Penn Jillette (from Pen & Teller) talking about Dani DaOrtiz Fool us act

from a podcast by Penn at pennsundayschool.com

[@alexlazzerly3677]

Being called the "best card magician who has ever lived" by Penn Jillette, is the highest form of a compliment you can ever get.

[@electronron1]

Especially after seeing Richard Turner perform, but then Richard Turner calls himself a card mechanic not a magician.

[@thememaster7]

With the greatest respect to Penn, no. Very good to have any magician say that, though.

[@charley15z]

@@thememaster7 what are you on about?

[@thememaster7]

@@charley15z Penn & Teller are solid magicians, but nowhere high enough to give "the highest form of a compliment you can ever get."

[@charley15z]

@@thememaster7 It as absolutely one of the best compliments you can get when one of the most popular and well-known magicians tells you you are the greatest at something.

[@sethchapman8001]

Seriously. Dani's routine on Fool Us was absolutely mind-blowing and game-changing. I have seen every episode so far, and this was the best card trick yet.

[@YouWillNeverKnowMan]

Indeed!

[@bentedelmann7411]

Just Genius

[@mocmocmoc13]

It's not even something special he did just for the show, dude's been doing it for so long.

[@jazzbully1751]

Best routine ever, genius!

[@jmnaveira2994]

Outstanding.

[@mkchrstll]

What I don’t think gets enough credit is Penn’s eloquence when communicating. He speaks like a seasoned author would write, always finds a way to gracefully compliment without coming across as fake. Class act. Also Dani is an unbelievable talent so not that hard a sell in this case but hearing a legend of the game talk about him like this will mean the world.

[@ricobarth]

I think people are pretty aware that Penn's eloquence is as important to their success as any technical talents that he or Teller have. And Dani, who need impress no one at this point, would be more concerned with Teller. You can tell by who looks at who. After the reveal, Osmond looks to Penn to validate his "that's crazy, right?", but Penn looks to Teller.

[@MrConnorTV1]

Have you heard Teller's voice? OMG is also amazing!

[@therealfocusin]

I watched Dani's routine 3 times now. I don't even care how he does it. I'm doing it out of pure joy. Is the best routine I've seen on the show. The magicians that impressed me the most on the show are from Spain: Dani, Jandro and Javi Benitez.

[@moos5221]

100%. On other acts I've paused and played it in 0.25 speed to be able to spot the trick, but never on this one. I just want to have fun, be amazed and don't want to know how he does it, I just want to be a child that sees real magic.

[@ThePdog3k]

I could be way off base, but I think this trick incorporates vortex mathematics. i.e. fibonacci sequence, golden triangle etc. This is one of the most beautiful patterns in nature and I think its the crux of this piece.

[@DarkKnight179]

There is exactly one part I could spot, the heart on top of the deck, but that was with the benefit of hindsight.

[@AttackHelicopter64]

It was so impossible, that I'm starting to think it's some high-tech cards But I know it's not done in that way

[@Durwood71]

Believe it or not, he's just using basic techniques that even amateur magicians are familiar with, like memorizing the deck order (notice the cards are not shuffled prior to him starting his routine), false cuts, palming, pinky breaks, forcing, and so on. It's just that he's exceptionally good at it, and his use of misdirection is masterclass.

[@hotbeerjosh9019]

This and Richard Turner's act are my two favorite of all time on Penn and Teller. Richards act because of the mechanical skill, Dani's act because of the how factor. If that is mechanical skill and sleight of hand then I am blown away.

[@amacuro]

It certainly is all sleight of hand and quick mind and quick fingers. If you watch the act again, you will see he's constantly touching, handling, cutting and manipulating the cards in a seemingly random and useless way, but that's where all the magic is happening.

[@TamiT]

I think it was eight years ago, I was staying in Sevilla for a couple of weeks. My first night there I met a guy doing card magic in a bar, I introduced myself and told him Im also into magic. He told me that a few weeks later Dani Daortiz and Lennart Green were going to have a performance together in a theater, and so I went to see them perform. I am so thankful to have experienced that. These two legends sharing a stage. I dont understand how anyone can be that entertaining and magical with just one deck of cards. And both Danis and Lennarts stage personalities are so sweet, all the jokes are on their own expenses. The way Dani was able to go on this television show and perform so flawlessly and so entertaining, I just cant believe it

[@mormovies]

Gotta be Dani's biggest, national, American exposure ever? He should be a household name.

[@gr8dane626]

100%. I replayed it and replayed it. Then I watched a different video of him doing it. in that one HE NEVER TOUCHED THE CARDS. WTAF?

[@jvomkrieg]

I totally get why donny was like that, because so was i. Ok, its a card trick, seen plenty of these, oh that first move was nice, and then the growing "HOW THE **** IS HE DOING THIS" feelings as the routine progresses to the final "OH MY GOD, HOW THE ***?" at the end. Simply the best card routine i've ever seen.

[@pti-jmbourget]

The amount of risks (and added risks by the spectators Allison & Donny unpredictability) taken in these routines is mind blowing. I would have been sweating so much.

[@SqueakyNeb]

For someone that good, there's no risk. He's got it under control. He's got backup plans.

[@scottym3]

I've been watching P&T for quite some time and Dani totally blew me away also. Never have seen anything like it.

[@markianson621]

Excellent recognition. I’ve watched ever single Penn and Teller Fool Us episode and your performance was truly funny and completely thought stumping. I’ve shared it with many people to show how good this trick is

[@zeekthegeek4538]

Love the usage of the word "effusive" (it means showing gratefulness in a heartfelt manner)

[@lahoz6]

No importa las veces que he visto estos trucos, y en diferentes escenarios, lo importante es que cada vez que los veo ME ENCANTAN las caras de ¿Cómooooooo? que ponen los invitados. Graaaande Dani!!!

[@bostonhockey1000]

Dani’s dedication and passion is unmatched and his knowledge and performance and easy with which he works proves this

[@Mister_Flink]

me veo la actuación por lo menos dos veces al día, madre de Dios qué bueno!

[@captainkeller2792]

Its really nice to hear those words from Penn. Your act on FU was just amazing and so much fun.

[@bischoffdev]

I have been studying a lot of your thinking, especially through grupokaps. This was one of your best performances I've ever seen!

[@simons7628]

I have been following your work for many years, Dani and I am so proud of you. You totally deserved it. Thank you for inspiring me. Your tricks are special in way that does not require crazy sleight of hand, but rather fluency, humor, great energy, misdirection and simplicity. I admire your work.

[@peterpetrelli82]

Muy buen trabajo Dani, no sé cuantas veces he visto la actuación incapaz de resolver los trucos ni las veces que la veré, un saludo desde el norte de España. Sigue así

[@dougadams9419]

I saw that show and the clip on KZbin, Dani is amazing, funny and an unbelievably great Magician! I especially liked when Penn said we don't have time to go to our seats "YOU FOOLED US!"

[@adashofbitter]

I've had an interest in card magic since I was 12, which is to say about 20 years at this point, and I've NEVER seen a performer like DaOrtiz. I showed my girlfriend, who's always a bit eye-rolly about magic, and she just concluded that the man is probably a wizard. She was floored and even moreso when I told her that I can't even think of any of the sleights or manipulations he could possibly be using. Astounding performance.

[@pabelitto]

I'm no expert on magic by any means. But I've watched almost every FU episode. This must be one of the very best Fool Us performances by far. just mind blowing. And since I'm trying to slowly learn Spanish right now (I'm Slovak btw.), let me say: !felicitones, senor! muy bien!

[@pedroteran5885]

I'm Spanish and the only Slovak word I know is funkcia, so your Spanish level is very impressive.

[@GodofTrombones]

Dani's act was so good I can't watch any other acts.

[@dalis994]

I saw the Penn & Teller performance and it was incredible and also so funny, wow what an act!

[@rafacasado9110]

Oleeee paisano, un orgullo. Espero verte en vivo alguna vez. un fuerte abrazo de otro malagueño

[@etienneschramm83]

I have seen (and bought) a fair deal of tutorials for magic tricks in my life. I can honestly say Dany DaOrtiz is the only magician for whom I was even more fooled (and entertained) during and after the explanation than during the trick (Dani DaOrtiz Live 3 is the perfect example).

[@courtlaw1]

Watched this routine many times, way to many times, completely flawless. This trick may have broke the Matrix.

[@sfdntk]

I can't even begin to express how amazed I am by the material Dani has published, Penn is absolutely right to say he's the greatest card magician who ever lived. It blows my mind that Spain has produced so many incredible magicians, whose work has yet to fully penetrate the English-speaking world to the degree it deserves. I cannot wait to sink my teeth into Dani's humongous catalogue of instructional material, especially the parts that cover the philosophy of magic, not just the methods themselves.

[@cybervigilante]

I think a book on the philosophy of magic, not an instructional one, but for the general audience, would be great. Our minds are manipulated all the time, now, and I am sure such a book would be helpful in resisting that.

[@amacuro]

It all comes from Tamariz.

[@sfdntk]

@@amacuro Not even slightly true. Even Tamariz has said on several occasions that Dani has surpassed him.

[@amacuro]

Well, it would be great if you could provide a link with Tamariz proclaiming that Dani has surpassed him. But in any case, I was referring to your statement about how many great magicians have come from Spain, and I repeat my original statement: "it all comes from Tamariz"@@sfdntk

[@RoyAltman]

Amazing review from Penn! I watched the trick 20 times already. The control Dani has is out of this world

[@wurzelausc]

haha me too, no end in sight

[@wurzelausc]

although i know now how it s done it still blows my mind

[@balazsholocsi8593]

20 times??? OMG! Amateur! :)))

[@oskarmb8221]

Maravilloso, pura maravilla

[@stevendacre7213]

Brilliant reaction from an amazing performance

[@lordmalkom1675]

I didn't have enough knowledge about the best card magicians. But if Penn says, that you are the best. I believe him instantly after seeing what you did on Fool Us.

[@szolanek]

Maestro! If you read that, please look after Mago Tomas. I was delighted with his charisma, as he handled the jury at age 16 by Spanish Got Talent. I watched his routines dozens of times. I hope he will be around, as well. ((He also does some of this "name a card" stuff )).... From Hungary

[@luisortega9073]

Daaaamn! Does are big words🤯 At that level I am not sure if its possible to compare, but yes, definitivamente en ese nivel.

[@keithreay]

Dani, take the compliment from Penn... You deserve every nuanced word.

[@frange]

Eres un crack, Dani. A ver si tengo la suerte de verte actuar alguna vez

[@Ally.Cat.252]

I had to close this video 12 times to get it to play without and ad before the video

[@szolanek]

I was glad to hear that. I saw Teller's face, as well. * In the comments, people accused him, staging the girl. How stupid and what a disrespect! Also, one could see, how impressed she was. * As for me, I am watching it in a loop. I have to see it a hundred times ... and still don't see anything fishy. I always laugh on each joke over again and again!

[@leandrourbano1490]

El número 1 lejos Dani!!

[@jimmurray6175]

I was thinking the same thing. Mind blowing card handling and funny.

[@miketyson8435]

Dani es lo más grande que hay, es el Maradona de las cartas!!!

[@SkyeRangerNick]

Love it.

[@31427216]

Genio, impresionante

[@sumsen0013]

Bien merecido amigo !!! ❤❤❤

[@Blankp1anet]

Dani's performance was incredible, reminded me of Lenart Green, a very funny and wacky social performance with the volenteers interlaced with top-level sleight of hand that's almost overshadowed by the persona.

[@colaboytje]

The routine was incredible. I have no clue how any of the tricks worked. I have never seen Teller so impressed.

[@hungfao]

Second and third Penn's perspective. Dani's appearance on FOOL us was the best card trick I have ever seen. I keep going and watching it and have really only figured out one move. No idea about the rest though I have a vague idea about the rest of the routine....but very very vague.

[@fpsVAMPZ]

Bruhhhh agree. Best card act I've ever seen.

[@simplelife1021]

After watching over, and over, and over, I think I've got it figured out. That doesn't change the fact that it's probably the greatest card trick routine I've ever seen.

[@asgacc8789]

It's an awesome feeling when seeing a trick and feels as if we're watching magic for the first time, again

[@simplelife1021]

@@asgacc8789 couldn't agree more

[@ThePdog3k]

I have a theory part of the trick has to do with vortex math, golden triangle, fibonacci sequence type shit. Am I way off base here? Doesn't he pull 2 cards out of the deck?

[@simplelife1021]

@@ThePdog3k You may be right, but for the final trick I believe it's much simpler than all that actually. A lot of the "magic" is in his misdirection and presentation skills. I don't want to talk too much about the method here out of respect for him though.

[@ginjazz4179]

Exactly, if he privately showed me how he did everything, I still wouldn't be able to do it.

[@sailaab]

Legendary showman!

[@flekkzo]

My favorite part is how he’s just fumbling around looking like he’s got no clue and then pulls out awesome results. People can blather about how he does it, and we all know it’s a stupid amount of hard work that’s behind it. But to the 99.99% of us that can’t do the simplest card magic ourselves, it’s just amazing to watch. One of my favorite FU performances. They better bring him back a few more times.

[@adashofbitter]

The sloppiness is all part of the psychology of the routine. He looks and acts like he's just picked up a deck of cards for the first time. It's perfection.

[@gonzalogoded2089]

This is inherited from Juan Tamariz, looking slopy has always been the biggest "trick" Tamariz carries on every act. Although his charming personality is ever greater, but not fooling the way his unpreocupied handle looks.

[@SapSapient]

@@gonzalogoded2089 Lennart Green seemed to have a similar philosophy (I'm no magician or historian of the art, that's just my personal impression). It is just so much more magical than someone clearly demonstrating the ability to move and arrange cards on the fly.

[@GrandMasterPlays]

@@SapSapient Dani also has a lot of inspiration from Lennart Green and mentions him in a lot of his acts, so yep, you're right.

[@ricobarth]

To the other .01% who really can do card magic...it's just as impressive. The 3 of hearts pull is fun to rewatch because you can see it happen and appreciate the technique of moving the box twice, but the speed of that two of clubs pull is inhuman. And the ease of the forcing...

[@amacuro]

That Dani Daortiz trick is the best trick i've ever seen.

[@itsenergybob8917]

When Donny stared at the cards covering his mouth is when I saw him truly stunned.

[@Tapioca674]

We didn't get to watch Mozart work. We got to watch Dani.

[@TheBigFinnish]

Daniiii ❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️ Dani❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@yaskynemma9220]

Bien, hay que ver de nuevo el acto jajajaja

[@JaceTan-90]

Donny made Dani’s trick even more memorable. Imagine if it was just Allison, Penn and Teller with some random but quiet audience

[@miked4152]

That's great! So proud of Dani 😁👍. Penn saying that Dani is better then Juan thats a huge complement. That's so awesome! Again the new King of cards. 😁👍

[@thegodofpez]

This act was incredible, I’ve shown it to multiple people now. @Dani - the word Fool is misspelled in your video title. Just advising so people don’t miss this video when searching for you. (:

[@Alex-zi1nb]

Dani your routine was INSANE

[@ilsontfouscesromains]

that's the best compliment Penn ever did to someone

[@keanesmith5682]

Man he is CRAZY TOO!!!!

[@McKMagic]

Dani DaOrtiz is a genius... A complete an utter genius.

[@nio107]

Muy bien merecido.

[@bryede]

In today's connected world, it isn't enough to have the tricks. You have to sell it, and Dani would be fun to watch no matter what he's doing.

[@tomredl7212]

Fully agree.

[@KayC18]

There are 3 types of ppl in magic world, spectator looking for a show to impress them will go to a professional magician show, those whom interested to learn magic will go to high level magician to learn, for those professional magician and high level magician whom wanted to watch or learn a new “card” tricks, they just go to Dani Daortiz, that is the level of Dani in magic world, card tricks…. He’s the GOAT in our community

[@nettakogopolzovatela]

We need you for much more time, please take Penn as example and fight your weight

[@e-ken1369]

Dany sos mi idolo... asi como la gente tiene a maradona... yo te tengo vos!!!!!

[@gerardovenegas4610]

I do agree with Penn!

[@davidcorsaro]

Agree 100%

[@ItsJustAisling]

"Best in the World", says Penn Gillette. Wow. Now that's an accolade. I saw the trick. I believe he's right. Phenomenal performance.

[@jshazammm]

Penn is correct!!!❤

[@gfdggdfgdgf]

Penn is absolutely right

[@goldenhawx8652]

Even Richard Turner is damn good with card mechanics! I was able to figure out how he did some of the tricks in his fool us performance, but Dani’s performance had me completely fooled. I couldn’t figure out a thing...

[@OscarInAsia]

Ive watched that clip almost frame by frame like it was the Zapruder film. The ONLY thing that MAYBE I caught is where he loaded that card on top of the card box...but still no idea how he found that card (or Donnie's card) so quickly.

[@NoActuallyGo-KCUF-Yourself]

I'm glad there were subtitles. It was hard to hear Penn with whomever else continuously speaking at the same time.

[@phoolb7326]

He didn't do a real card trick, or slight, force.... It was real Magic! totally blown away and would have given big money to see that in person. OMG was Teller really that blown away, if so to showed how crazy that "Magic" was.

[@Richie_RHD]

"Welcome to my world"

[@balazsholocsi8593]

"Come baaack, this is my life!"

[@suhaibalkhaldi]

penn should be a voice actor

[@ChrisAnthonyMagic]

Dani Makes me want to go home, take all of my magic and throw it in the garbage because I suck!😢 That’s how freaking good he is!

[@dowaliby1]

Don't ever think that way about yourself. There will only ever be one you. And that is a special gift you have to give.

[@ChrisAnthonyMagic]

@@dowaliby1 Thanks Alfred. I was half-kidding.😂

[@aarons3014]

He's published everything he performed on Fool Us, some of it years ago. You can pick up where he left off. He has a more impressive body of work than I ever will, but I've created some original things that he might not have been able to, because they aren't in his voice. Don't be disheartened. Just have fun, explore, and try to create a better version of yourself.

[@mendozajovy]

Dani made a long routine and Penn&Teller and the producers of the show did not mind.

[@robyncalder8254]

Whoever put the subtitles on this video, it's Donny Osmond with an "O" not Donny Osmand with an "A"

[@mhopkins7954]

Reddit brought me here, amazing!

[@SuperDayv]

Which episode is this from? Would love to listen to more of it!

[@HenriqueCavalcanti]

I also want to know!

[@sebastienrousseau2657]

Penn is such a wise man. The magic effect simply got the better over staged appearance. World need more Dani, not Donny.

[@hoopyfrood4391]

Foul Us act? You might want to double check your spelling, Dani. incredible card magic, Dani! Great routine!

[@miketyson8435]

Tengo suerte, estoy siendo contemporáneo con el Cartomago mas grande desde que existe la Magia, esto no es una competencia pero Dani a superado a todos sus maestros y por mucho...

[@Maganor]

Desde que existe la magia… ? 🤣

[@miketyson8435]

@@Maganor si, gil...

[@brendanbassmann]

If Donny wasn’t a stooge for the trick, then I have no fucking idea how it’s done. Hearing this from Penn makes me so much more dumbfounded.

[@ShirasEntertainment]

Anyone know what podcast date this was?

[@ShirasEntertainment]

Ep 863 found it

[@tommytoes]

What episode is this from

[@mesger_makes_and_grows3826]

Penn and teller please go on Joe Rogan

[@UtterMarcus]

Juan Tamariz

[@p20ph37]

Unbelievable.

[@Baribrotzer]

Senor DaOrtiz: I think it's "FOOL US", not "FOUL US".

[@yehudivenuti]

and i thought this was going to about dani.

[@NarvaezNz]

Primero!!

[@b4ph0m3tdk9]

No really, go watch that episode, Dani does an amazing show and then ends with a "ritual" which is truely The Impossible Card Trick.

[@tobyfitzpatrick3914]

He reminds me of Lennart Green. (probably better..?)

[@treyhudson73]

I can't believe Osmond grabbed the dang cards straight away!! Bad Donny!!