Magician Cillian O'Connor makes Ant disappear! | The Final | BGT 2023

Schoolboy Cillian O'Connor's INCREDIBLE magical talent blows us (and Ant... Quite literally) away!
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[@gloucestershiremagic]

This kid performed LIVE in front of millions of people at his age. Absolutely outstanding. I hope he goes on to have a great career in magic.

[@patriciamullan2390]

Itv I should be ashamed of the result u have dedicated. Hope u never host this show again.

[@obv1marns]

@@patriciamullan2390 Britain’s got talent should still go on

[@ayrenbethancourt9379]

​@@patriciamullan2390agree. Lillyanna should have won. This is a talented kid with equipment. Lillyanna was performing with just her body and amazing facial expression. ❤

[@giovannisantostasi9615]

That is good but most of his magic is based on props you can find online, not a fan.

[@user-jf6dy3df9z]

Possibly the boy's name

[@GCNMMA]

Props to Ant for being a great sport. Kid is good

[@fmaion]

He really was great helping him.

[@ambermarielewis9353]

Good? You must be joking. This kid was incredible

[@pugsterjosh7925]

@@ambermarielewis9353 hardly. We see the same tricks every year, it’s nothing special. He wasn’t even perfect tonight.

[@fmaion]

@@ambermarielewis9353 yeah, he is incredible as performer, but as magician he is good. And I believe he will be better and better. His tricks are pretty standard, nevertheless he is an incredible performer and very very likable!! Keep doing magic with this passion kid!!

[@fmaion]

I've seem magicians with experience doubling his age making pretty much the same mistake that he made there (mentioned by @GCN Picks and covered by Ant - amazing atitude there)

[@liamc7097]

5:27 Ant reacted amazingly well here. Props to Cillian too he has real stage presence at such a young age

[@CarlosEduardoPivato]

I'm sure with more practice, he'll be a great magician! From this camera, is possible see false finger.

[@isylium1110]

@@CarlosEduardoPivato 05:48 ^^

[@kodaph]

​@@CarlosEduardoPivato I was like, 😳. overall good performance not bad at all

[@Jaguar10My]

@@CarlosEduardoPivato Yup it is very obvious his fake thumb hanging.

[@hdalank]

I Love how Ant McPartlin quickly hides the ThumbTip :)

[@jb6712]

There always has to be that one know-it-all blabbermouth who tries to ruin the fun for millions of others. Congratulations, you just won today's BIG MOUTH award!

[@rodneymiddleton1044]

The real magic that has happened is how Cillian's confidence has grown from his first performance, Well done Cillian and I wish you all the success in your future 😊😉

[@lauraemme2530]

The real magic is get amazed by a guy was turned aback to dont see the card, but at the same time in front of him there are few huge screens showing the card LOL

[@Big_Diesel1]

5:28 we can see the thumb 😂 great act tho 👍

[@Darwiin88]

Yeah he ruined the trick now I understand how it works and for the apple too.

[@Big_Diesel1]

@@Darwiin88 yea lol

[@user-cl8xh6bc9y]

This inspirational young man has captured my heart. This performance was stunning throughout and the magic tricks were awesome. Well done Cillian 🥰

[@elfahmy1]

I love how everyone, at least most of us, wrote some nice and supportive comments for this young man performance ❤❤

[@harryj7727]

Well done for him and thank you Ant for clearing up his mistake so quickly

[@nicola8712]

What did he do?

[@jsfs]

​​@@nicola8712 his fake thumb was attached to the handkerchief 5:27

[@WelshWanderer]

Noticed that too...good on ant for following the rule of thumb for such a mistake😉.

[@oliveracoon_]

So how did it work

[@jsfs]

@@oliveracoon_ ant saw it and put it in his pocket to not ruin the act

[@itsallthingsmagic]

YOU are magic Cillian! The tricks are just tricks but you are amazing. Never stop being you!

[@Erikve]

This guy is definitly winner, everything works. His story, the performance, the music, the tricks. Just amazing.

[@Leeann-rz3ei]

Youre so wrong.

[@eskaystrikespro6521]

ehm 5:27 ????

[@mimidri314]

​@@eskaystrikespro6521 what happened there?

[@WakeyVr12]

@@Leeann-rz3ei like u can do any better😭💀☠️

[@nimas832]

@@eskaystrikespro6521 he failed that trick, left hand in to plant it into the pocket

[@rainedyani8505]

This kid’s entire presentation is perfectly executed, and like another commenter said, endearing. Brilliant job, Cillian! Your dreams and talents are going to take you far. ❤️✨

[@Allen-L-Canada]

not so perfect with the fake thumb lol

[@hyperon147]

Perfectly executed? He made a big mistake lmao

[@miriamhenry140]

Interesting how these so called adults come on here to sneer at a kid...he'll get there!

[@percyplays8842]

He did well but it really wasnt perfect, same as in semi that fake thumb is too obvious

[@ramjoarder07]

That extra finger where he hide the handkerchief popped out of his pocket😄

[@neemazephania9082]

Anyone saw the fake thumb when Andy was pulling the handkerchief 😅😅😅. You did amazing kiddo 👍

[@Meerkatlovern1]

Rooting for Cillian all the way! Absolutely loved his reaction when the performance went well. He should of been 1st place

[@talk2birds128]

The music was so perfect in this performance.. it goes with everything.. His story, his beautiful magic and then the standing ovation at the end.. a truly glorious moment to watch. So well deserved and I’m so happy for him. He is a star. 💫🕊✨👏

[@StarfishAndCoffee_]

Cillian is such a beautiful soul, an inspiration, adorable and talented. He is a gift to us all. 💯🤟😸

[@jakeedin1318]

Love this kiddo. I hope he wins the BGT. He is inspirational and in every show he gives us some words of wisdom.

[@fiberfancies]

Cillian is a fabulous magician! I love what he says the letters in DOG stand for, and how friends are like stars. Pretty amazing tricks tonight!

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

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

[@anonymousbuffalo2921]

Ant is obviously just in on the act the kids prosthetic thumb was literally stuck on the hanky 😂

[@fresh.prince7472]

Cillian doesn't know how amazing he is wether he wins or not ues going far in life with beutiful heart

[@relaxingandsoothing7353]

His poise and grace in performance. I wish him all the best 🙏🏼

[@charlesboyle2106]

Best act by far,how did he not win !!!

[@andyhernandez4019]

I wasnt enough , i voted for the other guy💪

[@tfe1788]

Because Viggo got more votes

[@darkmagiciansels5833]

He made a big mistake at the end you can see the fake finger when ant checked his pocket

[@mustaphatv173]

Evrrything about this performance was outstanding the music,timing,and charisma of his performance were all exemplary

[@magicfun-tx7qq]

Everything apart from the plastic thumb being revealed

[@eskaystrikespro6521]

@@magicfun-tx7qq we all saw it, it ruined the whole act, but we should give him respect for continuing like normal.

[@cliffymunemo855]

2:17 the screen was visible to everyone, i really liked him but today there were a lot of flaws

[@user-jw6yv8sl2p]

he closed his eyes

[@cliffymunemo855]

@@user-jw6yv8sl2p can you confirm that

[@user-jw6yv8sl2p]

@@cliffymunemo855 yes i can actually

[@cliffymunemo855]

@@user-jw6yv8sl2p please do

[@emerkelly8943]

Amazing! Hope you win, Cillian!🤩🪄

[@makit6769]

I LOVE this young man. Awesome!!! 😊

[@AW-ec4mk]

Your journey has just begun Young Man! Looking forward to more magical moments from you in the future.

[@TazerzYT]

Best trick was him splitting the newspaper in pieces perfectly 😂

[@mjking6162]

Fantastic performer. Classy. I hope he gets called on to an all stars season.

[@theoriginalbluey]

What an amazing talented young man. I have NO idea how he did that... the tricks AND the confidence! Long career ahead I hope.

[@harribo1953]

I realised that he had a fake thumb that he put the handkerchief into and slid it into ants pocket

[@macrofashion1]

Epic performance, for me this is the real talent that made everybody WOW! This boy should of won

[@kongsinsdc3144]

all the thing he performed so polite and kindness, superb kid

[@lucivarguarana6927]

That's was the last time we saw ants in AGT.his in heaven now

[@tombartram7384]

Using a thumb cap (SOO obvious) even once should be buzzed but he's had the gall to come back and repeat it in the final.

[@raminduliyanage693]

This kid deserved to win ❤

[@liamlloyd5761]

Did you see the thumb hell no 😂

[@giovannisantostasi9615]

With props you can buy online?

[@RichardJonesMagic]

Well done buddy - takes a lot of confidence to get out in front of a live tv crowd of millions, you didn’t seem nervous at all. You did us all proud 🪄💫

[@lecraeoverbite7601]

And i'll look away.. then there's a two big screen right in front of him 😂😂😂😂

[@nanabish2388]

He’s so humble and sweet ❤

[@tim--zombie7562]

Cillian is going to go a long way in life

[@STHFGDBY]

I've never seen anything like this before. I've seen many magicians perform of course, but these tricks were very unexplainable to me !!!! Cillian, you are a star, and we are very proud of you in Ireland, well done sir. You came third, but to us here in Ireland, you came 1st. I'd like to thank the English people for treating Cillian so graciously and so kindly.

[@davidkeith9015]

Cillian is truly a star made Ireland proud

[@monicaager7490]

Cillian was robbed! The result was an utter disgrace. He, or the talented dancer, would have done the Royal Variety Show Proud! I despair that the British folk saw a 'joke' act as more worthy! 😡

[@twistedcoasters1533]

Unexplainable? No. He’s talented, but the tricks aren’t hard to figure out

[@spencea5221]

@@twistedcoasters1533 Then tell us, how?

[@STHFGDBY]

@@twistedcoasters1533 Explain to me how they're done then !!

[@patrickstar6103]

Congrats to him but did no one see the fake thumb on the hanki and how ant removed it props to him for keeping it quiet.this shows how he did it he had a fake thumb but it on his thumb and when putting it in his half closed hand he removed the them put it in it and when he went up to ant he put both of them in and stuck the hanki out and ant removed it

[@kriss_its_me6269]

Anyone else saw the Fake Thumb hanging on the hankie? 😂

[@mazvitaselemani]

He's incredibly talented. The sky is the limit for him😊

[@marknugent7716]

This amazing young man should have one the show amazing energy!!! My dad was a magician back in the 60s on TV

[@mikidarkofficial]

Good performance..love it🙏💥

[@Jewel-ju2qz]

Excellent act Amazing kid Wish you the very best cillian 🎉

[@marcos7801]

If he doesn't win h'll be a strong runner up. He's a really good at presenting and performing his magic.

[@andrescalapt_]

5:27 is a shame that the trick blowed up here but good job from Ant tryed to covered up. This kid will do great things.

[@pieterantonissen7194]

Indeed, a good gentleman act there from Ant.

[@kayell1010]

That was amazing! Very well performed. Though at 4:24, you can see him transferring the hankie to his left hand, he does it so slickly though! Only saw it on repeat. And for the next couple minutes if you follow his left hand, he keeps it in the same stiff position slightly behind him and then uses the same hand to reach into Ant’s pocket, slipping it in, before using his right hand to retrieve it. Only one he kinda messed up on, but still incredible final performance. His sleight of hand is only going to improve as he gets older, very bright future

[@HurKhan46]

how did he put the card in his pocket

[@georgehenderson7783]

@@HurKhan46 That card was already in his pocket, he's in on it.

[@georgehenderson7783]

Frim 4:54 it sure looks like he doesn't have anything in his left hand though...

[@HurKhan46]

@@georgehenderson7783 it's definitely in his hands 4:57

[@georgehenderson7783]

@@HurKhan46 I can't see it. His hand is in a slightly strange position but I don't see the hanky.

[@ScarboroughTourist]

I hope no one posts how the trick is done !! He's got the 'charisma' of a Mary Poppin's character. He could be in the movies.

[@AtulKumar-hy3nm]

5:28 you can see the fake thumb that he put in the Ant's pocket lol haha😮😅

[@bvmheart]

Love this Irish Lads character and talents ... Keep working at it ....

[@randommminator]

Future is very, very bright for Cillian; you’re truly a star shining beyond your years blessing us with your gifts!!!

[@darrenforrest959]

Failed watch the tissue from Ant pocket u will see thumb but that boy is Completely LEGEND hope u see this I hope ur winner of BGT 👏👏👏👏👏👏👍💪

[@DuckFishXGamingSG]

What an a smooth magic. keep it up!

[@LorraineG123]

Calling you did us Irish proud. You are a winner in so many ways in my eyes.

[@hann2682]

Amazing...precious child😘

[@arminkhani6136]

5:27 I like how Ant saw the fake thumb where the kids put the handkerchief, and removed it immediately to dont let the trick look messy and cheap.

[@lukeydude15]

Who else was watching the final live and saw: (Right before Travis George is about to start) Ant: who's been your favourite act so far? Random guy: Oh it's gotta be Olivia, she was amazing. Ant: Oh, he like a bit of Olivia Random guy: 😄 Ayo sus

[@Ryan-cr4iv]

This kid should have won BGT, your amazing Cillian. Your going places!!!

[@chrisb197300]

❤

[@Dawgley]

his hanky had a fake thumb 🤣🤣

[@Dawgley]

@@ashleighreed3971 you missed the whole point of what a magic trick is. cant be making mistake like this. its a bit overrated he got to the final because he was a kid. its the same as sob stories getting to the final.

[@kittymaher9395]

He’s very talented

[@karensutton6830]

@@Dawgley big person you are picking on a child with autism. Let's see you do better? If you can't shut up and sit down.

[@kevind2780]

I love how ant pulled out the thumb 😂😂😂😂

[@Katasofwvlog]

Wow..... I can't believe.. nice tricks young man ❤

[@RivaRiva222]

5:27 can see the fake thumb attached to the hanky when Ant pulls it out lmao

[@markl2322]

I'm a magician myself, and was watching this kid perform some rather easy to do magic quite well, but when he "disappeared" that co-host I flipped out. There are a number of ways to do that, and they're not that hard to do...but to close out a routine that way was the sign of a young man who has the mind of a professional at a very tender age. He can only get better from here.

[@marysaunders1017]

Collian , your performance was amazing. My winner. 🏆 Best of luck for the future ❤

[@inharmony09]

Cillian well done you were brilliant tonight you should be very proud of yourself. 👏👏

[@brendakenia]

He is doing great boy

[@bedojames]

3rd place is brilliant the fake thumb or finger is used by lots of magicians. Well done my friend.

[@andreas.Paok.]

Right..and he use this fake finger with the white tissue and to the 1st show with the hole in the apple and to this show inside and hold it at the poket...but this little man is big talend...bravo for him!!

[@hossamhabeb1684]

Look carefully what he puts on his left hand finger (thumb). There is a plastic finger and he inserted the white handkerchief with it, then he put his left hand in the pocket of the man standing on the stage to take out the plastic finger and the handkerchief together 😂

[@patdoyle3686]

This kid should have won he's amazing 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@DudeThatsCoolMagic]

Well done to this young man!!!!

[@chicharronconpelosoficial]

5:27 BIG MISTAKE HE LEFT THE FAKE THUMB FINGER HANGIN ON THE HANKY

[@jucelremoreran7192]

yes I saw it also and from the start he use that fake thumb

[@furrukhjamal00]

Only a Maigcian would appreciate the thing Ant just did there

[@alextate9796]

What did he do

[@stuartfullbrook881]

He hide the fake thumb that the hanky was in

[@carolmeakins3578]

One great performer. Amazing

[@katz0625]

Omg he’s such an inspiration for this old woman (meaning me)!!! I just absolutely adore him!! And we all should look up to him and have him as our role models because not only is he so amazing but he’s also came a very long way!! Going from no friends/too shy to learning amazing magic tricks to going out on a HUGE stage-I’m including the all of people in that theater to everyone’s tv/computer screen-doing what he loves and is brilliant at!! That takes grit determination and hard work to make your dreams come true only he achieved his as a kid!! Most adults don’t get to see their dreams come true!! He makes me want to not only be a better person but to fight for my happiness and being able to see my dreams come true!! You’re such an amazing kid who deserves this!! I can’t wait to see you when you hit big and have your own shows!! I know that’ll happen for you!! You’re truly a star-in many different ways!! You looked good up there!! You BELONG up!!!

[@davidkeith9015]

Brilliant comment Cillian is truly inspirational

[@ambalavanant]

This gives me so much confidence to keep going and get what I want in my life

[@jasonrice9973]

‘Simon pick a card and show everyone, I will look away’ He then proceeded to look at the big screen showing the card. Simon acknowledged that he had ‘given it away’ Mistakes like that cost him the winning line

[@alwiomar55]

exactly judges are helping them and the thumb trick failed too

[@Fedex-75]

yeah, that was intentional, because he had the card in his hat, that is showing the tree of diamonds.

[@nonyabusiness999]

10/10 for effort but the thumb attached to the handkerchief and the fact Ant was stood so far back that his legs were starting to disappear into the blackness ready for total blackout to make him disappear shows that it doesn't always go right...

[@faginzboyz]

And Simon held the card in such a way that the boy saw it on the screen anyway...not that it would have mattered .

[@Thesamurai1999]

@@faginzboyz you could also see the kid looking up at the screen

[@faginzboyz]

@@Thesamurai1999 Yeah I think he was badly let down by the show's planning/production team.

[@Fedex-75]

@@Thesamurai1999 yeah, but he had the card tree of diamond in his hat, so it must have "known", what Simon will choose, before that. The card showing on screen was part of trick.

[@XteamMAB]

Behind the scenes: ant is standing in a trap door and falls into it DONT worry it has a soft landing

[@tshilidzimunyai4647]

Malakai, Musa, Magician Cillian are my top 3 !!!

[@husseindjumida6568]

This boy deserved to win.

[@glorianakayima7982]

Amazing ❤❤

[@hadeswraith]

Am i the only one who noticed the mistake with the hankey? look closely around 5:27, youll notice a fake thumb attached to the hankey when ant pulls it out its a tool used by magicians to make it seem like its disappeared when it hasnt

[@klabifortune147]

Mann this kid's super amazing 😂

[@amazingleebare]

Wow amazing loved it I hope he wins

[@b3mily]

WHERE DID ANT GO.

[@kittymaher9395]

He’s just brilliant 👏👏👏👏

[@JonathanMeeChang]

At least the editor could have cut the part where the trick was accidentally revealed.

[@blackwidow5105]

It was live when recorded and on tv so wouldn’t make a difference

[@sylviarios9346]

Cillian you are amazing, gtreat things are coming your way 🥰

[@BADBOY7867861]

For me he was the winner of Britain got talent 👏 🙌 👌

[@brunolermen]

I didn't get the part that he looked away but they show the cards on the screen for the audience (where he looked away) hahahahah

[@mikemangieri7626]

When he put the the handkerchief in the palm of his hand and then it was gone crazy talented

[@flovabalga]

well done! incredible!

[@francistan6648]

5:28 that awkward moment haha!

[@stevengrayson1853]

Love slight of hand magic 🎩

[@scottreacher4620]

Outstanding!

[@davrov8610]

What a pleasure to watch. Amazing delivery from such a young lad. All the best for what promises to be a great future for him.