Magic Performance at TEDxCharlotte

A magical, motivational, uplifting performance for TEDxCharlotte. A story and a demonstration on using your gifts. This performance was live in front of an audience of 750, with thousands more watching virtually.
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[@reportertalia6201]

Hannibal is the first magician who makes me want to simultaneously know and not know how the tricks work. Love your performance!

[@Shadow81989]

For most tricks I want to know how they work - but with this performance I don't care, I just lean back and enjoy. It's simply perfect! :-)

[@HannibalSpeaks]

Thanks!

[@shaheenbekk]

i personally think he manipulates his audience to choose a three but idk how because ive seen this trick online 3 other times and they all had threes

[@IcecalGamer]

Even if you know ;) the performance is top kek 👍

[@prototypep4]

@@shaheenbekk he forces a card on them. It's a form of manipulations you have the desired card being the "obvious" card to pick. The rest is just palming and showmanship. It is expertly done though

[@Dreadnought33]

Every time I see you perform, it amazes me how you have the public in your grasp. Everything is perfectly done, seamlessly, controlled, as if everything is as natural as breathing. You, sir, are a top artist and really excel at your work. I can't get enough of your magic (and videos).

[@Hambone571]

Well said. Very talented, and highly skilled.

[@Boozeprompt]

Hope to see you again when this madness calms down!

[@erebus5024]

I love this performance I've watched it more than three times 🤩 !! Thanks Mr.Hannibal 🖤

[@oliverdutack6272]

THREE times ? ^^

[@Drakijy]

I wish I had known you were going to be in Charlotte. I imagine seeing you perform live is life-changing.

[@thegreatunknown6195]

Man I'd love to see one of your acts live, not only for the amazing tricks that leaves me wondering how you did it but for your whole character too, the smart humor and how interactive you are with the crowd Keep it up man, God bless you

[@VGScreens]

Incredible as always! Can't believe I somehow slept on this for three weeks!

[@cmwinchell]

I know everything you did for this. Seeing how you strung it together seamlessly is amazing. I actually find I enjoy magic more because I know the fundamentals versus when I had no clue how it was done.

[@goprodog4304]

I still keep watching even though I have never in my life been interested in magic tricks. This is poetry.

[@chrisjarden7620]

I love your performances! They always put a smile on my face! Thanks for all you do!

[@HannibalSpeaks]

My pleasure!

[@RwingDsquad]

This is awesome! I didn’t know you did a Ted talk!

[@HannibalSpeaks]

I did!

[@chrishorton444]

Keep posting videos Hannibal and I will keep watching and enjoying. Hopefully you will be doing shows live again soon! Stay positive as always

[@HannibalSpeaks]

Doing my best ... Thanks for watching!

[@Silenced23]

I haven't been on your channel for a bit but I am long subscriber. Love watching your classic acts you did years ago. You're so talented especially at closeup magic. It truly seriously never gets old. I hope you're coping with this pandemic as I have. You've inspired me to start learning basic card tricks. You're still making a difference. I also would close my eyes and lay down with the window cracked open with the cold breeze blowing in and listen to you reading your book. It truly relaxed me. KZbins algorithms haven't been displaying your videos like it used to me but it did this time. Please keep working on your magic and I hope to see a new trick soon and hoping to hear you read so e passages out of your book. I know I've seen this video before, but I've never seen it this long before. Keep up the amazing energy you give off, this quarantine has been making me so depressed and feeling so so worthless. I'll be honest, I wanted to end my life last week and I went on KZbin to find a song to end my life with to make it dramatic. However, one of your videos popped up since I am a subscriber, and I don't know why, but my mind clicked on your video and just kept clicking on video to video and eventually I felt better. You truly truly truly saved my life in an emotional way. Thank you Hannibal, I know it sounds kinda cheesy but you really made a difference. I'm still a depressed person as I suffer from depression, but I'm happy that you're here, sticking it through with all of us and just you being a humble person. I hope you can make a difference in other people's lives and maybe, just maybe save another person as you have saved me. God bless you.

[@HannibalSpeaks]

Alexander - thank you for your kind words. We never really know who we are affecting, and it lifts my heart to know that I'm doing some good in the world. Please stay safe, and keep breathing!

[@konroh2]

If you are alive there is hope. This pandemic should not be a cause for fear, the overwhelming majority of people get over it. In the words of the Olympic gold medalist for 400 hurdles, "God's got you."

[@Grant-H2O]

My Simple move i just posted might help you impress the family. Check it out if you feel up for a "slight challenge" haha c ya

[@ozzfest2]

Such a great Ted talk. Long time subscriber and always excited to see new videos

[@silvergalaxie]

hope this young fella has a healthy heart. he's wonderful.

[@shaggymcscraggy4251]

The Jack Black and Orson Welles remark had me CRYING with laughter !!! Love the energy and charisma. Brilliant performance brother !

[@joaosoares-rr5mj]

notice the majestic moove he did here... in the moment where he makes the "mistake" like "oops, it was the 10th card instead of the 11th card" he gave the audience, what all audiences in magician shos are looking for... they want to see the magician make a mistake, they want to catch him, they want to win, they want to say "we're smarter than you" not because they are bad people, just because is human nature. he than, proceeds to give the public what they want... only for them to realize... is not what they truly want... he gives the taste of "he made a mistake" to the audience, and the audicence realizes that this s not at all what they wanted, they wanted to be tricked, they ust didnt know that.. and once he prooves to them that they want to be tricked, he proceeds to amaze them, by telling every single card in the guys hand... and you know how he does that? it is easy to explain, but very hard to do... he acctuly knows the position of EVERY CARD I NTHE DECK... yes, you read that right, he knows exactly where every card in the deck is... because this is a necessary thig for magicians who do card tricks to learn, it is easy to explain... but VERY HARD TO DO, having to memorize 52 cards, and with only a glimpse, remember the position of ech one of them, one could acctuly call that, in fact, MAGIC!

[@Hambone571]

Perfect execution, and slight of hand manipulation. Great presentation and performance. Thank You Mr. C. Hannibal.

[@flowshine74]

perfect? great yes but homeboy was one card off in the one trick finding the person in the audience card...

[@tsorraught]

I've been following you for a while and am, once again, going back through your catalog of videos. You are an inspiration in both your magic and storytelling. Nothing can stand in your way. Your latest hardship is a terrible thing, but you have proven time and time again that your passion for life and the way you live can allow for incredible things to happen. Keep being you, you magnificent beast of a human.

[@dopeblacktherapist]

if you did just comedy, I'd def come to your shows. If you did magic with zero comedy, I'd def pay to come to your shows. You're a master at both and that is magic in and of itself! Love your well-honed craft!!

[@MichaelSmith-us9ch]

Amazing - love your presentation too. Thank you!

[@otoole42]

Just discovered your work today, blown away, wonderful craft and a wonderful message to boot.

[@lBeepinl]

Extremely entertaining with a few flares I hadn't seen from you before! I'm mesmerized by your acts I've seen before but this was a great mix of magic. Keep us mystified!

[@petrmilota6398]

I love how he plays with the audience, I like this kind of humor :) great rutine - as always

[@GoDoSomeResearchKid]

The fact that it isn’t magic is even more impressive.

[@Niscimble]

I love this guy so much

[@hri7566]

he's really good, i'm pretty sure he's not lying when he says it's not that good of a trick, but nonetheless, it is indeed his favorite and it was WELL rehearsed.

[@joshbream6736]

Truly stunning performance of magic! Hope all is well for you in these times:)

[@geoffwickens3871]

I have been watching you for a few years now and I never tire of your wit, humour and showmanship. Yes, you are truly fantastic at slight of hand but what makes the show is HOW you do everything white doing the trick. If you ever come to Canada or the Seattle area I will be sure to be one of the guys in the front row! I am subscribed to your channel and your newsletter and can't WSAIT until the stuff is over so I can see you live and in person!!! God bless Chris Hannibal and thank you for the enjoyment you have shown me through these videos.

[@moshiurrahman9219]

just super, wow..............................i wish you more success

[@joopjansen9102]

Wow. The performance - excellent. The delivery is your strong point, I dearly love it. You kept picking up speed during this performance - brilliant. Thank you for what you do - please keep doing it. You make the world a prettier place. Stay safe, hope you're doing as well as possible. Take care.

[@HannibalSpeaks]

I'll do my best ...

[@CertainEnd]

I prayer your children are as gifted as you. That's a lot of talent.

[@HAIG_DEL]

Hannibal You are Such an amazing artist bro . Loved this 👏👏👏👍

[@Selfmade44]

Hands down the best trick that didn't even seem like a trick...😳😳

[@martinleithe8251]

Awesome! Love it!

[@Yiulias]

I rewinded the part where the sleight of hand is supposed to happen like 10 times and still looks like is not happening at all, so god damn fast n smooth, fucking unseeable. What a god.

[@Jeff-rh8mq]

you are INSPIRING! YOU MAKE ME FEEL GOOD!

[@Manu-Official]

I'd love to see Hannibal having a showdown with Penn and Teller, easily the top 3 guys for anything sleight of hand.

[@ezequima]

loved your performance, you're the best, Hannibal!

[@HannibalSpeaks]

Thank you, Andrés!

[@prestomagicislife336]

Very amusing. Amazing video. I have watched it so many times. Lol. Love it !!!

[@zelbess557]

Ayyy, you're the best ♡

[@quelluomo]

Oooooh wow! That was an amazing performance! Fantastic job, sir!

[@mookiestylz3638]

I've watched all ur performance vids and really enjoy watching ur act. I really find how u incorporate love and good memories and the want to uplift very appealing and seemingly quite different than other acts. I always laugh at ur quick wit and one liners, funny I guess most people at the shows are so into what's going on with the cards or the cups that they miss what u say once in a while. My favourite set u did was at that bar with the limes. That one u did with the cups at that hall was pretty funny too. I realize u are successful, but I wish u continued success.

[@HannibalSpeaks]

Thank you very much, I'll keep following this path.

[@mookiestylz3638]

@@HannibalSpeaks thank you for ur reply, I understand u are very busy, and for u to reply, means a lot! Thanks again

[@MorbidBloodshed]

amazing talent in both magic tricks and showmanship

[@Greirat]

great as usual

[@royalpheonix2547]

This is my favorite

[@Badgero12345]

Thank you sir! I needed to see some amazing magic tricks. You rock!

[@bdom1595]

Just saw this looking for ur videos, absolutely love ur magic!

[@BoopyTheFox]

You inspire me to play bass/guitar, by showing your passion for your craft 😌 Keep on keeping on

[@Ettoize]

At 9:22 Victor is looking at the faces of the cards and Hannibal seems to be kinda upset about it. I wonder why haha

[@ptitzom]

As he say it's an easy trick, but his acting is so cool i still love it

[@JJSideshowBob]

Small crowd vs. big stage: Which performance is more difficult? Which is more fun? Or does it not matter?

[@HannibalSpeaks]

Big stage is a bit harder, but I love doing both. Different challenges, different rewards.

[@user-iw5ow5lf4s]

He's a great entertainer all in one.

[@kituwahband]

This was awesome, keep it going 👍 👏

[@n.m.s7552]

Your a legend, Hannibal!

[@texaslinux]

Incredible! Really enjoyed that.

[@aidikeii]

I remember this! Loved it

[@porfirioayarzagoitia6966]

Definitely used the cards to buy food! Hahha. Love your magic and comedy.

[@3nd1ess77]

Amazing mate!

[@OpusMagnoCards]

Nicely done. Just found you today, and already a fan. Entertaining and genuinely funny (And look like Jack Black too :)

[@andrewaaberg482]

Love this dude, stumbled upon his videos today on another channel where he showed his favorite trick on two lovely young ladies. This, at the 2:00 mark, seems similar to his favorite trick but not quite as good.

[@olddoggo6769]

Mr Hannibal you’re the best

[@MaeveMoore]

I loved seeing you at the festival in Matthews! Keep up the amazing work!

[@rafaelmatos3957]

This is just awesome

[@porfirioayarzagoitia6966]

This act is always +/- 3 thats what amazed me the most

[@bigjohn84racing]

Just came across you today. Man you're awesome.

[@2ahdcat]

Two thumbs up! 👍🙂👍

[@beefmaster7]

5:07 holding up 6 fingers is probably something I would do.

[@rob16495]

Legend, what a guy :D

[@kratosgamerization4907]

I seen this before but I still love it

[@billvenner25]

When he dropped the cards. He left the 8 of clubs on the floor. The kid is in on it.

[@gdmarketing5427]

WOW, When you have a gift, SHARE IT!

[@RareCandyRehab]

THE GOAT!!!!!!!!

[@purplespudz4023]

so the number is always 3, nice you are my favorite magician sir.

[@anonymousgeorge4321]

Amazing.

[@muhammadaminnawawibinmohds6620]

Love you man

[@_Woo]

Trying to be too clever and still being outwitted by the magician smdh

[@chinchillamatt1095]

Other than Hannibal has 8 letters, this was totally fun and entertaining.

[@genaricTallGuy]

Linktree in the description... This is his channel

[@Palmit_]

Holy fuck! You think you see the "trick". 'haha. spotted ya'.. . but.. later.. it's not THE trick at all. It's some kind of trick-ception!! What an amazing man. Magical. Thank you.

[@genaricTallGuy]

I love that first trick! I'm about to perform it for my girlfriend and her roommate and my opening line is going to be "I didn't make this trick, but a man that looked like a cross between Jack Black and Orson Wells did" xD What do you think? Learned it from watching you, hope I don't get a big number like 8 or 9 ;)

[@adow7382]

Very impressive sir.

[@billvenner25]

The audience members are in on it

[@cooldrawz4512]

Hey, Hannibal- you're an awesome performer, so I thought I'd ask for some advice- I want to be a comedian, or a magician, I can't decide which. Maybe both, like you! But, I have severe stage fright. Do you have any ways to deal with stage fright, or being nervous before performing? Thanks, and you'll always be one of my inspirations :)

[@studebaker60]

You should audition for Penn and Teller

[@HannibalSpeaks]

I have, several times!

[@HenriqueTX3]

Do it on Penn & Teller if u didn't yet! HowWow!

[@martinbuhrer3893]

I've posted this comment on another channel that has your favorite trick: Not only do you look like a cross between Jack Black and Orson Welles, but also like a mix between two very good friends of mine. The real mind-boggler though: neither of them looks anything like Jack Black or Orson Welles. So the only logical conclusion I can form from this is that you're a real magician... "Cards across? Please - way too easy. I'll do genetics across!"

[@adrianroed2178]

Why did you draw the second card on the deck at 17:04 did you forget what you were counting to, or did you "mess up" on purpose?

[@ZRob23523]

I can’t even imagine being victor. Woulda been terrifying.

[@schmeed0000]

"Hannibal has 9 letters"

[@dreamofmirrors]

I love you!

[@HannibalSpeaks]

Love you back!

[@SupremeVoid]

Love the perfomance as always. Did you get to write some new tricks, stories and shows during this hard time?

[@HannibalSpeaks]

So many. Stay tuned!

[@SupremeVoid]

@@HannibalSpeaks ohhhh, I cant wait. I love your perfomances, cant wait for new ones. Much love, take care!

[@bernardmiller5347]

Just sleight is a common use switch. The guest is set up by the magician.

[@jhette007]

Hannibal looks speaks and sounds like Chris Ramsey

[@FrostySweepsCoins]

I would love to see this guy in person, anyone know where he’s from and all that?

[@dogetoast753]

Your Favorite Trick

[@bassmechanic237]

Crazy great with cats

[@doomas9]

Poetry with cards

[@HannibalSpeaks]

That's what I'm striving for.

[@wowsgseven]

Keeps them in his pocket and adds them in after they are counted into his hand....but it is very well done.

[@redneck2994]

Great show, how old are your kids?

[@HannibalSpeaks]

Now in their 20s.

[@pwhnckexstflajizdryvombqug9042]

Did he mention the first one was his favourite trick