Nikola Arkane • Penn & Teller: Fool Us • Tarot cards through handkerchief

Nikola Arkane with Penn and Teller on their magic TV-show "Fool Us" in Las Vegas (USA).
This performance piece is based on the work "Card Percolation" (2013), which in turn is conceptually inspired by "Colour Filter", a little known item by Alex Elmsley (1998).
For bookings and inquiries:
nikolaarkane.com
For peers and magic enthusiasts:
arkaneshop.com/journal
#foolus #pennandteller #pennandtellerfoolus #magic #femalemagician

[@SethiozProject]

i like that you're different Nikola, just the entire personality and way you do things, refreshing to see someone who isn't just a copy and has her own personality and style.

[@NikolaArkane]

Wow thank you for taking the time to write this. I am just me. And I’m glad this comes across in my performances. Why imitate someone when I can be uniquely myself. ⭐️

[@RobertBallMagician]

Loved your performance, Nikola. Your confidence the way you owned the stage and beauty was magnificent. 😊🙏👍❤️🏆😊👍🙌🙌👏👏👏👏

[@NikolaArkane]

Thank you so much!! It was hard work getting on the show but I did it!

[@RobertBallMagician]

@@NikolaArkane 🪄✨️✨️🎊💐🎊

[@AlyxMagic]

Oh, Nikola! I have been waiting so long to watch this, and you were stellar. What a fabulous act that showcases your wonderful theatricality, creativity, and skill. Congratulations!

[@NikolaArkane]

Thank you Alyx for this, it means so much to hear this from you! ❤️

[@stenvg5296]

What a great performance!!!! ❤❤❤

[@NikolaArkane]

Ah thank you!!!

[@claredin]

That was a great performance, Nikola! I watch a lot of Fool Us and that was an amazing routine!

[@NikolaArkane]

Thank you Clare for taking the time to write this to me, this made me smile and made my day!

[@kenpearce3269]

Beautiful! Enjoyed every minute of it! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@NikolaArkane]

Glad you enjoyed it! Yippee!

[@anthonyvinson5081]

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!

[@NikolaArkane]

Thanks for watching and supporting me on my journey Anthony!

[@darrenhadden1037]

Great performance and very entertaining ❤

[@NikolaArkane]

Thanks!!!

[@darrenhadden1037]

@@NikolaArkane your welcome ✨️🪄🎩

[@robertvallin4804]

It was wonderful.

[@NikolaArkane]

Thank you! 😁

[@minab6082]

Your presentation of magic is just so very good! As an adult, I do feel like my imagination is being unlocked as well. Beautiful performance!

[@NikolaArkane]

All I want in life is to make people see the world differently around them and I use magic to do that. I began this journey performing magic for children and now I'm trying to find my way in doing that for adults too. Life is so much more fun when we can let go of things and imagine. Thank you this means so much reading this.

[@EltonSessler]

I've seen this trick like 4 times live and I still don't know how the hell you do it!!💥😲

[@andrewsherratt9041]

Wonderful performance as always Nikola !

[@NikolaArkane]

Thank you Andrew! 😁❤️🦋

[@joshcryer]

OMG I loved this so much you are adorable. Please continue entertaining people. You have a gift!

[@NikolaArkane]

I will never stop. Magic is my life force and performing for people makes me complete. Thank you for this lovely message!

[@wargmagic]

Awesome! You rock!

[@NikolaArkane]

WOOHOO!!!

[@BrooksWachtel]

Marvelously mystifying. Elegantly enchanting. Compelling conjuring. In short, simply superb.

[@NikolaArkane]

Thank you Brooks it helps being surrounded and supported by very cool people. (That includes you).

[@BrooksWachtel]

❤

[@AllinKempthorne]

Fantastically done, as always Nikola.

[@NikolaArkane]

Thank you Allin!

[@lindamichelin]

Way to go Nikola! Love this! Congratulations 😍 and love from Stockholm

[@accordeontipico]

That was awesome!

[@NikolaArkane]

Ah thank you!!!

[@stockholmmagic]

Wonderful! We are so very proud of you!

[@NikolaArkane]

Awe chucks thank you to you and your workshops I simply would not be here today without them.

[@rhouser1280]

Great act, beautiful and funny.

[@NikolaArkane]

I aim to please! 😁 Thank you

[@AngelicusImmortus]

One of the most relaxed "patter" of any magician on Fool us. Superb.

[@NikolaArkane]

That took a long time in rehearsals and also managing to keep my "cool" in front of those two legends also! Hahahaha Thank you

[@SHAUNF904]

You were deadly loved seeing an Irish act and from the beautiful city of Bealfast too comhghairdeachas agus maith thú ​💚 @@NikolaArkane

[@masterdesky]

If this show taught me anything, it is that a lovable character and a great performance worth much more than the trophy. Amazing job!

[@NikolaArkane]

I really needed to hear this today - thank you my friend! I'm learning and growing with each performance. I was so privileged to have this experience and meet my heroes too.

[@az7500]

Absolute delight and enchantment ! mystifying presentation and impeccable control over time ! Bravo, Nikola

[@NikolaArkane]

ah this is awesome to hear - thankyou!

[@blacxthornE]

oh I'm so glad they didn't burn you at the end; that was a relief!

[@NikolaArkane]

Me too - I'm still on the look out though - just in case! 👀😁

[@magicworkshops]

This is great!

[@NikolaArkane]

So are you - thank you!

[@doghot77]

Fabulous Performance 👌 as always very professional 👏 well done 👏 xx

[@NikolaArkane]

Thank you so much for the support! ❤️

[@lets-evolve]

Great trick and presentation. I like the simplicity and straight forwardness of it, it makes it seem more impossible. I thought I knew how this trick was done, but then what Penn said, I thought mine wasn't the right one. Thought about it more and I'm pretty sure I figured it out. It's a good trick that I'm sure other magicians would want to perform.

[@NikolaArkane]

I love creating character filled magic and for me the magic is a combination of method, character, script and performance. I'm pretty happy that Penn & Teller liked it too! Thank you for your message.

[@RealmadeidTactics]

Amazing

[@VibonoMirage]

A wonderfull preformance.

[@NikolaArkane]

Thank you my friend! ❤️

[@TomStoneMagic]

Great work!

[@NikolaArkane]

The work is it's own reward :D

[@GeorgeValkov]

A great act it is, Nikola! Witches are a nice thing. I love them. In Bulgarian, the word also implies they have knowledge and capabilities which others don't. I've seen very beautiful witches too. Sadly people were jealous and burned them. It's a shame to destroy something so nice.

[@NikolaArkane]

Thank you so much for taking the time to message! ❤️

[@jamieflame01]

You do a wonderful performance of smoke and mirrors, and I for one was fully entertained throughout the whole act. So glad you got the opportunity to showcase your abilities to the uninitiated in the ways of Irish folklore magic.

[@NikolaArkane]

Ah thanks. I'm so happy they let me onto the show too. It was a long process but I think it was worth it! Take care x

[@MrBalloonatic]

Funtastic performance Nikola! Well done on making it onto the show, you were amazing ❤

[@NikolaArkane]

Thank you my friend!

[@jamesbevan9939]

An absolutely stunning routine.

[@NikolaArkane]

Thank you!!🙏❤️😊

[@adriansolis5362]

Such a cool performance. Such stage presence! Magical

[@NikolaArkane]

Thank you!

[@4saken404]

She may not be a witch but, you have to admit... she's really good!

[@NikolaArkane]

THANK YOU hahahahahaha!

[@ottarkraemer9001]

Beautifully performed from start to finish - and like Penn said; anyone who knows the classic cards trough handkerchief WILL fold their brain in half over this one! Proud of you as always, my friend!!!

[@NikolaArkane]

Not everyone will get it but I like it and that's all that matters. I want to perform the magic that I like to create and this really has everything in it. If I knew when I began magic that I could do a performance at this level I would have said no way! Original material, Scripting, body movements, interaction, sleight of hand all whilst being terribly nervous in front of my biggest heroes well, that is an achievement in itself! Thank you Ottar for all your support!

[@viopsadmin]

That performance was really well put-together. Starting with the first thing that stuck out to me, your dress was the perfect color to compliment your beautiful hair. Seriously, loved your story telling, the musical choice, your dialogue with Penn, and of course the magic itself. Oh and also, who doesn't love an Irish accent? All very well done.

[@NikolaArkane]

Thank you - what you are seeing in all those things you noticed is so much hard work. This 9 minute segment took a full year in planning. It was tough, I was pushed by the team but I am so happy with the result. Thank you for taking the time to comment this. You just made my day! 🦋

[@viopsadmin]

@@NikolaArkane You are very welcome! Your hard work made it all look so easy. :)

[@ImmortalPlayingCards]

Always a joy to watch you perform 🙌

[@NikolaArkane]

Ah thanks!

[@marksekelsky]

Well I do not have a clue! Teller was watching so intently I thought you had them

[@NikolaArkane]

Thank you so much - Penn & Teller really know so much about magic. I'm just so happy I got to meet them. They are my heroes.

[@mubarakisonline]

Very good

[@NikolaArkane]

Thanks 😁

[@SamuelVarg]

Wicked!

[@NikolaArkane]

WICKED WITCH? Thank you Samuel. ❤️😂

[@helloaniq]

How?

[@NikolaArkane]

Very well! (I jest) But truly, a lot of hard work.

[@PeterBoldog]

Wonderful show as always! Thanks for sharing.👏

[@NikolaArkane]

I try! 😂

[@roninkegawa1804]

Great performance of a rather easy trick. Best presentation of card through handkerchief.

[@NikolaArkane]

Wow, thank you!

[@muntedfinger]

I consider myself a logical person and tend to view acts on this show as a puzzle to solve. This act was different though. The presentation and performance made me want to believe in magic. It FELT magic. Thank you for this wonderful act

[@NikolaArkane]

I'm glad I was able to create real magic for you with this performance. For me magic is real and I try to integrate this feeling into all my performances. You felt it which means I'm doing something right. I'm so happy you did and took the time to comment that. Thank you.

[@emergentform1188]

Beautiful, bravo!

[@NikolaArkane]

Hurrah! Thank you

[@DeggaTheDev]

Absolutely lovely! ❤

[@NikolaArkane]

Ah thank you for that! ❤️🦋☘️

[@virtualfrog2000]

"They know I'm a witch" - perfect answer!

[@NikolaArkane]

That's Hocus Pocus, bitches! 😂❤️

[@crestfallenraven]

Just lovely. Very entertaining. xx - Gratitude from Montana USA!

[@NikolaArkane]

Thank you. One of my favourite US States I travelled through just beautiful!

[@FusionDeveloper]

If you had given each one of them a pan, you could have done a joke: "Each of you have.. a pan and taro". (like saying penn and teller in a weird way)

[@NikolaArkane]

I do love a good pan (pun) 😂

[@johncameron1935]

The called shot at the beginning there, rather ballsy. Love it.

[@NikolaArkane]

Thanks❤️😂☘️

[@shannonrobson2237]

Even though those guys were not fooled , it was one of the best acts I’ve ever seen on this show.

[@NikolaArkane]

That is unbelievably kind. I know my style is no everyone's cup of tea but I did my best and I'm pleased that you enjoyed it too!

[@lifesbutastumble]

But how do we KNOW she's a witch? 😅

[@NikolaArkane]

Just don’t throw me in water or burn me to find out ok! 😂

[@lifesbutastumble]

@@NikolaArkane It's the only way to find out if you weigh the same as a duck 😅

[@NikolaArkane]

Hahahahahahahaaha

[@frenchbullfrog]

she definately fooled them

[@NikolaArkane]

Thank you!!!😁

[@attilakiss8585]

Nikola, in addition to your great performance I have noticed you have such a beautiful sporty body figure. You can be proud on that too.

[@NikolaArkane]

Thank you! 😂

[@thomasburke7995]

You got robbed..

[@NikolaArkane]

Next time - if there is one! :D

[@anodosarcade7355]

Love how unafraid she is. “Ritual” “devil” “contract “ Big no no words, when appealing to a global audience. But she don’t give a shit, thats your hang up, not hers! Nothing about being about her Irish heritage isn’t made to “appeal” , it’s just who she is.

[@plet774]

I don’t understand the trick. Seems kind if simple

[@agentlesoul1975]

I just didn't get this.

[@florianwiedenfeld2189]

I don't know. For me this trick was not fascinating at all.

[@marinchhana]

I don't see any magic on there.....very very simple magic....

[@Kyle_Riel]

She's definitely an actor. She's got that unbearable personality

[@gameswownow7213]

u involve these satanic rituals with kids? (tarot cards) ... what a world

[@craigstaley352]

The tarot deck was invented in the 15th century for card games. They weren't used for "fotune telling" until the 18th century and charlatans invented a false occult backstory for the cards to make people think they had magic powers. Satanic rituals aren't real. That's just make-believe by con men.

[@stevej1154]

If she had access to Satan, I would’ve expected a better trick.

[@shawnharper9023]

This is one of the most boring magic acts i've ever seen.