WEB EXTRA: Opium Bubble Man

WEB EXTRA: Opium Bubble Man

[@luisduarte1374]

I like the hippie with the cigarette better. funnier act.

[@c7uk]

Tom Noddy! The original from the 80s 👍

[@fabuloso3635]

He still does it.

[@SirEnd3r]

You yeeted important bits of grammer.

[@midwest4416]

Gives him credit (Tom Noddy)

[@wayfarouthere2268]

I like the this philosophical bubbleman better.

[@funkstrong]

Me: Was just shown Tom Noddy video by KZbin algorithm 35 seconds ago Me 2 minutes later: YOU STOLE THIS FROM TOM NODDY, HE WAS THE PIONEER

[@SirEnd3r]

I love you

[@dreiundzwanzig23]

ahahahahahaha everone ahahahahaha phasing nwo standardising humans :)

[@Grub370]

Okay Mr.Original. Settle down now.

[@MrMakingwavesmedia]

Well, who was the pioneer of the cup and balls and magic in general? Do you know? Whos to say Tom did not learn the art from someone else?

[@dozhadeville444]

funkstrong Same

[@realrururu]

3:40 - "Now, this next structure is an homage to my hero and the original bubble pioneer, Mr. Tom Noddy." Relax folks, just enjoy the act

[@MadeOfMilk]

but didnt Tom Noddy come up with the bubble cube? which this dude didn't attribute to him?

[@bigbole7335]

I Like Milk no I saw some super old dude doing it when Tom was younger in some old news thing

[@kylethompson3218]

He also tried adding in the bubbles above the carousel like Tom Noddy. Didn't really work out.

[@lukeGGlee]

I Like Milk Well technically almost all of this guys stuff was done by Tod noddy it looks like

[@ryanyounger2595]

I believe Tom Noddy attributes the carousel to somebody else if you watch his 80s TV performance.

[@i_never_asked_for_an_alias]

I like that he mentioned Tom. Someone has to carry on the Bubble Magic. Pretty good act, though.

[@theorzking8422]

But for only one. _.

[@indxghost3157]

I thought it was pretty much copping noddy, for example when the bubble went red, it was due to a ring he put on the after that act you can see him remove it when he wipes he’s hand on the black cloth I don’t mean to ruin it for anyone but I think it’s just what noddy don’t but the guy just spoke “richer”

[@slipperysqueef5284]

@@indxghost3157 sure...

[@joeydoesthings4955]

He called out Tom Noddy, has a great on stage persona, and that castle in the sky sculpture was great! I like this guy.

[@three_leafed_clover8627]

He only credited one of the tricks to Tom though and acted like the rest were original

[@jasonsexton9002]

Look at all these bubble magic experts just because KZbin recommended a video of Tom Noddy Lmao

[@charliemayfilms1550]

Jason Sexton FR LMAO

[@JET7C0]

Plus they didn't even watch it to find out that the guy gives Tom cred. It's also clear that there was a sudden mass algorithm recommendation of his vid from the Carson show 3 weeks ago that eventually led people to this via search. It's funny seeing how the algorithm kind of manipulates people's behavior in a way.

[@faithdagana2780]

He didn’t say “nothing is impossible “ like Tom noddy would after doing the bubble cube

[@ConsciousMechanism]

This is not a rip off, but a homage to (even specifically honors) Noddy. He clearly loves doing it and brings a fun , interesting philosophy too. So many haters. Well done sir!

[@hoodyk7342]

exactly

[@tootalltam143]

I started a hater just watching Noddy Carson performance but his respect and 100 acknowledgement of Noddy is an art carrying on.

[@quindodson1427]

No if he had original tricks I would of liked it but all of them were stolen

[@chaotixthefox]

@@quindodson1427 The two tricks where he used different gases in the bubbles were original, and Tom himself approves of this man and is the one who told him it was fine to use his tricks.

[@enrique12338]

Fuck you and him

[@SteveRussellJuggler]

Tom Noddy literally wrote the book on blowing bubbles. Published in 1988, it was called Tom Noddy’s Bubble Magic. In it, he describes and diagrams each of his signature tricks, and encourages people to learn them. So, if you are concerned about this performer doing the same or similar tricks, perhaps you should keep that in mind. Tom wrote a book for all of the world to read, about how to do his tricks.

[@foxmccoy6595]

Everyone, he credits Tom Noddy before the carousel, and his act is an homage to Tom. Tom is one of the pioneers of bubble magic, he doesn't own the practice!

[@three_leafed_clover8627]

He credits Tom for only one of Tom's tricks and acts like the rest is original

[@theorzking8422]

Tom did create it._.

[@toystory2wasokay.993]

This kind of performance is called "Bubble Magic" I don't know if you have ever seen a magician perform before, but most of them don't credit every trick with their creators. It's just known in the industry that most tricks being performed, have been performed before, what's important is how well each magician pulls off the trick. Now Tom is without a doubt the pioneer of this kind of performance. He came up with not just most, if not all, of the tricks in this act; but most of the tricks a magician using this prop can do. If anyone performing bubble magic were to credit him with every trick in their act, their act would lack flow and would be hard to immerse yourself in. The Opium Man manages to use the same tricks as Tom, while providing an act that is just as immersive but for entirely different reasons. Tom is funny and high energy, he makes you laugh and impresses you with his skill. The Opium Man doesn't try to make you laugh, he wants tries to create wonder while speaking calmly and humbly and does so incredibly well.

[@theorzking8422]

@@toystory2wasokay.993 all of the tricks he performed were from tom he could have credited tom before he started the performance but didn't that what kinda irritated me

[@TomNoddy]

Well said. Thank you.

[@jimmorrison2238]

Tom Noddy called, he want's his royalties.

[@tootalltam143]

Imitation is the highest form of flattery. He does mention his mentor. To have your work live on is better than money I think :)

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

I was a bit put off initially until this guy credited Tom in the middle of his act and redeemed himself. No one should have a problem with him doing three of Tom's signature tricks (the vortex, the carousel, and the cube), just as long as he acknowledges Tom as his inspiration.

[@chaotixthefox]

@@MrHarrystank Which video? Besides, Tom does the Double Carousel now, it's good that others do the regular.

[@avizokhatsu8793]

3:40

[@Ayoosi]

Noddy himself blessed off on this man. I can watch his act satisfied.

[@coryv5679]

When all of your ideas was taken from a man in the 1980s called Tom Noddy .

[@rogerlimoseth4790]

Ya that guy is amazing and hilarious.

[@bowlofsoup12]

I’m on team tom nobody

[@troyconnolly88]

He name drops/credits Tom Noddy partway through the video.

[@grendlsma]

This act is a tibute to Noddy. He does a lot of different non bubble stuff as well. Part of a partnership called the English Gents. Look them up.

[@Grub370]

Okay Mr.Original. Settle down now.

[@michaelsaxonson251]

When you gate keep bubble magic in KZbin comments even though you only learned about Tom Noddy five minutes ago.

[@sparkomatic803]

Not 100% Tom Noddy. There is some original work here. But he gave a nod to Tom Noddy (pun intended). That nod is more than most artists receive when their acts are "borrowed".

[@peterwaugh2626]

He's keeping this alive, Tom must b happy cos he inspired this

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

Definitely Tom himself apparently said so via Facebook. That guy is an American original.

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

At first, I was a bit irritated when I recognized three of Tom Noddy's signature tricks, but then you credited him later in your routine and redeemed yourself, then put on a few more tricks of your own. Nicely done, and acknowledging your inspiration was the right thing to do.

[@DSWTHECEO]

There is something very enchanting about his act.

[@mrkrabsbikini]

“Bubble magic is not an illusion, bubble magic is real magic”

[@kugirl2015]

Can I just say, I have thoroughly enjoyed this trip through the KZbin algorithm and bubble magic with all your strangers. Hopefully we will meet again.

[@bigtroglodyte]

Imagine him having a dab pen for each cloud he puts in the bubbles

[@effortlessGFX]

Seen this man last night. Honestly one of the most mesmerising acts I’ve ever seen. So calming and beautiful. Comes out of nowhere too, given the nature of the show! 10/10.

[@teriprescott9519]

Do you recall where you saw him perform?

[@effortlessGFX]

@@teriprescott9519 -- In the Cosmopolitan Hotel, in Las Vegas.

[@WhatTheHellRachelle]

effortlessGFX What name does he go by?

[@effortlessGFX]

@@WhatTheHellRachelle -- he wasn't really introduced with one. It was exactly like it is in this video.

[@minners71]

His act is all stolen from this man. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnXLo6x_idJqnsU

[@J0PHIEL]

great to see someone carrying on Tom Noddy's work , fantastic job

[@charliemayfilms1550]

Jophiel wow finally someone with common sense and appreciation

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

@@charliemayfilms1550 Yep, plus this guy name dropped Tom, and Tom himself gave his blessing to him. Of course, that last bit only shows what a class act Tom is.

[@dardoura]

Before you go mentioning the 80's bubble man aka Tom Noddy, in this video he's been given credit 03:43

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

Yep, also Tom is still doing it. On top of that, Tom personally gave his blessing to this guy, just as long as he would credit him at some point in his act, which (of course) he dutifully did. Tom is still the man, though.

[@thornstrikesback]

Give the man a break... Yes Noddy is the pioneer, but this man brought his own acts derived from Noddy. And he bought a totally different quality to his performance. I'm pretty sure Noddy would be so happy to his bubble tricks being done by others 35 years later.

[@reddjustaguy1598]

Say what you want to say. But this guy got class. Accent, tone, and tempo was relaxed. Mesmerized people with his magic act like the first time we watched Harry Potter. You know that feeling. Wonder and curiosity... His stage character is brilliant.

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

Kelloggs or the jelly bean chicken?

[@GMK379]

I agree with you! It was gift to feel pure joy and wonder again.

[@Emppu_T.]

I should sleep it's early morning hours. KZbin: *Bubble magic!*

[@Abyssionknight]

See a bunch of comments saying he's just ripping off Tom Noddy, but I don't really see it that way. I mean, he references Tom Noddy in his act, and doesn't claim he came up with all of this himself. To be honest, I'm sure Tom would be happy that future generations are able to see his techniques and find them as joyous and wonderful now as they did back then. That's certainly a lot better than his skills never being passed on and ultimately being lost / forgotten entirely.

[@charliemayfilms1550]

From what I’ve gathered they even know each other

[@katrinprentice1336]

Fascinating... and magical. I caught myself enthralled as a child in a mystical fairytale and did not want to be taken away from it

[@reddjustaguy1598]

Saaaaame

[@mistygarcia9927]

This was AMAZING in person. That's why I looked him up!

[@bigrooster6893]

I love when a act gives homage to its creator.

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

Yep It's only proper. Tom is still doing it, too!

[@peachesc7438]

That castle in the sky took my heart ✨👏🏾

[@johnpercival116]

Now THIS is the kind of thing they ought to have on Britains Got Talent. 🇬🇧 ❤️ 🙏 Not some bloke with a guitar who can sing a sad song. Save that for the X-Factor or The Voice. 🙄 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@SterlingFM]

John Percival except this act is copied from the 80s

[@arynum1]

He is so neat and presentable. I liked his view about Bubbles. May you have great life. More likes...

[@naordaniel]

I really enjoy this, the style, the voice, the music the bubbles, perfect combination and performance!

[@Aname550]

That last trick, amazing. And the catch with the hat? So smooth, so suave. Love it

[@WaxinSavant]

Tom the legend Noddy would be proud!

[@absolut3lyalyssa]

YEAH i found the “bubble guy from ifunny” lmao love this btw

[@ericedwards69420]

I like the new acts of bubble entertainments! These recommendations got me interested

[@Musicalsoda]

I like this advancment in the bubble world, I bet tom is super impressed by that bubble in the sky trick. Also ive never seen him change the inside dinsety. Props to taking a great trick and making it even better!

[@johnkangas8916]

I see alot of people kinda getting a shade grumpy, I remember Tom's appearance on Carson. I was just a kid in H.S. then, 1983, sigh. Heh.... I did share the "this bongo is stealing Tom's act" sentiment. But, really, there's lots of room for 2 bubble acts. He did have his own touches and the last trick, WOW. Sure there were the same tricks and he did pay homage. Someday the torch will be passed on, Tom will be 90 and making people happy with humor and bubbles. So the torch is safe. Act's like that are fading away, simple but fun acts of vaudville days long gone by. I'm "gonna" give the new guy a break. : ) : ) : )

[@grendlsma]

This guy does a lot of different magic and even acrobatic kind of stuff in his act. The bubble "homage" is a small part. Look up the English Gents....

[@johnkangas8916]

grendlsma Thanks, I will!

[@RichardSaling]

I saw his performance on Aug 7th 2022 and my wife and I were truly mesmerized by the show.

[@jweselby]

Utterly mesmerising. I could watch him do this for HOURS

[@agis7172]

Great performance, i get chills every time

[@carriewinward3252]

Castle in the Sky is AWESOME!!

[@DSWTHECEO]

I remember when I saw this video for the first time. there’s something about his voice and the presentation that makes this very calming

[@gordonowens7794]

The castle at the end was great. Both acts are good but I like Tom Noddy's more because as the act progresses you realize he has a major understanding of geometry and physics. It would be great to see Tom experiment with giant sized bubbles.

[@deathx4139]

I just like the calm music in the background it makes the show soooo relaxing

[@private3k389]

I wish someone's tell me ,what is the tittle of the background music I want it for my reading

[@Liquidgenerationice]

Keith kenniff- resolve Goldmund- Evelyn

[@lucas_pt]

“As you can see, a bubble’s life is fleeting. Sometimes I think it is as if a bubble is aware of its own mortality. So that’s why it dedicates its little life to bring so much joy and wonder to the world. Perhaps that’s what makes a bubble so captivating. It reminds us our own lives are fragile and momentary and, like a bubble, we can make the most of every precious moment we have.”

[@future-primativecraftsman3557]

Watup with the LED he slipped into the towel......

[@RagingKabuto]

The act, while most of it wasn't original, was still good until that point. That was some gimmicky shit right there.

[@orleansartist6095]

Phenomenal And handsome fella

[@john_lee_official]

he was incredible!!! saw him live

[@grazryan]

At least he mentioned Tom Noddy, unlike that other girl enjoying fame

[@laynekieschnick1175]

Captivating, charming, excellent talent and craft this young man has

[@fqidz]

I think I am addicted to bubble videos

[@TravelBreakthrough]

Most relaxing show ever

[@tomnelson8515]

This is the best Ted Talk ever!

[@bupi.]

Why has KZbin been recommending these acts (especially Tom Noddy) out of the blue? I’m truly intrigued

[@wayfarouthere2268]

The international man of mystery is into bubbles. Somehow this makes perfect sense.

[@schizoframia4874]

That blew me away

[@hydorah]

The name Tom Noddy springs to mind - But this guy has developed the act further. The pipe is a nice touch

[@andybyron1]

This is absolutely amazing

[@SouPNaZi316]

what an absolute beautiful routine my dude!

[@guesstime6445]

Whoa! He’s as good as the original bubble magic guy. I bet he’s proud to see other people doing bubble magic

[@tootalltam143]

Glad I stuck around for the shout out.

[@DJSIQRIQ]

before everyone gets pissed at the bubble boy @ 3:42 - He gives a shout out to Tom Noddy. You know the guy that was just now recommend to you, 5mins ago

[@charliemayfilms1550]

DJSiQRiQ aahahahahaha

[@dreiundzwanzig23]

his last trick was beautiful

[@Dfekt]

Does anyone know the piano score near the end?

[@_chud]

goldmund -- evelyn

[@manosrmr]

what is the piano song playing in background ?

[@TheSuperBROADCAST]

Resolve, Keith Kenniff

[@manosrmr]

@@TheSuperBROADCAST finally thank you !

[@TheSuperBROADCAST]

@@manosrmr You're most welcome :)

[@Shiro-ii6nw]

Tom Noddy was a pioneer and a genius in bubble magic and seems to have inspire others, Denis Lock being one of them and I think he's doing a great job and I hope he continues to grow his tricks, if helium works i wonder if other gasses works, he should also try freezing some bubbles and do tricks with that

[@ericedwards69420]

Yo the last act was amazing!!!!

[@sks220]

I think there was a light in his hand and then he ditched it in the cloth

[@sks220]

@Girl On A Quest sure about that?

[@pachma405]

Obviously a light, it was flickering and you could see the bright light at the top of the bubble. If it was a chemical reaction the light would have been even all around the bubble.

[@susankenny5677]

I thought it looked like a light also. Pausing it, looks like a flesh coloured band on 1/2 fingers?

[@sks220]

@@susankenny5677 yeah, and you can see him taking it off his fingers at 6:08

where does the opium come in??

[@user-nx3du6xh9j]

What the thing he uses for the smoke/vapour

[@randomnstoned966]

Truly mesmerising ❤

[@rebecatello3407]

Belleza. This was Awesome 👏🏼

[@michaelgiffen7541]

Anyone here after the iFunny feature?

[@dylanwalker5284]

Yup

[@moses_njoku]

Yep yep

[@silverandsting9627]

Yes

[@gnash79]

Yup

[@jamesbearss8547]

Ye

[@liquidbogan4120]

Wow it’s just like ceaser

[@Minon157]

No one knew Tom until some weeks ago, now why NO ONE ELSE can do this? It must be an honor to inspire someone and to kinda keep your legacy, Tom is super happy with this guy and he evenm mentions Tom, the last trick was amazing so just enjoy.

[@Jk47rocky23]

He is honestly just blowing bubbles but sells it well

[@ConfusedTeddy.]

yall see the thumbnail and jump on this man like damn, he shouts him out

[@elchewbacco]

Must have been hard coming up with this act... for tom noddy mean. He only credits tom for one trick when his whole act was taken from him

[@Jikal]

When your normal instructor at Ilvermorny is sick and the Ministry of Magic sends over a substitute teacher

[@luxiously]

The end was the fucking best!!!! It goes up then he caught it so sick

[@ericedwards69420]

Goad when artists pay homage. Big up tom noddy. Ur artistry is being taken ahead

[@andrewbillingsley9377]

Well, I came to mention Tom Noddy who did this first and frankly better. But I see most everyone already knows. Thankyou tom Noddy for expanding my thinking.

[@glengearhart5298]

I would love to know what this is from and who he is!

[@fotobutler]

Denis Lock

[@susankenny5677]

Check out Tom Noddy '89 There is a fair performance 40yrs later as well.

[@divalea]

He acknowledges Tom Noddy and does a gorgeous finale!

[@maddimagpie]

*Bubble guy:* Now what would happen if we drastically altered the ratio of those internal gases? *somebody in the audience:* Let's find out

[@carolineswan4044]

Does this magical, brilliant man have a name?

[@fotobutler]

Denis Lock

[@proverbialmind_spread9421]

Tom Noddy

[@edwardlittlefield447]

Great work.

[@philipmurray6897]

What is the music in the background I need it it's so relaxing

[@ducksantana7381]

it’s resolve by keith kenniff

[@binkey3921]

Tom noddy makes all the rules, you sir have broken them

[@dericrodrigues7489]

He doesn't have the same charisma as tom noddy

[@xxCrimsonSpiritxx]

Tom noddy and this guy are bringing you entertainment, so do just that

[@TheNick3956]

A good innovation in bubble wizardry with new takes and big improvements it could use a bit more humor but i think its suppose to be just strait to the point and making things perfect as they can be, you can tell hes very concentrated. Not sure why its call opium bubble man but give him a chance he takes things a step further then noddy at the cost of the charm of passion thats so hard to capture in one act.

[@Durzo1259]

This made me relaxed and amazed all at once. Rarely have I enjoyed a performance this much. Would love to know his name.

[@sunsand7062]

The bubble man went to my school! He was so amazing!

[@kamalpreetsingh5569]

There’s a reason we old is gold The actual act was wayyy better Yeah the last trick was finally a but innovating

[@teriprescott9519]

I’ve been searching for the latest on Denis Lock. His life of entertaining is astonishing. I just haven’t seen anything with him since 2016. Then this video pops up! I can’t believe there’s no more out there on Google than his amazing acrobatics from a few years ago. Denis Lock. One who’s dedicated to performance. And he’s brilliant at it. Anyone know if he’s still performing publically?

[@ahmedupman9987]

He used to do La Soiree every year with Hamish as The English Gents in UK and Australia. I saw him do this act there in maybe 2017. I heard after that they went to Vegas...