Penn & Teller Fool Us - Ben Seidman

[@jaydab4758]

At the start I completely forgot that it was a magic show, and got really into his comedy. He would make a great stand up comedian

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

Thanks Lili!

[@kingjames4886]

great way to make people less perceptive.

[@CynHicks]

I thought the same thing. Even though I came for the magic I was kinda hoping he'd drag it on longer.

[@EnhancedChimp]

Well if he's doing 200 shows a year he's probably booked by comedy club often so it doesn't hurt to be funny I guess.

[@supernus8684]

I dunno i mean the act was great but the punchline actually was the magic which was very great and novel and creative but without the magic it would just be a guy telling a story about getting robbed. My point is i don't know if he would be a good comedian but he sure is an awesome magician.

[@UsernameFECKLE]

It is really cool that the show producers/CW let all the performers post these vids to their KZbin pages.

[@hankypanky4u]

I agree

[@GuessTechGaming]

Well sort of. They do claim these shows and as such (likely) take the ad revenue that would otherwise go to the channel owners. Through the subsidiary/network All3Media.

[@WondrousLanternProductions]

Agreed, considering most companies nowadays just try to copyright everything they're associated with to the point that is disgusting.

[@bobdole4916]

The show makers get the ad money, the magician gets the really nice advertisement. Penn & Teller endorsing your act - even if you don't fool them - has got to be a pretty good thing to put on the resume.

[@SpydersByte]

I literally made this exact comment on the last Fool Us video I watched. Even if they do take the ad money it's quite nice that they allow the magicians to post it on their own channels.

[@wintersummers3085]

1 in 52 chance of fooling them with that first trick. genius.

[@ErzengelDesLichtes]

Winter Summers I’d bet it was the 3 of Clubs since that’s Penn’s favorite card to force.

[@RiotAncient]

@@ErzengelDesLichtes That was my guess too xD

[@jorrgfromage9929]

even if he had the right card. it doesn't fool them. they knew he was doing a 1 in 52 trick. so not fooled.

[@amritnalam9994]

He probably has multiple cards hidden somewhere and if by chance Penn would've chosen one of them, he could've done something.

[@praevasc4299]

@@ErzengelDesLichtes And I guess Penn realized that, and deliberately said something else. But then Ben might have anticipated it, and didn't choose that. And if Penn would have anticipated that.... well, anyone's guess how deep of a level they were playing at.

[@ChaseMeta]

This would have been so much cooler (IMO) if at the end he was like "and I still had all of my mon-" but when he flips open his wallet, the $100 bill is replaced with the 4 of Hearts (the card Penn chose at the beginning). Really nice performance, though.

[@PNWRideAlongs]

that would have been awesome!

[@tiger3249]

Also impossible

[@ilevitatecs2]

Not impossible at all. Deck in the jacket pocket... any good magician can pull a card from a new deck

[@dm8867]

Chase Meta I was thinking instead of a 100.00$ bill it was 5 20's

[@jonmobrien]

He was assuming Penn was going to say 3 of Clubs

[@shak8791]

Yup hes a wizard. 6:47 hes walking off 6:49 hes gone.

[@michaelmyersfan1001]

Shake Exactly what I was thinking 😂

[@shr1mpleTV]

Lol

[@jonavuka]

Yup Jesus confirmed

[@mayechka]

XD

[@maleklby9144]

😄

[@jrjubach]

"I've always wanted to take a picture of Penn & Teller while my arm was around you." LOLOL

[@PearlescentAquamari]

+jrjubach That will be amazing if it turns out that he took the pics of Penn & Teller AND Jonathan Ross & himeself during those couple seconds.

[@nulano]

PearlescentAquamari Samsung phones have a camera mode called 'Dual Camera', which takes both pictures at the same time.

[@Ravenbones]

sadly this is a shitty iphone

[@datavortex]

One of the funniest segments in the history of the show! Awesome trick.

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

+Larry Fine thanks Larry! For realz!

[@Kleavers]

That selfie gag is just priceless.

[@Luke-cz9tm]

Jonathan 's reaction makes it ever better. Awkward humour at its best!

[@chetchelios7614]

He got that idea from me

[@cd5steve]

I was expecting him to pick the hosts pocket

[@j.dot555]

@@cd5steve same lol

[@ExperimentalFun]

That would have been awesome if Penn guessed the right card

[@barquerojuancarlos7253]

How do you know he didn't? If he did, it would have ruined the first gag.

[@kaustubhkallianpur9879]

and I'm 99% sure he had a 3 of Clubs in his hand! 😂

[@elbruces]

If he had, then instead of playing it off as a gag, he would have completely fooled them with that one.

[@hq3473]

He had 1 in 52 shot. Not bad.

[@elbruces]

@@hq3473 Imagine going on Penn & Teller, doing a simple card trick that has a 1/52 chance, and winning. They'd never figure it out.

[@mkaylarex2485]

He performed on a cruise ship I was on! He was equally funny and nice.

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

Hey M'kayla!!!!

[@mitchdavis6442]

no , im jewish

[@Dylan-sn8eg]

Ben Seidman no I'm jewish

[@kyletmorton8343]

Dude you're hilarious!! No forced jokes or awkward laughter, just professional sounding comedy with a pretty dead-pan expression! Nailed it! Oh and the trick rocked too ;)

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

+Mugsy Hazard thanks yo!

[@jenm1]

He’s the only one who’s made me laugh on this show lol. In fact, funnier than most Netflix comedy specials too.

[@TrippAdvice]

Such a great combo of jokes and magic. Just what I personally like to see when I attend magic shows. I've seen Ben do this in person a few times and it seriously never gets old. Can't wait to see what's next!

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

+TrippAdvice.com Thank you so much Tripp!!

[@honor9lite1337]

Nice 😅😅😅

[@RichardBellars]

My favourite act on Fool Us ever! The monologue leading up to the trick was just brilliant. Well done Ben.

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

+Richard Bellars Thank you Richard!!

[@iDeKz]

+Ben Seidman this was actually amazing!! keep doing what you do, pure brilliance

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

thank you so much! I will keep doing it. I have no other skills.

[@zzz9952]

+Ben Seidman Said the magician who also plays music, acts, and is apparently a damned fine stand-up comedian. XD

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

ha! those count as skills?!

[@alexmajor7773]

for someone with such a busy schedule and poor sleep pattern , the biggest magic in this video is how well and full of life he looks! id be looking like road kill after spending 95% of the year traveling!

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

They put make up on you

[@elizathepat5359]

+Ben Seidman LOL I feel bad for you man

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

+Elizathepat don't! This schedule is my choice! I'll do it until I can't anymore.

[@cleistocactus]

Try 2 hours of sleep in a bed. 7 on a plane.

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

Isaac McDaniel that's usually my goal.

[@TheRealCowlick]

Holy shit every magician that performs in Penn n Teller has his own channel, like, everyone...

[@wyattjustwyatt79]

apostolos Papadopoulos I know! And they always put their acts on their channel, if only fool us had their own channel

[@donfanto1]

apostolos Papadopoulos yeah apparently it's not 1873 any more, but who would knew that?!

[@destroythehuman3380]

It's really not hard to have your own channel 😂 clearly Penn and Teller wanted the individuals to gain from this TV show and decided to give them the rights to their own acts. Why would penn and teller need to benefit any more from this show anyway. Give the little guys a chance.

[@34672rr]

sucks you got popped for colluding with russia

[@TheAlfredo094]

They're all professionals.

[@shaidyn8278]

I didn't know Bjergsen did magic tricks.

[@LucianoOGgt]

LOL

[@forextroll]

+F1R3STARYA I guess he has a career post tsm Kappa

[@ClawsMcgee820]

+Shaidyn He does all his tricks on summoner's rift

[@danilobodroza7244]

+Shaidyn Yeah.. and I didn't know that Nicky Minaj likes magic.. 4:29

[@chazrowe6383]

+Shaidyn must be what he does when hes not in worlds lol

[@Anonymous551656]

Brilliant in every way. Smooth, hilarious, and very entertaining.

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

+Anonymous Thank you!!!

[@kevinducharme3988]

Ben, as a fan of "The Hold Up". I 100% agree with Penn on that your version is way better. And I dunno, you're a fantastic magician but holy hell are you also one hell of a stand up comedian.

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

Thank you Kevin!!

[@nb7216]

Ben Seidman i agree with him

[@thexbigxgreen]

I'm impressed by Penn's ability to articulate the answer to the tricks in the middle of genuine compliments, the man is an absolute wordsmith!

[@Bitts8142]

The magic was just the cherry on top of this comedy show lol :D

[@easylistening66]

I think the best part of your act was getting teller to literally laughed out loud

[@billfauckner8934]

+phil roberts Ha! So True!

[@TheKyleMark]

What I loved the most about this is that I'm guessing you absolutely knew going in that you weren't going to "fool" Teller of all people with a slight of hand routine, but rather just wanted to perform a really, really good routine with skill you came by homestly for one of the best slight of hand artists in the world. I love the idea of just wanting to perform well for a hero- and while my praise means shit all next to theirs, it was really a joy to watch. Thanks for that!

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

+TheKyleMark thanks Kyle! I appreciate you appreciating magic for what its supposed to be!

[@thatsjustme6969]

+Ben Seidman still not sure if you're jesus or not

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

+thatsjustme6969 neither am i...

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

+vernonclassic actually you're incorrect. The effect concept predates tommy wonder by many years. And the method you see is my own. It doesn't use any of the mechanics of the previous incarnations and isn't "push button" as you say.

[@TheKyleMark]

My point isn't really resting on whether it's a mechanical off the shelf gag or completely original so much as the fact that sneaking any slight of hand past Teller honestly is just under sneaking a card trick past Ricky Jay on the good friggin luck scale, no matter whether you invented the method behind the effect or not. I could be way off base, as I am not a magician, but it's my impression as a fan that Teller is about as legit as they come when it comes to vanishes and productions and so on.

[@cro508]

For a magician he is a better comedian than some famous comedians out there.

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

+cro508 thanks much!

[@pushinguproses]

I loved the comedy bit in the beginning. Super funny, really made me laugh. Such great delivery. I know jack shit about magic but I also enjoyed the trick because I enjoyed the magician's personality.

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

thank you!!!

[@heretomakeyousalty6126]

What matters more is that, this beautiful woman has a beautiful photo.

[@s.bakyhnh1756]

I fucking love you, Roses!

[@MrVinnyme]

Did not expect to see roses on this random video!

[@HazmanFTW]

Hey look it's PUR

[@Tayl0r_]

You seriously are a pretty good standup comedian as well. Anyone can think and write down something funny, rehearse it, and preform it. The delivery and cadence of the setups and punchlines is key. You nailed it. Thank you for making a stressful day x10 better

[@doktormuffin]

4:04 - Puts empty wallet in his pocket and takes another hidden wallet and puts it on his waist 4:25 - Grabs his ring with his left hand 4:37 - Pushes hidden watch down to his wrist then pulls his sleeve up.

[@ToMeK3001pro]

man, thats pretty obvious, the hard part is where did he put the first set of items

[@kedovey6953]

@@ToMeK3001pro he never put them in the envelope.... Watch it in .25 slow Mo ..

[@HalfMask]

@@kedovey6953 where does he put them

[@UniverseGOD2525]

@@HalfMask somewhere in his pockets. Simple sleight of hand that pretends to put item inside the envelope but the items are hidden in his palm.

[@scorpjitsu]

Did you figure that out all by yourself? Good job! Now you can color with crayons if you keep it up!

[@joshuamayes5828]

I have been watching this show religiously and this is hands down the best act. Not only funny and entertaining you took all of the allotted time and told a story only doing one trick instead of "machine gunning" a bunch of tricks hoping one fooled them. Amazing job, I loved every second of it.

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

+Joshua Mayes thanks man! thats just about the kindest thing you could say. So glad you liked it. Keep in touch for more fun stuff!

[@teirdalin]

"Oh a selfie?" "I just really wanted to take a picture of Penn and Teller with my arm around you." This was one of my favorite jokes I've seen on Fool Us, great job with the entire routine Ben.

[@Catra_gaming]

8 years later and it's still an amazing piece of magic! I do admit, I had to watch it at least three times before I saw how it was done😂

[@CubNole]

This guy was genuinely entertaining

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

thanks man

[@douglasmarkwith]

Wow! He could have a career in stand-up alone. Funnier than most comics working today.

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

Thanks Doug!

[@88Doug]

@@TheComedyAndMagic Whoa! I just got here! Amazing stuff and great comedy!!

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

@@88Doug Hey thanks man! My second P&T appearance is up on my channel too. Enjoy!

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

@@88Doug thanks man!!

[@Pikopati]

The black guy on the audience at 6:09 knew what Pen was talking about. And at 6:18 he silently applause.

[@allday2494]

Dude obviously knew exactly what Penn was talking about and was 5 steps ahead of the act. Lmao so funny how people notice shit like that.

[@harish10bhushan]

yea.. i was the back guy. lad u noticed me..

[@marishanameyer6132]

Pikopati wish I had ur observation skills. I always miss stuff like that.

[@booperdooper6930]

I actually saw that too!

[@smokinggun8418]

good eyes

[@michaelclemens3093]

This guy is my favorite performer on Fool Us so far. Probably the most entertaining magician i've seen.

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

+Michael Clemens thanks man!

[@MrLordFireDragon]

I absolutely love the misdirection as he throws the ripped up pieces of the envelope through the air. You can see him reach into his pocket and put the ring back on just as he does, but you would never notice it live, without being able to rewind, it's simply perfect.

[@TheARESClanGaming]

I accidentally noticed this and it ruined that single part of the trick for me 😂 I still don’t know where he got the watch unless it was already on his arm

[@PardonMySwaggy]

@@TheARESClanGaming when he goes to reveal it he pulled it down.

[@BZ_-zd3ph]

In this, the trick/technique isn’t what makes it, that isn’t what highlights it, it’s the presentation and humour that matters

[@purp]

I went to the magic castle recently and it seemed to be a trend that magicians were introducing a lot more comedy into their routines these days. You pulled off a great mix of comedy and magic..congrats to you.

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

+purp thanks man!

[@purp]

+Tony Tiger I went at the invitation of a magician that was performing that night. It was Halloween, a packed house, and probably a different experience than other nights there. But yes I definitely know what you mean...it was frustrating to not have a chance to see the bigger shows because I didn't have dinner there. Plus my other complaint was that the drinks were super stingy for the enormous price tag on them. $15 for two sips worth of whiskey sour along with 10 ice cubes. I guess I know to order beer next time ;) Overall it was a cool experience to be there though!

[@robertschannel2617]

I met this guy on a cruise ship and he is wonderfully cool! He loved my "Walter White" shirt. His act is also very entertaining as well as AMAZING. He will make your jaw drop!

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

+Robert's Channel still love that shirt

[@Sproket]

This guy is like a straight and Jewish Tyler Oakley.

[@Sproket]

+Official Master Max He's an American dude that records himself discussing topics and doing everyday things. Made popular by KZbin and Tumblr, Tyler was able to gain millions of KZbin subscribers. People enjoy him because of his quirky, comedic quips and overall playful and silliness. He's also gay but I don't think that's too relevant. I personally never really liked Tyler's skits, but other people do, so yeah.

[@MRCOLOURfilld]

He's straight? I really want to fellate him

[@darthjegg6570]

Or you can say he's quirky and funny

[@TheArsenalMan125]

seth green

[@barchingmoi3770]

ikr

[@debdarby3450]

I love magic and that presentation was absolutely FABULOUS!!!!!

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

Thanks Deb!

[@ThomasGodart]

Very simple trick, but very beautifully done, and what a great confidence on the stage, and a funny performance! It's a bliss to watch, thanks for that!

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

Thomas Godart thank you Thomas! You might dig some of the other magic videos on this same channel. Cheers!

[@isaiah9x]

not sure if magic show or standup comedy

[@The44kGaming]

just wanted to post that comment...

[@pcjabber]

Is it a crime for the act to be both?

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

+PCjabber Thank you! Not sure why everyone is so confused.

[@isaiah9x]

PCjabber when did anybody say it was a crime?

[@The44kGaming]

+Ben Seidman Well, I would prefer to watch a two hour magic show with 10 tricks instead 1 or 2... that would be boring and a waste of money for me... People didnt choose a Magic Show without a reason you know... :p but keep it up. theres an audience that will enjoy that.

[@hobiesmith9370]

this is one of my favorite performances on this show. funny, the pacing was so good. the energy built to a great reveal moment and finish. nice work!

[@MathStringInputOutpu]

this guy came to our school! College kids can be awkward but he delivered such a show!

[@MathStringInputOutpu]

actually it was just an hour ago, Ben if you saw this message, I am Jesse who took a selfie with you XD

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

thank you so much Jesse! So stoked that you came to the show!!!

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

i remember you!!

[@sandman1008]

One of the funniest routines I've seen. And I don't know why some people think that comedy and magic isn't synonymous. Penn & Teller themselves have lots of comedy in their shows, as well as many other magicians.

[@sandromongelluzzo5876]

The main reason why I like Fool Us is because there are many different types of comedy. And you were the best one yet

[@matt_donaldson]

Well done Ben, great routine and funny! Really enjoyed this. It's finally hit Netflix here in Australia!

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

Thank you Matt!

[@Scarring4Life]

there needs to be more comedian/magicians. this dude was amazing!

[@billfauckner8934]

I'm at a Party with Ben at the moment and just showed him this. He says thank you!

[@chriswilson1968]

brandon mullins He was good he wasn't amazing lol

[@mochiebellina8190]

Amazingly stupid

[@yahoo0593]

that "selfie" doe haha savage af.

[@chrisberry84]

team grimmie rocks? :)

[@chrispite9]

+chrisberry84 grimmie.

[@chrisberry84]

:(

[@4547466]

Sometimes when watching P&T, I forget it's a show about magic because it feels a lot more like a comedy show and I love that.

[@fernandong9576]

The best part of this video is that there is no click bait, thanks jesus~

[@olehoncho]

What would really make this act amazing is at the end when you show your wallet if instead of the $100 bill you instead show the card that you had the audience member, in this case Penn, name at the start of the story on the inside of the wallet. That being said, great act.

[@burns0100]

+olehoncho If he did that and fooled them he would be world famous.

[@rosssharma542]

That would be a great trick... with a little sleight of hand and and a sorted deck in his pocket, he could pull it off.

[@Colm1800]

+olehoncho the card is a ice breaker

[@cetusipy]

+olehoncho This is actually an amazing idea that should be taken with the utmost seriousness. Though he should likely have the person write it down, or do something that can be referred back to. Your audience isn't likely to remember what they idly tossed out for an answer. Otherwise this would take a decent holdout trick to fancy new levels.

[@thegoldenboy294]

+cetusipy you sound stupid

[@ShaneyStoke]

Modern comedy topped by a polished class act, brilliant. Well done Ben, bright future ahead mate.

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

+Shane Allen Thank you Shane!! Much appreciated. If you like this you might dig the other clips on my channel. Cheers!

[@ShaneyStoke]

+Ben Seidman I'll have a gander mate, best of luck in your future, hopefully less painful travel and more sleep!!

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

+Shane Allen kind of you. No sleep for me. Small price to pay. Thanks for the shout and keep in touch. -b

[@SueMead]

+Ben Seidman Come to New Zealand, Ben. We need your special brand of schtick. We've even got homeless people now, so you can use that joke here. I kid you not. It's a recent thing.

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

Sue, I would love to come perform. NZ is on my dream list!!

[@KultGaming]

Good speaker, no mistakes

[@Azami0001]

What I like about this is not just the trick but comedy in the beginning.

[@andersjjensen]

Man, this was top notch entertainment! Both the comedy and the sleight was just SO sharply on point!

[@foxhoundarma3]

this guy's comedy is brilliant

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

+Nicolas Michaud thanks man!

[@hancholito4478]

+Ben Seidman It is. It's funny and clever. Thanks for this good moment of magic and comedy

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

my pleasure. Anytime!

[@dancingbanyanyad9210]

I love magic and i love comedy, and those two mixed together makes you! This was an amazing routine and your awesome! :D

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

+Emily Dancingbanyanya Thank you Emily! p.s. feel free to check out the other magic videos on my channel. You might dig em. so many hugs!

[@MetaSynForYourSoul]

+Ben Seidman I've been checking out these videos from the Fool Us show and you are a complete delight, Ben! I wanna see a live show and I NEVER want to see live shows anymore, just because I got health issues and it's inconvenient, but I really, really wanna see you live. Do you have any plans to come to Colorado any time soon? Anywhere in the state, I don't care, I'll try my damnedest to be there (although you're chances of me coming do go up 100% if you come to Colorado Springs, hint hint wink wink lol XD)

[@jordentaylor4506]

+Ben Seidman I just wanna know how you did that trick so well... you are my idol

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

+deathskilledreaper What an honor. I don't have any CO shows on the books but when that changes i can let you know. Just send me an email with your city name in the subject line. My email is on my website, just google me! Would love to meet you after a show.

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

+Jorden Taylor Thanks Jorden! I was inspired so much by magicians growing up. So happy to do the same!

[@James_Edward59]

He took my ring, he took my Rolex, I looked at the brotha and said damn what’s next?

[@matthewkuhl79]

i understood that reference 😉

[@imissthatrealhiphop]

It was a clear black night, a clear white moon...

[@Dexaan]

Can't have shit in Vegas.

[@nate19]

The jokes were perfect! Thanks for not spoiling the ending by putting it in the title. Great routine.

[@STNeish]

I loved the whole "I have one card" bit, and the slow return to your pocket. Priceless.

[@nikanzare3099]

such a good act . wonderful magic . great comedy . usually i rewatch these kind of videos to know how the magician do those things . but seriously i dont even want to know how this trick work , it is perfect

[@customrelic3586]

One of the best i have have ever seen. Great job

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

+Custom Relic thank you!

[@TheRealBeatMaster]

very entertaining stand up but also a great trick. good mix!

[@sniff4643]

bro i swear that's the first time ive ever laughed from stand-up comedy. this guys a legend!

[@sebastiansoto3595]

Today youtube showed me this video, and I watched it 3 times, for the comedy and the magic. Well done sir, you did amazing!

[@JohannVII]

Seriously, though, click the link to watch Ben put broken glass in his eye. It's astounding!

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

+John H i'm still in pain. (emotionally)

[@arcade_matt]

Awesome trick!

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

+Matt3756 thank you!

[@popodangelo4688]

I watched this like 107 times now!

[@panampace]

This guy is easily the funniest comedian to come on P&T

[@ronanmcguinness3352]

Lots of magicians try too hard to be funny but i actually thought you were genuinely funny and very likeable, great trick man!

[@drbongoshmoke5071]

That was amazing Jesu...Ben my bad

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

+BrDonzo DrBongo lol. Thank you my child. May you be blessed.

[@drbongoshmoke5071]

+Ben Seidman ...daddy?

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

BrDonzo DrBongo All of the children of the world are mine (how long do i have to keep up this Jesus charade?)

[@drbongoshmoke5071]

You're done sir lol

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

BrDonzo DrBongo Phew. I have shit to do.

[@jackiechan4451]

What a great performer

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

Thanks Sonny!

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

YOu know ... had Penn accidentally picked the right card right off the bat - I might have stopped right there and exited looking real significant. Of course it would have killed any further entertainment value but ...

[@travelwell8098]

This guy is hilarious! He doesn't even need magic. Magic and comedy work so well together.... I wish the best of luck and success for Ben

[@CreativoErratico]

I love this guy. So happy he got his own show. NINE NINE!

[@loughkb]

Oh, if only, by pure random chance, Penn had named the card you had in your hand at the beginning. I know you were hoping... That would have been the magicians mic drop moment. 2 seconds, done. They're fooled.

[@toxictony1423]

He probably had the 3 of clubs

[@yaboytroy357]

Even if it did work, P&T would just chalk it up to pure luck, which he would agree with, meaning they still wouldn’t be fooled

[@PApro]

Well no, had penn guessed it correct than he wouldnt have fooled them because Penn knew exactly what card he had. Knowing something is the opposite of being fooled.

[@teehundeart]

@@PApro what? I think the idea was that Penn would just make up a card and he would magically produce it.

[@troIIdier]

"I've always wanted to take a picture of Penn and Teller while my arm was around you" Actually lost it

[@user-qr5hh1wn4i]

I Died laughing when you asked Penn to name a card and you slowly placed the card back in your jacket pocket.

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

+Sharp WHX come back to life! I need fans alive!

[@user-qr5hh1wn4i]

Ben Seidman Ahah

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

he's alive!

[@user-qr5hh1wn4i]

Ben Seidman Yep had a reincarnation.

[@jonathanvinesar9023]

+Ben Seidman Yup, he's the real Jesus

[@Rusrunning]

I love this guy by how he is. His personality, articulation, style, clothing ... etc. Very cool person, I dig!

[@sharatsharma8273]

What a magnificent show,Siedman.Brilliant.

[@awpmerst]

I thought it was sort of strange he was just telling jokes at first, but when he did his trick it made me completely forgive him for making me think I started watching a laugh factory video xD

[@anthonym4a1]

holy shit hes hilarious

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

+anthonym4a1 Thank you Anthony! I appreciate you checking out the clip!

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

+Riz Aqua your guesses are wrong. Also, I'm not sure what you think you're accomplishing by guessing the method on a public forum. You've missed the point entirely.

[@Jalae]

+Riz Aqua Look up Steinmeyer's patents.

[@ProBuffalo91]

6:18 the guy at the back started clapping, but then realised no one else did so he stopped... lol! xD

[@hawkys87]

hahahaha

[@roystoncrasto606]

Reego Gabrang hhahaahahahahha

[@ronstubed]

Reego Gabrang hey you are out of focus 😁

[@PickyMcCritical]

+Reego Gabrang I disagree, I'll clap silently in an audience for a subtle reference. Sometimes someone sees you, sometimes no one does. This guy had a camera this time.

[@hi7535]

That's not what happened and everyone who agreed with you is an idiot.

[@SebaProgre]

Every now and then I come back to this video because it is hilarious!

[@TheGreatShortdini]

I got to see this routine live a few days ago and met him in person. It was even better live. Love you ben!

[@Apollys]

Imagine if 1:20 had worked. LOL

[@PattyManatty]

The way I see it, is it's gotta be worth going for the 1/52 lol

[@Haschrebellen]

he probably had the 3 of clubs

[@DrBrianFields]

The whole thing would be a lot funnier if he finished the story by saying that he left "just one thing" with the beggar and pulled out the card that was mentioned in the beginning. I'm sure someone with smooth hands who spends 3 or 4 minutes cracking jokes can figure out a way to make that happen.

[@Zoidberg412]

I wouldn't be surprised if that is a possibility that he allows for if he gets lucky with the choice

[@PickyMcCritical]

I doubt he had the 3 of clubs b/c if Penn had picked it, it would've been too easy to guess and wouldn't have been impressive.

[@ShinuriGaming]

4:26 Pulls out ring here, which is bigger than his index finger so he can make it fall / slide on easily from gravity. The wallet was a switch inside the jacket (you might think he was having difficulty putting it away where it came from). The watch was there all along. The other one was pulled out at 3:32 and just laid over his wrist (you can see the lose restraints "removing it"). I'm not entirely sure the technique he used to make the items disappear, however. That is because I'm a Computer Scientist and not a Magician. :) Really loved the comedy for this trick and thank you for being on 'Fool Us'. :)

[@bigbossgrego]

I enjoyed that so much. Thanks for inspiring me as you have through this performance. You rock.

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

+GregoryL Thank you Gregory!

[@madavmessi7947]

idk why but in every penn and teller video I love the way penn reveals the trick to the magician without us knowing shit abt it more than the trick itself

[@reggiemass909]

"Except for one and he became the best" that's gold!

[@danielflanard8274]

Great video, you are very talented, I don't know which is better your magic or your comedy

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

thanks Daniel!

[@blamtasticful]

Does anyone else think he looks and acts like Andy Samberg?

[@bobvanka]

+blamtasticful It's all I kept thinking.

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

:)

[@phoenixatreyu7430]

I was thinking tosh.0

[@rexspaulding8871]

Hey Ben, I was reading through some of the comments (and having watched several of the recaps of other magicians from "Fool Us") and I've come to a conclusion: There's 3 types of commenters; those who know the trick and respect magic but just want to confirm it in subtle questions, those who don't have an iota of a clue and pretend they do, and then those who are just asshats (who probably have no idea anyway). Anyway, magic, to me, has always been more about the presentation than the illusion itself. Anyone can learn to use the basics of sleight-of-hand and make something "vanish" but very few make the effort to make it a delight to watch, even if it's a classic, well-known trick where everyone knows the steps (P&T did that walking bass and cigarette trick telling everyone all the parts and techniques, then walking people through each step and revealing the trick). You sir, were fun to watch, engaging, and your actual trick was pulled off rather well (again, I've seen variations of this, but when someone can pull it off this well and this smoothly, it makes the knowledge of *how* it's done become less and less important, but leave you focusing on the fluidity of your technical skill, as well as the grace of our misdirections). Awesome performance!

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

+Rex Spaulding Thank you Rex!! What a fantastic comment. I am happy that you "get it." Like you said, so many people who comment miss the boat completely, and its refreshing to be acknowledged by people who understand. Thank you for the kind words. On a side note, my vanish of the items and part of the reappearance is different than other things that have been in print. So all the guesses that people post are kind of funny in a way. I get to watch know it all's claim the figured it out and boast a completely incorrect method. But in the end, none of that matters. its exactly what you said. All about presentation and putting heart into it. Thanks for being great. p.s. I did two travel channel specials (posted on this same youtube channel) that you might really dig! A bunch of original magic and classics performed with a twist. Feel free to check them out. Cheers new friend! And pp.ss. if you want to see a great example of youtube interactions from this thread i just posted an epic screenshot on facebook.com/comedyandmagic

[@MrKilopapa]

+Ben Seidman You wrote that pretty much all of the guesses about this trick have been wrong, but with the 'magic' of replay and slo mo, some of your secrets are pretty obvious. It really does look like you're palming the objects and not putting them in the envelope. And the reappearance of the ring and watch were pretty obvious. (Not in real time, just on replay)....Just wondering if you ever acknowledge when someone gets something right...And to me, the trick isn't ruined when I can see how it's done on slo-mo replay. It just makes me respect the fact that someone can pull off such amazing sleight of hand right in front of someone's face.

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

+Contra Bullshit Hello! I intentionally kept my hand more closed than it needed to be to throw people off the scent. I wanted people to think that I was palming out items and it worked. Just a red herring. I try not to discuss method much on public forums. A good magician strives to leave his audience with the feeling of wonder instead of a puzzle to solve. Plenty of people will watch, and rewatch, trying to figure out the method. That is fine. People can try to rob themselves of the experience we try to provide. Some like you feel as thought they appreciate it more. But i'm not trying to impress people with how skilled I am. As hard as it is, I'm trying to create the feeling of wonder. That's what i strive for.

[@MrKilopapa]

Ben Seidman I appreciate your kind response. But still, how in the name of Jehova's unicycle did you do that goddamn trick!!!!😁

[@MrKilopapa]

Ben Seidman Oh, and if I may say, by intentionally appearing to "palm" the items, could it possibly take away from the sense of wonder that you are trying to create for your audience? Because if it "looks" contrived or unnatural, don't you run the risk of looking somewhat amateurish or silly? (You don't look amateurish by any means, but COULD it possibly portray that?)

[@DetectiveOlivaw]

This is the first one I've seen where I could tell pretty much exactly how he did every trick. But I had a lot more fun watching him than watching some of the people who actually fooled Penn and Teller. Super funny!

[@safaafreeman564]

Love the combination magic and comedy. Well done

[@MrSenserus]

I'm guessing he had two watches on his wrist, the ring which you can see him put back on from his left pocket, and a wallet which mechanically can hide one note.

[@benjaminlarson6168]

Or just two wallets

[@M1911pap]

you see him move his watch down his arm when he reveals and lifts his sleeve, he has 2 wallets one in his jacket which is swaped. still a great trick, simple and effective

[@MegaVSable]

you geniuses could you explain how he made everything in the envelope dissappear?

[@M1911pap]

Special S Because he never put it in the envelope... look at his hand when he does it, or google the name Penn said

[@michaelfong7981]

Charles Brooksbank ãs

[@animegirl17]

so everyone talking about how he hid his stuff, but nooooobody talking about how he made them disappear right in front of everybody...all I have to say is DAMN, THAT WAS GOOD ...I'm supposed to be going to sleep and yet how he ripped that envelope up is still bothering me...

[@iamapokerface8992]

ok

[@yerk55]

Man that must feel good to make P&T laugh hard.

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

+yerk55 that was the highlight for me!

[@SDesWriter]

That is probably the funniest magic performance I've ever seen. What a ridiculously great line of dialogue that included some double entenders I'm not even sure you meant to throw in there. So glad that Penn and Teller didn't bust the trick because I'd love to see that one in person one day.

[@wayneyadams]

This is another of those acts where the magic is secondary to the comedy. He could be a comedian. His delivery is well timed and his jokes are very funny.

[@Toastmaster_5000]

Y'know what kind of bothers me? Penn will often bring up a trick that he saw someone else do, but it doesn't mean he (or Teller) knows how it is done.

[@DanteAtropos]

Peter Schmidt They have a back panel of judges who already know how the trick is done(contestants disclose it ahead of time) , they reaffirm the conversation between Ben and Teller to see if they get fooled or not.

[@kevinducharme3988]

Basically what Henry said just expanding it a little. First off The Hold Up is fairly well known but really hard to pull off. Also Penn uses a lot of code words that only other magicians would understand; pretty much probably 1/2 of what he says has a double meaning ( or if you watch other videos, Penn will say a nonsense word like "I noticed the goat" or something that makes no sense to anyone who doesn't study magic), And if the magician says "there was no goat involved, then = fooled. Plus like Henry said, the contestants (who have had to reveal the trick to the judges (not to Penn and Teller), The judges will say "You didn't get it right" = Fooled Them. Only seen like 4 times where the judges made the final decision, usually Penn will say something (again like "You didn't use the goat???" and then admit that He and Teller were fooled..