The Cosmic Romantics on Penn & Teller: Fool Us

Elizabeth Messick and Eric "Thirstin" Siegel fool their magic heroes on the season 10 premiere of Penn & Teller: Fool Us.
The Cosmic Romantics are a powerhouse magic/variety duo based in Los Angeles. They perform at private parties and corporate events around the country, bringing wonder, charm, and comedy to each performance.
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[@ashfromspace]

The entry for December 13 is a great Easter egg: Dear Diary, Last night I had the strangest dream. 7th grade had so many ups and downs, but in the dream I was happy. I met a boy, and we did a magic show together! He was the quiet type, but VERY cute. =) His name was..... Teller.

[@thecosmicromantics]

You caught it!!! We were hoping someone was going to catch it ;)

[@adsCrazyDiamond]

Also, December 13 is the same date on the page before where she sings the song.

[@davedixon2167]

I usually don't love the mentalism type acts but this was different and super fun - Elizabeth you're beyond adorable and Eric's turn here as the assistant/straightman was great. Congrats on the FU and the ensuing nuptials!

[@cornbeef]

She has such a beautiful singing voice! I could listen to her for hours!

[@thecosmicromantics]

Thank you so much!!

[@cornbeef]

@@thecosmicromantics I keep going back to it just to hear you sing and also the way your partner looks at you... I wish I had that!

[@thecosmicromantics]

awww thank you!!!

[@ShawnCaudill]

I totally agree! You should absolutely make an album too!

[@Wooster23]

Classic magic. The routine could have come straight from 1923 instead of 2023, and I loved it for that.

[@thecosmicromantics]

Thank you!

[@johnputnam3228]

I gotta know. What’s the classic trick? Wish he had examined the book. I have some guesses. 1. The Dec 13 page was sticky and he was able to hide it when brook looked for it. 2. The ink disappeared 3. He covered the ink with white.

[@KendraAndTheLaw]

NIce act. I had a smile on my face the whole time. Super likeable couple. They're In their own category. And I could listen to her sing all night.

[@thecosmicromantics]

What a nice compliment!! Thank you so so much!

[@mandelbot5318]

Great routine! There are lots of magic tricks that appear complex but are, in fact, quite simple. I’m pretty sure this is the exact opposite. It looks simple enough to invite ‘obvious’ guesses as to the technique(s), but I think that diary is a real labour of love. I can only begin to imagine the time and effort put into creating it. 😮

[@thecosmicromantics]

We appreciate you seeing the hard work we put into this. It was a lot of blood, sweat, and tears. We normally do this routine with cards, but Fool Us had too many card routines, so we had to hand craft a brand new routine from scratch. It took about 1,000 hours to make. We are so proud of the book because it's hard to detect how the entire trick is done. Elizabeth can tell you any date you've stopped at, words you look at, different pictures you look at, entries, etc... Lot of magicians we showed it to were hella impressed because of the combination of techniques we put into the book. Anyway, thank you so much!!! We appreciate you!

[@Algaean]

​@@thecosmicromanticsso, in a way, would you say you were pushed into a better trick, so to speak? (Not trying to do secret magic talk, just interesting to me that i think this is an improvement over the usual card trick approach, well done!.)

[@paulab8342]

@@thecosmicromantics Love the performance! Would you go as far as to say the book is examinable? Presumably only lightly examinable at a glance. You're forcing me to think. I thought one method would be to flip through at a different corner for each question, but then I shortly realised that's not what you do, by looking at the start and at the end of the trick. I'm not sure I'm going to get this one, my guesses are a little rough and are going to fall between the cracks. Nice work!

[@thecosmicromantics]

@@paulab8342 Thank you!! And yes the book is examinable!

[@paulab8342]

@@thecosmicromantics I was thinking it might be more like how a card is forced from a gimmicked deck (tried to hint at that with some words in my previous reply), but that wouldn’t be examinable by magicians. So I don’t know. That’s the long and short of it! Good work!

[@Snotty128]

One of the rare tricks where 0.25x speed and rewatching actually makes the trick more magical. The pictures are clearly different when Eric flicks through the book near the start

[@sanekabc]

Great voice, singing and playing. A delightful duo. May your love last forever.

[@thecosmicromantics]

Thank you so much!

[@glencrandall7051]

Where is Alyson? She was 33% of the show. The new girl is pretty but hasn't got Alyson's personality. I miss you girl. Oh BTW congrats to the winners tonight.

[@francisp6723]

Hey. We all miss Alyson. Let's give her time to fit in

[@dustindoesstuff374]

Alyson is taking a break while she appears on Dancing With The Stars

[@StijnHommes]

@@francisp6723 I don't even know who this is...

[@CityBeatEntertainme5]

@@dustindoesstuff374 Fool Us is taped some 4-6 months prior, well before it's screened. Dancing With The Stars 2023 is being simulcast live to ABC & DisneyPlus. So no connection re Alison being on DWTS and not hosting Fool Us Alison finished with P&T Fool Us after season 9 was recorded, which was in April-May of that year

[@CityBeatEntertainme5]

@@francisp6723 It's ironic that people say now Alison's personality was a major part of the show. Amount of very crappy comments & flack Alison got, when took over from Johnathon, was awful and pathetic & was still going by end of 2nd season. People/viewers just don't like change. Could put very seasoned and great host into something, & people will always say previous host was better. Of course NO one is brilliant at anything in life, at first, without experience doing it, or similar, for a while. Another thing TV show hosts have to get used to is having producers talk to them, via "in ears" while they're hosting, & even while they're talking sometimes. Can notice Alison has earpiece in some clips where Penn & Teller got the method of a trick or part of a trick wrong, & were overruled by the adjudicators (who are magicians) & are informed (to an extent) how trick/s is done. So there's a lot going on, for the host to have simultaneously do. I've liked all hosts on Fool Us, none are better or worse, just different, and some people just identify with someone's personality more Brooke/Brook is going be an excellent host, as some things she does indicate that.

[@TheUnspokensin]

So now we’ve got to see the wedding! It’s on TV/KZbin, you both said if you won the FU trophy… A magic wedding would be outstanding! The ukulele ESP for the vows, the somehow “missing” ring becomes the pick, a torn page/part of the vows becomes the garter(even if done the obvious way by just placing it there on way too reception, bet it still gets a huge response!). And that’s just altering this act. I’m sure you two would put on a wedding to remember for all time! We need it! 😂 Congratulations! 🎉 You were amazing and a lovely duo! ❤

[@quinton1661]

The cutie in your dream's name being Teller was a nice touch!

[@thecosmicromantics]

Thanks for noticing 😉

[@robmartin5518]

LOL homeboy was like oh s*** we won I guess we're f****** getting married 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@sigitadinata4813]

I have been waiting for season 10, because I want to witness real magic. And you guys did well. Congratulations on your trophy🏆

[@elizabethmessick2024]

Thank you so much!

[@vigridr7614]

Firstly, what a wonderfully put together routine. Just too cute and Elizabeth is such a talented singer. I love the fact that, as per your comment, the diary is examinable and does not give away the trick - I think the true magic on stage here lies not within the diary, but in the chemistry you two very clearly have. The fun part is whether or not I'm "onto something", I'm still going to be right because you guys clearly have a super special connection that I, and I'm sure many others, would hope to be lucky enough to experience some day.

[@SpyroTheEternalNight]

there's more personality in this act than there is in pretty much all the combined things i do in an average day lol, loved it! EXCELLENT work guys.

[@thecosmicromantics]

Thank you so much!

[@bamweasel]

I feel like even knowing exactly how it was done wouldn't ruin the magic on this one, because the real magic is just how great the performance is.

[@Darmachakra]

The performance was great, but the trophy is not owned. The tricks were so easy to witness.

[@jmkqfnvyl87]

They are code talkers. It's just supremely well hidden. He could sneek a peek at dates though all the pages were likely different and there were probably only a few pictures so he could signal what it was based on what position the book was at even though a free choice. Last page must have been forced though

[@thecosmicromantics]

@@Darmachakra we love your confidence! There's a multitude of things going on at once. More than meets the eye. So far no one has been able to figure it out :) The book took us about 1,000 hours to make and years to even be able to craft. Thank you for the compliment!

[@Vadava_]

@@thecosmicromantics So the book is Optimus Prime? That's quite impressive. :)

[@ideegeniali]

@@jmkqfnvyl87 Code talkers how? He didn't say any word after the page with picture was selected

[@kristianhelenius1756]

Congratz on the FoolUs! Was an entertaining show 10/10

[@thecosmicromantics]

Thank you!

[@sharpo]

Ok. You Two are superstars! This is pure joy and magic!

[@thecosmicromantics]

Thank you!!

[@ClanMcDuck]

I already love everything about this duo! P&T had a trick in one of their very early books, Cruel Tricks for Dear Friends that had a similar trick with the pictures. That is why he asked about it. In their book, the top line of every page could be described the same. A doodle of a circle with lines coming off it. A sun, a spider, and octopus, etc. Because your trick used a different technique, they were stumped. Nicely done!!

[@thecosmicromantics]

Thank you!! We admire your knowledge of magic and kindness! You actually know what you're talking about versus some of the trolls on here who are confident they know how it's done. It reminds me of little kids who are like "I know how to do that" and then when they try it, they're like "uhh, what do I do?"

[@ClanMcDuck]

@@thecosmicromantics Ha! Take all the comments with glee, even the wrong ones! I'm just an armchair magician these days. I did spend time working for a place that built large stage illusions for magicians and theme parks. I helped make Copperfield's Portal illusion. So I like knowing how stuff is done but usually have no idea, which is more fun! I really enjoyed your act and subscribed. Looking forward to more videos!

[@Lensman864]

​@@thecosmicromantics Trolls?! People debating your methodology are not trolls, they are contributers. How arrogant.

[@RichardJohansson]

@@Lensman864 I don't think she minds people debating their methodology, probably more people who are like "This is definately how they did it", really arrogant about it and are very wrong.

[@thecosmicromantics]

That is amazing!!! Thank you for contributing to magic! @@ClanMcDuck

[@juliannemarie657]

i've watched this several times now and it gets me every time!! so adorable, and also MYSTIFYING HOW?!?!?! wait dont tell me i love not knowing

[@thecosmicromantics]

Hiii!! Thank you so much! I watch it whenever I get sad about something and I need to lift my spirits lol.

[@vincentjohnflorio]

@@thecosmicromanticsI got misty at the end with your reaction. Blessings to you and your happy marriage!

[@thecosmicromantics]

awww thank you so much!! I still get misty eyed when I watch it. I feel so grateful

[@rafaelallenblock]

+10 for pronouncing "Ukulele" correctly, Elizabeth

[@ThomasLWoolsey]

Charming doesn't begin to describe these two! This is one of those performances where the trick doesn't matter, I just wanted to spend more time in their company!

[@StevenBrundage]

Congrats you two! So awesome getting sushi and hanging with you in LA. You crushed this episode.

[@thecosmicromantics]

Thank you!! Happy to be part of the foolers club with you!

[@RomanyRomany]

Loved this! Original, funny, quirky, super professional, fresh! Bravo and well done!

[@JC-ew5ss]

I am not saying this is how they did this trick BUT my idea would make a very cool magic product to sell. A book with hidden electronics to signal what page is open. As a designer of such magic tricks this has got my mind a flame. I may just make one (art book theme not diary) for fun. Great performance by the way. The reason I design and create magic tricks is that I am a poor performer. But I do well enough engineering them.

[@thecosmicromantics]

Thank you!! That sounds like a great product to sell!

[@FilmscoreMetaler]

6:19 Well played. :D

[@elizabethmessick2024]

hehehehehe

[@GeorgeB514]

Congrats! What a fun and fooling routine. Awesome stuff

[@GuilhermeCarvalhoComposer]

Oh yeah, that's a really neat trick! You guys make it look so simple and fluid, and I definitely wasn't expecting the page to appear in Elizabeth's hand. Just great :)

[@o0o-jd-o0o95]

This wasn't trickery.... these two know real magic. Great work

[@thecosmicromantics]

Aww thank you!!

[@Serenity_Dee]

I thought I had a good guess how it was done, but I just watched it again to look for the tells that the method I thought of would work, and nope, they weren't there. I _did_ notice something I thought interesting and perhaps providing a clue, but the camera angle doesn't let me see what I need to in order to make use of said clue. (There are several times when the editing keeps me from seeing what I want to see, in fact, but I don't think that's because the editors are trying to obscure it.) A beautiful little routine, and I'm absolutely fooled. Well done!

[@Bunbury42]

I'm a magician as well, and I love playing along with Fool Us. Try to guess what I think the method is. Unsurprisingly, Penn and Teller catch way more than I do. I think I've only correctly figured out one that they didn't. This one? I had to laugh, because my guess was the exact same method he had. Fantastic trick, and a great way to add personality to mentalism.

[@geraldspencer8679]

Up until the 90's, folks would write their thoughts in diaries and get upset if anybody read them without permission. Nowadays people would right their thoughts on social media and get upset when folks don't read them. How the times have changed.

[@nazfrde]

What a great voice you have, Elizabeth. I want to hear more singing! And I love how you both seemed totally gobsmacked that you won. So cool.

[@Massenstein]

What a fantastic style you have and this was performed with such incredible confidence and smoothness. Really heartwarming too. I'm glad you weren't forced to break up!!

[@thecosmicromantics]

Thank you so much!!

[@hwgilbert]

The moment when the page disappears, while in the male magician's hands takes place off camera. We cannot see what he is doing with the book. For the picture transmission, I suspect a technological trick...her finger tracing the picture could be caught be a capacitive sensor in the binding, and transmitted to any number of devices.

[@Thaumh]

Even if they can't(couldn't) attend the wedding, I hope you invited them. Congrats on your win, and nuptials!

[@gusteg83]

That was a sweet wedding present 💝❤

[@Alex-zi1nb]

What a charming couple! No idea how they do it which makes it even better

[@sobepooch]

The guy didn’t look too happy that he won. He now has to marry her 😳

[@thecosmicromantics]

Eric was honestly just in shock that he fooled Penn & Teller, which he never thought was possible!

[@Doc-MG]

Feel like first part was maybe a keyword trigger by him. Second a pinky break, and 3rd the bookmark is very handy isnt it.

[@esilva8349]

That misdirection! Everyone was so focused on their act, they didnt see Allison being put into a dancing outfit on ABC. Thats impressive. Reminds me of that giant gorilla with the cymbals. All joking around, great performance!

[@thecosmicromantics]

hahaha thank you!!

[@mjrauhal]

The first one is indeed the most fooling one. Congratulations on the engagement :D

[@franka.ciccanti507]

At the time of 4:50 to 5:00 You could see her put her right hand underneath the ukulele as if she was pulling something out. After that she doesn't play with her thumb. She's holding something in her hand

[@fabian.L6]

05:22 he may be putting away the page he took from the book

[@funlovingvoyeur]

@@fabian.L6 I think the page with Dec 13 is part of that yellow card (and that is what he is putting away). The page in question is missing from the start.

[@thomcorp]

If you do a comparison of the page in the book and the one she is holding, they are not the same.

[@gluedmynuts]

Good to know I'm not the only one that thought the page was wonky looking

[@dkalambokis78]

​@thomcorp having two pages that match is the easiest, non magician thing to do, and still you see smth different... Good luck with unveiling the rest of the trick

[@playgroundchooser]

I really like the tricks that you don't realize are happening until they are over. Very impressive indeed!

[@thecosmicromantics]

Thank you so much!!!

[@smickster]

Nice work, guys. A very clever bit of magic. And congrats on your now certain nuptials!

[@thecosmicromantics]

Thank you!

[@intellectualhybrid2]

I thought he was Andrew Schulz for the first half of the performance I swear. I was so confused🤣 Amazing performance by the way

[@thecosmicromantics]

We had to look him up lol. I (Elizabeth) can kind of see it! And thank you for the compliment :)

[@Laurencetw]

while a good trick, I am far more impressed with this woman's AMAZING voice. her silly little musical jingles actually had an emotional impact on me. I have no doubt this woman could have a greatly successful career from her voice alone.

[@ElderDrazi]

I am a non public performing magician who has created a lot of original tricks just to impress my wife who has never seen anyone do magic somehow, and I am pretty good at piecing together tricks that pen and teller don't get, but I have to say I only have some vague Ideas as to how some parts of this COULD have been done with 0% confidence on even those. Very impressive presentation well deserved win.

[@TheGreatFish23]

you know what im not even going to try to figure this out im just going to enjoy the journey it was a grand illusion for my brain that looked simple but really i dont think it was in fact i think if i even try to solve it ill be left baffled love it with both my hearts

[@thecosmicromantics]

Thank you so much!

[@azujparadigma6568]

Such an awesome act! 😍❤️💚 You really filled the magic with a colourful, exciting story. ❤️

[@thecosmicromantics]

Thank you!!

[@az7500]

I loved the performance. Congratulations on your upcoming nuptials!!!

[@Ixzion]

Great stuff, guys! Thanks for sharing this!

[@FreerunnerDave]

Alison was sooo much better. Sure, she was awkward, but that was her charm. A lot better looking too!!

[@Rijnswaand]

Legend has it she's still frozen on stage to this very day.

[@Jahnnalee]

This is furtastic! You both rocked the show and what a cool and clever act! 👏🏻🎉 Gizmo and Starleena miss you both and hope to be able to give you smooches again very soon 😻

[@thecosmicromantics]

Thank you so much!!

[@Jahnnalee]

😻@@thecosmicromantics

[@danielpanatha]

May the.. *force* be with you! Great job!

[@RostamiMagic]

Super AMAZING!!!

[@thecosmicromantics]

Thank you!

[@BCM1959]

I like her singing.

[@1968scottyd]

Great couple. I hope they stay that way forever.

[@thecosmicromantics]

Thank you!!

[@TomStoneMagic]

Great act!

[@thecosmicromantics]

Thank you!!

[@landonfolken03]

Well done!! Loved the whole routine and aesthetic. Hope to see more of yall!

[@NotHereToBeNice]

My thoughts upon seeing this routine was it was either a painfully obvious and standard trick that was basic in nature and P&T would know upon seeing it, or it was something novel and was goring to win. Kudos to them!

[@thecosmicromantics]

Thank you for the compliment!! We put about 1,000 hours into creating this book specifically for the show with the intent of fooling them. We are SO HAPPY it worked! A lot of the trolls on here are very wrong in their guesses.

[@Lensman864]

​@@thecosmicromantics Trolls?! People debating your methodology are not trolls, they are contributers. How arrogant.

[@thecosmicromantics]

You didn't see their comments because we deleted them. They say stuff like "you're terrible," etc... If you think us calling those people trolls is arrogant, then so be it! @@Lensman864

[@kevinkirwan449]

why are you replying with this same exact comment in multiple comments? I feel like you are one of the people they are describing and are upset that they deleted your rude comment@@Lensman864

[@mikelabor7688]

Very entertaining!

[@thecosmicromantics]

thanks!!

[@allengaleana]

Amaría ver una serie completa (de unos 4 capítulos) de The Cosmic Romantics fooling Penn and Teller. Esta rutina es excelsa. La simplicidad, el carisma y el ukulele la hacen singular y única. Well done, guys. Un abrazo desde México. P.D. ¿Ya se casaron? 😂

[@thecosmicromantics]

¡Gracias! Aún no nos hemos casado, pero espero que pronto.

[@Tylervp]

One of the funniest routines I've seen, great job!

[@kenpearce3269]

Congratulations! 🎉 Fun & entertaining routine! 💕

[@thecosmicromantics]

Thank you so much!! We appreciate it!

[@jamesfair9751]

Such a great trick I have no idea how it’s done. I know you’ll never tell but please please just say does it have anything to do with the bookmark or could you do this with any bookmark a random one given to you by someone else ?!?

[@y0Jesper]

Bring jonathan or alyson back

[@RobertBallMagician]

You two were awesome. So happy to see you take the 🏆 🎉🎊😊👍👍🪄✨️👏👏👏❤️👏👏👏

[@elizabethmessick2024]

Thank you!

[@RobertBallMagician]

@@elizabethmessick2024 your welcome. I also subscribed to your channel too 😊👍

[@saxmangeoff]

Wonderful, fun, and clean book test. Count me as a new fan and a new subscriber.

[@kamatariedgar3603]

You 2 are super cute together, loved this performance, you won a new fan, greetings from Mexico ♥

[@thecosmicromantics]

Thank you!!!

[@haveagoodday2405]

Please bring Alyson nnn nnn n !!!! She is the cutest ....and the episodes are not the same ... Please bring her

[@antonnym214]

I will miss Alyson, but certainly happy to welcome Brooke to the new season. AND any trick that is not a card trick automatically gets a 👍from me.

[@thecosmicromantics]

hahahaha don't we know it! Thank you!

[@bobmendez7861]

Wasn't a big Allison fan in anything she did Jonathan Ross was the best

[@kingcosworth2643]

@@bobmendez7861 Allison's great in everything she does, a the way back to Buffy

[@emergentform1188]

Love it, congrats!

[@toolebukk]

OMG! I AM WATCHING THIS ON DECEMBER 13 😂

[@thecosmicromantics]

Coincidence? Or FATE?

[@tommyb1two3]

"Hurry up, take your time to hurry up" 😅

[@joepatrick3501]

This is awesome !!!

[@thecosmicromantics]

thank you!

[@fortressonahill5860]

There's only one picture in the diary? Right?

[@toolebukk]

Yeah. I too thought the first bit of this was the most fooling 😂

[@ConsciousExpression]

That was a wonderful routine! I caught a little of the dirty work but certainly not all of it. The prestige was amazing. So well thought out! Bravo!

[@elizabethmessick2024]

Thank you!

[@RobertBallMagician]

I had to watch again You two are phenomenal 😊👍😊👍😊❤️

[@thecosmicromantics]

Thank you!!!

[@RobertBallMagician]

@@thecosmicromantics your so welcome. You two are awesome 😊❤️😊

[@Surajbelkond]

Just WoWwwww

[@y0Jesper]

Great one

[@DarthBane272]

Alyson is on dancing with the stars right jow

[@smilingface8118]

That was a great routine, the vanishing page really astounded me, but the music was most magical. So, congrats on the engagement?

[@kaelclemmerson9646]

When is the wedding? Congratulations!!

[@thecosmicromantics]

Thank you!

[@davidleavitt835]

Very well done routine. Lots of fun despite the evil demonic stuff.

[@thecosmicromantics]

Thank you!!!

[@BrokeTheSeal]

How on earth did this fool them?

[@XSteve-gz5ko]

He didn't magically pull out the ring, dam.

[@JustinCoasters]

Rowan Blanchard from Girl Meets World got really cute

[@JoshPhoenix11]

There was only one picture in the book. The reaction Brooke gave when she was asked to choose one picture gave it away because she was having trouble finding any picture.

[@thecosmicromantics]

there are 20 drawings in the book! The reason she got confused is because I accidentally said "picture" when I should have said "drawing." She was looking for a photograph

[@travelphotos7662]

@@thecosmicromantics My initial thought was ;there's only one "picture" in the book', especially when Brooke had trouble. But then, I thought, that's too obvious and put the Brooke's stumble down to her innocence with the format of the show and getting used to magician "speak". I have no idea how it's done (similarly for most magic, I've go no idea; but, for me, the fun is trying to work out how the engineering behind it might work).

[@rubbertoad3681]

They made sure she picked a drawing near the end of the diary. He told her to look at the pages and make sure they are all different. While not ALL of the drawings could be described by the same description, the ones at the end of the diary could.

[@bbp551]

Are Penn and Teller invited to the wedding? 😅 Wonderful performance!

[@thecosmicromantics]

We want Penn to marry us hehe. Thank you!

[@cadespaulding3837]

do they have a code between eachother?

[@pytys]

does she have an album? not joking want to listen to more

[@bkartonline]

❤❤❤

[@hedhuntervizo6749]

Hahahaha so entertaining... I think I kind of know how it's done but so good nonetheless

[@thecosmicromantics]

Thank you!

[@JasRaymond1]

Congrats on fooling Penn and Teller, I love it.

[@GeneralWeirdness]

Hurry up, take your time but hurry up! haha

[@Volidee]

Would be nice if the the title didn’t give away whether they fooled them!

[@steadfasttinsoldier5228]

Loved the act, i love matched couples, but this is an old.mentalist trick. He talks to her in code so she knows exactly what entry he stopped on. Watch nightmare alley with bradley cooper. Or Leap of Faith with steve martin.