Guest Performance: Penn and Teller 1 - Saturday Night Live

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Magicians Penn and Teller perform a daring card trick. Aired 11/09/85
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[@xsystem1]

....or my partner teller will die (crowd laughing) ...my partner is now dead (crowd laughing)

[@Mr.Gavin12]

:/

[@michielbuurke8733]

@Jo Vi or maby people know its a truck and he is not really dead

[@strudelninja]

They make it a point to state that they would never actually put themselves in danger and that anyone that says they are doing so is making the audience complicit in anything that could go wrong and that is not fair. We know it's a trick. That's why they make sure to show him getting out of the tank for the benefit of the TV audience - watch closely and you can see his hand moving still, and up close the "gag" part of this is more obvious. He has air inside of the mask itself, so when he spins around and the card's been handed off and he's slipped it inside the mask, there's some water that makes it in.

[@leandrrob]

@ very lame trick, he was breathing all the time, anyone could see

[@raydehn5565]

@@leandrrob 😆 /whoosh

[@chriswhittaker5075]

I like how Penn looks and sounds really different, and Teller is exactly the same now.

[@beybld]

Yes , Teller definitely sounds same

[@michaelearthling]

Teller was born exactly how he looks then and now and will still look that way the day he passes, and it will be the greatest trick anyone has ever performed.

[@AbuAl7sn1]

All the time Short people live longer

[@AWriterWandering]

محمد احمد !Teller is 5’9” (1.75 meters), which is actually a very average height for a man. He just looks short because Penn, at 6’6” (2 meters), is a giant !

[@SoftwareAgentsTV]

@@AbuAl7sn1 Teller isn't small, Penn is just that tall!!

[@brandensugden]

Fun fact about this performance: usually Teller does not get out of the tank at the end. Apparently, the producers of SNL were rather insistent that Teller get out of the tank on the air, but after Penn and Teller pushed back on that idea, they settled on not pulling Teller out. However, during the performance, something went wrong with Teller's oxygen supply, and for a significant portion of the trick he actually WAS holding his breath. He gave the crew his signal to get him out and that's why we see Teller get out of the tank at the end of the trick. This was the first performance of this trick live, and so they've of course perfected it since then to prevent that from happening, including making the selected card signed. This is definitely one of my favourite Penn and Teller tricks, for sure.

[@benjaminanderson1014]

Plot twist: the producers intentionally rigged the oxygen to fail so that they could get their way and have Teller get out of the tank on air

[@dmark297]

Actually he didn't signal the crew, Lorne Michaels insisted on Teller getting out at the end, to show everyone he didn't die. P&T were not happy about it, but later Teller was thanking Lorne for making them wimp out. (Teller told this story in their book "How To Play With Your Food.")

[@welshwizards]

Fab piece of trivia, @Branden Sugden! You can see where the trick went wrong at 5:19 and 5:37. At 5:19, there is an evacuation of air from his goggles which I suspect accidentally let in water. At 5:37 you can see that his goggles are now half filled with water, which would prevent him from breathing properly.

[@brandensugden]

@@dmark297 I must have misremembered, that was where I actually read this story haha

[@amicarter8476]

@@dmark297 you can see Penn checking he's okay at the end. That's real - Penn wouldn't fake caring about Teller - he knew he was in trouble. He talked about it on his podcast about a month ago

[@GeoJoe2000]

It's always the three of clubs. Always.

[@Fcutdlady]

that comment was put to penn and he said it was the easiest card for the tv cameras to pick up clearly

[@Bisqwit]

Interesting that they used to do a card force in this trick. Later they did this without a card force.

[@d4m4s74]

@@Bisqwit back then they just always forced a 3 of clubs as a running gag, doesn't matter if a force is necessary (but a force does make this way easier)

[@chrism45]

@@d4m4s74 it's easier cause Penn doesn't have to get close to the tank and pass the card to Teller.

[@peterchaloner6762]

I used to own a Deck that was only the three of clubs.

[@MH-mk9vc]

It is so sweet to see Penn grab Teller's arm and hand at the end showing genuine concern and relief upon realizing something had gone wrong.

[@robertosorio7919]

I'm here because I just listened to Penn describe how this trick went totally wrong and Teller almost drowned. He talks about it at the 39 min mark on Penn's Sunday School podcast Sept. 24, 2020.

[@ianward5342]

Shit the exact comment i was looking for, shoutout to you. Thanks man!

[@reginaldperiwinkle]

Thanks for this. That's an incredible story.

[@KitKom]

ep 641 for anyone who cant find it by the date. Title is literally "Teller Was Really Drowning On TV" lol

[@BlizzardSatan]

The first time I've seen Teller getting out of the tank of water.

[@michaelkelly3365]

That's because the trick went slightly wrong. There's oxygen going into his mask and he's breathing through his nose but at the end you can see that the mask filled up with water and he really couldn't breath.

[@bebble985]

some dedication

[@pemo2676]

@@michaelkelly3365 Yeah you can see when he's turned around to put the card in the mask that the air escapes

[@ValensBellator]

@@michaelkelly3365 Couldn’t he just blow the water out? I used to do that while scuba diving, was pretty easy.

[@michaelkelly3365]

@@ValensBellator I don't think it's a regular mask is the problem. It seems that the oxygen goes into the goggles so he can breath through his nose, mightn't be possible to blow the water out.

[@subhamdas8860]

At 5.37, Teller is gasping for breath. U can see from the up & down motion of his throat and later his stomach. But he didn't let it come to his face. Really a professional..!!

[@draksig12]

I think that this is the only time I have seen this trick where they actually show Teller getting out of the tank after. They just leave him in the tank motionless and fade to black.

[@OrangeYTT]

The trick went wrong & Teller had to hold his breath for about 2 minutes. The mask is constantly being fed oxygen but something happened & water got into it. So he really was drowning during the drowning bit. Teller later said he could've signaled off stage but decided to wait a little longer.

[@aaronmoore3178]

@@OrangeYTT the water gets in the mask when he puts the card in there, 5:19 you see the air bubbles as he puts the card in , penn spins him around not soon after and he has the card in his mask, however you are right and something was wrong with his oxegyn aswell.

[@UTTuba]

@@aaronmoore3178 Penn explains it on his podcast, it went wrong way before that. Teller held his breath for about the last 2 minutes of the trick.

[@junkapopo]

4:05 That was the 3 of clubs lmao. He had to shuffle again, for no apparent reason, while he was saying what card it was

[@roryschmidt5776]

That is most likely where they communicate which card it is to teller

[@raservesthedinner7620]

@@roryschmidt5776 Three of clubs is Penn & Teller's notoriously forced card. Three of clubs was definitely forced to the audience member while he selected the card.

[@roryschmidt5776]

@@raservesthedinner7620 honestly that's pretty cool. Thanks for letting me know.

[@raservesthedinner7620]

@@roryschmidt5776 you are welcome. They even have a Penn & Teller gravestone which is engraved with the following "Is this your card? 3♧". They even use this in one of their tricks

[@MrSonyCity]

@@raservesthedinner7620 2:26 I think he grabs the 3 of clubs from his pocket, puts it on top of the deck, then forces it on the guy. After that, I assume there is actually 2 3Cs in the deck. And as the top comment says, I think he legit hit the 3C when shuffling on stage.

[@antvenom.5934]

Instructions unclear: I have drowned

[@Dev1nci]

He was really holding his breath in the end. Look at the water level in his mask.

[@pemo2676]

the concern on penns face when the others run up to get teller out because the trick went wrong - dedication to the trick from both sides is impressive, keeping up the façade and charisma of monologuing while you know your life long friend is literally close to drowning a few feet away and teller keeping his cool and holding his breath

[@POOPGOD999]

4:19 im pretty sure he too, even if it was all part of the trick for it to be in his mask penn was 80% dead serious

[@apollofell3925]

They weren't lifelong friends, at this point they'd known eachother a few years, but they became magicians separately and met early in their careers.

[@jamestaylor5417]

@@apollofell3925oh okay. Penn would probably be okay with him dying then.

[@madmike1708]

Was he breathing through his nose and his goggles had a oxygen supply to the nose? If that's the case Teller held his breath through the 'drowning' part. Still impressive.

[@davtra]

I'm guessing his goggles is a breathing device. Edit: according to Teller, he could have given the signal but waited a bit longer.

[@LexVenit]

My guess would be that there is a line that goes up his sleeve of the hand outside the tank, and he's breathing through his nose

[@q3znw6j88aywnwy]

could've done anything when he turned around

[@gusteg4823]

Yeah that's the solution

[@snipersimon]

also for refernce Penn has said many times they would never do a stunt that put them in any real danger. So naturally this has a genuine way to breathe.

[@Dev-gz4zh]

Penn sounded like Chris Farley when he started yelling lmao

[@xandermex]

And before his time too

[@POOPGOD999]

Yeah he sounded genuinely concerned but then 20 seconds later he made it seem like it was all part of the skit especially when he casually says teller’s dead and just forgets to use the key

[@AWriterWandering]

That stage hand looks honestly worried.

[@campuscryptid3020]

The props malfunctioned and he had to actually hold his breath for 2 minutes

[@typhoontyph]

the water started getting in the mask so he was genuienly drowning

[@okuyasu4033]

Yeah, he signalled to them that his mask was filling with water and that he was, in fact, unable to breathe.

[@driverm4544]

It interesting to watch the whole act and pay close attention to every detail. Especially the transfer of the selected card to Teller. It's clear where it happens, but it's more impressive on how they use every element of their prop to hide the travel of it

[@anonanon2749]

Lol the joke in her intro BOMBED

[@sumthingwikked4257]

That was a joke?

[@Lord4mbitious]

I think we always forget, including myself, maybe because Teller is such an entertaining character (no voice, witty, funny...), what a great great performer Penn is. Combining magic with explaining, while having a partner to look after and trust without hearing any sounds from him... He's a sleight of hand expert, juggler, entertainer... boy, this two will always be a great pair to watch. I love them both. BTW Tellers actual voice is so warm and nice to hear...

[@peterhoeller7811]

2:08 You know they're true professionals who have practiced this a hundred times over when their timing is impeccable.

[@ladripper47874]

On their "liftoff for love" truck they explain that their Tricks are like a Song to them and they just sing it, even if it doesn't rhyme, so they can always keep tempo

[@bridgenorton537]

Penn sounds exactly like Chris Farley when he starts shouting

[@aidangriffiths5075]

they really perfected this trick and made it so much better

[@DrFalcon222]

2:27 takes the 3 of clubs off his pocket and onto the deck.

[@woodsion2127]

I love that they have been doing the 3 of Clubs trick for this long

[@CFKane-gf2jf]

The weirdest thing about this whole performance was that Teller was really locked into that tank. U can see at the end someone uses a legit key to get in there... damn what commitment

[@jacobcollier4223]

He had air through the facemask via his nose, they always stress that they aren't ever in any real danger, but make it REALLY convincing that they are

[@TemphinFD]

@@jacobcollier4223 he wasnt meant to be, the mask came lose at 4:45 and water flooded it. This was unintentional and caused an actual risk, thus why they ran in to get him out, instead of waiting for 2 minutes or so after

[@sidleyparkhermit6391]

In How To Play With Your Food they explain how they had two layers of failsafe: Teller had a special hand signal that would bring their tech guys up to let him out immediately if necessary, and if there was any problem with the keys they were ready to open up the tank and cover the first few rows of the SNL audience in water. So even in this performance, when there was a mechanical problem and Teller actually almost did have to tap out, the worst danger they were facing was looking like idiots on live national television.

[@jennhoff03]

That was amazing! They should have had a fish in there, btw. I thought it was a fake tank until the very end.

[@dondee5439]

At the 4:15 mark, Penn puts the card (3 of Clubs) on top of the tank for Teller to stealthily palm. Great trick. Harry Houdini would be proud of the water tank aspect.

[@sharonsabu365]

I put this in 2 times speed and was able to easily knock my self out due to lack of oxygen.

[@EscapingLabyrinths]

Damn, the water was covering his nose inside the mask right at the end. The mask becomes loose at 4:45 when Teller tries to push the mask to his face to stop the water getting in. See the look of concern on Penn's face from 5:46 when he realises what has happened and they're rushing to get him out.

[@ka-im5nd]

Yeah, ikr. I saw them do this trick before and Penn took his sweet time before turning Teller around. I was confused as to why he rushed it this time - only saw it the second time through. So Teller really could have drowned if Penn hadn't noticed that the mask was loose.

[@QuintusKing]

@@ka-im5nd Hmm but I'm sure they must have had some unique signal between each other which would only be used in emergency. They couldn't have done it unprepared.

[@alansmithee419]

@@QuintusKing indeed, Penn has said on many occasions that he thinks it's highly immoral to have the audience watch a trick that's dangerous in any way. There was no risk involved here.

[@kyle-bq2zd]

@@alansmithee419 I recommend a listen to the magicians podcast ex. 97 where Teller talks about this trick. It was the first time they did this trick. He talks about how trick did go wrong, and how their idea of safety was different back then. He was indeed holding his breath for the last minute or so and gave a hand signal to the stagehand.

[@Thecollector901]

The water leaked due to teller placing the card in the goggles

[@juanpaologonzales5682]

2:28 is the moment Penn took the 3 of clubs from his pocket. Then a forced selection. Teller breathes through a tube that runs through his sleeves. The face mask allows him to do so

[@mattmayo3539]

His nostrils kinda gave it away.

[@TemphinFD]

However at 4:45 the mask becomes lose, you can see the water get in, this is why the stage runs in

[@ravishanker785]

Teller still sounds same 😂😂

[@JohnSmith-kd6ip]

I think I know how it's done. The mask itself allows Teller to breathe, there must be some airflow through the nose piece. Also, when Penn has a fake fit and tried to get the key, he slips Teller the card. Teller then inserts the card into the mask when he's turned away.

[@jacobroeland]

There's no need for Penn to slip Teller the card since the card was forced. The three of clubs has been their "we've forced a card" signal for a while. Teller would've already had it

[@POOPGOD999]

Tellers also drowning once the timer runs out

[@dylanbeauhart9936]

I think I see the trick, anti fogging glass mask, large enough for his nose to be in he can exhale completely through his mouth when all the bubbles are going and breath in slowly over the course of the time to keep his blood oxygenated, if he needs to, Teller is actually a badass, that's just a hidden safety system.

[@Hunter-sm8nd]

The mask pumps in oxygen which he breathes in through his nose.

[@ZarkowsWorld]

The most impressive part - where the trick is done - is the front-loading of 3 of clubs. Glorious.

[@ValensBellator]

Even knowing it’s a trick any underwater tricks always make me so stressed out lol

[@captainbossman1016]

This act actually went wrong and Teller was actually drowning at the end. Teller was breathing through a tube that went from his sleeve into his mask. At 4:45 the mask becomes loose, from that point onwards Teller couldn't breathe. When Pen turns him around to show the card you can see his mask filled with water and you can see Tellers throat and chest moving up and down because he was drowning and gasping for air, they got him out just in time. This shows Tellers dedication, he risked his life inorder to finish the act.

[@jakevote8978]

That Madonna hoodie is the most 2019 sweatshirt I ever did saw

[@Gladius-NL]

Interesting how "Houdini's record" is vastly different every time they do this trick, ranging from 3:35 to 5:35.

[@Shanaoh]

That’s because Houdini keeps on breaking his record every year

[@limepop340]

Brian Brushwood does a very similar thing with his straitjacket routine, right? It’s supposed to help with effect, but if I were to guess it’s more of an inside joke to claim “slightly better than Houdini” as part of a routine. People who it works on don’t check, people who know are aware that magicians constantly and intentionally BS the claim.

[@fasmir5688]

To quote penn, "everything you hear onstage is a lie"

[@ComicBookGuy420]

Houdini's record was 91 minutes

[@DODGERBLUE55]

I mean, technically Houdini hasn’t taken a breath in over 94 years. That guy just keeps padding the record

[@johncave3334]

These guys are brilliant!!!

[@beaniiman]

I kinda love these old ones where you can catch how they do the tricks and in this case when things sometimes do not work correctly.

[@cannonfodder4854]

I made it to 1 minute, my chest started convulsing at that point.

[@NefariousDreary]

I love these guys

[@legitimatehermit]

I don't know why but the noise that exits Penn's face at 4:53 when Teller throws the key at his head kills me every time -- "Black card? A face car-EUGHJUJUKAY"

[@elem2449]

Madonna !!!

[@marksabaduquia6880]

they are perfect magicians and madonna made it even more perfect

[@Tuffsmoygles]

Current record for holding your breath underwater: 24 minutes, 37 seconds.

[@jordannelson2386]

If I were blind folded I’d almost think this was Chris Farley. It’s amazing how similar they sound and acted. Miss Chris Farley so much, he was one of my favorites.

[@kobyramsey8657]

massive massive props to teller

[@killer4virus]

i just wonder how no 1 noticed that the girl in red is madona....

[@rumpelpumpel7687]

Thats why i clicked the video - thought she would be participating in the magic trick

[@ComicBookGuy420]

I noticed, I just didn't care

[@alexhaigh5724]

Anyone else getting all the Saturday Night Live shows in their recommended after watching the vanity video?

[@KellyClarkD]

Nope. But I watched way too many P&T videos after that one.

[@davidbaird4606]

yes

[@jewkiepie9787]

Yes

[@ttma11]

After watching their masterclass it's great to think that I could do the 3 of clubs trick as well.

[@Just99jacob]

The most mindblowing thing for me is that I could've held the world record for holding my breath underwater 😅

[@DYL0N---DC]

I love that Penn was the one to open the tank because he seemed to realize in that urgent moment that he was the only person there tall enough to just reach up and remove the top. As a 6 foot 6 individual myself, i hope my height randomly saves the day in the future based solely on my ability to casually reach something high up.

[@TyDie85]

Beautiful minds

[@DougieJR]

Madonna sure nailed that intro line.

[@Directorjuma]

Let me start with their performances before i go for the fool us show😂😂😂 wow this guys are good

[@George_vv]

The later revision of this trick is definitely way better than this version and more impressive (and safer for Teller.) This trick is probably my favorite magic trick though.

[@Sustainone]

Always the best at the trade

[@takhellambamdhanachandra7961]

This is friendship.

[@kingofthecommentsection8056]

killer set

[@weeblelehmann466]

Bravo!

[@MikeGervasi]

It's funny. They've shown us so much it's easy to spot Penn's moves. Left hand palms the card from his pocket to the top of the deck. False shuffles, card stays on top. He goes over to Teller for the hand off. Still brilliant and years ahead of everyone at the time.

[@aegisofhonor]

I have heard that the original trick (as usually performed at the time in traveling shows) was for him to stay in there looking lifeless but Teller was in real danger of actually drowning and that's why you saw the crew jump into action to get him out of the tank and the crowd (and I'm sure the audience at home) cheered and I think it made the trick better in the end.

[@gurbindersekhon8240]

2:12 and 2:27 Penn puts /takes out a card in/from his pocket

[@sirsaiyed4814]

I saw it too

[@gurbindersekhon8240]

@@sirsaiyed4814 I have absolutely no doubt whatsoever..I believe you saw , but DID YOU OBSERVE AS WELL??

[@glbernini0]

The 80's were a great time to be alive!

[@slowfuse]

there was actually a lot of AIDS and a crack epidemic, not pictured in this SNL clip

[@TheEvilWithinKevin]

This act evolved to such a better one. Nice to see the original.

[@Fibonaccisghost]

Gotta love some magic tricks.

[@Gary-ow9he]

Penn hands off the three of clubs with his left hand to Teller at 4:23.

[@kitsunenoir87]

the most amazing thing about this is that this was a time when penn pulls out a switchblade an inch from a guys face on live tv and didn't immediately be gunned down by someone

[@asterix811]

For the few people who may not have seen it, search for the much funnier version they did with John Cleese picking the card.

[@chrisbrown9970]

damn I just set my personal best lol. made it 2 minutes 15 seconds before gasping for sweet sweet oxygen

[@martin5924]

🔥🔥🔥 legends

[@titmusspaultpaul5]

That was really funny.

[@douglassandoval7232]

At 4:20 when he went to try to get the key, he placed the card on top of the tank

[@DEATHBYFLYINGCDS]

During the scuffle for the key between pen and teller, penn passed teller the card... and the mask most likely contains breathing tubes feeding into pen's nose, hiding under the strap of the mask, and looping down his neck, to an air source somewhere

[@tsm2112]

I think it’s easier for teller to have a 3 of clubs in the tank the whole time. I think the card trick part is forcing the audience member to choose the three of clubs

[@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid]

@@tsm2112 This is accurate. These guys have closets full of threes of clubses!

[@magicmagicman]

If you listen to episode 97 of the magicians podcast, teller talks about this performance and how it really did go wrong. He got very close to drowning by the end of this trick.

[@NxDoyle]

I've listened to that episode with Teller. He describes feeling anxious, sure. But he says nothing about nearly drowning, nor does he imply it.

[@romainsavioz5466]

@@NxDoyle kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2XCl5V-q8Z_iqM

[@NxDoyle]

@@romainsavioz5466 While I thank you for sharing the link, it means nothing without your opinion on the subject, or even an indication of why you shared the video. Having watched the upload, I'm more confused. There is nothing in the upload that would require me to revise my comment regarding the Teller interview. Even if it transpired that Teller _had_ nearly drowned, it doesn't change the substance of my comment.

[@googleaccount4471]

@@NxDoyle shut up

[@kyle-bq2zd]

@@NxDoyle He doesn't mention nearly drowning. But does mention how it was the first time they did the trick and that they didn't have the same values on safety as they do now. Either way, he realised he was in danger, due to the water entering into the mask and him gesturing to the stage hand to get him out.

[@mnemonichotpocket]

Teller always does the dirty work

[@SmokeBreakWithHuck]

@ 3:18 OMG is that Greg Thompson with the deck of cards?

[@sagarsaini412]

Teller is super.

[@sometasor8796]

Is this the guy from friends who tried to sell Joey encyclopedias?

[@joshp1688]

Someta Sor yes!

[@josephdurham4950]

2 mins. Alway hold my breath in school when board

[@camhmar6479]

Theres a pipe running up his right hand sleeve. Ahah!

[@PaPaPOVEY]

I'm much more impressed with the switch blade.

[@SilverSurfer5150]

IN-CRE-DI-BLE!!!! 😳😳😳😳😳😳😳

[@CasualHobbyist]

You can see that Teller's goggle (breathing tube) filled up with water above his nose, and based on your comments, it really looked like he couldn't breathe. How very dangerous, and how very dedicated!

[@adventurouslife4079]

Teller used to sound like chris farley. They could have had a skit for that.

[@MiamiVice.]

You mean Penn

[@richstevepresents]

3 of Clubs ♣️

[@davemustaki134]

I saw them do this trick on the tv show filmed in England a few years back I never knew it was that old maybe older than this I mean this was the time parents wouldn't let their kids listen to Madonna lol

[@the3dotsguy...610]

I Lost the breathing challenge after 32 seconds... :D

[@the3dotsguy...610]

32 minutes*

[@kurokasaki6884]

penn passed the three of clubs to teller when penn was shouting at him and touching his hand

[@wezite1983]

Madonna was stunning when she was younger.

[@gaztroan131]

Yay I'm in the top 3.4 percentile. I finally have something to tell my parents so they'll be proud of me.

[@chiefcoiler]

I only made it to the 2 minute mark. I am dead.

[@dreamincolor14]

Lmfao I made it like 45 seconds lolol

[@bhambhole]

This was such a simple trick. Teller is actually just a merman, duh.

[@jessifer23f]

Teller is the best.

[@ChronoZero]

When you see the 3 of clubs you know what's going on

[@Luschan]

The little one is funny he make me smile ☺️ i am happy he breath praise God!!! 🫣

[@richardmahn7589]

Just saw this first time, didn't look at comments. I assume there is a tube going from the mask up Teller's arm so he can breath, which is why he has his arm up the whole time. So he breaths through his nose very "quietly".

[@swayybaby9772]

Weren’t they both in the “it’s Tricky” music video by Run DMC?

[@MiamiVice.]

Yes

[@uniuser1797]

he almost really drowned a t the end.

[@ZarkowsWorld]

Exactly, that is the point where the risk came in (if something were to go wrong).

[@ka-im5nd]

Yeah, before the end bit Teller breathes through his nose using the mask. The mask got loose at 4:45-ish and water started going into it; you can see when he's turned around at the end that the mask is half-full with water, past Teller's nose. I've seen them do this trick before and Penn has always taken a LONG time (like up to 1 or 2 minutes) after Teller has "drowned" before noticing or paying any real attention to it. I was curious as to why he seemed to rush it in this performance - he must have noticed that there was a problem at 4:55 when he looked at Teller.

[@alexyodson5749]

@@ka-im5nd the mask has water in it because teller needed to put the card in. It's quite easy to train yourself to hold your breath 4+ minutes. In a single night I got to 2 minutes

[@king100ton3]

He wasnt even close to dying. They make it a point to no put each other in danger and they think its immoral to make the audience watch that.

[@kyle-bq2zd]

@@king100ton3 Check out the magicians podcast episode 97. Teller talks about how it was the first time they did the trick and how it did go wrong.