Penn & Teller: Fool Us // Hayden Childress // Amazing Trick with Tape!

[@lyns2626]

Actually Hayden was been amazing audiences much sooner than high school. He was doing some card tricks in 8th grade which none of his teachers, including me, could figure out (then known as Haydini). He is a fine young man and I'm so proud of how far he has come in his career and look forward to seeing how much further he'll go. Well done, Hayden!

[@mercedeswilkins5566]

What a blessing to have known and taught him

[@Nathan-dt2tu]

@Kon isn't real. Yup. That could be a troll or is probably real. Either way, that's a nice read :)

[@CPTGWAS]

It's true.. I was his social studies book

[@vilecorrupt]

if you love him so much why dont oyu mARRY hikm

[@grayskindablue]

@@Nathan-dt2tu it’s the only one he hearted haha so I’d put food money on it being real, which is awesome {:

[@M2Double]

I'm so glad we've reached the point where truly impressing P&T is as meaningful as fooling them. Great routine.

[@aeon5566]

It's always more important to Penn and Teller that it's a great routine. They invite people that haven't fooled them back on stage and even perform with them.

[@solochristo65]

This Statement Is Perfecto!!

[@grutarg2938]

They respect the craft

[@thomasgeorge-gilmore950]

They're passionate about Magic, but I love how they never talk down magicians. Well Penn more than Teller with the talking hahaha, but even when they don't get fooled, they are always complimentary ☺️☺️☺️

[@jwvandegronden]

WELL SAID!!

[@rajeswarkumar6078]

“Allyson did you feel it “ “No” “ I get that a lot” The way he looks at the camera ..Rofl!!!

[@RedmarKerkhof]

People have given Alyson flack for being ditzy and awkward, especially compared the the calm and composed Jonathan Ross of earlier seasons, but it's these kinds of quircky moments that give the performers something to play off of. It serves the act and I think she's a great host.

[@EpicBunty]

@@RedmarKerkhof for sure. its kind of unfair comparing her to jonathan cos they are both different. jonathan is entertaining in his own way, but so is allison. she represents the spectators very well as well imo.

[@KadruH]

@@RedmarKerkhof she's better than she was. i like her now!

[@Clothahump1]

@@RedmarKerkhof Not to mention that Alyson is a hot babe, and Jonathon.......isn't.

[@scampijoe666]

Here I was thinking the last person still using things like "Rofl" or "LOL" had died last year... apparently not.

[@joachimb.v.x.4747]

What a beautiful routine ! Yes. I am big fan of P&T. It is not always about fooling them - it is always about good entertainment. And absolutely yes - it was. Thx Mr. Childress.

[@jintarokensei3308]

Bro that Ace of Spades trick was some legit dedication, I tip my hat.

[@JIKitty]

Kind of really wasteful too, though. He could have asked someone in Colorado to place it for him.

[@jintarokensei3308]

@@JIKitty true enough

[@ImVeryOriginal]

One of those routines where you start out kinda bored, but then it surprises you with a twist and gets better and better from there. You certainly got the "exceeding expectations" part down!

[@alvinkoeswanto8622]

The simplest yet one of the best routine I've ever seen on this show. My mind was blown.

[@MarcSpelmann]

Thats the best thumb tie routine I’ve ever seen, great moments of magic along with some beautiful subtleties.. Well done..

[@HomicidalTh0r]

Doing close up magic is one thing, above that is using the audience to assist in the magic, never knew you could go above that, and actually have them be the one performing magic. That is so special. This is on a whole level on its own.

[@rokeYouuer]

People talk about going the extra mile. Sounds like you went the extra 1,500 miles for that ace trick.

[@cautionTosser]

holding hands with Alison is definitely a win

[@jschiek8054]

The routining here is almost better than the trick itself. Absolutely brilliantly put together!

[@deucegalamagic]

That's a funny way of putting it, but I can see that.

[@Waterlooplein1]

It doesn't matter if he fooled Penn and Teller or not, that was great entertainment!

[@theartistbonez1930]

It matters

[@Nathan-dt2tu]

A lot of magicians aren't trying to fool P&T, especially if they learned their trick from a book. But it's a great honour to go on their show, and it's a great way to gain a bit of exposure.

[@oogaboogaman2590]

your momma

[@RaptorJesus]

@@Nathan-dt2tu There's no losers here, yeah. They're either established magicians who just want to do a tried & true trick *extremely well* for the entertainment of the audience and P&T, or they're up & comers who even if they don't fool them, have gotten tons of exposure and a really good chance at getting new and particularly lucrative gigs.

[@ADHD_Gamer]

I think they should get some type of reward for impressive performances as well. two people can do the same trick, but one stands out.

[@DucatiKozak]

This is such an impressive routine! Really enjoyed it, over & over!

[@samuell.hodgesjr.1577]

I am a North Carolina magician as well. Always a pleasure to see other North Carolina magicians on the show! Great job.

[@markp44288]

Any trick that begins with something stupid immediately has my attention because I love that roller coaster ride of escalation. I suspect how this trick is done is very very simple, but the skill to do it must be insane!!! I love it!!!

[@larryphotography]

2:17 Teller is scribbling notes while looking straight ahead!!

[@Juuhimuuhi]

He's a maniac

[@ahitler5592]

@@Juuhimuuhi yeah he is a maniac bahahaha

[@amukelaniebenezer406]

😂😂😂

[@kevind6723]

That flying out there thing is amazing. That creates such a magical moment. He should have done something like that here. Come to studio a year in advance and hide something or something like that.

[@D12golden]

I know how this trick works. You see that stutter in the video? He is using a lag switch and some frame perfect timing in order to clip through his fingers.

[@EveryDooDarnDiddlyDay]

Fixed in build 1.12c

[@anneminkocas7990]

😂 You are funny

[@thecommuter4937]

Check for Japanese Thumb Tie trick

[@herreragonza5891]

@@thecommuter4937 the joke passed right through you

[@atticus07]

BLJ'd right through em

[@JB_inks]

I love Penn's tip at the end...

[@SgtJoeSmith]

very informative

[@thonkk-o6u]

That was beautifully done, congratulations!

[@KaldDodeGitarist]

I think what's more impressive than magic is how they speak to each other in code and us non-magicians have no idea what subtext is being spoken

[@grrinc]

Yeah tbh that conversation intrigued me more than the trick

[@KennethNicholson1972]

seriously? you dont get the "Tip" ?

[@KaldDodeGitarist]

​@@KennethNicholson1972 I was really high. Cut me some slack

[@agrainofsalt4889]

Its not about how easy the method is. Its about what he makes out of it. Well done Sir!

[@k0lpA]

thanks now I feel dumb for not getting it :)

[@fl4nk539]

@@k0lpA I think you didn't get the obvious tip in Penns explanation. But thumbs up for being so honest. :D

[@ahitler5592]

@@k0lpA me too. I feel thumb aswell

[@k0lpA]

@@ahitler5592 lol, but didnt she check the thumb ? when was the switch ?

[@ChrislyBear]

The method might be easy, but the routine was presented masterfully!

[@NeedBetterLoginName]

Woah. This is a new upload in my feed! Whoop! Well, it might not have fooled Penn & Teller but it dumbfounded me gosh darn it! Loved the routine.

[@mikepictor]

Magic done in front of our eyes is so much more powerful. Not in an envelope, not under a cloth, not behind your hands, but right there, as we stare directly at that ring.

[@JoshuaWillis89]

All I’m going to say is that motion blur is this guy’s friend in this routine. Amazing trick. I was completely fooled until Penn dropped his final clue. Even knowing how it’s done, I still can’t see it happening.

[@dale4039]

man i love Alyson she was my first celeb crush, she's adorable, hilarious and gorgeous, she just gets more beautiful every day

[@CH3FFI3]

Dude that is so pure. Top shelf magic right there.

[@TorQueMoD]

That was seriously a beautiful routine like Penn said. Wow. Thanks for sharing Hayden.

[@markinnes4264]

I loved this routine! Well done! I know it's an old trick... but I'm an old fool.

[@johnschallus9075]

I think Penn and Teller are doing these shows to learn every single thing they can possibly know to make the biggest comeback ever not that they don't know most anything but now they know more more than most and they're just learning and learning

[@adarael]

That is top notch handling, Hayden. Damn, man.

[@stuff8605]

Alyson is so perfect for this job :)

[@JoshuaWillis89]

She really is

[@derespektan3980]

OK, magicians are going crazy! How can this not be magic?

[@garyp4374]

I find it hilarious that the armchair magicians have been silence to buy a $4 trick

[@TheRagingPlatypus]

When he asked if she'd ever had her hands taped, she should have said, "There was this one time at magic camp..."

[@ku8721]

"I got to hold hands with Alyson Hannigan that was worth the trip to Vegas alone" Man that would be worth learning magic just for that alone!!!

[@USAlien234]

You should then. Whats stopping you ? You are the captain of your ship. ✌ ✝ ❤

[@kefkaZZZ]

Honestly a lifetime of work doing magic tricks is worth it to hold Alysons hand. 🥰

[@hsuboxproductions]

amazing amazing. I was JUST working on something similar for Fool us. Looks like I might need to scrap.

[@philbofettiArchive]

Going into this trick I was like, ah yep this thing. I've seen this before. And after watching it, I'm like, that's the craziest thing I've seen yet.

[@jigga2jones]

loved this - classy new take kick ass man !

[@Nathan-dt2tu]

Penn has called a lot of routines beautiful. Sometimes he's dead on like with Shin Lim, and a lot of the times I have no idea why he's saying it. Either it's flattery, or there's something I'm just missing. For this one, Penn is dead on. Your routine was really calculated, you've clearly worked on it for a long time. It was like each line was built to catch somebody who doesn't already know the trick's next thought. I really liked it, the flow was damned excellent. A trick doesn't need to be technically great to be masterfully delivered, and that's what you've done here. Right on Hayden.

[@r0bw00d]

I think, in many cases, he's using "beautiful" to mean "clean and smooth; flawlessly enacted."

[@JackHalfTheMan]

@@r0bw00d Agreed. "Elegant" would work similarly

[@harrier331]

@@r0bw00d Yes, "beautifully executed"

[@nabeelawan9428]

weldone mate, you did fool me there. goodluck Hayden keep up the good work bro

[@Arrowed_Sparrow]

I'm not really a fan of those things, but the way you used it here is amazing. And you weren't kidding when you said wrap it as tight as you can, that makes life a little easier for this one lol.

[@LegallyBoopy]

Even knowing how this type of trick is done, and watching slowed down, you really are a master at it. I can't see a tell. Well done!

[@Hz-432Hz]

Ohh man! That was so cool 💯👍🙌

[@donaldparlett7708]

I agree the trip to Vegas to hold Alison’s hand was worth the ticket.

[@XTJ7]

To be fair: with Penn & Teller you could've probably used pretty much any classical magic item you wanted and chances are they'd have it lying around their home anyways :) Fantastic trick though, very nicely done.

[@-danR]

Simple trick, fantastic _routine_ .

[@garyp4374]

I'll give you a comment a thumbs Up

[@Grant-H2O]

Wow that was really great. Just 1 Trick? And all that?? Dang this guys really good

[@david203]

In magic it's all about practice, like in music performance.

[@jkrdx]

One of the most awe inspiring act. It breaks your heart to not see such acts get a consolation prize at least.

[@stephenbeck7222]

The trophy is the consolation. Appearing on national television and getting compliments from Penn is the main prize.

[@CH3FFI3]

A good routine on Penn and Teller usually translates into more bookings and more ticket sales which is an excellent consolation prize.

[@Tits_Money]

Great act but we don't need 2nd place trophies 💪

[@alexandresimas6909]

Wow. By knowing how to do it is even more impressive. This is some serious skill. Holy shit

[@primovid]

May not have fooled Penn and Teller, but fooled the hell out of me! I'm clueless!

[@hankscorpio8928]

Dude thAt was unreal.

[@gonzalodossantos3176]

This one is my new favorite fool us routine.

[@BobWhoosta1]

Wonderful routine!!!

[@seemslegit2412]

My guy shot a shot for all of us. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👌🏾

[@jones95jb]

Alyson is such a banger

[@bigcheese9096]

"You feel that?" "No" "I get that a lot" "Eww" 🤣🤣

[@WarrenE404]

you almost got a thousand subs sir. congratulations.

[@jaybeam1466]

This show fucking rocks. I literally have zero interest in magic (except for watching it,) but this is awesome.

[@vonrbdeleon]

Damn! you fooled me! Keep it up man!

[@MakingMoneyWithMichael]

1:30 what's he doing to this THUMB??? LOL

[@Kahless_the_Unforgettable]

Yeesh. Well, you fooled me. That was awesome

[@SibrenFetter]

My brain hurts after that! What a great trick!

[@stephenhosking7384]

Yup, fried my brain, as he wanted!

[@antonnym214]

Anyone with a rational mind can very easily see and understand this is not illusion. You are doing real magic and it is MINDBLOWING! Some of the simplest effects, I think are done with the most sophisticated technique. Clearly, you are from the future, and using some amazing co-location technology to allow matter to pass through other matter. There is no other explanation. Well done! Fantastically done!

[@mikelabor7688]

Excellent work!

[@shmookins]

Amazing! You blew my mind!

[@ruggie.74]

This is incredible

[@joaquinkeymer2362]

I want to learn this trick! It's so cool

[@emeukal7683]

Its an easy one, do it . With only one small extra in your Pocket u can fool any house party.

[@7ebr830]

Jeez. I thought he'd have fooled P&T almost as badly as he fooled me. 😊

[@stephenhosking7384]

I thought he was going to fool them. It looked impossible. Beautiful entertainment!

[@HiddenAgendas]

@@stephenhosking7384 Just look at his thumb when he wrapped his fingers with tape. it's missing. Meaning he can pull it out anytime and stick it back in the tape. Where as for Allison, the tape was securely in the middle both both finger and thumb and impossible to pull out.

[@fredericboninpissarro5789]

The index finger as a short transparent tube on it, that's why he is shaking his hand around and start with the tape covering the plastic tube. After it's easy to come in and out of the tube.

[@yugioh8810]

I think I have a pretty good idea how it's done. having said that this is one of the most fun tricks I have ever seen so far. it's so smooth and clean and very very beautifully executed. hats off to you man!

[@blitzy7961]

How was it done?

[@Findalfen]

@@blitzy7961 Pen gave it away: it's called the Japanese thumb tie.

[@-danR]

@@Findalfen Well. That explains everything. "Magicians hate him... try this weird Japanese tip..."

[@hearmenow909]

@@blitzy7961 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4i3nmOmnZZ0itU

[@emeukal7683]

@@blitzy7961 there is a 6 year old Tutorial on KZbin on how its done.

[@ZackMuffinMan]

😃

[@imma5269]

That was a great routine bro, very cool

[@Lincento53]

His thumb is not stuck to tape, you can see it has changed position from when it was taped, so im guessing its just view of angle and slight of thumb

[@claychildress2306]

Badass last name

[@baschoen23]

Ok, Batman. "I'm telling you with prep time, Hayden can fool anybody"

[@nathandust]

One time at band camp, I was yanking my chain.

[@CaptainAmaziiing]

I'd fly to Vegas just to hold hands with Alison too.

[@ryansantiago941]

Really Great Performance!!! Can see the thumb pulling out of the tape but only because we can see close up from the cameras.

[@SamM-kh2vd]

Very simple trick. But very well done.

[@howardsend6589]

Great magic. Fresh.

[@cameronallen5178]

No body talking about the "I barely felt it" joke

[@asiii23]

Her reaction 🤣 6:11

[@amukelaniebenezer406]

Bruh 😂😂😂

[@dickymcbutts7585]

no one gonna talk about those shoes alyson wearing?

[@tonybrantley]

WOW!!!!!!! How in the HELL !!!!

[@MotiviqueStudio]

"I mean, I taped them during crafting." Good save.

[@downscale]

Excellent! Plus you got to hold hands with Alyson! Double Win! 😀

[@Bboy_On]

enjoyed it a lot. amazing.

[@indigoginzo9843]

This was awesome!

[@Pee-Pad]

Very entertaining!

[@Ben-zq7tb]

Liked bc North Carolina. Oh yeah and the trick was incredible

[@meksound]

Wow ! I have no Idea how you do that!

[@lolmouf]

I think I know how its done. I want to try it out now haha this looks amazing. He performed it like an absolute master. bravo

[@anandhu5082]

Beautiful routine Hayden

[@timscoviac]

I’m not sure how you did this, I just can’t put my finger on it.

[@dadestor]

I figured it out!! He puts the non sticky side on his fingers!!

[@nitedk]

😃

[@david203]

Not needed, and might be seen.

[@dadestor]

@@david203 what is it then?

[@Krisisawake]

That was great !

[@jlkoenig4377]

I don't see how that is explained by the Japanese Thumb Tie trick, but I guess Penn and Hayden did. Really great trick, it certainly baffled me!

[@didacmateumur2004]

you fooled me!! wowwww

[@DeJay7]

I'll let you know, you definitely fooled me.