I went to the European Championship of MAGIC!! (ECM 2024)

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I had an absolute blast hanging out in Italy for the European qualifyers for next year's world championship in Turin, Italy. Thanks to everyone I met, it was an honor to meet all of you and I look forward to seeing you next year!
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[@kcjonesii493]

I wish that the magic olympics were televised like the summer and winter olympics are.

[@ChrisRamsay52]

Same here!

[@RokasMagic]

I think they did that in 2015

[@davezero23]

Yeah! I would pay money to watch that, With Commentators and everything.

[@samphillips4925]

Put it on twitch, id watch that

[@carloscv2175]

i support the twitch idea! 😆

[@rickyedit]

Meeting in person and chatting for hours about magic and the internet was a true pleasure. I discovered that pizza with honey is good and that some events are more fun with beer. A hug and see you soon, titan!

[@ChrisRamsay52]

[@xxCD7xx]

Which events are not better with beer?

[@isra6253]

Ricky calvooo❤️

[@isra6253]

Ricky calvooo❤️

[@maxmocai]

Ricky calvooooo❤️❤️

[@antihiro]

I enjoy the diversity of your channel but truly love the magic videos. It's what brought me to your channel years ago. Killer video.

[@niminith]

Stream it and get penn and teller to commentate along with yourself, and maybe feature competitors in shorts leading up to the event to build some hype around people that otherwise are unknown. I think this would make it a truly epic event.

[@al-aurum2457]

14:42 that hand movement WOW! that glass ball looks like its floating! AMAZING!

[@fikanera838]

He was incredible!

[@Tuudes]

Really great speech at the end. It takes unique perspectives to bring positive change to a community that can be so guarded. Well done!

[@jimjones7980]

I think the fact that you had a teenager in the competition who said he was, at least partly, inspired to pick up magic because of you and your sharing of magic through your videos is at least one data point in the empirical proof of your point.

[@schmactor]

"I won't touch the cards"... Proceeds to touch every single card.

[@ChoiceEnvironments]

Wow! This is awesome! If you work hard on good content, people will notice. The right people, apparently. You’re very inspirational, my man. Keep doing what you’re doing for the art.

[@RobinDeville]

What could they improve? A discount price for the competitors, we register at the same price than the regular conventionners, but can't see 70% of the convention 🤯 But from what I saw in St Vincent, here are ideas: -competitions shouldn't end too late, the last competitors performed on front of an almost empty room, that's very difficult to be judge at the same level than the others who had good reactions because... there was an audience 😅 - to keep: the themed nights and parties! Very VERY good ideas!! The way the award ceremony was done, with all the competitors of the same category on stage to get one final round of applause before the awards are announced is also an amazing thing! - to create: maybe some live of stream events to share a little of what happens at fism on the Web, to make people want to come to the next one!! These are the firsts things that pop in my head, but I'm sure there are many more things to say and to come up with, it's good that you'll help them! And it was great meeting you there!! 😉

[@ChrisRamsay52]

Great suggestions! Thanks so much!

[@MagicHouseRo]

totally agree. competitors see almost nothing.

[@MaxRide1]

never been to one but that's INSANE that the competitors aren't allowed to see 70% of the convention (or rather, it's insane they don't get to see all of it). I've NEVER heard of an event where the performers/competitors/key people aren't allowed in the rest of the convention... that's so.. odd and doesn't make sense.. who the hell came up with that stoopid idea??

[@silviaagnello8677]

Competitors can access to all the events! They have to do the rehearsal (10-15 minutes) and compete (10 minutes). They are free to enjoy the convention during the rest of the week. There aren't restrictions! I have met competitors at the dealer's hall, lectures, workshops, parties and gala shows. I am sorry you had this feeling of missing out 😢❤

[@RobinDeville]

@@silviaagnello8677 of course competitors have access. But did you already compete at FISM? Do you have any idea of the stress generated and the focus needed? I did compete in 3 FISM until now, including this one of course. With all the focus I needed and the stress, I only had the time and opportunities to attend 2 lectures and one late party. And I'm 100% sure that if you ask any FISM competitor, they'll tell you exactly the same thing 😉 Making the competitors pay the same amount than the other conventioners while they are the main attraction and don't have the opportunity to attend to the majority of the events, I think magic competition is the only place where you see this. And fism should give the example, like for example having a 50% discount just for the competitors. That's just an improvement idea, as it was asked by Chris 😉

[@EJFXxx]

I came here for the puzzles and then fell in love with magic ... Thanks Chris !

[@ChrisRamsay52]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@English-Lass]

Thank you for taking us along with you, thoroughly enjoyed!!

[@jockerh5723]

Hey, it was a real pleasure for me to meet you and be able to be in one of your videos. I hope we will see each other again in another competition and talk again a bit more.

[@Uchia18]

This was amazing, ive grown to appreciate magic alot after finding your channel, but seeing stuff like this, the passion and love for the craft that they all have is just infectious! Really makes me want to seek this out more and see if there is a local scene in my area.

[@ineedmoney299]

Thanks for taking us around the world on your dime cris! I’m so happy I can see what others are doing with this art. Very fascinating. I was waiting for soenthing like this video. Much love bruva

[@monicareno4088]

I love this video! Thanks so much Chris for taking us along on your adventures. Italy is so beautiful! I’ve always wanted to go there myself. All of the magic you showed was amazing and it looked like great fun to be there in person. My most favorite was the floating orb though. That guys hands were so smooth with every movement. Beautiful to watch. 😊

[@AndrewsCookin]

The Juggling part of the video made me smile :))) It was magical. Pun intended :D

[@AlexBoyer]

DUDE SO HAPPY FOR YA!!!

[@ahamilton4021]

So fun! Thanks for showing the joy of so many folks just proud of their niche.

[@sdfsdf2205]

Honestly, if they put this on twitch this would be amazing publicity.

[@AndrewsCookin]

Love these Magic videos, Chris. Thank You!

[@selimelino]

Great video chris! so much eye candy and I love how you try out new things while editing! Keep up the good word I don’t comment often but I’m a big fan! :D

[@88Spint]

I love these videos that show a side of the world you normally don't get to see.

[@LisaHarsh]

I love your videos, puzzle and magic. However, I love these videos the most. You have a great way to tell stories and present them in a way that makes me want to learn more.

[@TheSaffronMan]

i have watched the guy with the glass orb @ 14:40 10 times in an hour lol.. amazing, look how happy he is doing what he does.. great background music to boot. true magic imo

[@shannap.lawnerd125]

💯🎯🤌🏽💋

[@davidtydeman1434]

Magic allows me rekindle that sense of wonder that I had when I had was a small child 👏👏😀😀😀

[@jonnyditto4440]

Great content . Chris you’re the torch holder…I couldn’t even make toilet paper disappear when I flush it…but your art is something I’ve always admired and been in awe over… keep it going and lighting the flames of others who want to follow in your footsteps…. God bless

[@brendenlatkovich7016]

Thanks for making this video Chris, I am always amazed to see so much creativity and magical performances.

[@dawsonpate7651]

Started watching you years ago for puzzles but love the magic aswell, anything to get the brain churning , loved your speech I agree your platform puts you in a very good spot to influence people into the world of magic and that’s a good thing for growth

[@GaryCunninghamyouareenough]

This was awesome, Chris .. right down to the music choice and sound design 🤘... thank you for sharing 🙏

[@dms119]

Cool fantastic video. Beautiful scenery, beautiful video. Loved the magic with the jar where the cover is put on it and the 3rd coin enters through the bottom. Everyone was wonderful that you interacted with. Great job! Did any of the magicians you stayed on the island with previously attend? That was also a cool video.

[@donnamealy4877]

What a fun trip. Thanks for sharing it. Hope the coffee was good. 😊

[@jesseperez9327]

I found you through puzzle videos when the pandemic hit, but I truly fell in love with your videos about magic, and you traveling to see other magicians from around the world made me fall in love with magic even more. I hope to see the magic community flourish and become bigger than it is. Thank you Chris for showing us this side of magic that doesn't get the spotlight it deserves!

[@kenpearce3269]

Boy, oh boy! Going to that showroom is like walking into a toy store. I want everything on the shelf! I loved it! Thanks for sharing!

[@saylork8547]

Can't wait to have the time to sit down and watch this whole video! I saw the first 3 mins, and it looks like a great time already! 👍

[@MrSousuke87]

Thanks for this video Chris! I'm Italian, and I love magic, mostly because watching your videos, but also for the little kid that's inside me everytime I see a cool trick..

[@Mattcruzedc]

Loving the classic vlog content! Takes me back to the beginning of the channel!!

[@bosshossmotorcycle385bhpwi9]

Great video - felt I was there. Amazing magic. Many thanks.

[@greggentry3038]

Thanks for this video! So good! Real talk on that stage about magic and how it progresses and gets passed down and advances! 😁

[@magicjugglingstylers]

Thanks Chris !! Incredible video as always, the best promoter of magical culture on the web! 💪🏻✨Thank you for the AirBall clip! 🔮✨ you are the one!❤️

[@toolebukk]

You are an absolute legend Chris! Such an inspiration, not necessarily in magicianship, but in just being a real nice and good guy. The way you support others and your sincerity in life. Keep up your good style!

[@donaldheffington4050]

As always a great video. I can tell you left a lot of mind melting stuff on the cutting room floor. I have been a magician for many years, and while everyone seems to be happy to copy the most recent release, only a select few seem to be able to hold the audience without the help of the trick. I would love to see lessons on stagecraft and developing an act. I think those would be extraordinarly useful for anyone wanting to truly pursue magic as an art form.

[@mayhem035]

Wow, that was super cool! Loved that ! Love magic and a lot of nice magicians there! That was nice! The edit was awesome! Really nice images! ✌️👍👊👌♥️🇨🇦

[@RobertBallMagician]

Thanks for sharing this awesome magic 😊👏💪👍🪄✨️✨️✨️

[@JeepeeB]

It was great meeting you in Italy, for me it was another check on my bucket list. What makes a great convention, an awesome convention, to me it is besides the contests also the socializing part with friends and making new magic friends, so a bar that is open for longer hours is appreciated!

[@amenche]

When that tune kicked in and magic juggling started... Wow and amazing vibes

[@youngteed187]

I think what you are doing is nothing short of amazing. Keep pushing this art and keep growing this community. Semper Fi brother

[@Nico-xy4cb]

That was an incredible video directed and edited by magical people .. there's a pun somewhere, jaggling man was a great interlude and love that you spoke your mind on stage good stuff man

[@laurentiumotos7853]

That speech at the end, great insight for everybody there. I would've dropped any sort of love I had for magic should it not have been for your channel. If people refuse to post magic online new eyes won't get to see that magic, people don't really go out of their way to see a magic show anymore unless it's something they already enjoy so I feel like it's very important for people like you to be doing these videos so you can bring new eyes on the art that is magic :) Have an awesome day Chris!

[@Ineedahobby1]

Great video,been watching you puzzle solve for a few years I've watch you struggle and have seen your success,stick to your passion,thanks for sharing.

[@GregSowell]

Really love watching your magic stuff bud. So glad to see you promoting magic...keeping it alive.

[@reubenmarcus]

Thank you for posting this video - felt like I attended.

[@PriKoljan]

Really nice vibe! The insert of Bonjorno made me smile :)

[@bigdswinging3403]

I love that magic juggling ball. So satisfying every time I see it

[@CookinWithSquirrl]

Fantastic, man! Thank you for sharing this!

[@rafaelherrerafuller7255]

Amazing like always, I wish those magic Olympics were streamed!! Im from Perú, and i dont know if ever gonna be able to go to one of those, so watch it online would be nice!

[@kudakwashemwashayenyi4752]

This was one hell of a watch ...thank you. Miss the reactions though

[@kristinemathews8615]

My son and I just watched you… he follows you but you’ve gotten a new follower out of me! Prior to your speech at the end, we talked about magic not being taught. We wish that the performers would teach us.., and not for soooooo much money. Do you travel to different states and do workshops? Free? Because us poor people would love learn!! Thank you for doing what you’re doing. Thank you for sharing your passion, knowledge and skills. I know I appreciate it. You have also just provided my son and I something else to learn and bond together with each other. He just turned 18 and doesn’t spend as much time with his mama these days… so I look and try my best to do as much with him as possible.. I’m most thankful to you for that reason alone. So thank you again!!! Good luck and please don’t stop teaching magic to others!!!

[@miguelsolana8590]

This was amazing to see, thanks for the wholesomeness and down to earthness❤

[@brookebentivoglio6303]

Great message at the end there!!! I totally agree ❤

[@mrspacely603]

This is going to be fun to watch. I already know it!

[@Imthatoneguy1997]

The first comment about the criticism for teaching magic online is ridiculous, especially since I've watched a few of these videos and still I am amazed by the skill in these tricks and can't figure them out at all 😂 congrats on the invite to the committee! That's fricken huge! Next time it's near the PNW, I would love to see you and go to this event. I've never even heard of it until now. I started watching you when you first started doing puzzle videos, and I'm always so excited to hear about your further rise and recognition.

[@michaelworsham2724]

Thank you Chris for the tour of the dealer's room and glimpse into the new magic.

[@keewee235]

i think you said exactly what the event needs, it needs more people like you, saying "hey look, this is happening, and i think its dope" coz i didn't even know this existed. also, nice vid

[@evangel57]

You're a king for getting on stage and sharing your view.

[@ElectricElephantAgency]

Close up magic is amazing. This event is great. What a treat.

[@zrofried]

14:42 was fireeee. the music, editing, a VIBE

[@fikanera838]

I especially loved the editing! It turned a spontaneous moment into an event.

[@otbvisuals]

Perfectly said. More magic is how it grows. As a fan and not a magician there isnt alot of it being promoted or shared for me to support it.

[@_km.2024]

Love everything about this vid. Cheers.

[@JamesHesslerMagician]

Myself, along with many stellar magicians, were there at the street magic comp (came 4th) got to cathc up with Steve Faulkner, Pete Wardell, Pau, Amelie, and many others. Couldnt make it to Fism (even though we had a comp) Great to see it all from your perspective.Thanks and keep on keeping on JJ

[@FrEzNoGriZzLY]

Let’s goooooo! Magic time!!😊

[@ambassador8524]

Your out there for all of us that can’t be. Well done sir! Hotel looks out of a Wes Anderson movie!

[@muttshouse]

What an amazing opportunity! Congrats!

[@gkourtzidis]

These are my favorite type of videos. I’ve never been to a magic convention but hope to attend one someday in the future.

[@slik3022]

Im glad i found this video today i have been following you for a long time now and u have inspired me so much to pick up cards and im going to try and book my flight for next year to Italy!!!!

[@kellymcnabb4896]

Love, love, love ❤️

[@jkurtzz]

This video was dope!!!! Thanks for the content I love the IRL style

[@ChrisRamsay52]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@ArtsyKnox25]

Heck yeah!! Hope you had a good time even if you didn't qualify!

[@ChrisRamsay52]

Wasn't competing but thanks!

[@ForLorNVuLgaR]

Cool stuff man. I was def like wtf a few times with no idea but a lot of the same sleight of hand stuff happening for the most part

[@sunniaknna6941]

Thank you for sharing!!

[@secularpilgrim1372]

Thanks for a great video Chris. I do think it's very good that magic is changing and growing with the newer generations. Sometimes I see somebody count an Elmsley or do a double and it looks so old-fashioned. They even use the same patter we've heard for 50 years! Then I see one of the younger magicians do something that I have never seen and it completely fools me. Magic, like everything else, goes through phases but it will never disappear. I do feel modern performance needs work though. Sometime ago I witnessed somebody doing a bar trick (the one where cigarette ash penetrates from the top of the spectators hand to the palm) and everybody in the bar was completely astounded, not because of the trick but because of the performance AND the trick. Magic is still very much alive, it just needs an update .

[@winapp22]

17:26 i didn’t even know magic olympics or competitions existed, making me want to go see it now!

[@aswarrior6365]

That coin jar with the 3 coins was really cool. It definitely stood out to me

[@xxxxRouvenxxxx]

fantastic video. keep going! The tricks were amazing

[@bartstevens1991]

What A speech man! Well done Chris!

[@jonathanporter5223]

That was a great speech which I couldn't agree more with. I know some card tricks, half of them I might be able to perform correctly and convincingly enough to fool friends or family (maybe). So, by no means am I a magician, I just find magic so intriguing. From close up coin magic, to full stage Vegas performances, is all very fascinating to me. Regardless of whether I already know or figure out how a specific trick is done, there will always be the tricks that push boundaries. I really appreciate those who are skilled professionals at the craft, and the cleverly innovative concepts they use to create new tricks.

[@LeclericShow]

Amazing video buddy! M'y fav was the GHB and the Britney Spears walk off music xoxox love you and miss you

[@nicbow]

another cool video, thanks for sharing

[@petertrevena804]

Looked like it was unique and magical . And glad you enjoyed yourself 👍😁🤗🤲

[@CDehning]

That was awesome. Thanks 🎉

[@edwardc4453]

ohhh that first trick with the phone. I remember my algorithimic class for computer science at ECU RObert showed us this. He said this is 1000000% why if you ever play poker they have to throw a card away. I remember him showing us how it's done but don't remember this day.

[@valeckseimu3132]

17:00 MARCO BERRY THE BOLD GUY! Italian tv personality, first as a reporter then as a magician with serious tv episode on mentalism and escapology... N some card trick

[@bjmgeek]

my favorite from the dealer's room. The coin into the bottle with a cork.

[@JustForFun-pc7ri]

Amazing content as always !!! Thanks!!! 🎉 The guy at 19:54, what page did he say??? Very nice handled!

[@GrahamMyers]

Love seeing someone like Chris blown away by a trick.

[@karlaglover9693]

Thank you for Sharing your experience. My favorite magic is the cards or close up magic. I can watch close up magic for days.Please Stay Safe Happy and Healthy Have A Wonderful Day

[@markshinnawi7477]

Love the show. U make magic cool again

[@Hillsgaming05]

Hey man .. thanks to your videos..... I was lost and didn't know what to do.... The day I discovered you channel was back in 2021 July 20th..... Three days before my dad pass away.... After the funeral... I was home with my family and I was lost... And did not know what or how to cope with everything... My mum was sad... She's a single mother with six children who are only boys..... But the while we were together at home... I was alone and depressed and then I discovered your channel.. I watched it and the puzzle you solve in your video made it realise that I have alot to do in live.. and here I am... Got married in 2023 March... And now I'm with a little girl who is. 4 months old.... Thanks to you brother... I found closure with your videos... ❤

[@oliverjones4003]

The water to wine transfirmation is so dope, imagine doing that at a dinner table with your frinds!

[@chaoogie]

I need that short long one, cool