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

[@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.

[@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.

[@احمدالخوالدة-و7ك]

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)

[@user-cl8xh6bc9y]

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

[@itsallthingsmagic]

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

[@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!

[@elfahmy1]

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

[@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

[@66.6FMRadio]

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

[@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. 💫🕊✨👏

[@jakeedin1318]

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

[@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

[@big_arkeyan]

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_arkeyan]

@@Darwiin88 yea lol

[@amosh21init]

how the little boy disappeare the ant ??

[@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

[@Meerkatlovern1]

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

[@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!

[@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 🙏🏼

[@ramjoarder07]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@TazerzYT]

Best trick was him splitting the newspaper in pieces perfectly 😂

[@cliffymunemo855]

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

[@lexiehidden-u7x]

he closed his eyes

[@cliffymunemo855]

@@lexiehidden-u7x can you confirm that

[@lexiehidden-u7x]

@@cliffymunemo855 yes i can actually

[@cliffymunemo855]

@@lexiehidden-u7x please do

[@mjking6162]

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

[@Harrisonr195]

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

[@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

[@AtulKumar-hy3nm]

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

[@macrofashion1]

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

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

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

[@mazvitaselemani]

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

[@AW-ec4mk]

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

[@emerkelly8943]

Amazing! Hope you win, Cillian!🤩🪄

[@neemazephania9082]

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

[@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.

[@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 !!

[@raminduliyanage693]

This kid deserved to win ❤

[@liamlloyd5761]

Did you see the thumb hell no 😂

[@giovannisantostasi9615]

With props you can buy online?

[@kriss_its_me6269]

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

[@marknugent7716]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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 😂

[@makit6769]

I LOVE this young man. Awesome!!! 😊

[@anonymousbuffalo2921]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@Phonixflames]

5:28 I SPOTTED A FAKE FINGER

[@marcos7801]

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

[@kongsinsdc3144]

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

[@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.

[@nanabish2388]

He’s so humble and sweet ❤

[@tim--zombie7562]

Cillian is going to go a long way in 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.

[@SymphonyBrahms]

The screen was facing the audience, away from the boy.

[@lucivarguarana6927]

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

[@itsAgentAjax]

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

[@lecraeoverbite7601]

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

[@SymphonyBrahms]

The screen was facing the audience, not the place where he was standing.

[@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

[@SymphonyBrahms]

He was facing the audience, not the screen.

[@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.

[@kevind2780]

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

[@XteamMAB]

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

[@RivaRiva222]

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

[@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.

[@anxious_headphones_kid]

what i think pepple are struggling to realise is that he had literally 2 days to work out a performance for tonight and that things would probably be reused. To add onto what everyone's saying that it's a setup, you realise that it obviously isn't real? Magic is illusions of the mind. This isn't Harry Potter dude, things are bound to go wrong. Said it once and I'll say I again, Cillian you've done everyone here in Ireland and everyone on the spectrum proud, well done! 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@spider46531]

He has probably been working on this for over a year just in case.

[@anxious_headphones_kid]

@Susan neikirk I didn't think about that and you're probably right, I'm just saying this as people are being a bit mean about it

[@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.

[@Jewel-ju2qz]

Excellent act Amazing kid Wish you the very best cillian 🎉

[@mikemangieri7626]

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

[@ronaldor9377]

5:27 magic failed but thanks to Ant for covering up the mistake .. cillian u have a great future ahead

[@VoiderLegend]

“Now give mi finger back” 😂

[@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.

[@mikidarkofficial]

Good performance..love it🙏💥

[@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 👏👏👏👏👏👏👍💪

[@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 🪄💫

[@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

[@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

[@colonelga-taffy6753]

PISSED WHEN THE THUMB POPPED OUT OF HIS POCKET. DONE TOO MANY THUMB MAGIC TRICKS.... STILL GIGGLING, WHAT A BALLS UP

[@SimplyDec]

2:18 he’s looking at the screen

[@SymphonyBrahms]

The screen faces the audience, not the stage.

[@PracticalPerry]

"Friends are like stars, you don't always see them, but you know that they are there". Making friends after college is like pulling teeth.

[@BADBOY7867861]

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

[@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.

[@randommminator]

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

[@mikefrewofficial1731]

Why is everyone complaining, he’s amazing, and has autism and didn’t have much time to prepare, no one is perfect and use all commenting his mistakes is just said, cheer him on don’t ruin him or his talent just cause use weren’t fully satisfied ☹️

[@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

[@francistan6648]

5:28 that awkward moment haha!

[@LorraineG123]

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

[@basedchungus]

"can you please say your magic word again" "a new one?"

[@aashishpatel4695]

Fake thumb is clearly noticed by me..😂

[@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!!

[@samrum9170]

Magicians exists as far as we stay fool

[@bano7739]

5:27 u can clearly see ant hiding the fake finger in which the handkerchief was all along

[@spider46531]

This kid is really awesome! I normally say I dont like little kids on the Got Talent but he is one perfect for it. Much younger no but he is made for this and he is also old enough. I think he deserves to win. but so do others. This is going to be a hard year for the winner to be chosen

[@lakenplays7790]

That's the reason why I love Ant and Dec as host of this show.

[@husseindjumida6568]

This boy deserved to win.

[@DuckFishXGamingSG]

What an a smooth magic. keep it up!

[@razworthers_3601]

Big up to Ant there a small error and he helps cover it up , mistakes happen but still a great entertainer this young lad.

[@soyelmorffe]

Exactly... 😊😊 👏👏👏👏👏

[@jodiewalsh6928]

what was the error? im confused

[@melihbeygi6185]

@@jodiewalsh6928 When the presenter pulled out the hanckerchief, there was a finger attached. But all good performance.

[@feinimeini]

You put on a good show, but when you do magic with other people, there's always a small risk. The best solution is to just keep going. That was just great and professional. Respect!😏

[@tshilidzimunyai4647]

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

[@princeagrawal3531]

5:27 we can see the dummy finger However, It was a great act 🙏🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@patdoyle3686]

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

[@Aya-20248]

Who saw the fake thumb on 5:28 😢 and what a reaction from ant❤tries to hide it right away

[@alexeibourdan9316]

Honestly thought the only threat for Cillian this year was the one-legged dancer (honestly, with very good reason) but I guess this was a strange year. This dude is awesome

[@jacobwilson1726]

He was my winner. I normally find magic acts quite boring but he's the first one that I've liked.

[@ellielouise3634]

Same. Him and Issy Simpson from 2017 are my favourites