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[@rafaeldelgadillo3429]

Just wanted to let you know that as a magician that first learned magic on KZbin I just wanted to thank you for everything

[@ccruz247]

Amen to that

[@younesmohssen8158]

Big Brain Time: From today on I’ll be commenting *Video starts at **00:00* to help you channel

[@martinroberts4733]

Don’t know where to start other than to say thank you. Learned so much and agree with everything you had to say. I am 73 years old and started learning card tricks to share with family and friends as a past time. Your channel is also about more than card Tricks which is even more valuable to me. You have become my favourite go to channel because you have so much to offer. You are a special human being who has given so much to me. Thank you again and I will look for ways to give you and your channel my support.

[@Laurencetw]

I couldn't agree more Martin. like you, I'm an older amateur, although i've been doing it for most of my life. if the character of the teacher matters as much to you as the material he's teaching, I suggest that get any books you can find by a wonderful older magician named Mike Close. he's got some books called 'the workers series' (or something like that). fantastic magic taught by a good solid guy that could have been spidey's grandpa. the stuff in his books is a lot harder than what spidey teaches, but within the grasp of any amateur - even those with lousy sleight of hand. he's got this wonderful origami trick called 'the imagination tester.' it may take you a few hours to figure out and construct, but it is not hard to perform and so amazing to those who see it. ...sorry for rambling...my main point is that Mike Close is similar to spidey in many good ways and you might like this guy.

[@martinroberts4733]

@@Laurencetw Thank you for taking the time to comment. I found Mike Close on KZbin and will follow his videos based on what I have seen. Thanks again.

[@jerryRp90x]

😀

[@streetmagiciandude]

you know what man ironically this talk is one of your best videos so far in my opinion! really great to just see you on camera with your thoughts and who you are RAW! Big Love man!

[@SpideyHypnosis]

🤗

[@TheSacredArt]

I wish most people could hear this, bcoz it affects a lot of creators.

[@streetmagiciandude]

The part about magicians having an issue with teaching on KZbin but not learning for free is amazing!!!! I feel your mind set is spot on my friend!!

[@SpideyHypnosis]

Yeah it’s also a bit of a checkmate when you make them realize the hypocrisy.

[@PhilippBoettcher]

Thanx Spidey for clearing things up. Stay safe.

[@TylerJacksonMagic]

Another big problem is that a lot of the times, people don’t even know that they are hurting the channel. KZbin keeps track of every second of watch time, so you you are skipping around in the video, or get bored and leave, etc, the video actually gets recommended less, because although the views were higher, watch time wasnt.

[@ResoluteGryphon]

Playing devil's advocate: If your audience is getting bored and are compelled to skip around or leave the video entirely, maybe the content needs improvement, and rightly KZbin should recommended it less.

[@SpideyHypnosis]

@@ResoluteGryphon I agree. But I know for a fact that a lot of my subscribers who are here for tutorials are like chickens without a head. They’ll open a video I upload without reading the title then realize it’s not a tutorial and leave. Meanwhile, I worked really hard on that content and for other viewers it is very valuable. So I hate that people who are here taking from me aren’t willing to do the bare minimum to help me succeed overall.

[@daywill8849]

Whatever little I know about magic, I completely owe it to youtube and to guys like you. And to think that you're not even a full time KZbinr but still doing these tutorials, you're amazing Spidey!

[@svenheupel6067]

Hi Spidey, Im a 52 yo guy from germany, who started training with cards a year ago in this pandemic lockdown. I also bought some books to improve my Skills, but you and your channel is the inspiration to me to keep on learning. Of course i love your tutorials, but even more i love you sharing your thoughts on magic. Please dont be sad about the few People, that dont understand, what your Channel is about. The majority of your viewers does. P.s. Sorry for my poor english.

[@JCMagic]

Absolutely!! So much gold here. Even as a beginner magician myself I stress to everybody that the trick is only a small part of what you are actually teaching. Confidence, performance, angles... etc. I don't like, and have tried in the past to deter people from uploading regurgitated tutorials. I literally watch like a million card tricks do something and then flip over and see somebody else copy and paste. Like they just finished watching that video and turned on record and then upload them doing it. And the bad part is KZbin promotes it. If I learn a trick, I practice, practice, practice then show people what I have been working on then plug the video I learned it from so my viewers can learn it properly. So thank you Spidey, not just for the giveaways and tutorials, but for all of those other things that help us be better.

[@ianfromoz1]

I am very new to your channel but it has very quickly become one of my favourites because of the things you have listed in this video. As a veteran with Complex PTSD I find it very difficult to leave my residence (very handy in a pandemic 🤔). Having had a live of magic since childhood, I have started trying to learn some close up magic as a form of therapy. I am eternally grateful that professionals like yourself are willing to share so much with us through this medium. The fact that you don’t just show how a trick is done is what draws me to channels like yours. Thank you so much. 🙏

[@shrimptim]

Your videos and tutorials made my pandemic much more manageable while also going through paramedic school. I wasn't able to progress as a kid when I was obsessed with learning magic because I never understood theory, proper slight of hand and creating my own tricks based off of learning simple moves. As a kid I only cared about learning specific tricks and got discouraged when I couldn't do a proper "double lift" or didn't understand proper "misdirection". Not only has your channel help me understand magic better, it's helped keep my mind motivated to continuously keep learning a craft, and also prove to myself that hard work and dedication can allow me to relive the joy of creating new tricks off of what I learn and perform for my family and friends. Now that I'm done with paramedic school, I also now perform for patients in the back of ambulances to help distract them from potentially the worst day of their life, to try and put a smile on their face when they are in pain. I can't tell you how many patients and friends laugh and smile when I burn ink away, or "guess" their card. Never commented on a video, but I've been here for almost a year now and love seeing what you do and teach. Thank you

[@RaghavGuptaTrickery]

KZbin has a feature for removing comments with specific keywords. But this can backfire also removing sometimes good comments. Everyone being respectful to each other does good for everyone.

[@Th3Gl4ds0meB34st]

The “video starts at...” comments drive me nuts. Hope people take this video to heart.

[@charlie3449]

same. It's basically insulting the creator's content.

[@agigeorge6300]

@@charlie3449 ya ik, they are the kind of people he said that only likes to take take take and does nothing for the creator who puts effort into his videos

[@bryan__m]

At the risk of being banned 🙄 I think it really depends on the specific channel. Spidey's stuff is really good and I've never felt compelled to skip around. But some channels have a click-bait title, and then when you start watching the first half of the video is clearly just filler to get their watch time up and increase their ad revenue. I'm not here to make you money, I'm here to be entertained. Treat me right (like Spidey does) and I'll treat you right. Troll the algorithm to maximize your profits, and I'll troll you right back to maximize my entertainment.

[@charlie3449]

@@bryan__m can you really blame a creator for trying different avenues for channel growth? your view of being a passive viewer is not entirely true. your viewing has an effect on that creator's success, and sometimes, their living. if you aren't interested in their content, then don't click. don't hurt their ratings by clicking and then telling everybody to hurt that video. It doesn't matter if they might have tried to increase watch time. you don't HAVE to go the route of telling everybody to skip parts of the video, and it's a good thing to do not to. it's kind of selfish to troll a creator for trying to (in some cases but not others) make a living, isn't it? It's so easy to not do those comments, so just don't do them. it's that easy. a rare occasion where the passive thing to do is the right thing.

[@bryan__m]

​@@charlie3449 oh I don't tell people to skip. I'm too lazy 🤣 Do I blame creators for trying different avenues for channel growth? Absolutely not. Do I blame creators for dicking me around? Yup. Those are not the types of creators I follow either, but since they are so good at gaming the algorithm naturally their content still makes it to me. I'll be confused and bored as to what the person is talking about and look at the comments to see if it's just me: lo and behold someone has told me where the actual interesting part starts. I skip, watch, and be sure to avoid that channel from then on. Again, I don't watch KZbin to see how creative people can be to game the algorithm, I watch for the content. Provide good content, I'll stick around, throw you a like and subscribe (and click the notification bell to be notified of every new episode); provide bad content I'm not going to sit and play your game to guide even more people to it.

[@ReidFerry]

Very well said man! 🤘🏻 I’ve experienced all of these when sharing tutorials and I think you summed it up perfectly, it’s really just a lack of respect for the content creator and the art. People need to understand that we can’t dip into other people’s pockets and teach marketed effects. Magic definitely has a place to be tough online, there are many benefits, but there is a fine line to what you can and can’t teach. I have been including timestamps in the descriptions of my tutorials with the intent of helping viewers when rewatching the content. After listening to this I’m considering changing that because it just facilitates people skipping the really important things and looking for the “secret”, it’s their loss though I suppose. Thanks for this, great video😁

[@SpideyHypnosis]

Yeah bud. And you’re such a joy to watch that they shouldn’t be skipping any part of the video. If you didn’t think it was important it wouldn’t be in the video. You’re hurting your own watch time.

[@manavverma1868]

Mad love to you Spidey ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@shameemahamed3079]

Unlike other people I don't go to youtube channels that only make tutorials, I watch videos of magicians like Alex Pandrea, Daniel Madison, Xavier Spades, and of course Spidey. The reason is that I like elaborated video, a video which not only teaches the secrets explicitly but also the history and psychology behind it. By just knowing the secret you can never be a great performer when you learn a trick you have to think like any other magician. And I mostly watch performances because I already know dozens of effect and those are enough to blow someone's mind but to know how to handle the audience to know how to present storytelling is the real deal. I usually don't comment on videos but this felt like I should. Thank you!

[@trinidad17]

I will add Aaron Fisher to that list and Paco Rodas Ratazzi, both are great channels and imo need some more love. But regarding the "tutorial leeches", it's just some people that only have curiosity to figure out how something is done, nothing beyond that. Which I guess can be ok, but obviously not the best kind of viewer if you want people that actually care about magic and to have as part of a community. And man, commenting more is easy. Just have something important to do and instead procrastinate by giving Spidey engagement, it's that simple for me.

[@VOCATUS123]

Now this is how it's done. Talented and humble. This is integrity. Thanks for making it possible for an old guy come back to the hobby of his childhood and find a whole new world waiting!!

[@SwagatoChatterjee1]

This is the kind of video that should go viral. I agree a 100%. The point of a tutorial is not just the trick, the tools (the concepts, the performance, the patter) all of it is important even more so than the actual trick. Personally whenever I learn a new concept or sleight the first thing that comes to my mind is what other applications can I find using the same principal or combining it with other principals that I know and the trick itself to me is like a battle tested bonus. 🙂 KZbin is a great platform to share ideas and thoughts and grow as a community... And you are doing a great job. 👍

[@SuperFlyCH]

I have never done or learned magic but have loved watching it my whole life. I recently stumbled onto your channel and have been binge watching your content. I am recently disabled because of a disease called scleroderma, which has stolen most of my passions in life away from me. This means that my life has changed and I am forced to find new hobbies and interests. What you have taught me brings those little smiles back into my life. I never really owned a deck of cards before, but I now have both a blue Bicycle deck and a red one . I also own a deck of double sided face cards as well as double backed cards. I just recently traveled cross country to visit my parents, and get this, I traveled with my cards to practice and show them what I have learned. I have never posted on your channel before because I'm watching your content years behind and I don't expect that you read comments from a year or more ago, but will start posting more on your new videos. Even this video is 7 months old as I post this and I am pretty sure will not be seen, but that is OK as I just wanted to say thank you anyway. You have made the life of someone a little bit better, thank you. I have since seen other magic content creators, but I far prefer your videos because of how you present the performance and give the history. Both of which should never be forgotten. Anyway, I plan of performing your trick using a double faced card that is forced and the real card is in my wallet in a few days (after I practice a little more) for my parents. They they will love it. So, not only did you bring a smile to my face, but you will also be bringing smiles to my parents faces. Thanks Spidey! I hope this post finds you, and if so, I hope you can realize what a magical thing you have done for me. See what I did there :) Thanks Spidey!

[@SpideyHypnosis]

Well you’re wrong about one thing. I saw your comment and it means the world to me. I’m so happy you’ve found something here that makes you happy. And I hope you keep finding things cor years to come to add to your new found hobby 😊

[@joaquincomari3486]

I'll try to keep it short. First time I ever saw you (was on s youtube video of fool us) i thought I didn't liked you as a person or a performer, later on I came across your channel and by now I actually feel you as a friend, you've got me way more interesting on magic and for the longest time I couldn't work my mind around why would you come and teach us things that took you tons of money, time, and creative energy to create or tweak wonderful stuff, i always get a great time when I come to your channel and i always leave smiling and having learned something new, you've become something very close to a role model for me. Bottom line is that not only I've learned tons of magic tricks, techniques and effects, now I really enjoy watching you perform, it's a great experience and i get very engaged through a simple screen, and is incredibly fun watching you hang out with other magicians and have a great time. I cannot thank you enough, pls keep being a great person and a wonderful teacher.

[@pennycatherall4964]

As a popular creator on a different social media, I can really relate to this. You are my favourite magic youtuber, and I really agree with this.

[@tw.petrov]

Ok, I’m that type of person who doesn’t comment much on KZbin, and almost never when I agree with what’s being said. But here I have to step in and say that for me performances vs tutorials are the treasure of this channel. Obviously, I do watch tutorials but the performance style Spidey has amazes me even more and I’m trying to learn from him and his guests how to present the trick vs just know the secret. Once you learn a bunch of sleight-of-hands you start to notice them and can figure out some tricks by your own, but the presentation is smth that makes the tricks so mind blowing. Poor presentation definitely ruins the trick and the result is either poor reactions or trick method exposure.

[@michaelkscottinc]

I just ordered Raj Madhok's book and am looking forward to reading it. I appreciated this video because I had no idea how viewer behavior affected a channel I love the fact that magicians who love the art respect the intellectual property of brother/sister magician. Denny Haney taught me early on in my magic education about respecting the creators of magical effects by giving credit where credit is due. I love that Raj allowed you to keep your KZbin post and I love that you expressed your gratitude toward his graciousness. I purchased Raj's book not only to learn more about mentalism, but to honor you and him for your integrity. Thank you.

[@mdsaifsadman1721]

The first time I saw your video on Shin Lim's channel, I was totally amazed by you. That, I believe, was the moment when I decided to learn magic from then on. I just rushed to your channel and subscribed without a second thought. I knew I was gonna love your channel, and I really did. When I watched the video in which you hypnotized a girl and made her see a rugby ball as her pet dog, it blew my mind and I decided to learn hypnotism no matter what and started saving money to buy Induction from then on. So please don't get upset or angry on people who doesn't know how to appreciate magic or only cares about the secret. There are lots of people like me whom you have encouraged a lot to learn magic. Please keep up the good work knowing that you have our love and support.

[@rjlacount]

Love this, and this seems like an appropriate place to thank you again for getting me back into magic with your channel. Hopefully, the annoying stuff calms down and you continue to enjoy making this content-there are tons of us that sure appreciate it!

[@emilysavage6283]

as a student who grew an interest in performing magic for myself, close family, and friends, I cannot express how grateful I am for your videos. It annoys me so much when people just come in to the magic community just to make a personal benefit and take advantage of people like you who put so much time an effort into your videos by creating tricks, explaining the history and crediting and leaving links to other places where we can learn. I subscribed to this channel after the first video I watched because of how much amazing content you put in the whole video - much more than just tutorials, as well as other videos which aren't tutorials but just sharing your enjoyment of the community with us, truly makes my day, thank you

[@mathieurobert8254]

I could pretty much say the exact same thing. Respect to Spidey all the way!

[@120_xic_sushantsameerbhara6]

First of all, thanks a lot Spidey for bringing up this issue .... everyone plss watch this video nd give the creators the respect they deserve by encouraging them and their work... let's together build a better community for all☮️

[@srutibaibhabmishra9943]

I'm here enjoying each and every video of urs ... continue doing this good work , there are people genuinely supporting u and ur channeling. And I'm grateful to u for teaching any thing related to magic mentalism or anything . Hope that things motivates you to keep bringing such amazing context.(Love from India)

[@lgnir]

I agree with what you said Spidey. As an amateur/hobbyist magician (never going to make money at it) I appreciate the "gifts" that tutorials are. I know you have done your best in researching what you put out, as I have purchased a few of your tricks, and in the tutorial video you are always talking about the history of the trick, and you have always given credit to those that created a version before you. As far as the length of your videos go, as an amateur, I appreciate what you give. Both you and Jay Sankey go insanely (and I mean that in a good way) in depth on presentation of the trick and the psychology behind it. These are things amateurs need to understand I absolutely love the envelope prediction where you fooled Shin, and gave us what I consider to be your greatest gift, Krylon Easy Tack!! I have actually substituted it in other illusions that use a different method, and it has worked perfectly! I do look forward to your tutorials, but I do like the other content you post as well, and watch as much as I can. Although I consider myself to be more of a "visual learner" when it comes to magic, I will purchase Raj Madhok's EBook, just because it is priced so low and you recommend it, and hey, he's letting you keep that video up! :)

[@mattsmedmor7057]

I would also just like to personally thank you spidey I’ve been doing magic for the last 30 odd years but have always struggled with confidence but your videos have helped me so much you don’t know how much your channel has helped not just my magic but my personnel life aswell keeep safe and hope you and the family are well

[@Envalion]

Thanks Spidey for all your amazing work! Most of the community is amazing and we will continue to support you and all the efforts you put in this channel and your magic!

[@magi2]

1st I want to say a thank you to Raj Madhok for letting you for keeping the video up and a thank you Spidey for keeping it up, I also thank you for the tutorial video's you do put up, although I love to learn tutorials on KZbin I also learn from the Magic Books I buy not only on Magic but on books that help make my performances better by the way one should connect with the audience or how to present yourself to the Spectator, one of the first books that I learned some magic is a Boy Scouts book on Magic back in 1966 and if course thanks to my Grandfather who was a farmer and Butcher teach me my 1st card tricks and taught me all about one way decks and two way decks and peeking

[@Immo99.]

Your performance at the beginning is a crucial part of the tutorial imo as it's a great way to see how you do some sleight of hand without the audience noticing or what the end product is that i should be working towards. Your tricks really do help people such as myself who are very curious about learning magic tricks and thank you for that!

[@thevoicerecipes9383]

I learnt my first trick from you which started my magic thank you for every thing that you taught me

[@funnyshorts920]

Special thanx to "Raj madhok" for being so generous . It's really a big deal for a creator to allow his content (for which he put many days or months to come up with solid routines) 🙏 👏👏👏👏 And thanx to Spidey too 1) for creating such a channel for the young future magicians and learners out there. 2) for taking out precious time from busy schedule to remain active on channel too. Keep creating and I wish you good luck❤🤝 Love from India🇮🇳

[@agastyagupta1825]

Your KZbin channel has taken me to a different level of magic! Thank you so much for taking the time to teach me and all of us. I will definitely start engaging more.

[@oscargorham5814]

I think this video is super important, and interaction is everything. I want to thank you spidey for how generous you have been with your time and work. I love your videos, and I hope you keep posting awesome stuff!

[@aaronshaneerasmus626]

Spidey, just gotta say man... I have much respect for you and your channel... I hope the video trims the community to the loyal and committed members!!! Love your content!!!

[@stevengalgano5485]

Spidey. Thank you for posting this. As a amateur Magician/Mentalist I use your videos for inspiration and visual learning I cannot get from books.

[@souparnabasu7580]

Yes its very important to discuss these topics....especially with your subs...great work spidey .

[@connorwooler6615]

I don't comment but I watch all your videos. I discovered you through Chris and I honestly am so glad. Knowing the impact i can have just by leaving a message is eye opening. This is a space you've made for us and whatever direction you want to do with it. We will follow happily, amd I've also just discovered I have haven't been getting notifications so now I've got some stuff to binge watch!

[@peterbeck4138]

Hi Spidey, thanks for what you do here. I love that you are building a community and creating a space for like minded people to share and grow rather than just consume. Keep up the good work.

[@Salman-os7pr]

Hey Spidey, I've been a regular viewer of your channel since almost an year, Watched many of your old videos too, I realized I didn't comment or got involved much, and now seeimg it from your perspective, I realize how important it is! I'll share my views about the video on all comments from now on! Just wanted to say You are amazing, You have taught me so many tricks, that I use to amaze friends and family, It was so hypocritical of me to learn it all for free and never even thank you!

[@alankingwell]

Totally agree with everything you say . There are many people out there who want something for nothing and they don’t get how much work and time it takes to make these videos . I also think it’s about time that KZbin stopped these sad individuals from adding a thumbs down . There is more than enough negativeness in the world without giving these people their sad little bit of pleasure by cowardly pushing the 👎button .

[@kvanbeulen1558]

I really appreciate this kind of video, thank you Spidey! I think the best part of your channel, and what anyone who is just here for trick tutorials misses out on, are the nuggets of pure gold you give us all the time. You're not out here making parrot magicians who learn and regurgitate tricks but magicians who can take and create their own routines and effects. You're one of the good ones! Keep it going 💪

[@dawnhardin6868]

Something I find very unique and valuable on your channel is how fair you are, and the respect you have for others. I can really appreciate the sincerity in this message. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. And Spidey....I know you don't have to be here on youtube...but I'm really glad that you are🤗

[@mattgardner185]

Right on Spidey! I've been watching your channel for a couple years now, and even though I might know the trick or method, I always enjoy watching you perform. The performance itself gives me a better understanding of how to be a better magician.

[@stuartkelly007]

I would just like to say thank you. I'm a truck driver and I listen without watching your videos whilst I drive. I find your explanations and the stories behind the tricks fascinating. I have a 12 year old son that I want to try your tricks on I'm sure he'll be amazed. Thank you again for keeping me entertained.

[@SuperFireater]

I am 73years old and yet I learned a lot from your ETHICAL talk...........Thanks Spidey.

[@afk21117]

I appreciate you sharing your thoughts. Well spoken, heartfelt. I agree with your sentiments and want to thank you for caring enough to explain your perspective to your avid followers.

[@TheMarsuMan]

We love you too Spidey :). I'm more of a passive KZbin user overall, might be a generational thing or a personality thing (or both), but your channel is one of the few where I post some messages, because it is clear you care for this community and you love what you do. Thanks a lot for all you are doing and giving.

[@natskillz10]

Hey Spidey..... I really like doing magic tricks as it gives me a chance to put a smile on someone's face😊..... And I really look up to you.. your channel provides some new kinds of magic that I have never seen and I come again and again to learn more.... I totally agree with you because I as a creator on KZbin understands how much effort this takes! Keep up the good work Spidey! Have a nice day and God bless ya! Blessings from India🇮🇳

[@TheAlfredo094]

It's thanks to you that I picked up card magic as a hobby, Spidey! Thanks to learning magic I have MUCH more appreciation for magicians when they do magic tricks, because now I catch lines or things that are obviously thrown there to throw off other magicians (notable in Fool Us). Thank you so much for reigniting my interest in magic! I only do it casually and it's still really fun!

[@Nocturnal-nonsense]

Good for you Spidey. I love how honest you are. Most people would have just pulled down the last tutorial without crediting the creator's. So good for you! I actually think the same thing happened to Daniel Madison. Look its gonna happen isnt it. I mean come on, how many guitarists have used the same chord selections over the years..its just influence isnt it. Spidey your content has changed the way i write my own magic, you've taught me so much about magic philosophy and mind set and how to structure effects. Its not just about secrets all the time. Thank you Spidey. Thank you for everyone that supports the art of magic and those who are working tirelessly to push the craft forward. 🕷🕸

[@charlie3449]

Spidey, I speak for most of us when I say that we appreciate the videos you put out, no matter what they are about, and that we understand the work you do for us internet people. It kinda sucks that some people have the audacity to tell people on YOUR video in YOUR comment section to skip parts of YOUR video and hurt your channel. No, it really sucks. But just know that your (rapidly) growing group of subscribers really appreciates you and want the best for your channel. peace out

[@sdm533]

Well said. Thanks for everything you teach and share. The community you are growing is such a encouraging beautiful place .

[@mathematicalgenius4106]

Spidey don't worry at all !! We are ways here to support you...Your videos are always amazing whether it is a tutorial or a theory or any other video....We always love watching your videos because you are so humble and great....You take a lot of efforts for us...Helping to build the magic community ...We are always gonna support you spidey ....

[@rmmagic6615]

I love you’re videos because they take there time. I’m a beginner in magic and I’ve learned a lot from you so thank you for everything you do. and thank you for talking to the community it really shows you care.

[@TheVijeshally]

So absolutely true to the core Spidey. Thanks for bringing this up. I am not a magician but if I was the video creator it would encourage me if people did what is supposed to be correct. Video starts at has become such a take for granted thing since this means one doesn't give a shit about the essence or history around the trick/concept. Hope we all watch this and take it to our heart to take our time and let others take theirs to watch the full content rather a shortcut to their trick.

[@angelasimpson5581]

Spidey, there was a trick a while back that you posted that blew my mind so much that I won’t go back and watch it because it messed with my mind so much that I want to keep the method of that trick a secret to me. I love all your tricks because they are very inventive and so amazing. Keep up the good work 👍🏼

[@patrickshawa]

Hello spidey I have been learning magic for a little over a year and you by far are my favorite mentalist. I enjoy the fact you seem like a genuinely nice guy and I appreciate getting to learn some stuff from you. In the fall you made a video with the 6 monsters and it is one of the only tricks I have actually performed for people outside my family. I made the 6 drawings and even laminated them and got the perform at a little fair for about 15 different people and everyone enjoyed it. As well as a video you made where you taught how get the chosen card to the fourth position cull it and force it it was one of my favorites and I actually call that force , well to my self, the spidey force. Thanks for all you do bud;)

[@zeezicht6404]

Thank you for being so open and honest and for making us all think. I do love your tutorials, they are grand effect but i come here most of all for the care and love you put in them and so in us

[@TheBigZooShowbyTanis]

Your channel is exactly what I was looking for. Let me explain ! When I watch magic tricks on KZbin, most of the times there is absolutly no context. Those videos are shorts, some guy show you a trick and how to do it : END ! This is exactly what i dislike. I like when someone tells me a story or take me on a journey. And you Sir are a true TELLER ! And I really want to thank you for this. Because each time I come to watch your videos, I know I'm going on a new journey. And whatever the subjet of your video is, I'm still hyped to travel with you. So big thank you from a humble frenchman. Friendly your, Tanis.

[@SpideyHypnosis]

Toujours un plaisir de rencontrer mes abonnés Français. Je suis très content que vous aimez le contenu et mes discours parfois redondants 😂

[@Brownimation]

I definitely don’t comment as much as I should but your channel is the most helpful and honest magic content on KZbin! I appreciate it so much, especially now with all the quarantine practice time.

[@benmund7675]

Refreshing post, thank you - reminds me to always understand that the people behind the work are exactly that; people. Not "product".

[@ludo497]

Hi spidey , im italian and in Italy magician are unfortunately few . So i decided to start watching also american magicians and I immediately loved you : your performances and your style , the fact of explaining the histrionics of the trick... i think these four guidelines are perfect and we all should respect them Always here for you

[@guille94823]

Hi there, I don't usually comment on any video on youtube, but just because I'm not very used to it, I love your content (every single video) and I think it gets a really hard work and it's really good to have such a great mentalist, magician and creator performing it and teaching it, so thank you for all the content, but specially for all the theory you teach, as a semi-professional magician and mentalist, it's the part that makes me improve the most, it really makes the difference, you have lots of tutorials, but just a few that teach you the details you need to transform a "trick" into a magic experience, so for all that, thank you Spidey, thanks for inspire us on many creative ways!!

[@andreseh87]

I've been a fan for over a year now. I don't do magic at all. I'm just a fan who appreciates all the hard work and artistry that goes into your craft. And I really appreciate the tutorials you're willing to share with the public. It's educational and entertaining all in one. Thanks for the content, Spidey.

[@juanramosarozarena7990]

Hey Spidey. I hope you are doing great!! I really hope this video gets to everyone who watches magic related videos. Thank you so much for each and every single video, you are a huge inspiration for me.

[@FourSuitedKings]

Every card trick I know has come from very generous Magicians such as yourself, via KZbin. I do not consider myself a Magician or a performer. I watch all the videos even the ones I know I will never be able to do. I am amazed by the talent the pros have. I just love magic.

[@ikeed2059]

Spidey, I just wanted to let you know that you are doing an absolutely amazing job and also thank you for the motivation you offer and also have with every single livestream, video and even comment. Of course you cannot be entirely sure when people tell you " I am a big fan and I support you" that they also mean it, but I just want to make it clear, that there ARE people that trully support you and enjoy your content and I'm glad that you are aware of our existance. I have nothing else to say than just: Keep it up and remain healthy. Btw I cannot stress enough how cool the "The Mentalist" series is, really love that one, both the tv show and your episodes

[@edbaumann842]

Spidey I love you & I love your channel. I am a hobbyist. I’ve had interest in magic all my life, and am fascinated by the concepts and the skill needed to pull it off. I’m the guy that learns 1 card trick and does it over & over. Knowing how things are done just increases interest. You can learn about my trade on KZbin too, but people will still hire a professional when they want top quality or can’t do it themselves. Same is true with magic tricks. Everyone already knows it’s a trick. That’s not a secret. Keep doing what you do. I’m not the only one who loves you.

[@rossduran9996]

I saw this video twice once on my ps4 console and on my phone so i can comment. I really enjoyed it. It has been a year since i actually got into magic. You have helped me a lot. I mentioned before to u that i was debating getting your psycho trick or your at the live table lecture. You mentioned to get the latter and i bought it. I actually have seen youtubers post some your tricks for free and i am like i am not clicking on this is spidey's livelihood and i feel the same for other magicians. I am learning face change by joshua jay(whom you mentioned lol) from his lecture, bought Ramsay voodoo trick, and many others. I always try to give support to the magicians i have seen or when a magician mentions a book i try to buy it. Thank you spidey.

[@Lookoutlookout11]

I’ve watched a lot and learned a lot from this channel but this is probably my favorite video. I love the honesty

[@loreleimonn3220]

I’ve loved seeing your channel grow just since I came across it a couple years ago. Even tho a lot of my favorite videos are tutorials, what keeps me coming back is the diversity of topics you do. Reacting to The Mentalist or doing videos talking abt hypnosis or performance tips or any of the other range of things you do videos on is what makes the channel great and got me to subscribe. People who aren’t here for the content don’t realize what they’re missing out on

[@adeofspades0754]

Thank you Spidey. I watch your videos from start to finish as I find the background and how the performance should be informative and very helpful. I have been practicing magic for several years and in the last few years I have been inundated with gigs and parties for friends and family. I have a varied routine and I find your guidance and direction valuable. Keep the passion going to help us up coming magicans young and old 👍

[@pwaxman]

I agree completely with everything you say in this reflection on KZbin videos. I've been guilty of watching your (other) videos without leaving a comment. For this I apologize. After hearing your testimonial for "Mysteriouser and Mysteriouser", I followed your link and purchased the download. I look forward to reading and learning about Madhok's approach to mentalism. Back in the '60's I started trying to learn card tricks. One of the first books I bought was Jean Hugard's "Royal Road to Card Magic." I found it somewhat difficult to follow as the illustrations seemed to miss a lot of the "in between" steps. Recently, I ordered R. Paul Wilson's 5 Disk set of DVD's based on this classic. I love it. Even at 76 I find the explanations along with the videos very easy to follow. (Actually, much easier to follow than my wife's instructions of what I should do while she's out.)

[@ldmaderamagic]

Spidey, thank you very much for sharing this video. I’m in complete agreement with everything you said, and I’m sorry that you’ve been disrespected by others in the ways you mentioned. You are a very inspirational and special magician, and the magic community as a whole has so much to learn from you. Kudos!

[@xnohr4]

I think that this was important and needed to be said. I'm impressed that you were willing to put this out instead of shying away and just hoping to avoid the real issues. The sad truth is that the people who would have the most to learn form this, are the same people who clicked away in under 10 seconds. The rest of us have mad respect for you. I love your content and your interest in the details of every performance. I actually bought Induction recently and I love the way you teach. Keep up the good work, we appreciate it!

[@SpideyHypnosis]

I agree that the people who need to hear this the most, won’t. But if a lot of subscribers do the next time they see a comment asking for tutorials or “video starts at” we can all tell those people that they’re damaging the channel. Like I said, we grow together.

[@carlvanoppens1]

Hey Spidey, love the content. Been practicing hard on that 4 aces 4 sevens trick. I never comment on video's because i'm one of that like 70% who just chills, watches and enjoys your content. I rarely read the comments because i understand there are like 15% fanboys and 15% oddboys.(just random %) Sometimes as a creator you forget that a huge variety of people watch your channel. That means you have very smart people but also the less fortunate dumber people. You also have young kids that are very passionate and don't understand some concepts about tricks being worth money and how all that stuff works. Imo it's up to the creator to not forget this and take this into account. That's why i think having rules will not help. It is imo never a good idea to block free speech. It's up to you to not take everything too serious. Just let people have their piece of mind and let them ask in full excitement to get a tutorial for it. That means it was soooo good they get sooo hyped they want to sooo badly get that tutorial. It's a compliment, take it as one, not as an insult. People don't always understand the dynamics of the world. As i said, love the content, keep doing what you do and keep the content coming.

[@morganmay9149]

Thanks for everything Spidey, I’m glad to have shared some magic with this awesome community! I’d also add that what I love about your channel is the tutorials are great inspirations to create and develop your own routines and new tricks. If people like you didn’t share ideas freely, magic would be much worse off. Magic on KZbin opens up so many more creative doors and is keeping magic alive!

[@notnowkato9394]

Thank you so much for this video specifically, I just started to watch magic shows online & began watching tutorials finding your self & few others in your pier group. After watching this video & listening to what you have said, I will endeavour to watch & support these channels more broadly. I am not a magician, only someone who has been fascinated by the craft for many years. Penn & Teller in the 90's peaked my interest with their TV shows of the time.

[@WalterOlsss]

Good to see some perspective. I haven't done the mentioned things, but have seen them and never thought about it too much (not being a creator myself). Nice video 👏

[@atharvachandavale2965]

True lines .. We respect magic as a art form and magician as a performer ❤️❤️🙏

[@advikgupta5922]

I agree with this. People should respect the knowledge you give instead of criticizing it and wanting to learn just the secrets. I love new content keep trying new things i have learned so much from this channel.

[@KenBuscho42]

Mixed feelings about the "tutorial starts at" issue. Certainly understand the point brought up, however, there is another side. I've watched, and used, plenty of stuff from here, and elsewhere, only to realize down the road that something is unclear, or I need a refresh or to understand a nuance. Don't need to know the background of the trick - again. Don't need to know what you did the week the video was done, I need to better understand wording or handling. If I've read a book, and I need to recover a quote or concept, no one expects me to re-read the thing, that's why you have chapter headings and an index. I really appreciate it in other contexts where KZbinrs include this kind of reference in their description. Back "in the day" of DVDs (remember those?), it was come to have an "index", all tricks were there, with a tab that said at least "Performance" and "Explanation" and often "Advanced" or other notes; I have tons of examples that follow this model, and it is great to have this. Even a generation before this with VHS tapes, often the same thing was on the box with time stamps, it is not an unreasonable expectation. Good content, appreciate all the work and insights, thanks for taking the time to share and produce the videos.

[@advikgupta5922]

​ @Ken Buscho I totally understand but i think if a person is putting in the effort to make a video and we are learning something from it the least we can do is show our support by seeing the entire video. And i dont think no one has time to see a 15 min video. You need to put a lot more than 15 min to learn magic.

[@namsmagic]

Thanks for share that tricks, You've helped me a lot about magic, Hope you make more video about that topic.

[@rudysokke]

I find it great just to watch....I'm no magician but I appreciate your engagement en generosity on sharing you're video's. And I couldn't agree more with what you are saying in this video. Thanks Spidey and keep up the good work.

[@samuelegecchele9286]

I'm not a serial commenter on YT, but I 100% agree with you! Appreciate that you exposed and put some straight DON'Ts. Have a great day!

[@cozolt1]

So happy you said about this because it wont just affect your chanell but other peoples chanells aswell.

[@michaelhoughton3453]

Hey Spidey. Can I just say a huge thank you for all the videos you do. I live in the UK and you have really helped me during this troublesome time. Your videos have honestly made me so happy and I really enjoy them. Please keep up the good work and I’ll try and comment more

[@jimmagwojo2718]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this. Your videos are top notch, well thought out and prepared I believe the effort you put in them deserves to be respected

[@marcantoniopritchett]

Love your content! Just wanted to reach out to share why I watch your channel and others like it. I am a fight coordinator and am always looking find new ways to make the illusion of violence more convincing in my fight scenes. Like in magic, our audiences know that no one is really in peril but it is important that we don't pull them out of the narrative with obvious shenanigans:) The length of your videos is no issue to me because I'm never trying to learn a specific trick but rather to learn the concepts that make the trick work. That knowledge helps me to solve problems and come up with new ideas in a completely different field. For that I wanted to say thank you and keep up the great work!

[@SpideyHypnosis]

Wow man!!! So cool! What a great way to go about it 😀

[@billysimmons2887]

I want to thank you Spidey for every magic trick and mentalism effect I've ever learned from your Channel I highly respect you and I think you're a good person thank you for everything your friend Billy Simmons

[@jakemanning7011]

I’m so sad to hear that these things happen to you spidey, one reason I love your channel so much is that you do show the history and other points that really strengthen your tricks and what makes your channel so unique. Hope you keep up the great content and can’t wait for what’s to come!

[@krishukey8274]

This talk was really Heart to Heart. I do agree with all of your points.

[@randallwilson9795]

Thank you so much Spidey! This was a really important one.

[@adarsh.b3047]

Honestly speaking if magicians like you , jay sankey and many others wouldn't have started teaching magic on KZbin probably today i wouldn't be able to be a good magician or even a magician , now ive been doing magic for 6 years and its truely a talent that i am proud to have and my family and friends are proud of and the quality at which you teach on KZbin is very hard to find, that is the reason I really love this channel and you also i am very thankful for the fact that you actually invited me to the stream and being able to perform in front of a global audience is a very good experience and hard opportunity. A great video and a great message Amazing 😀😀

[@Derek_M1967]

Thanks for the video! I have learned quite a lot from your channel in the short time that I have subscribed. I haven't watched the tutorial in question, but I will and I will purchase the book in order to support the community of magicians.

[@EduardsiBiancaMagicienii]

We think this content and information should be on every magicians KZbin channel so we all educate the newcomers! You covered everything, awesome job!