Can MAGICIAN Shawn Farquhar FOOL Penn & Teller Fool Us - Third Appearance

Penn & Teller Fool Us Shawn Farquhar
#PennandTellerFoolUs season 7 #FoolUs #pennandteller
I returned at the request of the Producers to do one more appearance on the show. The effect I created was made in just three weeks and I think it is some of my best magic. If you want to see more come visit me in my new showroom, Hidden Wonders. www.HiddenWonders.show (Rated #1 on TripAdvisor for shows in Vancouver)
I was honored to be on the same show as Paul Gertner, Helen Coghlan, and Ondřej Pšenička.
Since another person copied the video and posted to it monetize and get views, I'm copying his description below:
Shawn Farquhar is an incredible magician who attempts to fool Penn and Teller with his own original trick. Penn and Teller have their own show called Penn & Teller Fool Us in Las Vegas where magicians go on the show to try and fool Penn and Teller. Illusionists Penn & Teller sit in the audience and watch as aspiring magicians try to impress them with a trick that the famous illusionists are unable to duplicate. If a magician successfully hoodwinks the legendary duo with a trick, be it a sleight-of-hand routine or a grand illusion, that person wins a trip to Las Vegas to perform as an opening act in Penn & Teller's show at the Rio Hotel & Casino.

[@petpaltea]

I appreciate that the show's producers allows their performers to upload their act freely on KZbin. Its great for all of us.

[@queenjeski591]

yeah, it must be one of the only shows that allows for that to happen! it just further shows how amazing p&t really are, and how they surround themselves with great people as well!

[@NostraFnDamus]

And I hate the fact that there are a few channels exploiting this and blatantly stealing the content.

[@mikebellman]

This is one of the first very nice acts where I completely figured out the trick. It’s still very nice and clean. Very well done.

[@johnweber4504]

Only problem is this looks like clickbait

[@darchaelsansoul6503]

@@strange-universe Not to mention the good will it brings to the table, for example the original comment. That'll increase the free advertisement because people tend to speak often about topics that make them feel good. Got to hand it to Penn & Teller, it's a deceptively masterful move that not many in the industry make.

[@littleschnitzel8226]

He said he hadn't fooled them just to have a clear way out of the parking lot later.

[@SocietyKilledTheUnicorn]

I wish... With potato salad):

[@littleschnitzel8226]

@@SocietyKilledTheUnicorn We schnitzels are like shrimps, we go well with everything, boiled potatoes, baked potatoes, grilled potatoes, steamed potatoes, mashed potatoes, potato puree, potato salad, potato chips or a simple slice of bread. ;)

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Precisely...

[@queenjeski591]

Little Schnitzel schnitzel should only be eaten with a side of french fries and béarnaise sauce and that’s that

[@littleschnitzel8226]

@@queenjeski591 Nope, potato salad all the way! Or the puree, I mean chips are the most unimaginative of side dishes, really- try out something new, you're missing out a lot! ;) And a pro tip: instead of flour & bread crumbs coat it in two layers of bread crumbs (eggs in between, of course), it stays more juicy and crunchy then- quite magical to taste, not as magical as Shawn Farquhar, but still. :)

[@djspi]

Penn is such a poet when he talks to the magicians in code. How does he word it so well so quickly??

[@monteanderson7181]

I believe they spend more time talking than what they show, and edit much of it out. In fact, I believe Shawn himself said Alyson asked him five questions.

[@coiln1]

Great at thinking on his feet

[@queenjeski591]

Monte Anderson still amazing nonetheless! i mean they do it infront of a live audience so it can’t be that much time anyways. i think we all know that they edit out the time p&t discuss the trick, but i would be interested in how much time they really have to come up with something. it surely differs from trick to trick depending on how familiar they are with the methods being used. i have yet to find someone in a comment section under any fool us-clip that have actually been in the audience for a taping of the show!

[@Zatiels]

He's got Teller writing it down besides him, just saying, I mean he is a literature teacher after all.

[@uranbilguunbadrah7320]

queen jeski , They can take some long time and they do take the time. Most of the Live-audience shows really dont care about the live audience, they care about the audience's claps and screams and the Tv-Show. I been to Got Talent's show in Mongolia and it was like that.

[@cameronsmith1262]

I can’t be the only one who saw his last name and thought it was like lord farquad from shrek

[@VarunGupta3009]

We've all been there.

[@siriusa6235]

Me too.

[@J_Stez]

His best trick is going greyer, yet staying devilishly handsome.

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Well, I just love this comment!

[@LilFork]

Shawn Farquhar i love you

[@Eddiearch]

His best trick is installing stooges in the youtube comments ;)

[@ShawnFarquhar]

@@Eddiearch I never thought of that, damn. I should have thought about that years ago!

[@Loebane]

@@ShawnFarquhar Hahahaha

[@Vgamer311]

I like to think that sometimes Penn’s strategy is just “If I say enough words with enough confidence, maybe I’ll accidentally say something that’ll convince him that we know how he did it.”

[@RegretMSTRPWN]

Well flap was obviously flap card so he likely jus tried to say enough to make sure the audience didn’t know

[@ShawnFarquhar]

I have to agree with you.. since 99% of what he said was wrong. But one word had me thinking they might have had a piece of the puzzle. AndrewOmega mentions "flap was obviously flap card", which is also incorrect. Penn made reference to winged mythical creature, which was to cite the Pegasus Page effect, but that was way off base as well. Even the pocket reference was off as I had a better way to "top it" if you get my meaning. ;-)

[@robertsaw841]

@@ShawnFarquhar in that case, why did you think they knew how you did it and leave the stage? Great trick by the way!!

[@lewisheasman]

He's probably too busy to go on the show a second episode

[@OTAKU_KenX3]

@@ShawnFarquhar i would love to see you come again and take your revenge that would be epic. we love you so much 🌹

[@CrystalStearOfTheCas]

When he says "It's my job" at 5:38 he's not bragging, he's just trying to come to terms with how cool his life is

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Thanks... that precisely the idea.

[@joemunro10]

@@ShawnFarquhar I always thought about it like "It's my job, of course it fooled you muggles, if it didn't I'd be unemployed". Always thought it was funny :)

[@macstorm3432]

I remember working on a cruise ship when shawn was onboard for a while. He wasn't as 'nerdy' as this when he was at the bar, he was a very cool personable dude. I remmeber one night he was performing, he discovered that there was a little girl who loved magicians but she missed his only show that week cos she was sick in her cabin. After the show, shawn went up to her cabin and performed a load of magic tricks in the door way to her cabin and gave her some magic cards n stuff. Legend!

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Your comment reminded me of that day and the little girl. Thanks for the fond memory. I like that you remember me as less nerdy, but it was probably because I was drinking in crew bar. Thanks.. seriously.

[@robertduncan8400]

I’ve watched nearly every episode of FU and I’ve seen many skilled magicians. But I can honestly say I’ve only seen a hand full who are truly entertaining. Shawn may be a magician with cards and books, but what’s truly magical is his performance. I hope to see a lot more of him for years to come.

[@slagcity]

This is why American's Got Talent, American Idol, The Voice etc are lame programs nowadays. It was a talent show at first, but know its just a staged with hired performers and overracting audiences just to distract the home viewer from that.

[@RealShaggy]

@@slagcity Not sure about the other two, but the voice definitely isn't staged. Had a girl from my hometown on it a couple years ago and everyone here made a big deal about it. She said nothing was staged at all, but for 3 weeks after she got back she couldn't say a word about the show because all the episodes hadn't aired yet.

[@contumelious-8440]

@@slagcity well, you would know Ms insider. Although I would suggest working on your grammar so you don't sound so uneducated while you are schooling these wee peons.

[@NLTops]

Let's all appreciate that this man is not only a magician, and he is not only a comedian, but he is also a master of misdirection with incredible mental acuity. It's so hard not to get pulled in by sensory overload as he zooms from one distraction to another. If I had the means and the time, I'd fly to Canada just to see his act on his home stage.

[@contumelious-8440]

OMG!! I actually wished he could fuckin settle on a trick and quit mixing everything up. By the time he got around to it I was like, oh yeah, whatever I hardly remember or care about that stupid card.

[@Durwood71]

Yeah, his misdirection is flawless. I was even looking for it, and he still got me when he made a point of telling Allison to cap the pen. I glanced over at her for a second and thought, "Damn! I missed the trick!"

[@betafishjeremy7454]

@@contumelious-8440 maybe your smooth brain just couldn't keep up

[@CapFlipGaming]

@@contumelious-8440 yeah this one wasn't as impressive as some of his others.

[@derekbaker4763]

Very fast...... many many years of making the brain look over here bcuz im.doing this over there..... amazing 👏👏 👏

[@HuslWusl]

Best trilogy ever. The references, the fast pace, the humor, everything was amazing

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Thanks Robby

[@KarminUwU]

7:42 after Penn says flap I love Shawn’s expression change to “oh shit oh fuck they know”

[@psychobillynumbnuts1]

What does flap mean

[@cernox8326]

@@psychobillynumbnuts1 its magicians code

[@AZJayjohn]

@@cernox8326 code ? What are you talking about, it's a flap card......

[@cernox8326]

Yeah but non magicians don't know what that means

[@ShawnFarquhar]

@@AZJayjohn I didn't use a flap card...

[@tommeepickles]

Shawn is so entertaining, I forget sometimes, he is a normal Canadian with super powers,

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Ha, super powers!

[@robertnett9793]

@Innocent Bystander This was the nicest way to stick a dagger in someones back, I've ever heard.

[@Herr_Adi_P]

@@robertnett9793 that's the canadian way of life, I guess. 😂

[@jameslast7559]

@Innocent Bystander Your "beer" isnt called beer anywhere else in the world. Its called piss.

[@theresa594]

I love how much he referenced his previous tricks and just kind of brings it all together

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Thank you Terry, it was my intention to make a trilogy...

[@felipemartinez8339]

@@ShawnFarquhar I think Teller was the one who loved it the most.

[@anonymoussecret5948]

@@ShawnFarquhar Did they actually not get fooled? And about that, how much of the trick has to be figured out for you to be like "yeah they got it." Because your performance was so intricate, I feel like they have to break down pretty much all of it for that to count.

[@darryljones9863]

@@anonymoussecret5948 Penn says "the room got cooler" which means he "rang in a cooler." (deck swap) He did that last time also and Penn busted him on it, but I didn't understand what else Penn said. Shawn may not want to have Penn give away too much by arguing technicalities. It is a win/win for Shawn. He goes on, entertains P&T and the audience, plus markets himself. He gets "busted" but wins with free marketing. Outstanding presentation all around. I can watch it over and over again without it getting old. Laugh at the jokes every time!

[@ShawnFarquhar]

@@anonymoussecret5948 to be honest I think I may have fooled them as they seem to have thought I used the old methods from my previous appearances when in fact I used none. Of course I had a deck switch, but it was a different way, and I think they guessed in the wrong part when it took place. They lead their guess with Pegasus Page, which was 100% wrong and I called them on it, but that wasn't aired. I could have "fought" them on the details...but honestly I liked being on the show again and didn't want to look like a dick... so I capitulated and I'm cool with it.

[@nyumputinngumpetin5335]

Plot twist: He lost on purpose by admitting that Penn & Teller know his tricks but they dont which ultimately fooled them for the rest of their lives

[@NOMATfull]

Also he didn't have his ass kicked on the parking lot

[@Alex632]

I loved every second of it. And the fact he was able to misdirect Alison's attention so much that she didn't realise she signed and held sealed box of cards without knowing, just wow!

[@EPrimeify]

When he pulled out the book, I literally yelled out "IT'S BLANK AGAIN, ISN'T IT?" I have PTSD with Shawn. A fellow Manitoban.

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Go Manitoba!

[@enricomassaro7437]

I am so happy Shawn found a way to bring back and tie together the two previous acts. I also find myself smiling in the middle of the video, this is something that unfortunately is not happening so often lately. So who cares about him not fooling P&T, he will always be a champion in magic and a true entertainer!

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Entertainment first... thanks for making me feel I did my job, ;-)

[@dmitrysurname1961]

I checked your profile and liked the playlist very much.

[@molli97]

This guy could do the commercials for old spice...”let’s get back to the card trick, I am sitting on a horse”

[@verdantwizard]

Absolute favorite part has to be at around 4:30 when you can almost literally see Teller's brain tearing apart at the pacing of this trick. "I've already done it, take a look!", he says... I really love your humor and the way you sound during your performance, you seem genuinely excited and passionate about doing magic. Even if you didn't fool them a third time, you still put on an incredibly entertaining show. Well done!

[@randychavezjr6050]

Who is braver, to bring this genius back a THIRD time or for the GENIUS to try and do both tricks at the same time 🤣🤣

[@ShawnFarquhar]

I'm not sure genius is the word, nutcase is better.

[@HayashiKaiji]

@@ShawnFarquhar I agree with you there. Haha.

[@SerasXHarkonnen]

@@ShawnFarquhar the terms are not mutually exclusive

[@Sip_Dhit]

@@ShawnFarquhar they're not exclusive

[@nikhilhrao9933]

Man I so wanted you to be the first one to fool them thrice..

[@JoachimProbst]

doesn't mean it won't happen in the future ;)

[@willrowe2713]

Shin lim is the first person to fool them thrice!

[@nikhilhrao9933]

@@willrowe2713 3rd time he did it on a video call..that's different

[@shubhsaxena8745]

@@willrowe2713 no helen mcoughan and shin lim sucks

[@shubhsaxena8745]

@@nikhilhrao9933 it could be a camera trick too and i am sure that its a swami gimmick

[@leodekalb2380]

I love that in the first appearance, you make a deja vu joke, in the second you make a different deja vu joke and the third is a combination of tricks and patter from the first two, it makes it like one big extended trick or performance. Just one part of your excellent showmanship and style and patter

[@IHACKER316]

It doesn't matter that didn't fool them, this was my favorite act EVER by my favorite fool us Magician ever, I LOVED THE REFERENCES SO much , the Deja vu was amazing 😂😂

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Thanks... your comment means a lot to me. Seriously. -shawn

[@Willeman]

Loved the hat-trick comment. Was SO hoping for it... Nevertheless well done and well executed my friend.

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Awesome, thank you!

[@TheThomas22440]

Can you explain this one, as a French, I did not get this joke. Is it a reference to his previous performance?

[@Malagan]

@@TheThomas22440 Hat-trick, tour du chapeau. 3 goals by the same player in a hockey game. Just Canadian things!

[@Bibbedibabbedibu]

deja vu? sometimes it takes three

[@joeriandries]

@@Malagan it's not specifically Canadian, we use it in Belgium aswell, mostly for football (or 'soccer' for the Americans') though

[@gamedemon24]

I’m so glad I found this on Shawn’s official account, because that means he might see this comment: Shawn, having become such a fan of magic and of so many magicians, it’s easy to get cynical as I start to pick acts apart more and see if I can identify the moves and figure out how they’re done. This time, I found myself smiling with childlike wonder, at the whimsicalness of it all, at the callbacks to previous performances, and the amount of magic you gave the performance completely independent of any sleight of hand or illusion. Thank you for making magic so much fun.

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Thanks for the kind comments. It was fun recreating both the effects and mixing them together while not using any of the techniques in the same way as before. Glad you had fun, that was my purpose...

[@mrleon5607]

@@ShawnFarquhar That is pretty gutsy trying to go with the same trick twice, not to mention many magician already tried to reveal your tricks in first and second show. Are that also part of your plan?

[@ShawnFarquhar]

@@mrleon5607, they are essentially the same looking tricks/effects, but in reality, I did not use any of the previous methods. In fact, the majority of the coded guesses they made were way off base. It may have looked gutsy, but I thought by doing the same looking effects differently might make it harder for them to see the methods. I was right, but I think they caught one thing and that's all it takes... :-)

[@sugibudder]

@@ShawnFarquhar Like Penn said, you didnt give them any flap about it, but why did you run? they were gonna beat you up if you fooled them, but you didnt.

[@mrleon5607]

@@sugibudder nah that just a joke you know

[@lundylow]

"I decided I'm gonna do both." I thought you were gonna do a trick with similar elements, but then you recited the exact same opening of the card trick, and I went, "Oh Shawn, you're just trolling them at this point. And I love it."

[@oz_jones]

Deja vu

[@jakeslindeque816]

"Pegasus" playing Bass in the "Pocket". Giving us no "Flap" About it. Wonderful Trick....

[@clbazar]

You left out “cooler” ;-)

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Cooler was the only legit code for the effect ... and you left it out Jakes! ;-)

[@jakeslindeque816]

@@ShawnFarquhar Your Reply To A Random NEW Fan(From South Africa) in the Comments has put a BIG Smile on my Face. I shall do my best to pass it on. Thanks for the reply and great content.👍🏼😁

[@jakeslindeque816]

@@clbazar Noted Logan & Shawn. You learn something new everyday. 🤦‍♂️

[@divyamchoudhary4869]

'Watch this guy loose it on fool us' Me: realises it's his own channel. He is really good.🤣

[@superscatboy]

*lose

[@cerongul529]

I loved this, so many references to his previous acts. And he definitely fooled me :)

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Thanks...

[@jmsether]

Loved all his showings, but unfortunately none fooled me. However, still very entertaining and time very well spent. Also @Shawn Farquhar your fluidity is next level.

[@jakefromsf7580]

It's great to see you back on this show! You're definitely one of my favorite magician/entertainers I've come across. I also love the fact that Penn explains in code so that the magician trying to fool them will understand but the ignorant audience, such as myself, stays in the dark keeping the magic . . . magic.

[@projectcode-x3106]

Fooled them or not, entertaining or not, coming out for a 3rd time to do the same first two tricks in combination was a neat little idea. ☺️

[@ShawnFarquhar]

I thought so as well... thanks

[@deathpunch2169]

It amazes me how Shawn almost makes you forget that you are watching a performance. I felt like I was standing right next to him, watching him do close up 😊

[@ShawnFarquhar]

You made my day, That has always been what I have wanted to achieve,

[@deathpunch2169]

​@@ShawnFarquhar I simply adore your style of performance. Just on Fool Us I have seen plenty of grand illusions, performed by over the top characters and yet I find myself occasionally coming back and rewatching you giggling to yourself while you fool Alyson first and Penn and Teller second. Come to think of it, this might be the only performance I have seen where Penn and Teller were fooled at the exact same time the audience was. It truly is inspiring how you manage to turn the big stage into a small, comfy living room, while performing amazing tricks that don't need any spectacle to be entertaining. This is real magic to me ❤️

[@SpitfireOCE]

I really like this effect. I mean, the original sealed deck performance you did is why I do magic at all so another version will always please me.

[@ShawnFarquhar]

I love to read when people say something I did is the reason they do magic.

[@TreacherousTetrisTerrorist]

@@ShawnFarquhar Well, hope you love this as well because you are the reason that I don't do magic.

[@atticus07]

i love this performance. it was so fast paced and hilarious, and the trick was incredible. easily one of my favorites! thank you for performing!

[@MLDeS100]

The magician's magician. You can see that they truly enjoy the experience.

[@DyrianLightbringer]

I freaking lost it when he did the same damn trick, but with a twist.

[@pluradox]

Absolute legend even if you didn't for them it's still an incredible trick

[@timmack2415]

Boy, that was an amazing performance! Everytime my slow mind began to grasp what was going on, you changed. Just brilliant.

[@3DxPOD]

Instantly clicked on this clip when I saw your face. Your first performance really stuck with me. Great energy, and great act, really memorable. "Let's recap, that's the pen" line jumps into my head from time to time. I must have missed the second act, I'll look for it now. Great work, hope to see more from you in the future. I wish you and your family all the best!

[@waywardgoddess1153]

This is the third time in 2 days I've watched this video. He is so entertaining and charismatic. And I always love it when Penn gets angry cause it's so adorable LOL

[@justafloridamanfromthe75thRR]

I'm really sad you didn't fool them for the third time. Your magic is one of the best I've ever seen, out of all performers, you were the one, who really deserved that flawlessness, and still does deserve that 3rd trophy.

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Thanks...

[@stradius]

Having had the pleasure of seeing Shawn live on one of those cruise ships many years ago, it's clear he hasn't lost a step and might have gotten even sharper, being able to mash these tricks up and keep them moving at such a crazy pace. Always impressive!

[@michaels3860]

Shawn is such a class act, I enjoy watching his magic the most.

[@moniker]

Love this! All the callbacks really reward longtime fans for paying attention.

[@chrismsays]

I had deja va... deja vu... deja vu.

[@jackdaone6469]

chrismsays Sometimes, it takes four.

[@linkindan]

Shawn, the two tricks you previously performed on Fool Us are in my top 10 all time favourite illusions. This is now number 1.

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Thank you...

[@michaelmcclure3917]

Excellent performance, Shawn! To address an earlier posted question ... I have attended the live Fool Us performances (only as an audience member .. don't be overly impressed) ... and the time P&T have to discuss the effect is barely edited, sometimes not at all. They walk on stage and take their seats, and what you see on the televised version is pretty tight with the in-person experience. We are coached when to applaud, and very short set-up breaks are taken between each act to prep the stage and requirements for the next performance. Sometimes a re-do is needed for the filming of the introductions, and the audience volunteer selection is done immediately prior to each respective act. The choices seemed very fair and random, but participants are taken back stage and given some instructions .... this is never shown on the televised version. When we attended the Merry Fool Us filming, several audience members were escorted behind the scenes and returned with festive, holiday sweaters. They were then "picked at random" from our audience, but this was accepted as fair by the audience since they were just some regular fans that volunteered and were chosen moments ago. I recommend the audience experience to everyone, so do not miss the opportunity if it ever presents itself to you.

[@mikepictor]

One of them most genuinely charming performers they have had. You just have to love him as he is totally bamboozling you.

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Thanks

[@DM_1313]

First thing I'll do after the Covid-19 restrictions are lifted is to book a ticket to your show in Vancouver! I had no idea you had one in town. Can't wait to see you perform up close.

[@RealBenda]

"...and may our tricks and moves be ever so entertaining and smooth as Shawn's. Amen."

[@JLoon824]

Shawn, I absolutely loved the first card trick you did on Penn & Teller, and I highly appreciate how smooth your moves are during the tricks and how you move quickly, not treating the audience like a bunch of idiots who won't be able to follow along. Thanks for performing some truly incredible magic tricks!

[@ShawnFarquhar]

You are most welcome. Thanks for the kind comment.

[@calvinthegreat69]

This is so much better having seen the first two Fool Us tricks. It's deja vu and something completely new at the same time. Lots of people can do tricks that are entertaining and that I can't explain but something about how Shawn does tricks always invokes just such a pure sense of wonder, joy, and a level of excitement that makes me slap the arm of my chair before the big reveal because I know what's coming and I'm totally blown away. I'm so happy right now.

[@Wynner3]

Nice to see Shawn again. He was, and still is, my favorite magician to appear on Fool Us.

[@Dr.UldenWascht]

I'd do the same Shawn. I hear Penn packs a mighty punch (and kick). Smart move 👍 And also, thank you for the wonderful performance.

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Yeah, getting my ass kicked in a parking lot did not sound fun.

[@arlette0022]

I’ve watched all of his Penn and Teller performances and I’m always amazed. More than magical every single time!

[@successmaniac5535]

I love how you balanced your profession and joy with the joy of being with your family. Your work is absolutely amazing!

[@onesamo]

It may be the third time he's been on the show, but he's probably the only person with big enough balls to do his previous tricks (plural!) again! baller gentleman!

[@leonardozeidan628]

All these years and I sometimes go back to watch the other 2 times Shawn fooled them... Still have no idea how he did it, even searching a lot in the web. I was thrilled when I saw there was a third video, wouldn't miss it for the world.

[@HalcyonSerenade]

I like how giddy you sound when performing! There's so much energy, but it's not overbearing -- it's the kind of energy that sweeps us along for the ride. Excellent performer!

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Thanks, I love magic...

[@slemsvamp]

Trophy or not, one has to agree that you're one amazing performer, your stage presence is great!

[@yuvalne]

Having seen the two previous tricks, this is so fun to watch.

[@giuseff]

4:27 Teller expresition: priceless, great trick!!!

[@cooldrawz4512]

Truly one of the best magicians- I may only know a couple simple card tricks, but magic will always impress me. Keep being cool, Shawn :)

[@TnT_F0X]

The most impressive part is this man is doing this trick incredibly nervous. Maybe the shaky hands hide slight? If that's true I should do magic.

[@Claybtw]

hes not actually nervous its apart of his character for comedic effect

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Do you honestly think I was nervous... wow. I act really good. ;-)

[@TnT_F0X]

@@ShawnFarquhar I just saw shaky hands :P You fooled me and I have shaky hands 24/7

[@Claybtw]

@@ShawnFarquhar That's what I tried to tell him haha great act though!

[@FelipeGomesProfessor]

A nervous man could not ever do so well sleight of hand as he did. Also, a pro magician does not get nervous ins situations like this.

[@Tyrian3k]

Penn: "Fool us three times, we take you into the parking lot and kick your ass." Shawn: "I think they've got a pretty good handle on enough of it that I'm gonna run." Why do I feel like he said that because he didn't want to visit the parking lot with Penn?

[@mrman8541]

Given how angry Penn kept getting after getting fooled, I wouldn't be surprised.

[@Meada0]

So fun especially after watching your first and second act; so well done and it's great to see how you cared for your family and them you that y'all work together -- gave it that extra heartwarming touch on top of such a fun performance! Thank you for making and presenting such great tricks!

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Thanks...family first.

[@jasonpickett530]

I love the attitude and interaction between all 3 of them

[@shurahomura8863]

NOOO I wanted that happy ending at the end of the trilogy; but the hero died. maybe playing your chances a little too close there, shawn. you are a fantastic performer. just listening you talk is magic in itself, seeing how you brilliantly arrange your presentations, that i almost don't need to see the trick. keep up and god bless you in your continued success.

[@FrankieP.]

Even without fooling them, you're actually my favorite magician to watch, just because of that one card trick. Love the mashup with the book this time. Well done, all around!

[@slagcity]

The show is not about fooling them. It's TV so it's just scripted if Penn and Teller knows the trick or not. It's just a extra entertainment-feature. Like audiences pressing buttons or audiences clapping or laughing fake. You are watching to hired performers just to be a commercial tv show. It's not about winning a ticket for Vegas it's just marketing for visiting Vegas.

[@natanaelaraujo2328]

The little detail with the flap and the one card (joker) there was just marvelous, It certainly adds another layer for the spectator to think about and it makes even more magical! I'm a magician here that just loves your work!

[@Senen33]

At which point does he use a flap? I know he does, since Penn mentions it, but I did't catch when.

[@natanaelaraujo2328]

@@Senen33 You can see it after he handles the book to her

[@mnossy11]

Wow. This one is absolutely insane! I’ve watched nearly all Fool Us episodes and I think this one MIGHT just be the most flabbergasting of all! (And look at Teller’s reaction haha!)

[@AstroPhobo]

My brain got completely melted, the minute I've thought I'm getting I was start losing it. Great performance, thank you!

[@cezarmatreniuc8313]

He is absolutely the best

[@omniadoc]

Shawn and Shin are by far the most mind blowing magicians I have ever seen

[@andersjjensen]

Shawn, Shin, Paul Gertner and Eric Mead are my top bunch. Each have flawless technique, but more importantly, perfect flow. Every misdirection is under the perfect guise of "just normal movement".. And each of them have their own unique personality style that integrates SO well with the rest of the the act.

Breakdown of the force. 1:45 Back-pulling 5S from the deck. 1:51 Ready for back-pulling JD while Brokeback joke. ?:?? Taking 8H from the deck. I have no idea. 1:42 looks suspicious. 2:02 Shuffle while keeping 3 cards at the top. 2:06 Alyson starts dealing one-by-one from top, so the 3 cards are at the bottom. 2:21 Spreading leads to sneak-pushing 3 cards to the top. 2:25 Taking the JD from the top. 2:36 Timing for 5S is a bit off. :)

[@trumpetperson11]

If you slow it down you can see him start to move the bottom 3 on the fan, but unfortunately the camera cuts before you can really see what he does.

[@goodmaro]

When you get to 3:37 you can find when he switched decks. It's like an eyeblink when he has his jacket and her elbow lined up just right -- and he does it left-handed! But the JD was not forced. He makes that card travel a lot, and he could've done it with any card she picked. Only the 8 and 5 are forced.

[@Poggy]

Great illusion Shawn! I saw you perform this for my mother, father and I at the Daytona Magic Convention in Florida. It was such a pleasure to meet and talk to you. My mother was a huge fan. I just wanted to tell you both of my parents passed away (my mom 3 years ago, and my father this year, stricken with grief he took his own life). Seeing this trick again really touches me and brought back wonderful memories of trying to replicate it at home with my parents.

[@ShawnFarquhar]

I'm so sorry for your losses. I lost my Mom a few weeks ago and the pain is strong. I find my peace in my memories of the good times and happy my magic helps a little for you as well.

[@timothyavendt677]

I'm so happy you came on this stage again. More than a fool us session it was a really cool show and everyone had fun between all the humor and the 50 things all happening at once. Hopefully a FU visit # 4 in the future.

[@timothyavendt677]

@Fish Finds I thought he has gotten a third already?

[@itsamemario444]

I know how you did it but i have the advantage of a video, definitely would have been fooled live. Well done sir.

[@DDroiAn]

But how did he do it?

[@itsamemario444]

@@DDroiAn everything you need to know about the trick is out in the open

[@milogarcia1087]

Holy shit!!! This is like a nice trilogy, I felt the same as I did when I watched the Back to the future trilogy... all those familiar jokes with new twists, all those references to the previous performances... it’s like a sweet gift for us who remain faithful to this shows and to magicians like you. Thank you very much! A big hi from Medellin and stay healthy

[@ShawnFarquhar]

I did it for my fans and fans of the show...

[@FaisalQuadri22]

I really liked that you paid tribute to the first two tricks you did on fool us. Very cool trick and I loved the performance

[@bontrent2723]

Shawn is the first Magician who`s made me want to start practicing !! My fave performer.

[@ShawnFarquhar]

I approve of this comment! ;-)

[@matthewhanley9222]

Shawn, I have to say, having watched nearly all of these on KZbin, I think your act is my favorite. Not just for the tricks, but the delivery. Spot on. (This is coming from a non-magician simple fan of entertainment)

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Hi Matthew, thank you very much for the kind words. Your opinion, as a non-magician simple fan of entertainment, has the highest level of importance to me...

[@atom]

This act was a delight to watch. I am mesmerized with the trick! Amazing!

[@MilosKrasic77]

Your manners, your tricks, the look in your eyes when you perform. You sir are an amazing human being.

[@TurisFratyr1]

You, my friend, are something else. Magic is not only a slight of hands and creativity. You truly deserve the "Great Performer" comment made by Penn. It is truly what you are. Your energy and smile mesmerized me, and please continue to do so. You are one of a kind.

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Thanks for your kind comment.

[@pjabrony8280]

I need a glossary for all these terms he's using, except for "cooler" because I know that from The Sting.

[@facundopop]

pjabrony Slap card

[@tpr1648]

Flap was a key word also

[@PaddyMac]

Cooler deck, as in he swapped it out with the ‘hot’ deck (the mixed up deck)

[@nagorogan6806]

There was also pocket.

[@patrickward3850]

I love how you have created magic here Shawn. I understand the method... but holy cow what an amazing trick and I would not have understood it even in the slightest if I saw it performed in person... ID HAVE MY MIND BLOWN... Incredible work!

[@nativsegal2585]

I started doing magic because of your shape of my heart card routine (recommend to watch it if you haven't already) .Your personality and the way you present the magic is fabulous Its always fun watching you performing. I liked your first and second routines on fool us more Mainly because this one feels like more of the same tricks. Still was very fun to watch love your magic.

[@sarmenpm1304]

If you haven't seen his 1st and 2nd times being on P&T then you'll have to watch those 2 first before watching his 3rd appearance cause it'll make much more sense.

[@jakewhite3132]

I know fooling is usually the main objective, but this felt like you were trying to have some fun and scare them first. Your act is so much fun to watch.

[@cjbrownusarmymil]

Thank you for such excellent performances sir! You bring so much joy in your acts :)

[@mathewshackelford8037]

PT is correct, your performance and stage presence are brilliant and your comedy is on point. Enjoyed watching all of your acts.

[@moviemaker2011z]

It's a trip to just try and follow his act. But I'm laughing the entire way.

[@Cyclone001c]

You and Richard Turner have been the 2 winners that I love most from all seasons of fool us (and since Richard Turner does not call himself a magician, I guess that puts you #1). Pity you couldn't get the three-peat. You'll get them next time though. Looking forward to the next time. Get them with something good.

[@MAGICMAN1917]

I cant believe you did this again! well done Shawn!! i love this trick a lot and I made myself a version that I would have not done if I haven't seen your 1st Fool us with P&T! well done! love it! take care

[@sptony2718]

I just love the absolute positivity Shawn brings to the stage.

[@mguerra79]

Sir, this is an awesome trick too... Combining both, truly awesome!!! Thank you!

[@ShawnFarquhar]

You are most welcome...

[@mguerra79]

@@ShawnFarquhar Yup, watched all 3 times, and in fact, this one, this should be the one, for sure, for you to fool them, because those other 2 presentations were combined, but indeed they might have learned some stuff from before, they're not stupid, of course. Despite that, I've watched those back and forth interviews with Jason, and it seems that you felt that the result was a bit unfair... Not sure if the show still runs, Jason lost the ability to do reactions to Fool Us, but if so, go there the 4th time!!! And amaze us all again! Cheers from Portugal and stay safe!

[@ColtGuthrie]

I have watched and rewatched this effect probably 15 times in a row now, piecing things together here and there and stitching up loose ends. And while I still haven't even come close to getting a grasp on what's happening, boy have I gotten a masterclass on scripting, pacing and cadence, build-up and pay-off, and storytelling. I love this routine and the two before it, so very much. You're an amazing performer, Shawn, and the same routine in any other hands just wouldn't be nearly as involving, entertaining, or as captivating. Thank you!

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it and more importantly are learning from it as well.

[@Henckques]

My grasp so far is that the selected card must have been forced somehow, which means the shuffling is fake (or there is a swap I didn't notice). But then I don't know how the word "flap" fits in. ... Flappy Bird? 🤔 Neh.

[@felipetorelly18]

You're just the best man! Wonderful performance 🙌

[@systemrecords9708]

I love this guy, amazing skill and awesome magic. this guy is also wholesome as hell. keep on keeping on dude! wish you all the best