Cillian O'Connor proves anything is POSSIBLE with a BURST of magic! | Semi-Finals | BGT 2023

What just happened!?
14-year-old magician left us SPELLBOUND with his unbelievable magic act!
From a disappearing handkerchief to bursting into a cloud of confetti, anything really IS possible with Cillian.
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[@growskill2366]

Who Come Here From Insta Reel >>>>>>>>>>>>>

[@renngullie7373]

Saw from Chinese IG reel

[@crushop2625]

Me

[@CapybaraEdits1103]

@@renngullie7373wth same XD

[@placida513]

​@@renngullie7373 trueee😂😂😂😂

[@lalaarias5233]

😂

[@omfg1802]

I love all magic acts...but this one truly feels special. I think this young man will one day be one of the most famous magicians out there.

[@JoeGameVideos]

this one has first performance and second performance great in same way as the first one which makes it good.. i mean.. the other ones at semi are kinda bad tbh same with other acts.. the boy that could sing was great in start but second one.. nah

[@jbullthekingofentertainment]

Yep he sure is and he has autism which makes him extra special 😉👍🙏🏿

[@staceyparsons1135]

Definitely

[@margaretsleator5530]

I was expecting to see a little dog in the box

[@YoWotm8Lol]

No, he went under the stage we saw it live.

[@John_Enrique]

Everything about this performance was outstanding! The music, timing, antics, and charisma of his performance were all exemplary.

[@DanielZ-nv2zg]

Please vote for Cillian! He’s a gift that keeps on giving!

[@pi3.14etc]

I have him 4 votes

[@patriciadolphin4161]

He should win

[@ann-marielavictoire6045]

I gave him all 5 of my votes! He is amazing

[@geminiamethyst7059]

GOOD NEWS! HE’S IN THE FINALS!

[@YoWotm8Lol]

i agree abolosutely awful act

[@lorenzobianchini4415]

Cillian made me cry when he spoke of his teacher who made him feel he belongs.God has given us such gifts such as he.Amazing and Brilliant.

[@AmeliaB92]

I hadn't voted at all until tonight. Had to vote for him. He was incredible. A well deserved winner!

[@geminiamethyst7059]

Stunning performance! Couldn’t keep my eyes off the screen! This felt like what magic should be, I can’t even describe it! I haven’t seen magic like this for years! I’m so happy that Callian is in the final! He deserved it! Best of luck to you Callian in the finals!

[@JoshuaXYZ]

Holy 'effing cow. Never seen anything like this.

[@Patrick-rr2qw]

@@JoshuaXYZ when he disappeared into dust he walked behind a screen and the image you see is on a monitor (it’s not actually him) he’s stood behind the screen, then gets into a box and then asks ant to tip it upside down

[@footballfan321-xt3ku]

​@@Patrick-rr2qw well now you've sorta ruined the magic lol

[@martiangod]

​@@Patrick-rr2qw so ant just picked up 8 or 9 stone with one hand and not bending his back, you could tell the box was empty when he lifted it

[@YouTubeNinga1]

​​​​@@martiangod I don't like to rain on this little warriors parade, but I was spellbinding in amazement on the live show. This is my re watching of it. The box moved when ant and Dec walked away from it. It was him getting into it. It was a great performance. He's young and will be a star, no doubt. But I think that apple was wrapped with nothing in it. And I was watching carefully second time round, and I think he pushed that hanky through the light weight tracing paper thin material then opened it conveniently. That being said it was a really great performance and I'm routing for him. And tbf all magic acts are performances and suspensions of reality. I really was blown away the first time I saw it. He still deserved EVERY SINGLE VOTE he got.

[@ryanniv1851]

For a kid, his magic is better than most adult magicians. I can see him winning the whole thing tbh

[@ocodeskamcdbsm]

Is this not a performance that shows people that having Autism is never to be something to abuse a person for, (not that you should abuse anyone). For anyone with Autism, this young man proves that anything is possible and there is a place in society for all of us, no matter what challenges a person has to deal with

[@palvd]

He deserved to win

[@Sui_Generis0]

@@palvd good performance but it's quite a simple magic trick

[@ruisopdelijn4014]

not in a million years!!

[@ruisopdelijn4014]

​@@palvdwhy???

[@karimsadredini8875]

We've just witnessed the rebirth of a new young magician! Congratulations Cillian 💯👏

[@CherryOhNanaa]

The way he talk and do his act is amazing for his young age ! 1st part he puts the tissue in his left fake thumb then when he comes back to Bruno he push it inside and with his skills he opens carefuly the paper to hide the fake thumb with the tissue inside the apple. 2nd part same for the tissue, disappear with some mirror. only able to see all of this in slow speed and he was close to jury so it's impressive af, glad he won his semi 🥰

[@Allen-L-Canada]

what about the box, it was so light?

[@edisonedison4636]

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[@markclerici8975]

Cillian, you've melted my heart. I am 60 now, but I remember well when I was 14 like you: all the anxiety to make somethimg well done, and the fear of the adults or the other kids who make you notice your mistakes. And the pure joy to get something well done. I wish all the happiness of the world to you, and never lose that fantastic smile on your face!

[@Jp_creation_06]

Who is after watching instagram reels here like this..

[@Movie_world-A-Z]

Meh😅

[@karanvanshkar9363]

Me 😅

[@xolanilanda4467]

Me

[@gloriasangma1824]

Me 😂

[@ketchup_kings7131]

Congratulations Cillian for winning the semi final tonight! I loved your performance it was absolutely AMAZING!!!

[@jackson_starjedi5615]

Let us hope mb14 for wild card

[@RinSitumorang]

oh cillian... you yourself is magic. and your magic is the decoration to make you more magical... i love this boy. i'm teary

[@domw.6979]

He's such a talent! I'm rooting for him to win!!

[@robhutchinsonmagic1147]

Wow this kid has just inspired me to work so much harder at my magic! I hope he makes the final but if he doesn’t he will certainly go a long long way!!!!

[@theBoringTeachersClub]

You are a magician? How does magic play out?

[@robhutchinsonmagic1147]

@@theBoringTeachersClub It’s just something you have to have patience with I am very new to magic and I am not one of the best but I love it and I love watching other magicians I’m forever learning

[@tenklavish]

Who came here from insta reel ?

[@Harshanani14]

Me bro

[@Harshanani14]

Me broo

[@Crystal12121]

Me bro 😅

[@from.6498]

Me

[@marcianigoy723]

Me

[@yehtinaung807]

Oh my goodness. He, the young man, deserves this year’s winner title. Breathtaking performance.

[@alicesyoutube]

Yea he deserves to win. :) or if he doesnt win at least come 2nd.

[@monkeysnatch1]

Oh my goodness I agree

[@riya8140]

Did he won?

[@frankwill8073]

The best ever magician on BGT, amazing !!

[@margaretsleator5530]

Expecting to see a dog in the box

[@zohaiburrehman3465]

😂😂😂

[@tingliasmr]

That was so moving. Cillian's way of making his magic relatable and personal is what makes it pure magic for me. Bravo young man,bravo!

[@alexeibourdan9316]

Please everyone vote for this boy. He's so incredible at what he does. But his joy is just overwhelming. His reaction to the crowd's reaction is just everything. This was just perfection.

[@MatthewSmith-hg7cj]

Such a Talented, Inspiring and Amazing young person! Your success is going to do so much for so many people. Love the words "Anything is possible" 3:53 and "I used to be on the outside looking in, now i am on the inside looking out" 4:58 Such meaningful phrases for those with autism ❤. Cant wait for your final act and for you to win BGT! You have a fantastic journey ahead of you in life.

[@mclarenguy22]

For those criticising the obviousness of the trick (or illusion as it is otherwise known); thing to remember BGT is created for unknown amateurs rather than professionals or household names. It's about giving them the breakthrough. This isn't their 'job' yet, especially for child or teenage schoolchildren. Yes the camera work could be better, but it's difficult when it's live. Most acts look and sound better from the audience than on TV, hence the audience reaction. By the time this talent is a fully fledged adult he could be going to Vegas. Great showmanship and personality.

[@Thefool203]

He's got all my votes for tonight 100% I really loved it

[@jam-nc8ut]

I don't watch much BGT, but I caught this young lad's performance here on KZbin a few weeks ago, and thought it was fantastic. This is on a whole other level, even from that. His presentation is absolutely spellbinding and unique, and he is wildly talented. I can't begin to imagine how proud and emotional his teacher who got a shout-out must have been! I don't know who he is up against, but it would take someone/something very special to beat him.

[@MichaelChinogara]

This was a brilliant act.. i like how he managed to step up from the last act to this one... He is definitely amazing. Proving to us that magic can be simple yet amazing.

[@daveycairns6050]

He was absolutely amazing this evening omg 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏well done cillian

[@iamgigi3189]

Brilliant! So young and so incredibly good at magic. He is selling his act 100%

[@symphonixblades]

magic mixed with technology I guess

[@tadibrothers3943JNS]

What a young gentleman and much respect to him and his family . My brother has special needs and the word BELIEVE is truly powerful . He is a winner already ....

[@reupsvideos]

Goosebumps absolutely amazing 🤩

[@noirlily3413]

SO PROUD OF HIM!!!

[@laurentlucchini9298]

What he has done is just incredible. It's so good to see him so confident as he performs magic. We see that magic means so much to him. A great performance by a great young man.

[@mikefrewofficial1731]

There has never been a magician like him, he’s an inspiration to millions, that with a disability you can achieve anything, having autism myself I know how hard life can be, and how it feels to not fit in! He needs to be in the final and he deffo has an outstanding chance to win the final! And his confidence is something else!! We love you Cillian! 🎉❤

[@symphonixblades]

he is good, but no magician like him? Nah that is too much of a stretch the trick is easy to understand how it's done

[@mikefrewofficial1731]

@@symphonixblades how did he do the trick, disappear and end up in a box, also for the fact that he’s disabled and your hating on him, just shows your true colours! Which is disgusting

[@MatthewSmith-hg7cj]

​@Symphonix_Beats, I don't think you should respond! All magic is easy to understand with the basic principles of magic. Yes you can see some of his tricks. But the real magic is how well it is performed. For someone of his age, with his challenges in life and how well he performs on stage with the massive audience, that is the true magic on display!

[@MatthewSmith-hg7cj]

100% agree with you @MikeFrew Official

[@mikefrewofficial1731]

@@MatthewSmith-hg7cj thank you! I’m sick of the hatred people are giving him, I read online that people were trying to bully him to leave the show cause he’s not “fit for it”

[@xeniam.cornor.3106]

Bravo!!! Your show was amazing and stunning, Cillian. Congratulations.

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

Another UNIQUE MAGIC Still watching 💪💪💪 June 19, 2023

[@popitgirl13]

🎉 congratulations on getting into the final and winning tonight you're peformance was great cillian

[@user-cl8xh6bc9y]

Such an inspirational, magical young man! Many congratulations to Cillian for what he has achieved tonight 👏 🥰

[@celticoceane]

Cillians performance was absolutely outstanding he's such a gifted magician and entertainer I'd love to see this young man win he certainly has the talent to go all the way

[@perpetuanashon1677]

Wonderful performance 🎉💖 watching all the way from Tanzania 🇹🇿😍

[@hollymason150]

Cillian HAS to win after that performance! He’s amazing!

[@EzioSMC]

I'm here because of that chinese video

[@anuzzz231]

Same🤣

[@StephanieWhite-bo1jr]

This lad has serious talent and is gonna go places, well deserved winner in yesterdays show, I want him to win

[@VigoJ]

This is one of the most captivating performances this year in BGT, just really fantastic.

[@enoshnilaksha631]

Wonderful performance . Good luck ❤️

[@aislingprendergast9235]

Cillian was amazing in every way possible such a talented and inspiring young man im so happy one of our own has made the Britain's got talent final this year he was so confident on that stage and truly did show anything is possible with a burst of magic a star in the making everyone in Ireland is so proud fingers crossed for him on Sunday please vote for him anyone who can cant vote here in Ireland 🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@hearmenow909]

He smashed that out of the park. The only issue I have is we didn't get to hear their feedback at the end of the video, which is a shame.

[@StretchMeGherkin]

It about time a true magician won the show, young too, his first audition had me in tears it was that good but he has a story, he performs it so well and so elegant, he definitely deserves to win! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@Kevin-en5lm]

He did an awesome job! What a good performance

[@gpower09]

Doing yourself, Meath and Ireland proud! Massive well done Cillian, you are amazing 💚🤍🧡💙

[@ladnarfilms5201]

AMAZING! I think he should win this year!

[@JWRay-xh9wl]

He's the bravest young magician there is,love this young man for his courage to overcome and percevier...

[@angelrivera8558]

To all magician of the past step back we got a new kid in town. Wow this young man was the best I have seen in years

[@lindakaonga]

There's just way too much talent this season it's so hard to pick a favourite 🥺🥺❤️Wow

[@MadzandBelle]

Wow! Cillian you were brilliant!

[@ahmedjanoo1039]

At 2:43 you can clearly see the fake left thumb used to hide the handkerchief, and at 2:57 you can see him inserting the same into the apple. All together i like the innocence of the kid and his confidence

[@WelshComicBookGuy]

I love how excited this kid gets when he pulls it off. Well done lad 👏

[@chombewixy]

Oh my goodness 😮I had feelings that this kid is born a magician, he is one of my favorite act this season so far

[@elainepeckham8386]

Absolutely fantastic🎉

[@keltiquewood]

This kid is all thumbs!

[@barnbersonol]

Someone's been giving him tips!

[@noapology88]

Go, Cillian O'Connor!! You're gonna go far, kid. All the best.

[@An-Chliste]

Cillian O'Connor is such a fine young man! Cillian brings pride to everyone from Éire!!!

[@anxious_headphones_kid]

I hope that he realises that he just inspired so many of us autistic teens to go out there and start doing things we enjoy without the fear of feeling like we dont fit in, so well done Cillian from everyone here in Ireland and those who are on the spectrum 🇮🇪

[@mysticmarkthemagician5852]

Brilliant performance extreamly well done, Cillian. You are such an insperation to diabled chidren.

[@janafischerova1678]

Unbelievable - I was glued to the screen watching the amazing tricks! And I would like to see more...❤

[@Wooftie003]

In 2:42 You can see the fake thumb on Left hand, with the “dog” inside! In 2:57 you can see him put the thumb inside the apple hole, and “magically” pull the “dog” out.. In 5:09 you see back of box from inside is black! That is a hole to the backstage! 4:07 is a distraction, while a picture of him on screen replaces him.

[@user-mr1xz9sk3i]

👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@nazmazza786uk]

Fantastic performance 🎉 well presented ❤ well done boy!!!!😊

[@Sheila3444]

I've seen many magic shows over the years(I'm 73), but this young man has them beat!!!

[@JacobElyachar]

What a spectacular talent! Well done, Cillian!!!!

[@dylan-mufc2027]

Cillian to win BGT ❤🥳

[@ironluke9221]

This was amazing

[@donotneed2250]

I can see this young man headlining in Las Vegas...

[@johnkylebentulan2134]

The fact that i know how its done but still looks so good is amazing

[@HLarsen0697]

Wow, this kid is soooooo good!

[@iamichajr]

i would wish to have this kind of experience live. am still in disbelieve

[@tacom1]

Sensational, and his reaction oh my... love him!

[@ryangraham1270]

Why am I crying 😭❤️🙌🏻

[@elainebradley5311]

Omg i have goosebumps too. Come on the Irish ❤.

[@RHIdezigned]

🎉 He's truly spectacular. Such an awesome young pro already. He has an amazing future ahead of him. He's just.... 🎉

[@Star-bf5jo]

Amazing truly amazing gifted he should win 🎉

[@lolamagenta]

Astonishing, Cillian! Bravo!

[@javierross7441]

What a performance!! All the judges and crowd were left truly astonished after he sent that handkerchief flying around the theatre and then vanished on catching it by bursting in to ribbons. A truly deserving winner of tonight's show and I will be rooting for him in the finals. If he pulls off another stunning performance like this he could well win!!

[@chombewixy]

This is what we call magic

[@danielhansen7509]

I can’t explain this is the first timer a magician has made me cry ❤

[@RobMa]

He should win bgt no bother, he's brilliant and at the end I was crying myself he is genuine as u get.

[@kaybicaku923]

That kid is brilliant

[@georiahmu8281]

This performance blew my mind away ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mentallyhyp2012]

hes made me cry every time!

[@macrthur1880]

That was brilliant! 😮👏👏👏 amazing performance

[@floriane.6449]

I can't be the only one who was waiting for a cute little dog :(

[@reginadeniseclarke9265]

THIS WAS AMAZING. 😊

[@anisouldhabib4817]

I can’t find the word. So perfect

[@aleksandrajaksic2303]

He should win.. this is amazing,such a talented young guy who followed his dream..TRUE INSPIRATION FOR ALL YOUNG OUT THERE!

[@bishvabhansingh369]

i like you💖

[@lulupark2825]

he gave me goosebumps 😮

[@Nats.L]

This was amazing, that trick when he disappeared I was amazed ngl , I never saw that before

[@thehugehorrormoviepodcast1683]

I've never seen anything like that before either... and I'm truly baffled by it!!! I've been watching that part over and over and I can't work out the trick at all!

[@VocalStarKaraoke]

What a talented boy!

[@isabelle843]

Lil dude has such a good stage presence 🥰

[@options888]

I know exactly how he did this trick, when he stuff the cloth into his right hand, there is a thumb-like storage to store the cloth, and he uses his left thumb to insert into his right hand that stores the cloth, hence if you look closely at 2:42, there is sth sticking out at his left thumb, and this was exactly what was used to store the cloth. How did the cloth got into the hole of the apple? Simple, he dug a hole so he can insert his left thumb into the hole of the apple so that the cloth is successfully transferred from his thumb to the apple !

[@tawakalitumotunrayo875]

OMG😱 Amazing 🥰🥰👏👏

[@Clemen_tine1997]

This somehow made me feel amazed and emotional at the same time🥺❤️

[@jamesfamkima2267]

the smile on his face at the end...priceless!