Not my regular stuff | Shawn Farquhar | Magic

[@PrinceGastronome]

I am officially adding you to my bucket list. I will find a way to see you live. I'm not that far from you (Prince George...hence the name), so it should be something I can strive for.

[@ShawnFarquhar]

I've performed at the PGX and Tabor Arms Pub... in the '90's ;-)

[@PrinceGastronome]

@@ShawnFarquhar I know, I know. We're beneath you. Don't worry. In time, I'll come to you.

[@luzovich]

Thanks for another great video. One of the highlights of my day is getting a notification that you've posted a new video. You never fail to make me smile or think about something.

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Glad to hear it!

[@tonyclown]

Well Mr. Farquhar, i struggled with depressions and anxiety disorder almost my whole life. And there have been moments when i just wanted to quit. but there always has been artist who cheerd me up, just enough to stay and try to fight. musicians, comedians and also a maybe familiar canadian magician. you´r not a pofessionell therapist but you inspire, amaze and entertain people. That can have a huge impact.

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Thanks tonyclown it's nice of you to share so we all can realize we're not alone.

[@michaellavery4899]

Hey Tony, Shawn performances and monologues can be great therapy on the darkest of days. Not only is he a fantastic magician but a warm, funny, genuine guy. He really cares about his fans and I can't imagine how he finds the time to reply to so many so I don't feel bad when he misses me occasionally. Hope life has been kinder to you recently. All the best buddy. Edit. If I could offer some guidance it would be don't dwell on the past. You can't change it. You need to make positive changes to move forward. It can be hard when you're down but it will pay off. Only you can change your life.

[@Rick_Yaeger]

Sorry for your loss, Shawn. You know you inspire and change people’s lives too. So his legacy lives on in you and I’m sure the people you mentor will pass his spirit along infinitely.

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Thanks Rick... I love the perspective you suggested. ;-)

[@Kinkajou1015]

You're all good Shawn, you got friends here. Glad your trailer was still there at the end. I still say the last bit goes away too quickly.

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Thanks... and I agree it goes by too fast.

[@Kinkajou1015]

@@ShawnFarquhar It's really the last part where it has your name, websites, and such. If that part could be stretched out to last a full second it would be MUCH better IMO.

[@sniffableandirresistble]

I wrote this poem the other day its called Bridges Bridges Sometimes I build bridges. Sometimes I cross over bridges that are already there. Sometimes I burn bridges. Sometimes I walk out onto a bridge and look over the edge and see the water running underneath and realize the water and the bridge and myself are all one thing. And sometimes I walk out on a bridge and start peeing over the edge watching my urine stream falling, until a hobo, living under the bridge says "Hey you're peeing on my head" and I say "sorry" And sometimes there are no bridges, no clear paths, no metaphors either, everything hurts, those times suck a lot. But like that giant, cancer causing, ball of fire in the sky defeats the darkness every morning I realize that I too must shine as bright a light as I can or just light some candles in the dark. You make the world a better a place for us all. Thank you Shawn!! Love you!!

[@ShawnFarquhar]

I loved your poem ... the hobo part was surprising, but the poem is epic.

[@10bd1]

Hey Shawn! Big fan! I subscribed to the mailing list, really excited about this film! I live on VI, looking forward to coming to see you show sometime! Keep making the videos, they are great! Cheers

[@DavidM-lj5yv]

Never change Shawn. I am sorry you are going through this right now--- your personality is so infectious-- Like the cool Uncle I never had-- Just got my Sheer Luck Book Test as well as a couple other items from you-- amazing!!! Best of luck with your upcoming shows-- I know you will be amazing!!!!!!! BTW-- I could watch the top card Magician in the world play around with new decks of cards all day long!! and I have around 1000 decks sitting around the house as well!!

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Thanks David... I hardly ever meet people with as many decks as I have, that's very cool!

[@LauraS_1194]

I'm sorry your week was challenging I'm sorry for those you lost 😞 Really loved those decks you unboxed. Looking forward to purchasing your deck!👍♥️ And for what it's worth, I love your trailer! Love the video!🤗👍👏💝

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Thank you Laura... I really appreciate you taking the time to make this cool comment.

[@davebozarth8633]

Just want to thank you for starting a channel. Love your videos, and your magic! Thanks again

[@ShawnFarquhar]

You are so welcome!

[@CynicalRhys]

Lost in the shuffle having Michael Vincent (just so smooth) and Richard Turner (can not begin to comprehend how he keeps track of everything) two magicians its hard not to respect

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Agreed...

[@tryingtoevaluate1464]

Just wanted to say I really loved your performance at the Grand gala de magie de Québec this week-end. I think that the fact that you were nervous made the act even more beautiful. I hope you're having a great day

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Thank you, having never done the act with a live band and in French was very special to me. Merci...

[@stevehanes1268]

Amazing how many things we have in common! So many of the jobs, experiences and Dad jokes... ;-) I remember my trip to Fechter's many years ago. Good times. Sorry to hear about your challenging week though. Better times a coming.

[@ShawnFarquhar]

It's wonderful to see how many things people have in common as opposed to what divides us... yes, better time are coming.

[@kenpearce3269]

Thanks for inviting us into your home. I enjoyed the visit!

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Thanks for coming

[@jeffpc34]

I'm sorry you're having a tough week. And, thank you for still doing tricks for all of us. Take care!

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Thanks Jeff... things will get better, they always do...

[@robertm4347]

Aww, bless you for having the energy to make a video after all that.

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Thanks, I felt I owed it to everyone.

[@robertm4347]

@@ShawnFarquhar You don't owe me anything but I do enjoy your videos, you do have such a happy inspiring presence.

[@neilwoller]

I like the trailer. I like the music. It makes me happy. I made it to the end of this video. You're tired, Shawn. Get some sleep. Keep well. Keep busy. And, most of all, be happy.

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Neil, you closing remarks made me smile... thank you.

[@josekaz]

Hey Shawn, sorry for the your lost, sending you the best vibes for your recovery

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Thanks Yordy

[@robertm4347]

I liked the trailer.

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Me too... thanks

[@RaimundoPAM]

Sorry for your losses, Shawn. Hope you keep them all alive and well in your memories!!! And thank you for sending me the backpack and showing my mug in your video! And please bring back the trailer!

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Your photos brightened my day... the trailer was at the end! ;-)

[@RaimundoPAM]

@@ShawnFarquhar Ah, yes , it is! I stopped watching when you said goodbyes and the shortcuts popped up. I should know better, by now, to watch until the very end!

[@normgroves5446]

Always enjoy you videos Shawn. I will check out Lost in the Shuffle.So sorry for your loss.

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Hey Norm. Thanks...

[@collinsmcrae]

Thanks for answering my question as to whether or not Stephen Bragatze is comedian Nate Bargatze’s father! Super psyched to have it appear in this video. I probably could have just googled it, but this was way more fun!

[@ShawnFarquhar]

No worries! Why Google when I'm here...

[@kevin735]

Hey, we're cheering for you. And we appreciate the honestly and openness.

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Thanks Kevin, I love knowing I have a cheering section! ;-)

[@javirulo007]

Sorry to hear about your losses. Regards from Spain. Hidden wonders deck is awesome

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Thank you, I'm happy people are liking the design.

[@petdetect]

Wow. You seem to be an amazing guy. Not only as a magician, but as a human being in general.

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Thanks for saying so...

[@olimatthews5636]

Loved the trapdoor card trick, it took me way too long to figure out though and definitely didn't tear up half a deck practising it. Could I request the story of how you used your brother's name to work at the pizza place? Lastly, I am really sorry for your loss and can only say that we appreciate the videos so much regardless of what they are.

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Hi Oli, glad you had fun learning the trapdoor card trick... it's super fun to do at a party when people are drinking! I think I'm going to do more Q&A videos and will make sure to share the pizza story. Thanks for your condolences as well... -shawn

[@Rick_Yaeger]

Thickness question: might be the linen finish. Linen finish is slightly raised compared to the Bicycle finish.

[@ShawnFarquhar]

I think that might be the reason.

[@inertialobserver5840]

Sorry to hear about the people who passed. The Hidden Wonders cards look really awesome tho! Very cool design. I think it would be wise to advertise the Lost in the Shuffle project at the beginning of your videos and in the descrition

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Thanks, that's a great suggestion. I think I will make a video just about the project. I will add it to the description now.

[@oposkainaxei]

No trailer is FANTASTIC!

[@ShawnFarquhar]

I'm happy that you're happy...

[@Aners1]

Sending my deepest condolences. I hope their memory lives on in your heart.

[@helikevin]

I quite liked the bumper.

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Me too...

[@testbild2803]

Touching video. To lighten things up: Do you happen to know John Gaspard's Ely Marks series. Another sleuthing magician, and a very funny one. It's a great series, and it too has a book called "The Bullet Catch". But do start at the beginnen, with book 1: "The Ambitious Card"

[@ShawnFarquhar]

I have not heard of them until the other day when Martin Lewis mentioned them in his Facebook page.

[@peterkuling4943]

Thank you for sharing, sorry for your loss. Thank you for your message at the end about its ok not being ok. I know how that feels. Is there a possibilty to see your hidden wonders show online? Or will you be doing shows over seas sometimes? I loved hearing you performed in the Netherlands and I hope I can see you perform live when its all possible.

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Hi Peter, I did several online shows of Hidden Wonders and they were fun, but so much extra work! It's my plan to reduce the amount of travel I do and hope people will come to me now... but I am sure I will still be traveling a bit.

[@crawdini5244]

Shawn, I can feel your pain. I lost my 10 year old fury friend, Oaklee . She was a wonderful dog.

[@ShawnFarquhar]

I'm sorry for your loss. I know how close people can become with their dogs.

[@Blastercadre]

Magic tricks and bad dad jokes the ultimate combination.

[@ShawnFarquhar]

I agree 100%

[@frankhaney8535]

I liked the trailer the first time I saw it. After two or three times I started skipping it. Because I can (and life's too short :-)). Love your videos though. :-)

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Fair enough!

[@YvonneWilson312]

Deepest condolences to you and your family Shawn. Take care of yourself.

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Hi Yvonne, I appreciate your condolences and I'm doing my best to take care of myself...

[@fvizeus]

Sorry for your losses, Shawn I really enjoy this kind of videos, feels like talking to an old friend

[@ShawnFarquhar]

I like the way you described the video. That was so nice to read, thank you.

[@JDKaye]

Terribly sorry for all of your loss, Shawn.

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Thanks J.D.

[@lawrymccarthy3292]

I saw my name flash past during the selection, I thought wow I was going to get a birthday present. 😀

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Sorry Brother... but I'd send you a Birthday gift anyhow.

[@lawrymccarthy3292]

@@ShawnFarquhar Thanks Shawn (I only just spotted this).

[@skakdosmer]

I never lost a friend to suicide. But then I’m not really a magician. Back in the 80’ies I saw a magician performing in a shopping Center and selling the tricks that he performed, and he was very good. (His first name was Claus, and I don’t know his surname). One of his tricks (a deck where every card suddenly turned blank on both sides) got me flabbergasted like nothing else before or since. (I was surprised my eyes didn’t roll out of their sockets). I bought the trick (which I’m sure you know is super easy to do - based on the Svengali principle) and several others, and I chatted with him after everybody else had left. He might have been in his forties, and he looked like a disillusioned person who didn’t enjoy his place in the world. I’ve no idea whether he’s still around, but I’m thinking maybe magic is a nice hobby, but doing it professionally is probably often a very lonesome occupation, unless you’ve got other people to work with.

[@ShawnFarquhar]

I think any job in entertainment can be isolating. It's important to find people that will support you and to find the confidence to support yourself.

[@jaspringful]

Hey Shawn this video may have been a little different but it was just what I needed to hear

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Thanks Jason... I appreciate the comment more than you might think.

[@NightFan92]

What is your opinion about plastic playing cards?

[@ShawnFarquhar]

They are great for the beach... and nowhere else... okay maybe not even on the beach. lol

[@woodythrower]

Thanks for sharing more of yourself in this video, Shawn. Your upbeat attitude has always impressed me, but it's validating to hear you admit that you're not always so positive and gung-ho.

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Thanks Woody, I try to hide it well, but realized once in awhile it's okay to overshare.

[@woodythrower]

@@ShawnFarquhar It really does help to be reminded that even incredibly upbeat people have to work through emotional struggles.

[@igorsvacic217]

Fool Us had SO MANY great tricks and performers. Somehow I remember the most these: Eric Meads classic coins, cilinder and cork was performed flawlesly, and the little touch he changed and thing he introduced into the original routine put it on whole another level, because the clean vanishes really, and I mean REALLY give a lot to routine. Than your first performance, that trick, especially on the first sight is so damn fooling, so outrageously unpossible that ist just floors you. So bald, cocky, and so damn crazy ending it looks like something so damn out of the box no magician would ever think to go search for methods because that ending is just not possible, thats what Id do if I had real magical powers only lol. Than, altrough I hate quick changes, that girl just killed that and put it on another level with adding levitations and warrobe moving by itself anf flying on top of her. Than great John Archer and his envelopes, so fooling. And what really stands out also was Kostya Kmlat for the pure baldness of it. To go and so blatantly breach the rule of magic not to perform twice coz second time is tutorial, to go with a triumph routine, fully knowing they will recognize it and know what to look for BEFORE anythng dirty was done at all, so you need to pull it off under their noses, with them knowing the ending, AND no less on the show where the very goal is to fool them is so damn fearless. And, the sweetest thing is you are trying to fool them with the sleight EVERY SINGLE magician learns among first five with cards on top of that is just beyond anything. And than he floors them, not fools them. That performance is someting I pull a lot in talks about revealing magic, YT tutorials and fear many magicians have of this. If you can fool Teller with a damn cull IN THAT SETTING AND CONTEXT what are we even talking about? I am mostly fooled by crimps and stuff like that today.. A damn key cards. Just twist it, take apeek in inventive way and NO magician will even dare to think about key card principle. Twist add a little something, and be great at what you do and you can literally teach your audience a sleight and than floor them wth same exact thing minute later. Just showt them you are not using this again, and thats not hard right? ;D

[@igorsvacic217]

lmao damn, I see we have similar taste Shawn, i wrote the above comment the moment that question came in video, now I see you too mentioned John Archer and his hillarious mine is bigger than yours routine and the young lady quick change act And just to cheer ppl up about this super hard topic, the suicide: I wonder if suicide is actually self defence? Because, you are hurting the person that wants to hurt you....

[@ShawnFarquhar]

I totally forgot about Kostya and Avi Wind as well... so good.

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Your observation and question is interesting. I have no idea though...

[@clownworldpa2590]

Extra 3 = another trick. Force the 3... Allow them to put it in the deck.. and the 3 is already on top. And all the magic happened in their hands after the pick

[@ShawnFarquhar]

ahh the reason for the extra 3 of diamonds in the Trash and Burn deck... got it.

[@clownworldpa2590]

@@ShawnFarquhar if you have beginners watching and wondering? I gave them a trick to use. But I guess it could also be used to light the deck on fire 🔥

[@robertm4347]

I was gonna say reach out to me, but I'm not a professional. Anyway, I think what you said was said well.

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Thanks Robert...

[@PaulTheDogTrainer]

Where is the trailer??? :p

[@ShawnFarquhar]

It was at the end....

[@PaulTheDogTrainer]

@@ShawnFarquhar I commented before I watched it haha.

Wait, no trailer???

[@ShawnFarquhar]

It was at the end...

I haven't got that far yet, it is a long video :-)

[@DerekEmerson]

Measure an individual card and see how it compares to the Bicycle cards

[@ShawnFarquhar]

My micrometer indicates they are the same, but it's probably because it won't measure small enough.

[@DerekEmerson]

I’m already subscribed to ‘Lost in the shuffle’ but it would be amazing to take up a offer for you to fly to the UK perform at my home 😊, a bit far I think.

[@ShawnFarquhar]

The flying to a persons home is one of the perks of the Kickstarter program... and no where is too far! ;-)

[@bobwerner6512]

It is hardest on those of us left behind so sorry for the looses in your life

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Thanks Bob.

[@iamdb1990]

sorry about your loss/bad week

[@iamdb1990]

nice to hear a John Archer mention, funny man and good magician

[@ShawnFarquhar]

John is also a GREAT person. ;-)

[@iamdb1990]

@@ShawnFarquhar he seems like one, don't know him personally, but gives off that vibe, much like you do

[@dancriv4063]

Shawn, Where do I send my 50 bucks for a sample deck?

[@ShawnFarquhar]

That just might be a possibility. I'll let you know... I may offer three or four when I move along...

[@BraceDeville]

I hope time has gotten easier for you man.

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Life is better, thanks

[@matthewtipton7387]

Sorry to hear about what you have going on. I know it doesn't mean much coming from a random guy on the internet but you are more than welcome to talk if you need.

[@matthewtipton7387]

Also I am trying to go to lost in the shuffle it says it doesn't exist

[@ShawnFarquhar]

I appreciate the offer to talk, making the video helped a lot. I'll be fine. Time heals all wounds or least makes them less painful. the website is at .film so it's www.lostintheshuffle.film

[@RaymondHulha]

Thank you for skipping the intro

[@ShawnFarquhar]

You are welcome... it was at the end.

[@kennfong]

Dear Shawn, I know you are hurting, but just opening up to all of us is therapeutic for you and also for us. It's a brave thing to do. I enjoyed listening to you as always, but especially about your code of ethics for the way you treat people and especially the way you avoid making a participant the goat. I've had that experience and since then I've put on a stern face and an ** gesture so the magician does not select me. I paid to be entertained and if you want me to be on stage as a performer, I always feel as if my ticket should be refunded. As you have your own theater, I was wondering if you'd ever consider doing weekend seminars to teach magic. I especially would want to know how you use psychology and reading the audience to make the performance better. But maybe you could do different sort of seminars: 1) for absolute beginners 2) for hobbyists who love magic and appreciate the skill 3) for performers to enhance their skills and also some business tips. I signed up for the movie list. By the way, you might mention that if someone subscribes here on KZbin, they might also click the bell icon to make it black. This way they will be notified each time you post a new video. Simply subscribing doesn't accomplish that. And don't be afraid to briefly mention the various housekeeping or boilerplate announcements about Like, Subscribe, Bell icon, and show your social media each time. When you listen to radio interviews or sporting events, you will always hear the presenter "billboard ID" every few minutes or so because it's necessary to bring new people up to speed. When I feel it's safe to travel, Im making a special trip up to see your show and eat some fresh salmon. Stay Safe, Kenn//

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Hi Kenn, the salmon is amazing here! Thanks for your awesome comments and suggestions. I am slowly building a website / foundation for Magician U, which will be a place to learn such things as you suggested. Thanks for signing up for the movie list as well. Lost in the Shuffle will be an amazing journey. Stay safe as well...

[@skakdosmer]

Aren’t you Canadian, Shawn? Then what’s with this “point seven”? Is that the thickness in centimetres? (Hardly) The US really needs to give up those outdated inches and join modern civilisation - they’re about the only country left using them.

[@collinsmcrae]

In situations where it really matters, we Americans do use the metric system. Everyone is taught the metric system in school. So, you could say, that most of us are fluent in both. Engineers and scientists primarily use the metric system. For most people, day to day, it really doesn’t matter, and that’s why the imperial system is still around. It’s hard to make a cultural level change when ordinary people just don’t care to, or have a real practical need to make said change.

[@ShawnFarquhar]

Guilty... after the video I did it in Metric but my audience is predominately from the US.

[@davetrott6241]

I like the trailer

[@ShawnFarquhar]

That makes at least three of us...