Erik Tait - FISM Quebec 2022 - Card Magic 3rd Place

[@luan6862]

“I don’t think anyone in this room is keeping score today” - said whilst looking Shawn Farqhuar dead in the eyes as he’s there as a judge literally keeping score to me was the most brilliant bit of performance at FISM I’ve seen so far. Following it up with the french guy comment referring to Markobi’s chaotic performance was also a delight. Thank you for the performance!

[@eriktait434]

THANKYOU! Those inside baseball jokes were literally my favorite part of the whole experience. You win the thread.

[@shaynesimmonstattoo]

Ayyyy. Performing for Sean Farquhar has to be nerve-racking.

[@ShawnFarquhar]

I agree, I've done it a few times, but usually in a mirror. p.s. Erik is a rockstar

[@shaynesimmonstattoo]

@@ShawnFarquhar 😆yeah, Erik was rad the one time I’ve met him. Tagged along with some of my old fire/ sideshow partners who were on a bill with him at bossy grrls pinup joint in Columbus OH.

[@eriktait434]

@@ShawnFarquhar has this annoying habit of being a really good spectator for magic. He just keeps smiling and having fun. Also, he’ll tell you later that you did a good job and mention the things he likes about your act and you personally. It’s like he actively wants to be your friend. What a monster.

[@goldeneddie]

@@ShawnFarquhar You should try the mirror version of 'Which Hand?' Shawn. I get it right almost 9 times out of 10!

[@majkgmajkg2613]

@@goldeneddie 9 out of 3628800 isn't a good result imo...

[@Bunbury42]

4:45 That smile and chuckle from Shawn brings me joy. He's both a judge and FISM winner. He knows cards and sleight of hand. But it looks like that reaction stems from him genuinely having not seen you load the card. For just a second, he went from judge to delighted spectator. I do magic, but I rarely do magic for magicians, just out of paranoia of looking like a goober. But if that kind of reaction is what is there, I need to start.

[@ilmanti]

He's just a great spectator of magic because he's extremely willing to suspend disbelief. You can see him just looking Erik in the eye and swallowing the misdirection whole while Erik unloads the card because all he cares about at that moment is to be entertained.

[@markditullio4575]

Wow!!! Having watched you do this act a few times, I’m amazed on how you continually elevated this trick! I thought your Penn and Teller presentation was so phenomenal, and the subsequent ones were such improvements on perfection, but your FISM presentation was truly a world class presentation! Well deserved recognition of your awesome talent and hard work!

[@jeffcauthen6434]

"...and shuffle tgem until your happy...not existentially...we don't have that much time..." lol. Best line ever-best monte routine ever!!!!

[@repeater64]

The initial snap deal and vanish of the three cards was SOO CLEAN

[@prodbypalix2872]

🤯🤯

[@eriktait434]

You’re very kind. I’m rather partial to that move.

[@Piscariello1990]

@@eriktait434 move the third finger a bit like takumi and lennart green so you are good :)

[@eriktait434]

@@Piscariello1990 only so much you can do with the camera angle. Keep in mind that I am playing to judges who are at a different angle than where the camera is. So my finger is in the correct position, just not for the camera. It’s in the correct position for trying to win a FISM prize. But good note.

[@Piscariello1990]

@@eriktait434 takumi takahashi even extends the second and third finger but i do it lennart's style :)

[@emreertekin7110]

Easy, this "Shawn" guy is a paid actor.. Love your energy Erik, very clever, very beautiful, very very very very entertaining act. Well deserved.

[@leeresglas5115]

Holy shit I saw this the first time you performed on Penn and Teller, DAMN my dude this is so much more natural and clean! The other one was amazing, this one is stellar. Really enjoyed it

[@bingbongthegong]

Three card monte might always be one of my favorites. Love your rendition. Excellent work Erik 👏

[@jeredblake3256]

Congratulations Erik! I was so pleasantly engrossed in your performance that even though I was watching this on my phone and alone, I broke into actual applause. Thank you for representing the U.S. at FISM, you were awesome!

[@icesharkk6399]

im so happy to see this trick again. wonderful patter and pacing. the stakes are higher here but you seem even more confident! a pleasure to watch.

[@TraumaTrae]

Still speechless, what terrific showmanship and humor as always!

[@timotheelange7131]

I am magician and i crazy about the monte tricks. And you add something to this category of trick. You add an very good presentation and original effect. It's not just "Find the queen" ! All the effect of this trick is justified and execute with a method i'd never seen before. And a final with 3 clear card is just... beautyful !

[@eriktait434]

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

[@tillvantast4499]

U sir are my number one just 4 elegance and 4 wearing that perfekt clownish tie. Pure magic cheers TvT 🎉

[@eyewaves...]

Brilliant performance - the best three card monte i ever seen...super clever.

[@gueritol]

The switch of the aces is pure gold! loved it. But saying their back in the deck is wow! :)

[@VlayrianSO2.]

Congratulations for 3rd place ....❤️❤️ Act was too clean , really impressive

[@kevindaniel1337]

Even when I know what a couple of those moves were, I'm still blown away with your execution of them. Amazing handling and very entertaining patter.

[@HeadoftheSeniorClass-en6qp]

Super magic and funny, too! Great.

[@straifaces]

This was one of the best performances I've ever seen. Really funny too.

[@ohcadam]

Holy shit!! I didn’t even realize that was Sean till the end!!! Amazing!!!

[@philips3825]

Final form indeed! Bravo!! Super super well done ahhhhhh so good!!

[@Tokke83]

Love how you talk it out it is great❤

[@rickintexas1584]

I love your skills and your dry witt. Fantastic routine.

[@jakemccordmagic]

Execellent performance Erik. I hope that one day I will be able to compete at FISM. I am one of the podcast listeners, and when I found out you were going to TAOM also, I got very excited. I am only fourteen, and this will be my first magic convention. I tried out for the junior close up contest and I was accepted, and I will be honored of you would come to watch it. It would make my day. I am a huge fan of yours, and I really hope we can “throw some cards around!” Congrats on winning third place in FISM, and I hope I’ll get to meet you at TAOM! Kindest regards, Jake McCord

[@eriktait434]

See you there kid.

[@jakemccordmagic]

@@eriktait434 Thanks, can’t wait to meet you!

[@veganbadass]

The music is very Tangerine Dream-esque. Love it. Adds to the dope routine.

[@matthewyoung1541]

Imagine doing close up magic at FISM, while Shawn Farquhar is sat next to you burning your hands haha. I’ll be honest, I followed most the routine, but the presentation was superb, the sleights were fantastic and all while being very funny.

[@mysteryy234]

Just seen this video and had to pick me up some continuum cards. Such a clean deck and a well done performance. Congrats!

[@magicorthodoxy]

Ok, but my main question is ... WHAT IS THAT TIE? !!!! WOW! That tie has game !!!

[@eriktait434]

Nick Locapo's tailor made that tie for me. When you're going to the world championships you get ready by seeing the person that makes the suits for the best hair in magic!

[@gmmagic9146]

A hilarious and amazing performance. You are the king of snap dealing🃏♣️♠️

[@eriktait434]

You are to kind.

[@NikolaArkane]

Thank you so much for sharing! What a wonderful idea for a story in magic. Engaging and truly magical! ❤

[@chuckcaputo5144]

You are a very skilled individual…much respect.

[@woochitelj]

I just watched you on Fool Us and it is amazing how much you have improved this trick, or at least the technique! Well done!

[@TUFRIDEGPGT]

Very...very...entertaining peformance. I loved the back and forth between the viewers. And Shawn Farquhar sitting to your left. He was so awesome to be making constant eye contact with you...lol.

[@Dysjoint]

If I ever commit a serious crime I hope Shawn is the only witness and he's in this mood lol.

[@Car.edizz.]

awesome man. That little bit of Lennart Green style just fits perfectly for this act in my opinnion. Keep up the great work Erik

[@Twillsinc]

OMG Its Sean Farquhar!! I didn't catch his name at first and then 2 min in.... what a dude. Nice performance Erik

[@Henn617]

Congratulations Tait. So glad you are one of my card tutors. From my penguin download purchases I mean

[@ooohla9872]

Wow, this was so clean !!! The "invisible deal" (not sure if that the name), all the switches with the misdirections, but still be able to continue talking and doing some jokes about NFTs lmao ! You're an amazing magician/sleight of hand master !

[@Allocution_TK]

I'm loving that tie and the performance

[@TheRussianGenius]

Very nice!

[@eriktait434]

Thank you very much!

[@malkomalkavian]

The invisible deal was beautiful :)

[@jared_bliss2253]

I’m always a sucker for laser deals that was so clean

[@shawnenglish4286]

Doing those moves for a laymen is super hard enough. Doing them in from of Farquhar is insane. Super large huevos, dude. Best monte routine I’ve seen in like fifteen years.

[@paulwilliams5108]

Brilliant in every way. Great magic, but such a fun presentation.

[@JediGrzyb]

Great work! Fantastically entertaining all the way through. Respect!

[@Ka1hal]

Beautiful presentation. Seeing this live and up close must be amazing, your misdirection is top notch

[@quikxfl]

Great progression and smooth! Protect the stash at all costs.

[@MehmetAltinok97]

awsome deck

[@glebrao]

Dude, Very well done! Congratz!

[@huse7]

brilliant plot and execution, Erik. Congrats!

[@PTOization]

What a great entertainer! I love every moment of this routine! Hats off!

[@garyhampton540]

The cards are invisible but the talent is very easy to see!

[@its-a-kind-of-magic]

The best 3 card monte I've ever seen

[@42paparia42]

I came from Penn and Teller, and boy, is this improved to perfection!

[@fragender9552]

Awesome beard, keep growing. 👍🏾

[@ChrisAlas]

Nice sleight of hand and table work

[@DavidUng]

Yeeeeesssss! I had a smile the whole time watching that. Time to grow a "stash"!

[@DavidM-lj5yv]

Awesome job!!! Congrats on your award and a stunning performance !!!

[@valovanonym]

Very, very good act!

[@mikkoliukko]

Awesome trick and storyline

[@Leeroy49]

Having Sean there makes it even better.

[@eugeniomariopazielli8478]

Great routine and great skill. Congratulations

[@thegodofpez]

Very entertaining, and I love that he uses New England slang.

[@tya6564]

Fantastic, Erik! Wonderful job!

[@amiawizard]

No, Mr. Tait. YOU have been wicked!

[@TylerLunsfordMagic]

So good!!! So glad I was able to watch this, thanks for posting it and congratulations, Erik! 🥳

[@magicairone]

Really nice act man. I was in backstage during your act so first time I see it now 😁

[@kbchef9205]

Well done 👏👏👏😎And Congrats on Third place.

[@RealSouljah]

great performance dude!

[@scotjerram6715]

Absolutely superb!

[@whatthefuninc8485]

Great act, congrats!

[@technowey]

Great act. I like the optical move at the start. :)

[@Katzenha]

I loved the last part!

[@lfentin]

Congratulations, Erik! Great routine!

[@Jimminy812]

That it is such an improvement over the P&T version, fantastic work my man.

[@eriktait434]

Glad you think so. I am much happier with this version.

[@Chrismagik]

Bravo c’est super ce que tu as fait 👏👏

[@Zerbey]

Some really clean moves there, and yes the French guy was amazing but don't sell yourself short!

[@donpodlas5546]

Nice work Erik! Beautiful routine, congrats!!

[@MichaelVincentMagic]

well done Eric, that was great🎉

[@XavierEMagic]

Hi Michael! Hope you're having a great day.

[@MichaelVincentMagic]

@@XavierEMagic Doing ok buddy, trust all is well

[@eriktait434]

Wow! Thank you sir. High praise from such a fine technician.

[@MichaelVincentMagic]

@@eriktait434 loved your routine Erik. That was an original take on The Monte - really enjoyed. Congratulations on the award.

[@davidcorsaro]

Great job. Congratulations

[@mkl1988]

Love it!

[@XavierEMagic]

Congratulations on placing so high, Erik! Amazing performance and energy. 3rd place now, 1st place next time, right?

[@ioannisnatsinas9433]

Congrats on the fantastic routine! Tell us a little about the tie! I loved it!

[@rythmnarnia3377]

This is so cool.. 😮😮😮...🥰🥰🥰

[@tomcernycobden2947]

That is so awesome.

[@tomcernycobden2947]

I really enjoy the Penguin podcast. Thanks for doing it. I am learning with my 12 yr old son. He is wanting to start doing birthdays, etc. I get nervous doing it for family and friends. I would love to get to Columbus to a show sometime. We are in a bit of 'magic desert' in very Southern Illinois; 4 hours to Brent Braun's, 5 to Branson. Ickle Pickle isn't too far, but haven't gotten there yet. Keep up the good work. And congratulations on FISM!

[@eriktait434]

@@tomcernycobden2947 glad you enjoy the podcast! We have some great ones coming soon. Check out P3MagicTheater.com for upcoming shows in our theater.

[@DavidRussellM]

Great stuff!

[@seanfaherty]

Third place is nothing to sneeze at. Well done Sir

[@eriktait434]

Third in the world is a great place to be.

[@davidwilliams7935]

Achoo!

[@821bluesman]

great snap deal!!!

[@MiguelGarcia-yi1zr]

You crushed it, Erik. That was a joy to watch!

[@mumbaikachallenge5526]

Seeeshhhhh man this is crazy❤️👌

[@MrJohnMarbles]

beautiful!

[@blueyunsung]

What a work of a maestro!

[@kristophert541]

Congratuation Erik. I really love how Shawn reacted tho

[@williamalexander7481]

This was really cool.

[@tomgrow]

Congrats, great routine!

[@demianwheeler5142]

Congratulations, Erik!

[@dylanyoung4938]

Congratulations Erik incredible performance 🔥🔥🔥

[@qhodave]

Nerves of steel, wow

[@wolfnoneofyourbusiness6220]

your performance is AMAZING MAN!!!! :D ... .... if just the audio wasn't so screwed up

[@markeelaino9858]

Performing right in front of Sean Farquhar is damn a man with iron balls.. By the way his palming is so natural