Magico (LGBTQ / Gay Short Film)

[@juansebvalencia]

I’m overwhelmed and extremely grateful for the amount of support that’s been giving to Magico. To everyone with a broken heart I hope this short film helps you in your journey of healing your heart as it did with mine. And for my lgbt community I hope this story can add to the conversation of more and different content that represents our lives, that are just the same as everyone else with a touch of magic 😉. Thank you all for watching.

[@bgrahamma]

I wasn't looking for this per se, but am always looking for LGBTQ short films. KZbin suggested watching and I enjoyed it. I kept hoping their would be more. A continuation perhaps?

[@neilmurphy966]

Agree with yr words..and gotta say work clearly went into design n set and costumes.. shud maybe be a short miniseries from this !!? 😍

[@juansebvalencia]

Definitely more content is coming. 😉

[@billycarroll9153]

@Juan. You should be so proud of this masterpiece. I’ve watched 5 times since discovering it. I will be watching out for more from you. Happy New Year!!

[@juansebvalencia]

@@billycarroll9153 thank you so much for watching and your comment makes me really happy. Happy new year to you too. 🧡💙💛❤️💚

[@gnirolnamlerf593]

"What? You thought you were special?" What a devastating line. And yet, Luke is the one who finds the real magic by overcoming his sorrow. Ultimately, Carl is the one who is shallow, who does tricks. Doves, yet! He needs the wand to focus. By using the tears as the source of his magic and his way of overcoming the sorrow and turning it into joy not only for himself but others, Luke made a powerful point about all our lives. Amazing set decoration, costumes, music, camera work, editing; believable acting. Thanks to the diverse group of filmmakers who collaborated to make a film with universal meaning. This is one of the best short films I have ever seen.

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you for sharing this 💙💜🧡💛💚

[@granvillelee-warner3551]

Well said

[@armandogonzalez4647]

💛💙💜🧡❤️💗💚

[@stevejacobs8375]

I agree !!!!!! That was inspiring and just so beautiful to watch ! BRAVO BRAVO BRAVO 👏👏👏

[@jacobparadiso3180]

This is one of the only LGBT+ films I have seen so far where the main protagonist is able to obtain their own happy ending that is defined by themselves and not in the context of their romantic relationship. I love how this breaks the stereotypes.

[@javierortizv]

The more I watch this short film, the more I enjoy the superb delicacy and beauty with which this story is told. It reminds me of the magic and charm of Disney movies. More films like these please! Congratulations to the team.

[@rubbyfrancois9259]

In 16 minutes we learn SELF ACCEPTANCE, LOVE and MAGIC 💕😭 and it is so damn beautiful.

[@juansebvalencia]

Your comment makes me really happy. Thank you for watching and happy new year. 🎊

[@bahhumbug9824]

This is soooooo good. The snowflakes melted my Scrooge-like heart. Luke has outgrown Carl's games and found better magic. The music, cinematography, acting...all superb. Thank you for this warm movie.

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you for watching 🙏🏻💙💚💛❤️🧡

[@dicleozcer4113]

this was incredible thank you!! great storytelling amazing cinematography and phenomenal performances. great job!

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you 🙏🏻😘

[@lala0608101]

@@lizbraylens8511 was that an insult or a compliment? I’m guessing an insult but idk

[@Tomy_Yon]

I swear these shorts got more substance than the majority of feature films. Very powerful. ❤️

[@patricksoricone9624]

Outstanding. Unrequited love is painful, but the character found strength within himself and thus, found success in magic.

[@stevejacobs8375]

The set decorator needs to be commended for all the choices they made to make this film so wonderfully beautiful !!!

[@juansebvalencia]

Sabrina Suarez. She is amazing.

[@stevejacobs8375]

Absolutely !!!!!!!!

[@tompabompa]

This brings back painful memories from when I was a teenager. But the magic of human ability to overcome, thrive and love again is not a “trick”. I still find it difficult to hear the young man’s heart break. Beautiful short film. Well done!

[@tubelitey]

Breathtakingly beautiful and a rare gem for this has a Soul in it. It need not be a gay love story or shades of it but the story of any one of us, who found courage, strength, confidence and faith in hinself and his abilities to rise above tbe Odds. Wonderfully sensitive, this is no short of an Oscar winner. Thank you for enriching our lives.

[@juansebvalencia]

Your comment made my day. Thank you so much for your kind words. 🙏🏻

[@wonkygeorge]

This short film is to remind us that magic is inside us, we don't need sb else to make magic... So, no matter what we're going through, the answer is inside of us and there's always sth to be learnt in every hardship we live in order to find the best of ourselves. Beautiful short film

[@juansebvalencia]

You’re right. Thank you for watching. 🙏🏻

[@RickySutphin]

In my younger playing around and dating days I never thought about the broken hearts I left behind. This one made me think. What few men I was with in my wilder times have remained friends but I wonder if I broke a heart now. My husband of 20 years looked just like Luke in his younger days, so soft and caring. We both enjoyed this and it sparked a nice romantic night. We are older and tougher and now so it was a nice break to see the softer side of life for a little while. Thanks for the spark, and some pretty men to look at. Good job.

[@RobOmaha]

Thank you... Magico is perfection ✨✨✨❤️✨✨✨... 3 x and more tears each time...

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you for this beautiful comment. 🙏🏻❤️🧡😃💛💙

[@behmog]

One of the most perfect short films I've ever seen, not just in LGBTQ Genre, but in all Genres. Well done and a magnificent job in reminding the feelings that I had years ago (a little bit today as well) when I wanted to be with someone but for many "normal" reasons it couldn't be possible, at least for that time being. Wonderful and magnificent. The music selection and the theatrical performances of the actors were just amazing. Well done many many times.

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you so much for your beautiful message.

[@REdgar66]

Thank you! You’ll never know how much I needed this movie right now. How much I needed to be reminded that we all have it within ourselves to make the magic happen. Bless you.

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you so much for watching. Your message makes me incredibly happy.

[@brittsaunders4621]

Really awesome, and so affirming...sometimes, people come into our lives for a reason, to show us something, teach us something...and then they're gone, but we're left with that important experience that caused us to grow.

[@normancross1515]

Very inventive script, excellently produced and directed, with believable actors. Thank you for the presentation! 💝

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you so much for your comment and for watching. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[@normancross1515]

@@lizbraylens8511 - 2/10 trash viewer . . .

[@mickyflynn635]

I'm late to the party, only recently discovering this wonderful video. Wow, the emotions it brings forth! From joy to tears. Absolutely phenomenal video! Thank you for sharing it.

[@monicalondono8861]

Excellent!!! Someone deserves a job in Disney!! ⭐️

[@juansebvalencia]

That’s my dream 😍🙏🏻

[@D-me-dream-smp]

Beautifully made. The mark of a great story is if it is able to convey feelings and emotions that are universal to us all regardless of where you might live, your history or social status etc. This perfectly captured that time in your life as a newly minted “adult” when you are trying to discover who you are and your place in the world. That lack of confidence due to uncertainty about how life works whilst at the same time being exposed to new and exciting experiences as well as learning to deal with disappointment and loss. The main protagonist is gay but regardless of your orientation i think we can all relate to that crushing moment when you discover that perfect person you became enamoured with isn’t actually so perfect but then learning how to get back up and moving forward . Bravo.

[@harvey1965]

Beautiful, delicate, sweet and heartbreaking; you took me back to my challenging 20's. Great work!

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you so much for your comment ❤️🙏🏻

[@magicianrexofficial]

I love this!! Edit: Why am I getting disney vibes lol It might be the music and the magic XD

[@juansebvalencia]

Vibes are there, 😍 I love Disney.

[@senulisenadhipathi7267]

It's beautiful... Wish I could tell more but that would waterdown the emotion I'm actually want to express. Thankyou for this one.

[@charlesgwinter]

you don't know how much i needed to see this gem today of all days. thank you so very much!

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you for watching! 🥰

[@gerardogomes2906]

Beautiful short film, excellent production and magical presentation

[@pierrealberson4657]

The marvellous ending makes the whole film so very beautiful! Muchas gracias!

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you for watching. 🙏🏻

[@ZachariahGreggs]

Simply outstanding, everything about this film is Magico!

[@juansebvalencia]

❤️🧡💛💚💙

[@lynsolomon-linville]

A perfect Holiday short. Filled with heartbreak and strength.

[@MicaRayan]

What a rare presentation. Unique and just heartwarming. I love the message by the end of the whole thing and dynamic in the actor's talent ❄ Definitely magic! ❤

[@thadeu7977]

Deliciously engaging, delicate, intelligent and sensitive! The handsome, charismatic lead actor who with one look says everything he feels! A magical movie! A simply wonderful film!

[@billycarroll9153]

I have absolutely no idea why I am sobbing.

[@blainemason8218]

Really. This is just so beautiful. A good cry to start out the new year is probably just what the doctor ordered! Thank you for this wonderful film 👍🏽🤍

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you for watching 🤍 happy new year 😁🎉

[@TheWhore2culture]

So beautiful & poignant, thank you & kudos to yourself & EVERYONE involved in this awesome production💥👊❤💯🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟👏👏👏👋❄✌

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻. Happy new year.

[@TheWhore2culture]

@@juansebvalencia My pleasure & the same to you&yours👋🌟💯✌

[@rogerhall6450]

Poor Luke, but he discovered pure magic. Love can be a very powerful thing! 💓

[@andreadh7913]

THIS IS JUST SOMETHING ELSE!!!! I LOVED IT!!!!!

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you for watching 🙏🏻

[@Iluminacion32]

Simplemente mágico. Precioso! Felicitaciones a todos. La música de Nicolás Prada es absolutamente hermosa! Abrazos

[@juansebvalencia]

Muchas gracias. 🙏🏻

[@alexalbin3503]

this is a beautiful story and really should be made into a full length feature. i mean we could all use some magic these days :)

[@AndrewAB1233]

I loved it. Juan, you are going places sir because this shows you have real talent. A touch of Spielberg.

[@juansebvalencia]

You just made my day. Thank you so much. Spielberg is one if my heroes.

[@AndrewAB1233]

@@juansebvalencia you are most welcome. I await your next production :)

[@HectorGarcia1]

Beautifully done! And glad to see Wooden Nickel in the credits.

[@JuanKV]

Precioso... Mágico! Me ha encantado la sensibilidad que transmite la historia y esos toques poéticos. Felicidades 🌹❤️

[@marcomunguia6534]

The magic comes when we overcome sorrow and find the the unique and true love for who we are !!! Nice job

[@robb8234]

very nice... ty.. the 'straight' friend, what a hotty!!! woof.. love the theatrics.. excellent.. good job!

[@markm5174]

Wow! More later after I digest this amazing movie. Beautiful and magical. It encompasses all that is and the things that aren’t. You should do a Houdini type full feature film. Stunningly hopeful.

[@EdwardSeeber]

So glad I stumbled on to this short film, I'm a little heart broken they didn't end up together but man that ending also the music playing during this whole film, amazing 💯💙

[@juansebvalencia]

🧡💙💚❤️💛

[@dyanabartley1744]

Two words... Breathtakingly Beautiful!!!!

[@AhtishamArshad-c9l]

This is super duper incredibly magical 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 so so beautiful heart touching ❤️❤️ love it thanks a lot for representing as this awesome short movie ❤❤❤❤

[@parveshramjutton7568]

This film couldn't have a better ending. I love the ending.💜 Thank for showing us magic. Suscribed👌🏿

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you 🥰

[@anubabu6851]

Outstanding.....Sad happy ending...It still hurting.....

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you. ❤️💙💚💛🧡 It will heal.

[@anubabu6851]

@@juansebvalencia 😊

[@roguico]

Amazing and outstanding! A masterpiece. I look forward to watch more works from you.

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you!

[@tennissmacks4937]

great casting & solid acting by charismatic Sam and sensitive David and poetic (magical!) story

[@ronette64]

I loved everything about this movie. The music, the romance. Really terrific!

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you so much! ❤️💙💚🧡

[@skiersobolski]

the best short movie I have ever seen. Sir, I have rated it ten on the imdb site. I hope you'll be very famous in a next future.

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your comment and rating. 🥰

[@JLHMahal]

This movie made me cry multiple times tonight 😂🤣🤩... brought back memories of the past😜... Such a meaningful story that everyone can own... 😍😇🤩 Thank you for sharing 😃

[@Sleepyfox99]

Great job, Juan!!! That was beautiful 🥰🥰🥰

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you Kristyna. 😍🙏🏻

[@alfredbooth6854]

What a perfect movie. The world needs more magic that we all need to learn -somehow-to create by ourselves for ourselves.

[@xxkarlosxxxxxx7233]

Why did it felt like a Disney movie yet it didn't because Disney has never made a gay love story quite like this or unrequited love story... Moral of the story... Love can be magical and magic exists all over, we are magic, no one can take your magic unless u let them...it's up to u to unlock your true gifts for the world to see... Don't let dark magicians enchant u because they can take ur magic that makes u shine ... They only wanna use u and when they are tired of u they'll simply dispose of u like an old trick that has no use for them... Ur real magic, the one that makes us wake up everyday with a smile, no one can truly take that away because a real magician sees right through all tricks...

[@magicianrexofficial]

Agreed!

[@davidfryer9359]

YOU SPEAK YOUR TRUTH THROUGH LOVE, AWARENESS AND EXPIREINCE...YOUR TRUTH IS VALID TO ME AND I HOPE IT RESONATE DEEP IN ALL YOU TOUCH WITH YOUR LOVE. I THANK YOU!

[@alexhfconceicao]

Wow, how touching. Delicate, romantic, soft. Great job. Congrats.

[@eddiefniii]

Awesome. Very very well done! Loved it.

[@carlosgustavorubio1332]

Es hermoso, bella historia, bella gente... Bellisimo y ... triste, como la vida... Gracias!

[@TheUtak]

Good job, i really love the ending..

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻. It’s a lesson we all need to learn. 😉

[@TheUtak]

@@juansebvalenciawhen you turn u sorrow into joy..we all understand how that feel especially when we got rejected, and especially when it with straight guys 😜

[@richardsantana58]

Magic comes from within yourself.

[@frankdingle9920]

That was so wonderful to watch, thank you

[@seethevolcane-qj8ys]

Pleased this pic is so well-liked. It left me cold.

[@eduarbilitis]

Un corto sutil, hermoso y elegante... Y mágico, por supuesto.

[@terencesommer6307]

Amazing and freeing to see some magic! Great little film.

[@granvillelee-warner3551]

Loved this, magical!

[@jefjison4828]

WOW who created this has a fat idea 🥺♥️👏😍 it really say that " shouldn't allow yourself to rely but trusting you're ability of something is needed " those details in background wow love it

[@fernandoamezquita568]

Juan Sebastian Valencia...mis respetos...el verdadero mago es usted, que manera de expresar sentimientos tan puramente, tan a flor de piel, tan devastadoramente humanos...y en verdad la magia existe.... cuando a pesar de nuestros corazones rotos, con cada uno de sus fragmentos construimos y reconstruimos sueños.. atardeceres..arco iris...segundo a segundo para volver a ser felices ❤❤❤. Geniooooo... llegué aquí después de ver el short Coffe..y con todo respeto ... Juan Sebastian...se ha robado mi corazón y admiración... Gracias millones de gracias por reparar sueños

[@karmabelieverI]

This is magic yet honest reality..love the makers!

[@iraidasantana444]

This was absolutely beautiful and magical💖

[@Cornfield09]

This is just Wonderful, thank you ❤

[@donaldstorm4959]

It was a very cute movie even though the other guy used him in a terrible way he burned him really bad that was really sad but the magic was beautiful. DRS.

[@marcussampaio9535]

Very sensitive film and well done. Love it.

[@AhmedMoustafa2874]

It is a real story, God helps us, if we were used by others who did not really love us, we will be compensated in the future, trust that

[@orellanalesther]

Such a nice short film ! Loved it !

[@edwardmcdevitt790]

The 35 plus years with my Husband, Soupie was magic for me!!!

[@actwan1950]

Enjoyed it tremendously. Thanks.

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you for watching. 🙏🏻

[@msem6136]

That's life... ...very well done!! 👍👍

[@rabouanpaul4890]

oui c'était magique quelle belle réalisation !!!! bravo

[@thefilipinojoe]

Loved it. Great movie. Very original.

[@FFOGHORN]

Wow, just beautiful to watch. Thank you!

[@martinmarino9700]

Wooow. Love it.. Very well done.. You did a great job with this wonderful short film. Txs 😉😉😉

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you for watching 🙏🏻❤️🧡💚💙

[@CCGR-2024]

It should have been called Magical because it was! I loved the film and the ending was both sweet and touching! I give it five stars!

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you so much 💙🧡💜❤️💚. Actually Mágico mean magical in Spanish. When I wrote it, it was suppose to be just the tittle of the movie but somehow it became sort of his name as well. Luke- magico. I’m very happy you still got it right. Thank you for sharing your review. 💚💙💜🧡🙏🏻💛

[@CCGR-2024]

It was my pleasure!

[@brucereynolds3562]

It was a very cute movie. It reminded me of a Christmas movie very touching.

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you for watching

[@ray_of_hope4219]

Thank you for this special movie. My profile name is Ray Of Hope but in fact, I need a ray of hope in my life to find my partner, and I think this movie and your other movie "Kisses to Kevin" are kind of rays of hope for me. Now I believe in fate. ❤️

[@gabruthebeagle9816]

Oh my god it's amazing... increadible...

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you for watching. ❤️💙💚🧡💛

[@jesus27029]

The true magic was achieved by Luke managing to overcome the pain, when his love for the other magician was rejected. By using tears as a source of his magic and his way of overcoming pain and turning it into joy not only for himself but for others as well,

[@kra9563]

Your story is beautiful. Thank you

[@walterpiar2859]

Amazinfilm great acting great story line

[@CharlyrodriguezRodriguez]

Excelente video... Cuando logras encontrarte a ti mismo, enfocar tus sentimientos, tu energía hacia algo concreto... ""Haces magia y consigues lo que quieres, eres imparable"""....!!!!💓👍👍

[@juansebvalencia]

Así es. Gracias por ver el cortometraje y tu comentario.

[@CharlyrodriguezRodriguez]

Okey amigo.... Estuvo bien hecho , con una buena temática de superación.... Buen cortometraje...!!!!

[@JoFourie]

Brilliantly beautiful!!!👌👌👏👏♥️♥️

[@igorslivensky3064]

Great! Magic! I love this Film❤️😘

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you very much for your comment 💙❤️💛🧡💚💜

[@teacher55oliveros]

Completely MAGICAL!!!!

[@michaelmiller1215]

A marvelous tear-jerker!

[@Not_You_2]

A gay man without all the drama... now that would be some real magic

[@Not_You_2]

@@garygjl9036 Yes I've seen it, great film

[@Luisarmandrake]

Amazing! Touch my soul thank you !

[@ddrissel]

Nice little film! Beautifully made and inspiring.

[@juansebvalencia]

Thank you so much for watching.

[@arqtube731]

Love it!!! Fantastic..

[@juansincero8526]

Tantos premios en festivales (rectifico mi comentario inicial, aludiendo a que no tenía subtítulos, si tiene🙂) y sería una pena q no los tuviese, pq es un cortometraje que te hace pasar un rato agradable. Enhorabuena.🙂👏

[@juansebvalencia]

Si tiene. Actívalos en KZbin.

[@juansincero8526]

@@juansebvalencia ah, pues si!, No sé pq al principio no me aparecían. Disculpas

[@juansebvalencia]

💜💙💚💛🧡❤️