Handy illusions

Optical illusions are popular, but less well known are some equally baffling illusions of touch, which Rob demonstrates

[@skugs9720]

“Get a friend” hardest part of the trick

[@jennij5773]

True 😂

[@user-vc2yq4mm6t]

Damn, got'em

[@danielmartins8929]

Especially when you start doing those things

[@Skankytreat]

Wish this was Reddit so I could give you all the awards

[@TheDeepDiveLLC]

Wasn't hard... what are you struggling with?

[@stickthatinyourpipeandsmok2457]

This show taught me how to make a cardboard pistol that shoots elastic bands and an airplane with a motorized propeller. I made them in 1985 and still have them proudly today!

[@CuriosityShow]

Great - I have a shed full of old things that I made for Curiosity Show - Rob

[@Oscar4u69]

this is so wholesome :)

[@davidolszeski3982]

You really should have changed mattresses within those 30 years…

[@woodywood6961]

still at mum and dads place at 40?

[@stickthatinyourpipeandsmok2457]

@@davidolszeski3982 It was endorsed by the Chiropractic and Osteopathic Association of AustralAsia so it'll do at least another 20.

[@kalilavalezina]

This is exactly the kind of entertainment we had in the 80s. We also used to lie flat on the ground and get a friend to hold our arms in front of us, above our heads and slowly descend. Made you feel like you were sinking into the ground, very trippy.

[@justsnappy]

Ohhhh, I remember doing that!

[@dooovde]

I remember we used stand with our backs to a wall holding our breath as a friend pushed our chest hard until we collapsed...good times

[@mmorgz6622]

we used to do that too, but another was laying on a couch, step, table or anything with a edge. we would put one leg in the air for a minute or so then my brother would slowly lower my leg until it felt like it was level with the table. but it would still be at something like 35-40 degree so by the time it was level, it felt like it was in the ground. then he would keep going past level off the edge and it just got weirder 🤣. ahhh simple times...

[@travismailsa1]

Yeah i remember doing that, feels like your arms are going through the ground and lower than your actual body can go.

[@kalilavalezina]

@@travismailsa1 Exactly!

[@BeepDragon]

Something about this quality of audio and video is so generally wholesome and relaxing to view. I believe 4k and the like has it's place to be sure! But I also hope we don't completely lose videos made in this way

[@Dexcellence]

I don't know how to put it in words but I definitely love this authentic vintage look

[@ksm1985]

This is the kind of content that keeps me on KZbin till 3am when I should have been sleeping by 10pm

[@RUBBER_BULLET]

SkyCorp Home Video.

[@ianh1504]

"If you dont believe me, get a friend..." I feel personally attacked

[@mathewscad]

Getting a friend is the hardest In fact coming to a point where it aint possible any more

[@coronaklledmebot4856]

@@mathewscad 8 years ago it wasnt hard

[@mathewscad]

@@coronaklledmebot4856 yea its them we lost and they lost us

[@wireless-earbuds-brain-tumor]

It's all about your attitude towards yourself

[@thisiswhatilike54]

Because you’re socially inept. Like any learned skill, it takes practice. Get out there and talk to folks.

[@probertisking3744]

“Dean, can I borrow your hands?” “Certainly.” *unbuckles belt*

[@Eli_Texan]

👀

[@birddaddydetta]

"Now, can I borrow your forearm?" "Certainly." 😏

[@TheJoshShephard]

"It's a very peculiar sensation"

[@oobleck147]

r/CursedComments

[@IcePeak99]

"Now close your eyes."

[@lundsweden]

This is a great episode. The Curiousity Show was such a high quality show, has never been equaled or exceeded!

[@lescud]

Me rubbing my nose while I watch the video….

[@carcaridon]

I didn't wait till after the show

[@TuhLok14oh]

Me neither. I still have one nose

[@learicist]

Neither did I lol

[@enthusedtosing9655]

Hahahahag

[@Super241946]

Those eyes, those ears those nose! 😅

[@tyrellseymour7724]

Yeah i still have one nose

[@Regaljester75]

Note to self :get a friend:

[@oo0Spyder0oo]

haha 👍😂

[@conanbardwell6760]

there seems to be many of us

[@umbrellacorp.]

Nostalgia hitting really hard. The good old days. This show reminds me of when I was a kid.

[@kernel__]

haha you old ass

[@khoaba8508]

man i love these old videos, they are interesting and nostalgic at the same time

[@MrMikeEngland]

Best. Show. Ever. Thanks for inspiring us Gen-Xers. Never dreamed that 30 years later, my kids would be enjoying this on their phones.

[@CuriosityShow]

Very kind of you, please spread the word - Rob

[@ItachiUchiha-bi4if]

Amazing.🖤

[@extrm161]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aniZlmeKlq-roas at 0:12..

[@Dave-Rough-Diamond-Dunn]

Easily 40 years for me! I loved this show in the 70s.

[@avinotion]

@@Dave-Rough-Diamond-Dunn 70s? Has it been this long?

[@willybeezy2775]

These kind of videos are what makes KZbin amazing. I feel like a kid again sitting in class when the teacher rolls in the TV cart and puts on an motivational video. A true classic.

[@0A1630]

Yeyee

[@haziq1651]

YOU ARE EVERYWHEREEEEEEEE......

[@falseofdoom7919]

Rolls in the tv. I remember too.. THE GOOD OLD DAYS..

[@seancarter6492]

This was actually amazing.... 10 years later! Where has this been!?!

[@dagg310]

it's been on youtube the whole time

[@JoeJoe-wp1vv]

01:44 Dean: "OK can you unlock my hands now?"

[@e_puffin]

I really like this show. I haven't seen this before but I think it's amazing how it isn't targeted to just children where there's a lot of bright colors and a lot babification. Wished there's still more shows like this. This is what true family friendly shows are

[@CuriosityShow]

Very kind - much appreciated - Rob

[@jerrywhidby.]

The States had Mr. Wizard's World.

[@HangLoTangLo]

Oh you mean coco melon ???

[@wrongfootmcgee]

@@jerrywhidby. and it was practically unwatchable

[@jimo9555]

@@jerrywhidby. I think the closest we had in the UK was a show called "How"

[@ArtsyAustin]

This show looks cool! Man, I love the 80's. The shows, the movies, the fashion, the hair, and most of all, the music! I wish I got to experience living on that decade... as a wealthy person preferably 😅

[@moviemad56]

Actually it started in 1972!

[@Imforthewhales]

Some of us grew up with this show. Right after school.

[@rp7155]

I love these. Wish I could have seen this show when I was a kid - but I’m really glad to get to see these clips now!

[@rickparsent9632]

Now !! kzbin.info/www/bejne/raXFlJSNo96VsNU

[@asdfgoogle]

"get a friend and try it yourself" If only it were that easy, sir..... if only....

[@joey_outdoors]

lmao I was thinking the same thing

[@thisiswhatilike54]

It is. What’re talking about?

[@asdfgoogle]

@@thisiswhatilike54 it's a joke. But thanks for ruining it!!!!

[@SpuddyWesker]

@@asdfgoogle settle down, ok?

[@asdfgoogle]

@@SpuddyWesker okay

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

Nup, still felt like one nose

[@vatinklin997]

take a small piece of paper and roll it into a small ball the size of fly and then roll that ball on your palm using the middle of your crossed fingers (just like the nose). you'll immediately feel 2 balls instead of 1.

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

Vatinklin I put my hand down my pants and did this, thought I had 4 balls, freaked me out man

[@kf5541]

Crazy prayingmantis 😂🤣 tu’chet

[@tomasviane3844]

@Crazy prayingmantis Maybe you only have half a nose?

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

@@tomasviane3844 Oh shit!! I do too

[@abdulqaadir6510]

God bless these guys! I'm so glad they're Aussie, we live in the best country in the world!!!

[@cristiannicolas5349]

It has become a tradition to come to this masterpiece every once in a while

[@muqeetsoheb6708]

I miss those old days when i can actually try this with my friends when it used to feels fun instead of awkward

[@levihuerta9393]

.?

[@NoName-md5zb]

Why would it be awkward

[@sadkritx6200]

@@NoName-md5zb bcuz of growing up. I also remember lots of fun stuff I used to do with my friends all the time but now if I did it, idk maybe it'll feel weird or they may feel weird lol, it's hard to explain

[@RumbleFish69]

The word you're looking for is "creepy" not awkward.

[@Soridan]

@@RumbleFish69 Stop misusing (and devaluing) the word creepy. Awkward was a better fit.

[@horrornerd7883]

I've been scratching my nose in this unnatural way for at least 10 mins and all I feel is a sore nose.

[@fr0xystandoff2]

Wow! These Are Some Cool Illusions, Will Come In Handy SomeDay

[@ce9916]

I wish my girlfriend were that cooperative when I ask her “can I borrow your hands please?”

[@BriarLeaf00]

This show is crazy good. I know they came back and did a show many years later but they really should do one now and put it out on KZbin for kids and schools. I keep commenting on thier vids because so many of them are just so darn good.

[@CuriosityShow]

Very kind of you - we'll keep posting them - Rob

[@jarv5955]

@@CuriosityShow round of applause to you good sir. you're a very pleasant person

[@ossiebalboa5617]

So happy so see you guys after 40 years! But that stroking of the nose just made me feel like my nose grew an extra inch!

[@bengates6591]

are you sure you were stroking your nose?

[@youknowwhatdaysayinhoe5646]

@@bengates6591 Comedy gold comment 🏆😁

[@notnightshade]

@@jumblejumbo legend has it that this guy is still executing the idea

[@sadkritx6200]

@@notnightshade wow executing the idea for almost a month. Imagine how long his.... nose is now 👀

[@notnightshade]

@@sadkritx6200 lol

[@fmaximun]

Thank you so much for uploading this! Great content! Also, this show gives me not just nostalgia for a time I haven't lived (I was born in the 90s, and I believe it aired in the 80s) but also gives me that heartwarming feeling of simple times telling me that everything is gonna be ok.

[@glm1987]

02:07 My Mother used to do this trick with me when i was a kid

[@lukelarsson]

It’s a curiosity that these beautiful denim washes ever went out of style.

[@haroldseaman4243]

Im 45 and these clips have me hooked!!! Reminds of Bill Nye the Science Guy and Mister Wizard!!! True gems these fellas are giving out!!! Probably one of the only times I would of wanted the internet back in the day lol!!!

[@notlisztening9821]

"Bill NIGH" :'D

[@haroldseaman4243]

@@notlisztening9821 oops Nye

[@barryguff6893]

I still have the same watch as Dean: the Casio Databank! Best watch ever!

[@saileshdas2877]

Low video quality, Short duration, old videos with views in millions...... Are just treasure

[@y0uCantHandle]

The nose thing didn’t work. I’ve been trying it for 30 years and now I look like Voldemort

[@komoriboy]

Didn't work for me either, I think the actual trick was to see how many idiots you can get to rub their noses with their finger crossed.

[@pushkarrawat1880]

Yeh

[@dawn_monraz]

It worked for me. You have to focus on what your hand is feeling

[@joshyc2006]

@@komoriboy I did it for about 2 minutes and didn't feel anything, then had the exact same thought as you 🤣

[@pnkflyd66]

It work for me.

[@maheshtima1]

I tried the thing with the nose. Although I didn't feel two noses, I did feel sleepy.

[@internziko]

Next time do it while driving

[@PrNizar]

*8 years later* KZbin algorithm : yeah I think it's about the right time for you to watch it.

[@AdamantiumDressing]

Gosh. I can’t believe I didn’t know this show existed! Love it!

[@Jeff-kz5kl]

Who knew that a fun video for school children would one day make a bunch of middle-aged nerds collectively realize that we're all alone? Ironic.

[@jennij5773]

Collectively alone lol

[@shaneadams6463]

@@jennij5773 Jesus Loves You. Truly.

[@GartnerGear]

Isn't it Ironic that you're describing a group of people as being alone?

[@Jeff-kz5kl]

@@GartnerGear exactly

[@johnzamer3142]

@@jennij5773 we need an app to make friends

[@seitlichruckwartseinparken1225]

I want those innocent times back...

[@MrYoumitube]

I loved the 80's. I grew up watching these guys.... this beats ipads and social media the kids rot with today.

[@itssomethin]

Anyone else got this recommended 9 years later for no reason?

[@SUMIT-de7zj]

After trying all these I found out that my friend was imaginery. Terrific illusion!

[@sporkfindus4777]

These short clips are so interesting and entertaining. What a brilliant presenter. Clear, welcoming and likeable.

[@CuriosityShow]

Glad you enjoyed it - appreciated - Rob

[@chess747]

Blast from the past. I haven’t seen this show, since I was a kid. I totally forgot about this show, until stumbling across it by accident.

[@GitsumSaus]

"If you don't believe me...get a friend" is how I'm ending all my arguments now

[@SincerelyUnconscious]

8 years later and I’m still working on getting that friend to try this out

[@jiemileng7745]

Loooool

[@rootsandvulture]

Couldn't get the nose one to work. But building on another posters idea of rolling a piece of paper into a fly sized ball and rolling it in your palms with your fingers crossed works ok. Even better is a small ball, I used a ceramic baking ball (you get pots of them for baking pastry), it worked really well, like there is 2 balls. I found if I looked out of the window at the same time it worked better, looking at what I was doing sort of broke the spell, my brain realised there was only 1 ball.

[@ChastonHall]

That intro is painfully nostalgic of the 80’s

[@poepplays4489]

"Get a friend and try it yourself" I've never felt so personally attacked in my life.

[@danielbrealey2924]

I remember this show, used to love watching it as a kid

[@ShadowFoxSF]

A similar trick takes advantage of how the arm senses touch but it goes the other way. Get two toothpicks or other thin implements and hold them so the tips are slightly spaced. Get your friend to close their eyes and ask them how many toothpicks they can feel and gently trace the toothpicks along their arm. Closer to the elbow they will only feel 1 but as you get closer to the wrist they will be able to feel both.

[@ntsure2436]

The toothpicks can be spread apart even further on the back, especially near the middle sides.

[@cian8531]

8 years ago and it got recommended. Nice.

[@PlatinumEagleStudios]

This is so delightfully 90's I love it

[@Kerbal_fever]

90's? The show started in the 70's and ended in 1990. I'd say this one was in the early 80's, quite possibly earlier.

[@jeremiah3543]

I miss the 90s and 80s

[@Moneh8178]

After browsing through this channel I must say, I now know where all these social media challenges are coming from videos like this.

[@vishalmuralidaran]

After 8 years I'm getting this as recommended

[@Nova7o9]

I remember doing these kinds of tricks with my friends in school, especially the second one. I learned them on the side of a Halloween McDonald’s Happy Meal box. XD

[@nickevers9263]

That kind of devalues the whole thing

[@Nova7o9]

@@nickevers9263 That wasn't my intention. I was enjoying a happy childhood memory.

[@Nova7o9]

@@nickevers9263 And besides, why should it devalue anything? Someone thought something was cute, happened to work for McDonald's marketing and shared it with millions of children. I think it's adorable to share these kinds of activities. After all, isn't that what this show did? 😥

[@riverraisin1]

@@nickevers9263 Gives me an idea. McDonald's could call them Devalue Meals. 🤔

[@FirstnameLastname-rf8bf]

@@riverraisin1they really should. It'd be honest.

[@rpjakey1868]

The best illusion was when I imagined I had friends.

[@riverraisin1]

You have us, so.....

[@Jiishaan]

I love these kind of shows.. wish they made it as simple as this 😭😭

[@mattyyeeter2065]

“Get a friend and do it yourself” should be the WHOLE trick

[@SANDSCORCHER]

We could have done with this in the UK when it was new. Thoroughly entertaining stuff😎👍🏻

[@CuriosityShow]

It was there for a while - TVAM, I think - Rob

[@richatkinson4470]

We got How2...but this is much better...

[@Feradose]

"If you don't believe me, get a friend, and try it yourself." Savage!

[@LKT508]

when the video randomly goes on ur recommended after 9 years

[@austinminion3458]

i love it when this typ of video just pops up

[@EdDrow]

1:17 That's how I kill time when I'm bored as hell.

[@American-Plague]

0:25 THAT'S how I kill time.

[@oneupaj]

Why is KZbin just now recommending this to me ??

[@ciclon00nz96]

This was the peak moment of TV, it was all downhill since then

[@mrudulpawar7944]

Why is this in my recommended after 9 years ?

[@billythedreamer]

If you're ever at a party with loads and loads of drugs, that hand thing is absolutely mind blowing if they don't know about it.

[@lotsagrapes]

Goforth and try it ,:3

[@rakshathrajan8992]

who got this recommended 9 years later..

[@billster5723]

The graphics, the sound, and those acid wash jeans. ahh, takes me back.

[@prajune]

Welcome to the another episode of ' Random KZbin Recommendation You Never Knew You Needed'

[@jackchn23]

There’s a weird phenomenon where if you drink about 8 beers in a row really fast….you wake up and your bum hurts!

[@JustDaniel6764]

I think someone’s potted the brown

[@conanbardwell6760]

"let me borrow your bum" "oh alrighty, certainly"

[@holidayeveryday550]

You might want to hang out with different dudes.

[@Nicolas-qe1ef]

Just tried the inverse hand thing with my sister and we both laughed our asses off, really cool stuff

[@kozmokohler]

Am I the only one to find Rob Morrison absolutely dreamy?

[@baronvg]

Man, that third illusion is a perfect flirting technique!

[@dogzebra2708]

As if everyone could just "find a friend."

[@a2pha]

0:22 OMG ! I have 2 peni ..... NO CARRIER

[@markdotpy5592]

"You can try it after the show".... proceeds to trying it during the show.

[@crimsonkatsu5919]

The second one gives me fond memories of being bored at church as a kid and doing that trick out of boredom.

[@tvvelvegauge12]

That last thing he said hit me hard.... I can't try it myself 😔

[@gn6691]

0:31 I didn't get any sensation of two nose.

[@moshroomba]

This is my first video from this show but I found it very interesting. Also the last one I tried on myself bc it's midnight rn, it's crazy how it works correctly!!!

[@andrewmcree9157]

Unsure how I got here, but I’m not complaining. Up the algorithm!

[@Bigbuddyandblue]

Hands and finger joints too old and stiff to do these anymore!

[@PengwinTamer]

Not sure if anyone will see this, but if so, and you've never heard of it, try this one. It actually does work and feels pretty weird. Put your hand against someone else's so just the tips of your fingers and thumb are touching the tips of their fingers and thumb. Now take your other middle finger and thumb and run them up and down the middle fingers of the hands that are touching. The person who showed it to me I think called it the deadhand, or something like that.

[@PengwinTamer]

@Luke Bailey What are you talking about? I finished what I was trying to say. Nothing happens after. It's just a tactile illusion.

[@PengwinTamer]

@Luke Bailey Just try it instead of trolling me.

[@BlackFiredDragon]

I don't have any friends, so I'm going to need you to tell me what happens

[@llornkcor8880]

I remember it as Dead Man's Hand. Your brain thinks it should feel the sensation from the other person's finger the way it feels it with yours... but it doesn't, so it feels like a dead person's hand is what you're touching. That's how it felt to me at least. Haha, I did this to so many people back in the day. Been years since I subjected anyone to it 🤔

[@giin97]

Oh is that what it's supposed to do. A friend did it to me years ago, but I never figured out what was supposed to happen.

[@Xes_Lana]

Damn I grew up with the CS, used to love watching it.

[@kenchristie9214]

I always watched this show whenever I could. I was in my 30's.

[@7Earthsky]

Well.......I had friends.........Not now.

[@Amir.........]

I tried it on my brother and I swear it really worked, he was laughing his lungs out 😂.

[@joywizard1891]

HOW ARE HIS LUNGS?1

[@echospaw899]

I got one, I got one... have a friend, or whatever, sit directly in front of you. Now while their eyes are closed, have them slowly walk their fingers from your knees (using both hands) toward your body, and tell them to stop when they think they're are 3/4 of the way. Then say "thank you".

[@drstone3431]

70s are back and it feels great

[@02protoman]

There’s too much comedy gold here, I won’t say a word

[@Ajayhuerta]

This seems like a video the substitute teacher would put on

[@suicideistheanswer369]

I got no friends. Great show.

[@lordgrim1798]

“ Get a friend ” Have been trying for the last 27 years

[@missnomer2442]

The very first one didn’t work, just made my nose really oily

[@systoxgaming8834]

Same💀

[@nicedubs8163]

One time my uncle got my nose. He still got my nose, which is why I can't smell anything