No Gravity! 😳 Fool Us : Penn & Teller - FLYING ILLUSION by Willi Auerbach - Magician & Illusionist

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[@JarredChaisson]

Hey

[@MAGICMANShow]

😊😄

[@danquaylesitsspeltpotatoe8307]

Is it 1971 already?

[@clockworkpotato]

Using that metal ring to show "there are no strings" and stopping it right there, where strings are mounted actually destroys the whole illusion. But the rest is done flawlessly! Great Illusion!

[@tzuyd]

That was my first thought too. Then they showed Copperfield in the spinning rings and that was very impressive.

[@jouvon]

True

[@AaronBowley]

lol for real

[@Relm1313]

In the start when he first goes to straighten him self up. You can see the wire clip his sleeve and breaks the illusion.

[@Relm1313]

@@tzuyd It is until you look and see the ring never goes around him. They skillfully get one ring around to the top but the forward motion makes it so it never has to complete the circle.

[@polandm]

Just being on the show gives the magician/illusionist exposure even if they can't/won't fool P&T. I am sure this appearance opened some doors for them and for that congrats!

[@dm9910]

Fine trick visually but it's hardly going to fool professionals making it a weird choice for Fool Us. I think if you're going to do this trick, you need to find a way to simulate going through the hoop while flying. The way they did the hoop, he landed right as the hoop was brought over his head, so it was possible to slacken the line, and then he went back through the hoop in a pretty obvious way. I'm just some guy and even on a single viewing it was clear to me exactly how they did it, so for P&T this is beyond child's play.

[@mdderrek9280]

yea , the hoop thing gave it all up.

[@BK-hq7tn]

FU is a PR tool that you don't need to fool anyone to take advantage of. "As seen on" is one of the most powerful social proofing a performer can have. Also he now has professionally shot footage from P and T paid camera crew that he can use in his promo work.

[@manusoftar]

@@mdderrek9280 not only the poorly handled ring but also the wardrove of the guy and the way he moved or may I say not moved, because he was quite stiff during the whole act, also he kinda copied some of David Copperfield's moves so it was pretty clear he used almost the exact same method.

[@manusoftar]

@@BK-hq7tn as I see the only thing he has is proof that he has way cheaper machinery than Copperfield does, and that he is not even close to perform as a really professional magician would do... that handling of the ring was honestly awful and he was really stiff the whole time...

[@BK-hq7tn]

@@manusoftar I can tell you don't know much about magic. You're judging what a "really professional magician" is or "world do" based on what Copperfield (literally one of the riches men in the world) has done. You have no real practical knowledge on this other than what you have seen Copperfield do. And not only that, You don't even know how Copperfield's apparatus works. In order for wires to be invisible there is anything but "cheap" machinery here. And this routine is created for having ONE assistant. Which means he can do this on a lower budget cruise ship show, with is about 100 times better than anything else those budgets of shows would have.

[@GuyDudeman]

Nice...I think they used this effect in my junior highschools rendition of Peter Pan

[@DCCEX]

@@ross-carlson It's showmanship. And non-magicians wonder how the magic is done. Even if they suspect something is there, since they know people can't fly, they wonder why it is invisible.

[@adambezark2293]

The Copperfield flying technique, which Willi Auerbach is using, is very different from the standard Peter Pan "kid on a wire" effect. Copperfield's solution is much more sophisticated and graceful, allowing the performer to do a wide range of movements in flight. And it includes several "proof" moments, such as the hoops demonstrated here. The Copperfield rig remains the world's best live flying effect as far as I know. (And it's patented, so I'm surprised that Willi was allowed to perform it. He may have arranged a license with Copperfield and co.)

[@hegagi839]

He doesn't need a magic carpet. Fantastic.

[@adambezark2293]

@@Grauenwolf Good to know. Building my home version now!

[@BK-hq7tn]

No junior high could afford this setup. Look up the patent its much more complicated than your average stage acting flying petter pan hookup.

[@AccssryMusic]

The fact it wasnt live on their own stage was enough to deflate all mystery and wonder

[@hisgross]

yea i hate all the video performances.

[@earld158]

it was during covid

[@AccssryMusic]

@@earld158 but at least covid was a more convincing illusion

[@gooberthoreau]

Not to be a downer, but playing Copperfield's trick right after this duo's, it really made their version look so shabby in comparison.

[@KanalFrump]

Sure. Putting on the Copperfield clip was a bit unkind but also kind of fair - this act lacked refinement and aesthetics and it was a "gentle nudge" to up their game or GTFO. It just seems strange to even let on this duo with their off-stage video act, it seems to break every rule of the show format.

[@oktomcat]

I agree. Copperfield had two rings going around him while this couple only used one ring and she did not put the ring over him until after he landed. Something I caught right away. It may seem cruel and unkind to show Copperfield's flying trick but magicians must realize that you do have to step up their act. It is tough because there is nothing new under the sun and therefore a magician has to add more complications to their act. This couple did have a good show though and I did like that.

[@tschuutschuubahn]

@@oktomcat Copperfield also went into a kind of 'tank' while still flying/hovering.

[@kristapitchford6718]

Their version was shabby all on its own.

[@ThatOpalGuy]

Copperfield wasn't using his smoking hot wife, so...they win.

[@DragonMagi]

As much as I think antigrav is super cool, it's one of the only tricks where I cant suspend my disbelief. There's really only one way to do it.

[@88Doug]

True, I do love the art of how he did it. It looks soo real!!

[@B.r.i.a.n.1]

Came to say the same thing. 100%

[@sizzlethestozzle8885]

Yup, nice string work

[@TheRealJamesG]

Same here.

[@hisgross]

exactly my thought. we all know there is really only one way to do flying tricks, and unless someone comes up with something that realistically proves there are no wires, it's admiring an act rather than having any thought of "how did they do that?!"

[@takhellambamdhanachandra7961]

Teller seems to enjoy so much whenever every performance is made.He looks surprised all the time...though in most of the case,I believe, it's more like a dad seeing his child grow.

[@deviousbug54]

He's seen everything and misses being amazed by magic like a kid would be. He tries to recreate that feeling in every performance he watches.

[@ulysse21]

He's just payed to act

[@MonteD1]

He's a master of mime because he's been doing it for 40 years.

[@keithnaylor1981]

Not a good idea to come on and risk being compared to the grand master David Copperfield. He should have chosen an act with no strings attached!!!

[@esra_erimez]

LOL!

[@chugwater6308]

Maybe just the G'string😳

[@keithnaylor1981]

The greatness of David Copperfield’s version is that he did it in a large transparent box with a LID and also flew THROUGH two REVOLVING hoops which did not impact with any cables!

[@joachimkarstens9769]

Copperfield did not fly "through REVOLVING rings". Not more then the ring was led around Willi. just looks different.

[@OuTSMOKE]

Copperfield did it better, but if you watch, the rings spin in his travel direction, allowing him to go through them and make it look cool without the rings ever passing directly over him. Both acts used strings, obviously.

[@MultiAppleworm]

I though it was awesome trick! Also great to hear that that they are supporting their local charities

[@taoist32]

Old trick, all ropes.

[@gunthertoastbrot3738]

How on earth does someone try to fool them with such a thing?

[@TP-kq9ul]

My question exactly. We all know we can't defy gravity. So he must be suspended by some kind of ropes. The rest is easy to figure out after. How exactly did he do that? We can only guess. But the principal is all clear even from the beginning. And the act compared to David Copperfield is an insult.

[@4saken404]

Also their bit with the hoop to "show" there was no cables was weaksauce. The Copperfield version on the other hand really had me scratching my head!

[@kallewirsch2263]

This TV show is not only about fooling them but also about reaching a broader audience. After all magicians are dependent of making a living due to stage shows.

[@ednakelley814]

@@TP-kq9ul They knew that P& T would know how this was done. I believe it was more of a "commerical" or publicity for them instead of really trying to fool them.

[@ednakelley814]

@Jamie . W I didn't say it wasn't entertaining. But context is paramont. The show is about trying to fool Penn and Teller, is it not?

[@Thaumh]

I know how Willi feels. I learned to fly in my dreams 'cause I was sick and tired of falling nightmares.

[@luisgomez1211]

This guy it's from another world...with a huge tecnology...

[@buschbohne001]

I love how Penn says "Copperfield owns flying". He actually does, as he has a patent on the (a) mechanism... :-)

[@arothmanmusic]

It’s not the same trick if you’re not wearing David’s blouse. 🤣

[@buschbohne001]

@@arothmanmusic You are right. And the absence of a wind machine pushes the trick into a completely different direction... ;-)

[@DCCEX]

David doesn't own it, it was patented by John Caughan who licensed its use to DC. As with many large stage illusions, they are invented by others and then sold to magicians who perform them. Maybe DC owns exclusive rights? I don't know.

[@timothylowe5603]

@@DCCEX I imagine DC commissioned it and probably had pretty exclusive rights to it for a long time.

[@timothylowe5603]

@@DCCEX as far as patents go, most magic makers don't. Once that patent is filed, anyone can copy it if they want to pay for the patent search. Routines however, are usually copyrighted. Teller won a case against someone that stole his rose illusion, because he had copyrighted the routine.

[@GameTime000]

don't know why but I much prefer sleight of hand than illusions. Up close sleight of hand is so much more satisfying. Watching coins disappear is more enjoyable than watching someone get sawn in half or fly as far as I'm concerned.

[@MaxxMcGeePrivate]

True. Flying is basically one technical trick, but card tricks need good practice, memory and interacting with people at the same time.

[@museblock]

The show is called 'Fool Us' so I am not sure I understand why someone would choose to do a trick that is so easily deconstructed. Well done though. I am sure it is not an easy trick to pull off smoothly.

[@tzuyd]

A cynical man might be mistaken for thinking a magician doing an obvious trick on a show like this would be for the exposure they'd gain from it, but I do wonder why the producers thought it was a good act to show in that case.

[@rokeYouuer]

I'd say fewer than half of all magicians on Fool Us come on the show with the express purpose of fooling Penn and Teller. Most just want the free publicity, and I think this act qualifies.

[@brianwest2775]

The purpose of the show is to exhibit lots of different magic and magicians. "Fool us" is just a fun way of packaging it. They invite plenty of classic routines as long as they're done well.

[@MonteD1]

The Fool Us Producers want more variety because they have so many card Magicians. They seek out other acts.

[@walkabout16]

Yeah, but do they really know, or are using David Copperfield knows as a bluff? 😏

[@francescoiadicicco1266]

The virtual audience is so freakin' dystopic... 😵

[@Tentin.Quarantino]

Ikr, definitely not a fan of the idea.

[@felphero]

Okay, had that hoop actually went through his hole body I would be somewhat impressed, but of course it didn't, it stopped at his back and had to go back the same way, it was quite clear it was a wire

[@asapstan]

Exactly

[@factsfirst1638]

100% - that is where the magic fell apart.

[@slevvin6700]

And of course they immediately show Copperfield directly after the duo's "performance" with not 1, but 2 rings both spinning 360 degrees constantly as he goes through both of them, which is substantially more impressive and thought provoking than stopping and going back the other direction.

[@davidcapewell6011]

I thought this wasn't as clean as some acts 2.31 and 3.48. He also only went through the hoop vertical and not horizontal which gives some indication of how the trick was done.

[@NetAndyCz]

I always remember the episode of Simpsons where Marge complains in a circus, that for the flying act they always select the guy with the wires :p I cannot see them though, so it looks really well.

[@EpicBunty]

Great stuff man. I had one dream which I vividly remember in which I flew. Took off like a kite and glided around town and then very gently and beautifully landed in a park. It was awesome. Sadly soon afterwards I woke up....

[@MAGICMANShow]

I love dreams in which I can fly ✨

[@EpicBunty]

@@MAGICMANShow hahaha me too they are seriously awesome. its a great feeling too...

[@neilburrows5245]

In reality u farted, crash landed, had a dream & then woke up! Happens to me every Wednesday! 😂

[@b4ph0m3tdk9]

Takes some great bodystrenght to make it look so natural and peaceful.

[@ts552]

or a very well tailored vest :P?

[@dustypockets9771]

He looks so natural when he’s standing! How could this have ever possibly been done????

[@victormanjarinsala2253]

Seems pretty obvious to me that he actually flies and he makes it seem like a trick.

[@TheCrazyStudent]

Maybe he is from Krypton.

[@michaelvellequette5016]

Magnet system is all I can think of

[@Xbangsplot]

Its a system whereby a clear nylon monofilament on each side of his body extends out from a body harness and attach to a tracking system on the ceiling. Background and lighting are key elements to this trick as the nylons must remain invisible to the audience. David Copperfield was the first magician to perform this illusion. The system was patented at the time and the patent has since expired allowing others to use it. You will notice that when he steps into his assistants ring, she has to back track after reaching his body length because the nylons prevent the ring from going any further.

[@Martin_Vail_Esq.]

@@Xbangsplot exactly. The prover using the hoop was actually worse than not using one at all the way they did it. He stepped into the hoop, she raised it barely over his head and stopped at the harness. Plus having seen Copperfield’s flying illusion in person during the 90’s, nobody will ever achieve the awe inspiring wonder of DC. Music selection was also terrible, flying should be magical, not an ecstasy fueled glow-stick rave like we just saw.

[@sportsbros1232]

I think everyone knows how that is done. But it was very good!!

[@ZER0--]

I agree with your first sentence.

[@TheJovan211]

I don't know, I have no idea bro, please explain :)

[@ZER0--]

@@TheJovan211 He lowers the stage.

[@BK-hq7tn]

I bet none of you do know. literally. I bet your idea of how its done, if you try to explain in actual detail, would be wrong.

[@mattesrocket]

Es hat mir super, super, super gut gefallen. Ich schaue deshalb extra nicht in youtube rum, wie es vielleicht geht. Egal wie ich die Augen zugekniffen habe, ich konnte nichts erkennen, und ich habe seit langem geträumt, mal so einen cleanen Flug zu sehen. (Wobei ich schon ewig nicht mehr Flüge angeschaut habe, da ich sie immer uninspieriert fand). Das hier hatte aber eine schöne, passende Körperbewegung zusammen mit dem Flug, recht natürlich nämlich. Ich habe vor allem in meiner Kindheit immer im Schlaf extrem oft davon geträumt, dass ich fliegen könnte, vielleicht der Hauptgrund, warum ich mal auf so einen schönen Magierflug gewartet habe. I will follow...

[@MAGICMANShow]

Vielen herzlichen Dank 🙏🙏🙏

[@stephenhensley5631]

BEAUTIFUL !

[@westonding8953]

I am currently a Physics teacher. I totally agree with you that magic is the defying of Physics! I love magic and wish to create new tricks too!

[@russellspeak3096]

The Copperfield trick is still the greatest magic performance ever created on stage. We all know he's on wires, but somehow, he does make you believe....if only for a second or two, that he can fly. That's magic.

[@gadgalleto5906]

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[@springbloom5940]

The apparatus they invented for that, is every bit as impressive as the illusion itself.

[@TheTmny876able]

he is not on wires he really flies@@springbloom5940

[@LV2UXO77]

I loved their show, and I applaud what this couple is doing! If everyone who's in a position to help the less fortunate, I believe we'd all be in a better place! This gives me hope that humanity is in the hearts of many people today! God Bless You All! XO P.S. The Government could learn what real unselfish kinds of acts look like if they took the time to watch people who give from their hearts, instead of acting like children taking a tantrum when it comes to helping those in need! Seriously, this isn't a joke! It's tiring and selfish!

[@MAGICMANShow]

Thank you Dear CJ - we right now organize another event for Afrika: www.magic-man.de/Benefizgala

[@follower8815]

One thing. For a trick to be good, you want to viewer to be completely lost on what’s going on. But a trick like this, the viewer can logically deduct “a string is holding him”. There’s literally no other explanation. But it was very visual which I liked

[@skelligringphotographyandw7012]

"I think you know, we know the lineage of flying..." Lineage; another word for 'lines'.

[@Fil42Skidoo]

There was more than one reference to "back" too. :)

[@vueport99]

And he shrugged acknowledged

[@sunnysidhu2523]

Very very nice magic

[@darklordojeda]

Never been a fan of stage magic, it's just machines and devices doing the tricks. Love close up sleight of hand.

[@BK-hq7tn]

What about timing and physical dexterity? Not to mention the structure and blocking of the routine to maximize the effect? Music and costume choice. Also most of these guys design their own illusions, that fit their style. If you really think about what's behind all these illusions, these are real pros, not people who just bought something off of Walmart dot com and started a show. This is why practically all stage shows have in the act a few close up pieces just to make sure the audience remembers that.

[@jp3813]

Never generalize stage magic. Most of them are still traditional misdirection.

[@Foxphinx]

good for you.

[@jmbgouveia]

cool indeed!... hugs from lisbon

[@pihi42]

I was really waiting for some twist to happen, something wonderful that would even have a chance of fooling Penn and Teller, but all we got was that amateurish ring and perhaps front-to back wire transfer. A far cry from the legendary Copperfield walking upside down in a fish tank. I still remember my disappointment when as a child I first saw the "levitation" illusion at a local stage performance .. it was a platform badly obscured by some hanging clothes .. plus I was just standing too close. From there, I never got to experience the awe of "flying illusion" without instantly getting disillusioned .. except perhaps the Copperfield one - but that was on TV . It just goes to show that flying is hard. And that makes me that much of a bigger fan of SpaceX.

[@johnblack6819]

Love that floating cube from the intro

[@bimalenduadhikari295]

Fantastic majic show

[@MAGICMANShow]

Thank you

[@DjFrankybe]

This amazing ! :)

[@FromNothingICome]

When i was a kid i got to see David Copperfield perform the flying illusion live, and it was pretty spectacular. 👍

[@salvadorestenor7611]

Wow amazing numbet one its real

[@gheniband6033]

Very cool

[@MAGICMANShow]

Thank you 🎩

[@alejandrogilrodriguez3941]

I've seen too many levitations acts but this one deserves the first place no doubt about it. While watching the video I also thought about Copperfield's levitation act and I was right but I still have no idea how's done and I don't want to know the secret eather. It's seems like magic to me. That was beautiful. Thank you guys! 🙌🏻👌🏻

[@YouTw1tFace]

The secret is they’re REALLY flying and are demons but don’t want you to know.

[@alejandrogilrodriguez3941]

@@YouTw1tFace hahahahaha 🤣 love it XD

[@davidsterling1155]

Military grade cables. Thin that the eye can't see in certain angles. That's why the blue curtain to blend the lines. Watch Chris angel.. he did it and used it alot

[@95TheToni]

David Sterling what part of “I don’t wanna know the secret” didn’t you understand?

[@AnglOsAxOn2]

@@95TheToni There will always be that one

[@antonnym214]

Willie, you are braver than I am. I weigh 240lbs / 109kg, and I don't think I could do it. It looks a lot like Copperfield. I would like to have seen more "proof", like Copperfield did with the rotating rings around him while he was levitated to show he wasn't suspended. Very nice show, and you and your wife are a lovely couple. All good wishes.

[@egroegartfart]

It's a really cool act. They did it really well. His shirt was pulled by the wire a couple of times when he was flying on his stomach. You can see it coming up to a point on his back. But other than that it was a great routine. Not sure why you would pick this one though to try and fool them. But nonetheless it was really cool. I'd love to see someone do a variation of this but where it would fool even magicians and people that know how it works. Hasn't been done yet.

[@denniss9620]

I think this raises suspicion of the validity of the show. The shows employees and stage hands had to have a part in this, we know wires are used in this illusion, so the show has to be a part of this.

[@lorifairhead8124]

Wasn't it done remotely though?

[@Oliffin]

Fooled or not the act is great, thanks.

[@MAGICMANShow]

Thank you 🙏

[@animalyze7120]

Old trick done very well and with a new twist. The hoop ruins the illusion and gives away just how it's done. The hoop has never fooled the observant, just watch how it's moved and you'll know where he's attached.

[@tonyb9735]

True enough and anyway, there's really only one way to do the trick. It's really only a questiuon of how well they hide it, but that in itself can be an art form. Unfortunately, as you rightly point out, they dind't really achieve that very well.

[@DaveMiller2]

Most of the magicians on this show fool me, but not this one. For once I didn't feel stupid.

[@marcel1463]

Gut gemacht 👍🏻 kann man nix sagen!

[@MAGICMANShow]

Danke für das Lob!

[@DisruptiveWealthCreation]

Great trick.

[@FlatEarthMath]

Nice, beautiful flying act, Magic Man! :-) Please take special note of David Copperfield's "twin hoop provers" at 5:28, because it really knocks it out of the park to "prove" that he's not suspended from wires. (wink wink) I hope to see more from you in the future! :-)

[@NetAndyCz]

That looked quite good, I suspected what was really happening and on the second play I could see it, but for a moment it looked impossible.

[@Corey_Kinger]

I think David’s plexiglas box was the real prover in his flying act. I saw it live when I was 7 and it forever changed the course of my life. No one will ever come close!

[@BK-hq7tn]

Okay, now try to do this act with one stage assistant and make it as good. You honestly think a professional magician doesn't know Copperfield's act and that you're "educating" him some how?

[@manusoftar]

And the policarbonate box too, that was the most convincing thing on Copperfield's version.

[@neilburrows5245]

Load of nonsense act!

[@billgreen4003]

Cool

[@jjhfcf_metal6259]

I can't see Alyson without thinking, "this one time at band camp"... 😆😆

[@vasilistrg]

Ok guys everyone knows it is done with wires. It doesn't matter giving timestamps showing his tshirt moving because of the wire or whatever. The real magic is that he was able to find freaking thin enough and strong enough wires plus combine them with a flying system. Although there are about 5 systems for flying (mostly flying cameras in stadiums and TV studios), I've been searching the world for a thin yet strong enough wire that could hold me and still no result. THAT is the real magic he did and I applaud for that!

[@delsakelly1456]

Unbelievable!

[@rickracine9758]

Great act ,whats that on the little end table by the book shelf

[@MAGICMANShow]

It’s a Shisha ... but it’s just decoration 😀

[@troyricklefs8577]

It's an ok act visually. But you're not even going to fool the audience, much less Penn and Teller.

[@BK-hq7tn]

The audience doesn't know how its done. The audience thinks cables. Well its not. "Cables" are too thick and would be visible. The hook up for this is far more advanced than your average drama flying peter pan hook up where you obviously can see the cables.

[@AlexCJava]

Nice Magic! Thank you so much for the show!

[@williauerbach4422]

Thanks! You are welcome

[@88Doug]

Very nice flying levitation!! It looks real!!

[@MAGICMANShow]

Thank you 🙏

[@joeyhouben3270]

Why when putting the ring over him stop at his back and going back over him..? 😜

[@liliawiesner3169]

Great Artists, love your show

[@MAGICMANShow]

❤️

[@AwesomeMetalBands]

Beautiful performance. New subscriber!

[@chrizacuesta8707]

wow amazing video new subscribers

[@kaziiqbalhossain9526]

Really great magician . You.

[@MAGICMANShow]

Thank you 😊 🎩

[@tanjirokamado3934]

Moral of the story: Never perform super famous tricks

[@kangaroosekcie]

Amazing what you can do with a couple tens of grands worth of motors and lighting...

[@miamimagicians]

I cannot wait till they get their audience back

[@danh945]

The faces in the boxes looks like that Black Mirror episode, and it's very creepy.

[@jschiek8054]

The real magic is the core workout he got along the way.

[@shannonsmith1520]

Pretty Fly😎

[@boardstalker]

The trick is simply making the wire invisible? Hardley magic. As for the hoop. It never passes the anchor point. A bit lame really?

[@SulixD]

really lame

[@elguerreromaykel1361]

My name is Yuxel Parra From Cuba , I love the Magician

[@sandrameier6492]

I like this illusion - the "lucid dream scene" fits good to FLYING of Willi Auerbach. When did they broadcast this episode of FoolUs?

[@MagicManZauberer]

Last Friday was the airdate on TV

[@MAGICMANShow]

It was Episode 28 “Penn & Teller Double Down" on 16 April 2021

[@jackfu222]

I really liked it, even if its not something new. Really nice trick and nice performance. And i like the fact that he managed to let the girl dissapear from another magician ;)

[@MAGICMANShow]

🙏🙈☺️

[@smokemist1]

And that is how you ruthlessly stomp somebody into the ground. Never seen Penn and Teller do this but I do understand why.

[@malakiyahamari8448]

The couple is smart. Of course they knew they knew how they did it, they're just trying to get their name out there so they can be more known. They achieved their goal.

[@wilsonrawlin8547]

Still a spectacular show and very well done show. Thanks!

[@sbukosky]

I saw David Copperfield once. During his flight back and forth, I think someone forgot to turn some lights off above the stage as there was a shadow on the floor of the stage showing some rigging going back and forth with him.

[@MAGICMANShow]

Oh no! That should not happen.

[@Izzo250]

So, you used to think he could actually fly?? Wow, you're smart dude!

[@robzecc]

3:10 is a giveaway

[@ONUCHEJAT]

I like how Teller look so Surprised.. you will literally think he has been fooled, but no, he is trying to fool the magician to think he has been fooled, where as, he hasn't

[@APRICEPRODUCTION]

Flying magic tricks always cool to see, but even though you can't see the wires, the effect is obvious done with wires. The only advantage with doing it on a screen, is the potential to pre-record the trick, then using wire removal tools, to erase any wires that might show in the act.

[@mguerra79]

Congrats, despite not winning the trophy! I'd like to be the one pretending to fly too, because since I was a kid I always wanted to fly too.. Like that, «no strings» (or whatever mecanism it is) attached! :D Cheers from Portugal! Stay safe!

[@modalize]

u didnt fool me man , i saw u flying

[@TheOrion2795]

I'm a little bit disappointed in this one...although its a great act and performance I wonder if it could have been performed in front of a live audience? I went to Penn and Teller Fool Me years ago and if the stage is still set up the same it would be very hard to hide the contraption needed. This would make it a tv only performance. Still a good performance I just hope the show gets back to live audience and acts soon. Just my opinion.

[@marcelstephens8683]

No one can ever come close to David Copperfield

[@taroupriapus5202]

not even the fake criss angel

[@musthavechannel5262]

I once came close, he said get the hell away.

[@TheBenzer9]

Copperfields glass box was amazing and it takes a while to figure it out

[@khayapapzin3474]

Can't wait till they reveal the lactation😁

[@lorifairhead8124]

At 2.50 where the assistant brings out a hoop I was quite disappointed as I thought she was going to pass it across his body proving there are no wires and everyone is thinking he is on wires so passing a hoop across him while he is horizontal would be pretty impressive. I do admire the choreography though!

[@DCCEX]

Does anyone know the music Willi uses in this effect?

[@MAGICMANShow]

It’s VAMPIRE KISS - CHRIS BLACKWELL 😀

[@starluxstudio619]

I think you're supposed to pass thru the ring when you're still in the air though right?

[@djrigmarole7077]

I think the fact that she doesn't pass the hoop all the way around is a subtle clue 🤔

[@djrigmarole7077]

@TOM I totally agree, I was a bit shocked that he likeness himself to David Copperfield too 🤦🏻‍♂️smh. Poor quality and it wasn't even live lol

[@RadenWA]

Subtle? Nah. It literally gave the trick away

[@djrigmarole7077]

@@RadenWA Call it British sarcasm bro 👻

[@ukiyuhahsuh478]

Fun and very entertaining show thank you for sharing your hard work. Dont listen to haters they haven't even levitated let alone flown before!

[@MAGICMANShow]

Thank you so much!

[@neilburrows5245]

When I Fart u should see me levatate! 😃

[@wyboovrede8118]

Fly flight it was a nice trick!

[@S.Y.S.64738]

It's not really magic when there are only two ways this can be done and everybody and their dog knows them. I don't think it's blue screen so they used a harness.

[@kyorising]

yea.. I mean this is pretty weak for this show. It's cool I guess, but not exactly new or interesting.

[@S.Y.S.64738]

@Jamie . W You are wrong. Magic should be surprising and make me wonder how it's done. There simply is no magic when I can see how the trick works within 2 seconds. To me this act is entertaining, not magical... although it did turn me into a wanker :P so maybe a little magic then.

[@S.Y.S.64738]

@Jamie . W Maybe magic has a different meaning to us? You are a magician... I don't really care about magic. I'm a logical guy working in the tech industry. CGI and other visual effects aren't exactly a secret. We see it all around us 24/7. This reminds me of another trick I saw where a guy did coin magic on what obviously was a flat screen. Is that magic? No... not to me. To me magic is snapping that paper bag with your fingers when a kid throws an invisible ball into it. Simple... yes. But it has a great effect... until you figure it out when you get older and then add it to your own 'repertoire' for other kids. Hanging on an invisible wire or playing with an I-Pad is not an illusion in 2021. I'm not a kid anymore and when I immediately see how something works, there is no magic... only a show.

[@kyorising]

@Jamie . W I love magic acts. More specifically, I love NEW magic acts.. or creative ones, or twists on old ideas that make me go 'huh?', or ones where I know what's happening (slight of hand card tricks for instance) but still can't effing see how they did it. I love 90% of what I see on the show, this one just didn't do it for me.

[@dozog]

What are you talking about. This was literally a blue screen.🤔😎😂

[@technowey]

It's kind of sad that many of the best magic acts don't win, because the goal is fooling two knowledgable magicians. Still, I really like Fool Us, and this is a really great episode.

[@Trigger_000]

*I'm dumb as a rock but even I know it was done with wires.*

[@shmookins]

Pen and Teller became WAY more lienant and forgiving from the forst season or two. I am still disappointed at a seasoned magician not winning in S1 or S2 because Pen actually said they only know how they did the trick because they read his book, otherwise they wouldn't know. That didn't sound fair; so they only know because he told them. Many winners from later seasons wouldn't have won if they showed up in the first two seasons. On a personal note, I just enjoy the great acts regardless who 'fools' the hosts or not.

[@ThamiorSilberdrache]

@@shmookins Maybe it's just because magicians realized that P&T know every buyable trick no matter who sells them. If you go on the show you must perform with a method that is new. In the first two seasons there were a lot of buyable tricks on stage. Doesn't matter if the performing magician was the one to invent and sell the method. That became very rare. But sometimes, like in this case, it still happens. I am pretty sure Willi Auerbach knew in advance he had no chance to fool them with this trick. It was just a chance to get some promotion.

[@DL-kc8fc]

@@ThamiorSilberdrache Yes, it was a chance to promote myself. Not to fool someone. We evaluate positively the coordination of movements, the control of the center of gravity, the control of the vertical "field", the aesthetic side with the bent leg)) and of course the handsome woman as an "assistant". )) Coping required many hours of training and a significant investment in props. That is what is valued.

[@beeble2003]

@@shmookins "That didn't sound fair; so they only know because he told them." Well he shouldn't have told them, then! You can't make something public knowledge and then expect people not to know it.

[@realityquotient7699]

Of course it's completely obvious how the trick is done (don't need to watch P&T's response to know it). It's still a beautiful and graceful act.

[@Demise2789]

Great magic act. Name of song please

[@MAGICMANShow]

Thank you! 😁

[@MAGICMANShow]

It’s Vampire Kiss by CHRIS BLACKWELL

[@hbirtt]

I read a little, so sometimes it's hard for me to put myself in the average person's mind, but would that loop "proof" fool anyone?

[@appleipadcrazy]

You will observe that in any of the flying act in magic, they NEVER do a flip or turn upside down and up again.

[@IanStewartEntertainment]

Copperfield did!

[@flparg2]

The copperfield one is amazing. I mean we all know about the cables but check the full davids performance and the part of the cage got me speechless

[@101perspective]

@@flparg2 Yeah, it is a great performance. The cage, however, looks more impressive than I suspect it actually is. I mean, just because you put a lid on that cage doesn't mean the wires can't still be there. You assume the top is completely sealed. There could easily be openings. Heck the entire length could be open on both sides. You only need the lid to secure to two sides.

[@ashahashah5508]

David could not turn his body toward the audience when he was in the cage. The lid prevented the cable movement.

[@101perspective]

@Jamie . W I like to figure things out. Personally, I find the answer to how they did the trick to be exponentially more impressive than the tricks themselves. Especially if it requires tons of skill to pull it off. Now, that I answered your question, can you answer what your obsession is in regards to people who simply want to figure things out? Why does it even concern you? I mean, you don't have to read the comments.