple will have turned around in order to turn the attention back to the apple. it is a great trick and something to experience. I love the concept but the cuts of the camera are too obvious in making this look slicker.

[@stormberg008]

Great showmanship and act. It was very entertaining to watch.

[@derekjohnston1309]

Perfect presentation. Bravo sir! Fellow magi love sent from Victoria BC.

[@lurkwave]

Am I the only one that is considering Alison as part of the act? how did she know to tip the time back over?

[@JGeMcL]

Just Your Shadow they give directions with nonverbal cues. by turning the glass over and freezing he gives a clear cue of what to do. The Blue Man Group (who never speak during the entire show) have a whole skit based on a random person playing their part by giving nonverbal gestures, like placing a matchbook next to a candle.

[@ThatOneGuy97210]

Just Your Shadow nothing gets passed you

[@mase598]

I'm pretty sure that the magician's on the show are allowed to plan things ahead of time. The magician in question obviously knows what the act he's doing is, and if Alison never tipped the hourglass back the show he's creating would seem weird. I'd assume even if it wasn't nonverbal cues as someone else said, it's safe to assume he said ahead of time something along the lines of, "The act has to do with time, and part of the show is going to be stopping time when the hourglass is tipped. I'm going to need Alison to tip hourglass back to an upright position after 5 seconds as part of the show." Alison seems to have an earpiece on so I wouldn't be surprised if it was the production team who told her to tip the hourglass back after a few seconds during the show to make sure she does what's needed.

[@neonickhaos4811]

Just Your Shadow she wouldnt just have the show in a stand still its common sence if i was the magician and she didnt do that id stand there till everyone left

[@n00bje]

At 4:07 it looks like something is rolling into the bag.