Magician Reviews Sleight of Hand and Visual Tricks In Movies & TV (Part Two) | Vanity Fair

[@Somanous]

Ben's charisma is beaming.

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

thank you!!

[@Daniel-dj5so]

​@@TheComedyAndMagic wow your are really cool

[@beatamarie]

I feel like the first step to becoming a great magician is maxing out your Charisma stat

[@Zeaiclies]

Funny story about that "arrested development" Jason Bateman was told to hire a Magican to teach Ben some really awesome single slight of hand trick. Jason being Jason knew how this would go and did as he was asked. Ben came in and learned an amazing awesome slight in one hour and then did a single take..... and it was boring. Ben then did a second take, and on the spot made up the exaggerating in my eye and bad slight, cracking everyone up. Then Ben says pointing to the Magican hired to teach him, "magic tricky jumbo, is his profession" points at himself "the laughy jokey stuff, that's my profession". To which the executive who suggested hiring the Magican in the first place, told Jason Bateman "Okay.... point well taken". 😂

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

If anyone has any questions, I'm doing an AMA at LAX airport today at noon.

[@churibman]

Maybe don't mention your a pickpocket on an airport

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

@@churibmanI didn’t get your comment until now. Going to need you to come bail me out.

[@ZakFierce]

A magician exposing airport security theater would actually make a great act

[@Nanashi_Kenshin]

Do you have a recommendation for a book or two for psychological magic?

[@LetsMars]

In 2010, a guy stole my wallet on a train by trying to get me to sign a petition. He had his arm in a cast and shoved the clipboard towards me while he picked my pocket. Weird thing is he looked a lot like you.

[@watchyourtimeco1]

The greatest thing about magic for me is knowing how it's done but being unable to spot it. It's a testament to untold hours of practice and innumerable failures before perfection happened.

[@camerontheboy]

You don’t know how it’s done though.

[@davidhoffman8602]

Ben is a freakin' legend. Everything the guy does is gold.

[@f1ddlestick]

PLEASE invite Ben more!! He's my favorite guest you guys bring on

[@stevenmoormann3644]

Sincerely, Everyone.

[@johannastromberg1224]

Agreed

[@maquiavelmg]

what I love more about sleight of hand is, even if you have some idea of how it was made, you can still be VERY impressed by the sheer amount of workmanship that goes into doing it so smoothly and appearing effortless

[@its_clean]

The transported coin trick is totally beyond me and may as well be actual sorcery. On the other hand, I know exactly how all the sponge ball tricks were done, but that doesn't ruin the trick for me. Watching him pull them off so smoothly, with effortless ease and grace, is a treat even if you know how it's done. This dude is a treasure.

[@CYB3R2K]

​@@its_cleanexplain it then

[@its_clean]

@@CYB3R2K The key to any sponge ball trick is understanding that any time he shows you one ball, there's always at least another one in his fist or in his other hand. The trick is very obvious once you wrap your head around the fact that they can be compressed down to nothing, so what looks like just one ball is actually two or three or ten. When he's putting "one ball" in your hand and closing it, he's actually stuffing a whole bunch in there, but is diverting your attention elsewhere and touching your hand a lot so you can't feel the difference.

[@YouyuanKe]

Being a magician, I really like how he explains thing whilst also protecting some of our secrets. A true performer 👍

[@aarronwilson5647]

Our secrets? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@CynicalCharmer]

@@aarronwilson5647 Yes. Magicians have secrets known through the community

[@oedalis]

​@@aarronwilson5647yes, they said they were a magician, they're referring to magician's secrets.

[@ManasSatzhanov]

@@oedaliswho’s they?

[@oedalis]

@@ManasSatzhanov YouyuanKe, the person we have all responded to, in a thread. First time on the internet buddy?

[@AnthonySkatz]

Ben Seidman may be the best person you get for any "insider reviews things" series than anyone else I've seen.

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

Thanks for watching!

[@waywardmind]

You're an absolute delight to watch, Ben. I hope we see more of you here!

[@spb78art]

Please come back for more videos

[@mariamsobhy9111]

Thank youuuu for the show! ❤

[@AP-fi5ce]

You are amazing Ben loved to watch more of you ♥

[@hutao3324]

You are an absolute legend, we NEED you back on here😂

[@NickOwens]

Love hearing the crew laughing in the background.

[@saltycrunch]

I was just watching his first video last night for the millionth time and wished Vanity Fair would have him back. He's delightful.

[@tabbithagordon2403]

I'm so glad they brought this guy back! He's such a joy to listen to and he's so knowledgable!

[@LukaelPlays]

I've watched that coin transportation bit like 10 times and I just have NO idea how he does it???

[@NotSandhorst]

sameee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Fakan]

Notice that the cards were bent/curved, so that you don't notice the coin moving underneath. Granted, I don't know how he actually moved the coin, but it is what it is. 😅

[@imakelonelinessworkforme9120]

@@Fakanusually some sort of magnet underneath the cloth/table & his dramatic hand movement strategically hides the movement across the table!

[@BHHartman]

The way the crew giggles at his jokes makes me giggle too lol

[@bigdigs2233]

I spent too long watching it in slo-mo and can definitely see how he did it, just never saw it happen.

[@ZachPincince]

So glad you had Ben back - he's truly the best 🙂

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

Thanks buddy!

[@buffienguyen]

every time Ben does a trick my jaw is on the ground - such fluid and swift movements

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

Aww thank you so much! 🙌🏼

[@dcltdw]

I think my favorite parts are when Ben messes with the filming crew. More of that, please :D

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

I try :)

[@anotherjones5384]

I absolutely love seeing Ben on this, I've watched the 1st video 4 times. What I love most are all the giggles behind camera!

[@paramitch]

Just as in his first video, Ben is so charming and funny -- someone give this guy a movie or TV show, ASAP!

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

[@EstherRufus]

Ben Seidman is back! Yay! I'm a few hours late, but this was so awesome to see a part 2. Most these terms are review now, but this is still fun.

[@DaddyFabioTV]

Ben is hilarious, super knowledgable and a very talented magician. I could watch hours and hours of this. Keep it up!

[@TheBehavioralArts]

What an amazing video featuring an amazing individual! 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

Aww thank you so much brother!!

[@GmmBeast]

Wow Spidey! Great to see you here 😃

[@oliverhughes610]

Really glad to see Ben on here again, he's a real talent and is a natural at this kind of content!

[@brittany_geneva]

I’ve been waiting for the follow up video for so long! Yay!

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

I made it mostly just for you. Thank you for the support! And patience :)

[@dylanwhisnant6772]

We need more of him on this series

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

Thank you!

[@GreenT_LoR]

Ben is so charismatic. I love it. Also, needs more Juno footage 💚

[@XIII-TheBlackCat]

If they made 9 seasons of a Seinfeld like TV show using only this guy I'd 100% watch it.

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

What's the DEAL with Magic?!

[@aurynkilbanks4222]

YESSSSS THANK YOU FOR BRINGING HIM BACK!

[@michaelsparks1571]

2:37 The crazy thing about the Phil Ivey scandal was that he effectively told the casinos beforehand in his "what I want as a VIP" documents that he was gonna edge-sort, and exactly how he was gonna do it (asking for specific brand of deck, asking for a specific type of dealer, asking the dealer to flip the cards around at the table). And the casino just went along with it because he was gonna gamble tons of money and they were dumb and greedy (and VIPs ask for weird stuff all the time).

[@Chiberia]

except he didn't - the reason he lost his court cases was because he explicitly said it was for "luck" and "superstition" when the casinos asked "why?" That moved it to fraud.

[@michaelsparks1571]

​@@Chiberia The casinos still had the option on review to say "sorry, but we can't make that accommodation because it could potentially compromise game integrity", but they didn't. Ivey 100% cheated, not arguing that, just saying that the casinos basically LET him cheat (because they expected to still make millions of dollars off his visit).

[@shelbyherring92]

​@@michaelsparks1571 Yeah, not to mention... The casino would have known about the defect beforehand. I mean, come on, these are billion dollar businesses that are up to date on every form of trickery and gadgetry designed to rip them off. The fact it didn't raise even the slightest suspicion to the heads of the casino in and of itself is more suspicious.

[@alleycaaat]

Ben is just brilliant! Glad to see him back.

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

Aww THANK YOU!

[@alleycaaat]

@@TheComedyAndMagic Please excuse me while I go fangirl over you replying to my comment ahaha

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

@@alleycaaatYOU ARE EXCUSED! :)

[@alleycaaat]

@@TheComedyAndMagic Excellent! Now I can sneak off to a corner to recreate the Jonah Hill fangirl gif :)

[@ombus2143]

Watching someone doing tricks like this is like you know exactly that he will pull a trick and lie to you but you still want to watch them anyway and get amazed.

[@MrK-ti5lt]

This guy rocks - why hadn't I heard of him before! I'll definitely be on the lookout for his content. Great attitude and talent and humor. Rock on Ben!

[@Qermaq]

13:00 Love when magic is done to be fun and inclusive, not smug and self-righteous.

[@tomiwaaina5499]

AND NO ONE RETURNS MY CALLS! Was a grest moment especially when a crew member laughed

[@sagejennings4342]

All the background in-room laughter totally made this video for me

[@MichaelLeightonsKarlyPilkboys]

Ben Seidman! He had one of the most powerful gimmick-free coin vanishes that I tried to learn back in the day, 'Alchemy'. Great to see him still going strong!

[@keilzz1]

How casually he said he's a pick pocket lol

[@seancaperson5570]

Its some of the most fun magic to perform with a crowd

[@SahiPie]

He has a video on a different channel doing pickpocketing

[@MrsMcTaco]

So happy to get a part two!!

[@brofenix]

Daaaaamn~ That switch @6:47 is so cool :)

[@junezhang6267]

I’m so glad that you invited this guy back! He’s so fun to watch!

[@StevenBrundage]

Congrats Ben! These are my favorite vanity fair interviews.

[@argel1200]

Yay! Been so hoping for a another one of these! Ben is the best!!

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

🙌🏼

[@randomperson2777]

Love every time he’s in one of these videos!

[@roseheart13]

You did a second one!! I am so happy! Love!

[@declaredjeans7555]

I want part 3,4 and 5, please. Love this guy!

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

I love you too

[@ria2335]

What a charismatic guy! I would definitely play cards with him, surely nothing could go wrong!

[@XanderAU_Quokka_M.D]

I really enjoyed this video, he brought the tips & tricks as well as the humor. Cheers.

[@billfauckner8934]

Please bring him back again! These are my favorite videos.

[@rickyedit]

i love this videos.

[@katebirch1207]

I've learned some basic sleight of hand, and most of that only in theory. I love seeing magic because I have some ideas about how things could be done (sometimes I even spot the thing) and absolutely love *still* not being able to actually *see* it!

[@J1ntu]

YES! I love this guy! He makes me love magic again

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

That's the best thing to hear

[@naveenramkumar6123]

Ok if we could get parts 3, 4, 5 ...1000, I'd be down for that.

[@joecaluda9920]

i need a tutorial for the translocation effect at the 3:25 Mark.

[@iliakuzmin-h1o]

I always admired magicians. Thank you for making life more entertaining.

[@waleedabdullahkhan5706]

I am amazed by Ben skill and charisma

[@stevenmoormann3644]

We need a part 3, k thanks.

[@ldn_rumrunner]

yesss Ben is back!!!

[@SINYC02]

ATTTTENNNNNCIIIIOOOONNEEE! PICK POCKETE!!!!!!!!!

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

🤣

[@brookeworley5140]

Laughed out loud several times!! Love his delivery 😘👌🏻✨

[@mattbray_studio]

again! again! i could watch this guy all day

[@hisemowife6034]

Okay I Fing love this dude. I need more of him.

[@rextek5421]

YEEEES finally a second part I've watched the first one so many times

[@spb78art]

Juno is wonderful!

[@davidholaday2817]

YAAAS! Been waiting for this!

[@jasonbird5005]

5:27 this incredible. The best example on this device I’ve ever seen. Maybe we could build it into a pair of painters stilts so when you pick up the littler person, they become a bigger person. Hawkins would love that!!!! Somehow this interview is a misleading truth. 10/10

[@Fallub]

This guy is just amazing.

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

Thank you!

[@lifeofupendi]

I watched every trick at the slowest speed youtube has and have absolutely no clue how any of this is done. Ben please explain this witchcraft to me

[@ashleylee2388]

Ugh yes we love him!

[@noplace3571]

The fact that you haven't looked at White Collar yet is actually criminal, there many great scenes!

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

I'll let the producers know for next time!

[@rxmca3412]

Just watched the first part. This got recommend

[@remytherat2175]

THERES A PART TWOOOOOO TY VANITY FAIR ILY

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

I still remember him on Penn and Teller TV show a few years back. Where they try to fool Pen and teller

[@lukahprimo]

Amazing, if you guys make a part 3 (i love Ben) its not a movie but you should totally check out a clip of "Rene Lavan" dude had one hand and performed the craziest magic tricks

[@Nikkiflausch]

FINALLY more!!

[@jaiknighton8801]

I have rewatched the 1st video about 100 times and I wake up to see this!?!?!?!? YAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

Amazing!

[@themugwump33]

D.) a career in the arts. 😂😂😂😂 THIS GUY IS HILLARIOUS!!!! Can’t wait for vid #3!!!

[@meganwalker27]

Part 2, 2 years later and I'm 5 months late seeing it. If I was ever on time, now that would be magical ✨

[@elmerzcosta]

Was already going to leave a like for Ben and his skills, but Juno stole the show. Leaving a like for her now!

[@ar1ma-gaming]

he is doing it smoothly

[@tuckervanleer8459]

Can you make 1000 videos of this guy explaining card tricks and magic history???

[@NinjaWLOG]

I find 11:40 quite cool, just because, on a second rewatch, I totally spotted how he did it, and it's entirely visible in-frame (unlike the earlier coin transportation, which I still can't figure out, but, after going frame by frame repeatedly, I feel pretty confident the coin's never in-frame). However, I kind of think that makes it cooler. It's not a trick of framing or anything like that; he really just _is_ that smooth!

[@HyphyJuice916]

The first one broke my brain

[@JamesMiller-lb3sk]

Magicians live in a world of their own

[@onewomanarmy6451]

Few things make me as happy and enthralled as magic.

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

same

[@Theohoward_artist]

Awesome job, Ben!!

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

thank you!

[@TheJohtunnBandit]

I've only clocked one trick this whole time (thanks to discovering magic before discovering boys), and that one was so flippin smooth it only makes it more impressive.

[@violentfrog_]

The balls routine reminds me of Eugene Berger on TV spots

[@Hashyno]

This guy's charisma is insane.

[@narihanaASMR]

yayy they listened to how much we loved this!

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

I feel the same way!

[@zairan4296]

MORE PLEASE

[@miike2]

remember kids! every time a magician says "i'm gonna do x so you know i'm not cheating" they already cheated you at least 3 or 4 times.

[@martinam7806]

It’s been 4 months we need another video 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@yourfavoritebubbe7444]

I want to know more about the ball trick! That was so cool

[@oedalis]

A party magician did this ball trick while I volunteered and it was really cool and seamless. I didn't feel or notice anything, it really felt like magic.

[@moeberg]

Ben is no joke.

[@mainly_marvel]

the loml

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

Thank you!

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

@@mainly_marvel aww shucks

[@StormOfSpades]

i absolutely love this guy, he's the reason i got into magic, and now the reason i continue to win bets at 3 card montey

[@TheComedyAndMagic]

Amazing!

[@teoleoni]

More Ben Seidman please!

[@Metoobie]

You are by far, my new favourite human being.

[@jairomurillo4645]

Let's hope he's not a zionist.

[@MajesticMasiakasaurus]

Ben is just simply the best

[@elmerzcosta]

13:27 the tricks with the sponge balls was easy to spot until she opened her hand and two came out. That one was smooth

[@heathergreylive]

"...and the crowd goes wild 👀" Ben is hilarious.

[@josefnnz]

This dude is hilarious 😂. Multiple pops out of me.

[@Cthulhu92]

YYYEEEESSSS!!!!!!!! BEEN WANTING A PART TWO WITH BEN FOREVER!!!