UNBELIEVABLE MISDIRECTION with Tom Scott!

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[@marklondon9004]

Tom is the perfect magician's guest. You KNOW he's for real and his reactions are genuine.

[@benholeman3537]

As an aspiring magician who pretty much knows how these tricks are done I think it's cooler than being in the dark and wondering how he does it because of the incredible amount of skill that some of this stuff takes. Being able to move and speak so quickly while still executing these sleights perfectly is just art.

[@najeyrifai1134]

Alright Steven, you've had your fun! Now put the laws of physics down and stop mucking around.

[@savethebees2574]

Najey Rifai There's a time and place for mucking around.

[@mattaustin5753]

Great video! Watching you slowly ruin Tom Scott's sanity was excellent. 10/10

[@stevenbridges]

+Matt Austin hahah that was the goal!

[@Excludos]

The sleight of hand here is absolutely insane. I see him do the first bit and go "Oh. Any amateur can do that trick". Then Tom signed the card and everything after was impossible to distinguish. I can see some moves here and there, but they don't correlate to what's happening.. I'm sure I could go through the video frame by frame and figure it out but why bother? This is so damn near perfect. I have not seen anyone as good in a long while.

[@stevenbridges]

Thank you!

[@justcharleston1879]

StevenBridges i didn't get this at first and after thousands of tries to figure it out I think I've finally got it and very well done cos it's DONE really well!😀

[@themaun]

I think you just thought like that on the first part because he was covering Tom's angles but not the camera ones. I saw through most of the techniques he used but he does it brilliantly both in technique as in performance...

[@Excludos]

+themaun Sure, but it's also child's play. I'm not a magician by any stretch, but even I know how to do those bits fairly easily. So when I see a supposedly good magician/sleight of hander use techniques even I know, it doesn't exactly impress me. But like I said, everything after the signature was absolutely massively impressive. I don't know how he did it, and I don't want to know. I'm satisfied with it just blowing my mind

[@Excludos]

+themaun I'm not sure what point you're trying to present here..

[@dave5194]

Tom Scott being in the thumbnail is, at this point, clickbait :P

[@logan2669]

yep

[@Posdrums3]

It certainly is if you completely throw out the meaning of the word clickbait :P Tom Scott's in the thumbnail, could be clickbait Tom Scott's in every f***ing frame in the video, can't be clickbait

[@607]

clickbait is just something that makes you click. It doesn't have to be inappropriate, I think.

[@cykwan8534]

Well yeah, he's red and he's pointing, like an arrow

[@Magyar_Huszar]

when this video was made tom didnt have that many subs

[@NewGreenShoe]

Absolutely staggering performance Steven, such a great routine with so many awesome stages to it, nicely done!

[@stevenbridges]

+NewGreenShoe Cheers mate!

[@QuoteVG]

How is Tom Scott everywhere in the world at once?

[@odyseya]

TARDIS?

[@PushyPushyPhoenix]

Oh this is nothing, dude. Just you wait till 2020. ♥️🍍

[@georgelloydgonzalez]

@@odyseya You've fully convinced me that Tom is actually The Doctor

[@jacknone1564]

I love this kind of card trick. Time tested, no crazy hard moves, just a perfectly executed, non pretentious routine that’s upbeat and fun. A master class in the classics.

[@NewGreenShoe]

This to date is one of the best routines I've seen you do, sometimes I come back to it every now and again just for the sheer awesomeness of it.

[@stevenbridges]

+NewGreenShoe Ah thanks man! It's funny that it was born from a pretty intense brainstorm/practicing session with Ollie. Sometimes it's great to be locked in a room working on magic with another performer and no distractions. :)

[@teridactyl1250]

Just realised that the first one was an even better demonstration of misdirection than I thought-

[@EverythingFades]

The youtube speed option is the death of magic.

[@stevenbridges]

+Tim Warburton-Roberts ikr fml.

[@EverythingFades]

+StevenBridges Even at a quarter speed though it took over 20 replays to figure it out, amazing display.

[@samramdebest]

+Tim Warburton-Roberts can you tell us what you figured out?

[@jayzo]

+StevenBridges That is if you don't find that it's rather funny that playing it at half speed makes everyone sound drunk.

[@vengefulenigma]

+samramdebest I only found the one where he puts it in his pocket the first time, but that one was obvious, however you can only see the card at 0.25 speed. Couldn't find the rest tho...

[@BlameItOnGreg]

Really well put together routine made even sweeter by the irony of the biggest misdirection being that you say you're using misdirection, when so much of it is actually other techniques. Very entertaining!

[@darwin5275]

I watched this video a couple of times last year and excitedly shared it with friends. Fast-forward to this year. Now I am more savvy about card handling. After a few recent viewings I could figure out how each effect could be done. Now I wish I could go back in time and un-learn magic techniques: this was so well performed that I want that wonderful sense of jaw-dropping amazement and mystery back.

[@PunNeo]

The signature was always done on the red card and not the blue one, if you freeze frames and watch closely, you can pretty well make out the whole sequence and his pure sleight of hands combined with misdirection. Amazing......

[@TheRHExperience]

You two are really fun on camera together. This was nuts. You're too good.

[@stevenbridges]

+The RH Experience Thanks :D

[@citystars1117]

StevenBridges Steven bridges double you tee efff. Where the fuck have you been you haven't uploaded in months bro. Smfh shaking my FUCKING head ughhhhhhhhhhh all the way from Long Island New York

[@MarkHilton1]

poor tom looked so confused throughout the video lol

[@JoelBlundellThings]

This might be my new favourite trick of yours, Steven! I LOVE the fast pace of it. It messes with my brain and it's wonderful.

[@stevenbridges]

+Joel Blundell Thanks so much Joel! Was really fun coming up with this.

[@IAmSippycup]

I have zero interest in understanding how magic is done, I just love being deceived by someone who knows what they're doing. Good stuff.

[@stevenbridges]

+Vincent Costa Thank you! I think that's the best attitude to have when watching magic. :)

[@NickRoman]

The thing is, even when we know what he's doing and we can reverse the video over and over, it's still really hard to see it because it's that good! That's what's incredible to watch.

[@Techdisk42]

I saw through only a few of them, but there are still points that I couldn't get. But honestly, the feeling you get when you figure out even a little part of the trick is amazing.

[@jackshi]

But did you notice Tom change his shirt?

[@myc763]

hahahaa best comment

[@ToMeK3001pro]

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[@Franco0510]

@@ToMeK3001pro this might be referring to a Ted Talk regarding misdirection. I suggest you look it up if you enjoyed this video (which I did, by the way.)

[@succduc]

@@Franco0510 I watched this because of the TED talk one😂😂😂

[@webhead66]

No, but I saw the gorilla walk across the shot lol

[@tomking7227]

Not only is the magic fantastic, but I love the routining and originality you put on all your performances. As a magician I knew how most of this works, but it's still so entertaining to watch! Nice one :D

[@stevenbridges]

+Tom King Really glad you enjoyed it!

[@Khaled_TA]

ONE OF THE BEST CARD ROUTINES IVE EVER SAW "MIND THE CAPS LOCK" it's because i was screaming 😂❤️ loved it !

[@stevenbridges]

+Khaled Alarabi Thank you very much!

[@EnterJustice]

Wow, that's a proper, modern magic trick. The beauty isn't in knowing the 'secret' behind it. It's in the perfect execution.

[@fa.h.]

Most of the tricks looks like is based on he actually having the card in his hand when he put his hand in the pocket, or having the card in his hand before he touched the box, and shaking in a way that you dont see where it really comes from. I sort of see how he do it, but it must have taken hell of a lot time to learn to do it that good without being too slow or screwing something up.

[@fa.h.]

And its also true with the back pocket thingy, just that the card you see when he turns his ass to the camera, isnt the right one.

[@fa.h.]

Sorry if I spoiled more than +StevenBridges want to

[@MrBearMia]

Thanks for sending me here Tom!

[@matthewburns4947]

the brilliant bit is Tom has spent so lmuch time in his corner of YT (great corner BTW 10/10) the first thing he thinks is "You know they'll be freezeframing and comparing signatures".

[@AliveSilence]

When I first got into magic, I watched this and was amazed, but now that I've been practicing, almost a year into slight of hand now, I'm able to see a lot of what he's doing! Steve is still amazing, and he takes advantage of Tom getting ahead of himself! I love it!

[@stevenbridges]

Nice that you could watch it and be amazed and now learn something from it this time on :)

[@AliveSilence]

I really, really loved it! Keep being awesome please!

[@Gold161803]

When he said it would be in the other back pocket I half-expected it to end up in Tom's

[@FalcoII]

I keep coming back to this one! For sure one of my favourites.

[@calhawksworth2579]

The whole deck must have been 6 of hearts only 😂😂 52 ‘6 of hearts’

[@porksteambun2220]

tom himself is enough misdirection for me

[@MagicScorpio]

Mad props for the part where it goes into the box and is shaken out. That takes balls considering the deck color. Amazing bro.

[@jacobkelly3863]

This is in many ways far more satisfying to work out.... this is so skilled!!!!

[@garyc]

I'm running out of shocked words to comment on your videos. I'm amazed!

[@stevenbridges]

+Gary C Thanks Gary!

[@CoinHuntingDrew]

Steven, you're still killing it, you are honestly the best. Haven't talked to you for a while! How've you been! I just noticed you hit 75K! AMAZING! Been with you since at least 500 lol.

[@stevenbridges]

+CoinHuntingDrew Thanks so much man nice to see you in the comments! Yeah I totally remember you from the early days and I really appreciate you supporting my little channel as it's grown! :D

[@BlackSheepThinking]

Steven Bridges...proving speed and confusion is magic

[@timothymclean]

I kept expecting Steven to pull a card out of Tom's pocket.

[@alicemontgomery4461]

I love working out how tricks are done just by rewatching and trying to follow sleight of hand etc and this was impressive! I'm proud of myself that I caught all the palms, only one I can't see how it's done is the first one with the (unsigned) card under the box unless it was a duplicate and force. Really good video!

[@dashmagic6211]

Yeah. Pretty sure a dup for that one

[@Arbmosal]

nice application of simple priciples. that's just beautiful

[@Mapwhispers]

I will personally fight the dislike person.

[@AnstonMusic]

+Amy Shadows You'll need some help going head to head with 9 people, consider me an ally.

[@proefslak]

10 now. I might as well join in.

[@Hugh.Manatee]

I'll bring popcorn

[@AnstonMusic]

AdenineMonkey Bring a few baseball bats too, 4v16 means we could use a little edge. :D

[@jacksainthill8974]

+Amy Shadows A recruitment drive is needed. There are apparently 24 of them and 16 of us right now (i.e. upload dislikes versus your comment likes.)

[@dragorsi]

The only time I like shouting at my screen "nooooo waaaay" is while watching magic videos XD I never wanna know how you do it XD

[@rzeka]

"Get oooouuuut" hah We love you Tom

[@jishnuchatterjee6775]

Dude. You are amazing. Amazing. Even when i go back and watch the bit again, you are unbelievably fast. Props to you man. It's amazing!

[@melbell2648]

Replaying this over and over to try and figure out how he does it haha

[@dare2dreammagic530]

legitimately a amazing demonstration of misdirection well done.

[@TufaylMyburgh]

That ending just ruined my life. Love it man!!

[@stevenbridges]

+Tufayl Myburgh haha thank you!

[@f52_yeevy]

Magic companies should use Tom’s reactions in their trailers

[@alhammadi767]

How nice that card control is?? Blowing minds♣️

[@xzonia1]

Haha! Loved this! So great to see you back in action! :D That was a dizzying experience!! =)

[@mccallosone4903]

That was very well done. never explain it.

[@blazesanders4804]

Game On!

[@JesseRaylabrancaro]

Well, this might be your best trick yet, Steve. I'm blown away.

[@stevenbridges]

+Jesse Ray Thanks Jesse!

[@JesseRaylabrancaro]

+StevenBridges I'm also newly obsessed with Tom Scott. I've watched about a million of his videos.

[@KunamaElgar]

Tom Scott is the best!!

[@KartikayBagla]

He literally increased entropy in the world.

[@vezmo7500]

Damn, that was A LOT of tricks into one single act. Great job man... Solid moves and great routine!

[@savethebees2574]

Half the time Tom looks ready to walk out the door and leave. ;D

[@1ovm]

I had never seen such a impressive performance. congrats!!

[@stevenbridges]

+Oriol V Well that is one hell of a compliment! Thank you!

[@TomAndersondop]

Steven! I watched this video with a massive smile on my face! Amazing skills and very entertaining video :)

[@nickadams1992]

Oy, bloody lovely marriage of Color Changing Deck with 51 Cards to Pocket. Not sure why I changed my written accent...Anyway, great sequencing.

[@zackflipse3559]

Refreshing to find people doing sleights without gimmicks. Great construction, great execution. You don't need a jacket to do a couple of good switches ; )

[@eriktempelman2097]

Oh man, this is SOOOO well done. I am officially shocked and awed.

[@salavora]

Ok, after watching several times, I got everything but the color change... loved every minute of it ^^

[@Jamwamee]

I know exactly how you did all of it. Tom's brilliant reactions are why I won't explain it 😅

[@Rustypoo]

Such simple moves but performed so flawlessly

[@Hitherehaveaniceday]

that was incredible!!!!! I love how fast paced it was and that you explained stuff that was AWESOME

[@BNL07604]

Perfect timing actually, thanks man! And I subscribed to Tom, too!

[@matts8511]

Saw you on Tom's channel... That trick was awesome! I saw some of it, but that doesn't take away from your presentation! Spot on 😀

[@amzfishman1]

Wow, very well done. Didn't see the kicker coming at the end! Great job on the method, you definitely got me a few times, and that doesn't normally happen! 10/10.

[@stevenbridges]

+amz fishman Thank you!

[@Verrisin]

This was amazing.... it looks like he has tiny portals hidden in his wrists XD

[@Andrei2000PC]

Tom is awesome! Magic is cool too!

[@tobylestrange4081]

I saw a couple of those but wow that was good. i mean it's a rehearsed routine so obviously it's perfect, but some of those setups were whole minutes in advance of the actual reveal

[@webhead66]

OK so I watched it through twice and I have all the moves BUT I can't figure out if the signed 6 of hearts is a red back (in which case the drop from the card case has some risk) or it's a blue back (in which case there's some serious skill handling a double at the end). My gut says it's a red back, but the fact I'm going to have to watch this x number of more times is proof of Steven's skill. Well done sir. Have an FU trophy!

[@salvadordiaz2624]

Man i love to see u!! In some case i can follow your hands but, you re so fater!! You're awesome!! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@pokey5180]

Very good ACR! Well performed.

[@kabirmendozabourget3159]

who in this planet would dislike this video??

[@stopfidgetting]

The thing about magic is that when a magician says "This next trick is all about..." it usually has nothing to do with that.

[@ghoulofmetal]

I was able to catch it one time... and that is it it doesn't matter how many times i replay it.....

[@una_10bananas]

I love this video, hadn't watched it in years and it made me happy I love how baffled Tom is

[@BartekHCOL]

very good performance.

[@cfloster]

this is my favorite video of yours ever. So simple, yet mindblowingly beautiful tricks.

[@matthewbowers88]

Visitor from Tom's channel. Subscribed.

[@destinystarrr_]

Watching this at 1 am and exhausted, brain processes things slower so I will update you on my reaction. I can understand how he did a few things, but he is rlly good!

[@888SpinR]

Nice camera trick with the deck! ;) I'm am, of course, referring to the one at 0:08

[@StevenBridgesTV2]

+888SpinR hahha woah it vanished!

[@videos4mydad]

Absolutely fantastic work!!! Of course with the benefit of rewind and slo-mo few magicians can overcome - but you did a fantastic job!

[@brittanylynn6600]

Steven you are so amazing!! That trick was awesome!

[@Teacuppe]

As always, awesome work Steven! :)

[@JayfeatherFan1000]

Don't you just love when you don't understand something at all and realise you never will? Woohoo for card tricks!

[@DissectingThoughts]

Yeah I love it, but seriously though. You can understand this if you want to. It's way easier to understand what he's doing than to actually do it. Or if you want to understand without really understanding just categorise it in your mind as "sleight of hand." :P

[@onecracker6064]

Tom Scott never ages.

[@RickyLockeMagic]

Nice work Steven , this is my card opener when I approach tables , love it , great performance . A bit of Mr Brown in there ? :)

[@HayleyJeffs]

must watch over and over until I have seen it all happen.

[@HayleyJeffs]

+Hayley Jeffs this is witchcraft.

[@GoshdarnCat]

Great video, Steven! Love all of your content, keep on doing amazing things!

[@JaihindhReddy]

I could see through a couple of them but it took me a lot of tries to figure all of them out. Well done mate! Cheers.

[@mistermuffin710]

+Jaihindh Reddy Same. I got excited when I saw them, too.

[@JaihindhReddy]

Ekanshdeep Gupta The first trick is that, Tom touched a card and it turns out to be the 6 of Hearts, but that wasn't the card he touched, you can see Steven taking a different card. There is another 6 of hearts under the box. I dunno how the signed card went inside the box though. Then he shows the card went into Steven's back pocket. That is another card, when he removes that card you can see the 6 of hearts in his hand... Similar observation reveals a couple more.

[@ekanshdeepgupta658]

+Jaihindh Reddy That really is impressive. I thought he might have utilised the illusion of choice. Couldn't figure out how. So thanks! The finesse with which is executes them is so fun to watch though. What do you reckon about the card's colour being changed at the end? Maybe pasted a card o another or something?

[@JaihindhReddy]

Ekanshdeep Gupta Ive got no idea how that one's done! Im assuming Tom signed on the red card in the first place. Looked through the video multiple times but still had no luck figuring that one out. really well done by Steven.

[@JaihindhReddy]

***** Thats awesome! Thanks for enlightening us.

[@charlieherbert7716]

TOM SCOTT YAYAYAYAY

[@Fred_uyz]

im a magician myself but dayuum, i do knoww some of this tricks personally, but you sir baffled me with changing the back color of the card

[@stevenbridges]

+Federico Olivares Thank you!

[@Fred_uyz]

+StevenBridges you're very welcome! and you do for sure do em very professionally and neatly as well

[@lizzysophiebrown]

Bloomin' amazing! So talented and what an great talent to have! :D

[@stevenbridges]

+laurasobsession Thanks Laura!

[@8ytan]

I know this is a pretty old video and you've likely improved, but I'm going to comment anyway: - Nice palms, and your movement of the card was very smooth. - When you shook the card from the box you were a little too fast and violent (hence the card went flying), probably because you were worried about being discovered as your hand was facing the camera. Movements like that are going to instantly make people focus on what just happened and think 'wait, there was something there'. A gentler shake will look considerably more natural and won't arouse as much suspicion. - When you slipped the signed card into the deck at the end you were covered well from Tom's angle but not from the camera, and it ended up looking awkward/as if you were hiding it. If it hadn't been for that, I wouldn't have noticed what you did and would have had to figure out what happened by replaying the video. - I love the combination of the card under the box and a colour change. The audience sees the card with a blue back only for it to somehow become red by the end of the trick. Really adds to the illusion - did you design this version of impossible yourself?

[@stevenbridges]

Thanks for the feedback! Yeah this is my routine. I actually came up with it the day before. Me and Ollie Mealing spent a few hours jamming and messing with card under box. Thought it would be cool to combine the three effects. Definitely a lot could have been smoother. I'm pretty happy with the method for the colour change though as I think it really takes people by surprise and is very convincing.

[@Oskar_.]

He’s so good I didn’t know when he put the car under the deck

[@ashtually]

Absolutely incredible video :O I honestly don't understand how you did that, and now I'm contemplating reality. Thank you for the great video! :D

[@AtTheCorner418]

you can tell when he no longer has the entire deck of cards in his hand but its impossible to tell that he put it back there