This routine was the reason I started it all. My whole life i've dedicated to magic and its craft, and it was watching you perform this on Penn and Teller: Fool Us. I remember emailing you asking where to start, and your reply is the reason I have the friends i have, the career and the memories in my life. Thank you.
man you can slow this down to .25 and zoom all the way in on your hands and all you notice is how smooth your skin is cuz man I can't see a single move that is some serious magic
If you get any dislikes for this video it's because people are absolutely scared of you. That is other worldly. At this point I don't even practice magic but I am getting inspired by your videos. Generally what I've been doing is playing your videos for my parents who are both in their 70's. I love the reactions, especially my father has when you've performed one of your miracles. Jaw dropping is all I can say.
Marlon Hester hey buddy, I have no time to waste writing about people who are scared of me, that’s their drama. My only concern is for people like YOU♥️. You have a truth to yourself that is why you share my work with people in your world. Why would would you do that? I believe it’s because you love them, you love my self expression and you just want to share the joy and spirit of magic. I can’t tell you how grateful I am for people like you. As a black man my mission is to continue the great work and self expression of all my heroes. I appreciate you.Thank you🙏🏽
The advice that you give is beyond priceless. The magic that you perform is absolutely beautiful! How can I not believe that magic is real when you keep showing me that it is again & again. Gracias!
Just amazing. With so much of experience, I am no able to understand this trick, particularly the last part. Hats off Michael Vincent. You are simply great.
Dreams Dreams don’t take this the wrong way; I don’t expose methods on You Tube. My whole game plan is to preserve the dignity of magic. The dignity of this craft is in 100% respect for the preservation of our secrets. I encourage you to do the research. If you are up on your card magic, you will understand the dynamics of my routine. Join my academy to continue this conversation. When I was younger, my mentors did not answer my questions, our conversations inspired me to do the research. Peace brother 🙏🏽
@@MichaelVincentMagic It was a clever move: using the pass as a color change, that is why I asked that question. Nonetheless, I share your opinion 100%. I deslike people who openly expose magic methods on platforms.That has hurt magic tremendously. DVDs and books are the ethic and right option to increase our knowledge.
Dreams Dreams I don’t appreciate exposure of any kind. Even the mention of key phrase in print. It serves no purpose other than to devalue the beauty of our craft.😢
Michael: You clearly get the physics and the metaphysics of Magic. I love your focus into the spiritual aspects, even when you can be known as expert sleight of hand artist. It is clear that Magic is an essential center in your life and that your mother is your #1 fan ! Love and blessings
First time I saw you was on Penn & Tellers fool us. To this day this particular piece is my favorite. Yes I spotted a couple of moves. Can I do them? No. Is that important? No. Presentation means more than the actual method. You Sir are a true master and are my modern day magical hero. I hope somewhere down the road I get to meet you and see this in person. Thank you
Vince...you are amazing and I've learned so much about sources to read and study. I enjoyed every.minute of your talk and the tribute to Ed Marlo. I did not know who he was a week ago but I sure do now! Thanks
I swear I love talking THEORY w other magicians more than any other topic. This was one helluva nourishing mini-lecture on theory. I’m so glad Mike’s here. 👍💫
Absolutely stunning Michael. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed your recent series of videos and just wanted to show my appreciation for yourself in this field. Your talks, memories and philosophy bind together effortlessly. Still have the greatest memory of sitting next to you at your international magic lecture - I hope you’re well! Daniel.
Michael... the thing I love the most is that you put so much time into thinking about what your audience is feeling and seeing (and you have describe my thoughts and feelings perfectly while I watch). I have seen other magicians and it is obvious when you watch someone that is trying to inspire people. That routine was so magical I watched it many times over. Thank you once again friend. See you again soon.
@@MichaelVincentMagic Wish you the best buddy.. I watch everything you do when I have time and really enjoy hearing your thoughts, stories and performances
Hello Michael, another great video, thank you and I hope one day you will write all these little tips and words of wisdom into a book, I would definitely buy it! And I love hearing you talk about the old guard(Vernon etc), knowing that my generation see you in the same light you looked at them with, thanks again Michael :)
Thank you for putting this material together. I really appreciate the peptalk and wisdom not just about magic but also about life. Listening to you inspires me and this reminds me of the years I spent in seminary obtaining a masters degree in theology. There I was inspired and felt a certain glory that can only be felt when you surround yourself with very wise people. I greatly miss that feeling and you are bringing it back for me. Thank you and please keep doing what you’re doing!
This routine is Legend and I remember reading about it in very early books like The Amateur Magicians Handbook (at 16) and practicing and practicing and doubting it would "work" for a spectator. Of course, as a Legend I had never seen it performed and only had my limited (at the time) vision of the trick. The use of the glass is a beautiful idea and truly gives a "hands off" feel to a very "hands ON" routine. Simply (and I mean difficult) wonderful. I recently watched Larry Jennings do "slapping the aces" and I think that I was always OBJECTING to the "slapping" idea. I love the way you caress the cards rather than abuse them. Thank you for a magical experience!
I had watched thousands of Magicians on Penn & Teller, but when you performed this routine, it was the MOST BEAUTIFUL piece of magic I had ever seen. You're elegant and eloquent in Sleight of Hand and your effects are PERFECT 🥰💞. You do a normal "turn over pass" like MAGIC!!!!! Everything about your act is PERFECT Sir , much Love and RESPECT.
I just love it. Often I see a trick and I wonder how it's done. Not with this, I don't want to know, I'm at hearts content not knowing, just smiling and enjoying.
Randall Witherspoon we both feel the same way! I am not a magician either but his videos are so very uplifting & inspiring for everyone which is magic just because of that & every time I see that one is available to view I get so yippee! 😀
So Eloquent! Inspiring speech! I'm no magician.....but that was thoroughly engaging and entertaining! I wish i can speak as eloquently on a whim as you do Michael.
My wife and I have watched the first episode of "Fool Us" yesterday on netflix, which was the first time that I've heard of you, Michael. I loved your performance so much. The elegance, joy and grace of it really captured me! Thank you so much, I'm looking forward to see more or your videos on your channel, they are truly enriching.
your words at the end are so true, dont waste your time on crap, my magic is to make people feel how i felt as a young lad when i first saw real card magic, i always try to do card magic with a deck in use, whats the point in learning crap then someone gives you a deck in the pub and says do someyhing with these magic boy and you cant, i was sat next to you in the ruskin a few years ago watching and i had that feeling again like i was ten watching real magic
I really want to thank you for this. I’ve been a fan of yours for sometime and have even collected some of your dvds including the quest for mastery and rhapsodies in silver. Thank you for your inspiration and you’re gentle reminder that I need to got off my lazy arse and “put the work in”. I look forward to your next video! 😎
You are just absolutely brilliant! I love how clean you can execute everything. I can't even keep up. You're so whimsical and full of life. Please live a long healthy life 🙏
I remember first seeing this act watching Fool Us. And it's just as amazing as the first time. The talk throughout, the calm voice, the sheer smoothness... I can't help but grin when I see it. Just.... WOW.
Hello Michael. People like you, are a gift to our art. You have totally inspired me to go deeper in learning the hard sleights, learning the hard routines, and try to create a miracle to my spectators. To perfect things, find the moments when its best to do the sleights and so on :D Your stories about when you met your idols, ist just a gift to hear. Love it Having your vids in this pandemic times, have been such a help for me. You got me thinking every day. And I'm thankful for that! But you don't only seem to be very knowledgeable when it comes to magic, your thoughts on life are also very appreciated, and also got me thinking. (This is the first time I write a comment, so I just want to thank you with a bit longer comment ;)) I just want a bit of your help, if you can. I have it really hard with going up to people and have the confidence to ask if I can show them a magic trick. I admit, it is hard for me to get the confidence to do things like that, and it scares me a bit. Because when it does not come to magic, I'm a really open person and like to talk, but I think I just need some confidence, to tell myself, that I'm good enough to show this. I just wanted to hear your thoughts of getting the confidence, to go up to persons, and just show them a trick. Your thoughts and some books or other sources will be really appreciated. Sorry if my comment is hard to understand. I'm not the best at English, but really try to do my best! :) Keep up your work Michael, it is FANTASTIC. Have a great summer, to all who reads this! Best Regards Emil
GGWP thanks for your message. The answer to your question is a coaching call. It comes under my academy. I request you sign up, it’s free to do so. www.vincentacademy.co.uk/apply-now
Michael I've been watching your videos for a few years now and this might be my favorite. Your words, inspiring and motivating, and your performing for your mom is heartwarming. I'm just a layperson but this one might have pushed me over the edge into trying my own middle-aged hands at some manipulation of their own. Thank you!
@@MichaelVincentMagic I have begun with this book, Giobbi's card college volume1, and am learning the basics. Seems to be a good place to start. I'm finding it very satisfying, even for a somewhat clumsy fella like myself, so good for the fingers and brain to even just try :) Bless you and your Mom and thanks again for the inspiration.
The insane level of mastery here is... I have an idea of what's happening... And I can't see it. I know he's palming the color change but he never has to square the deck and just goes back & forth for that mysterious illusion. I know there's a break where the red & black aces go inside and outside... *But it's still incomparably magical at his level* What a joy to see
I am so glad I found your channel today. You really brought me a huge smile and sense of true wonderment that I was sorely in need of. Thank you so much for what you do!
Outstanding commentary and performance. Crazy thing is I know some of the moves u do and still cant see them or any flashes on .25 speed. I don’t know the move where u transfer aces from middle to top and bottom and vice versa. Thats the main move of the trick and I can’t think of how u pull it off. One of the coolest tricks I’ve ever seen, and your routine is mesmerizing and all praises. Thank you
You made my day with this video and performance Michael. Thank you for also giving the challenge and additional idea on filtering through tricks and variations. To think in that context about magic puts a whole new spin on things for sure. Once again I feel inspired!
Wow,! That was a lesson in card mastery. This has inspired me to come up with a killer routine I could build my reputation with. I was thinking along the same lines recently about what effect I would perform if someone gave me a deck and said : show me something. It really has to be good and showcases what your capable of doing. It’s like your saying this is what I do. Funnily enough I was thinking about doing an impromptu version of Christ’s four ace routine with a borrowed deck, and finding the aces in different ways, along the lines of a lost and found patter line. ( I was lost, but now I am found ...or something similar, I’m sure that’s a line from a song..) love the line from Arthur c Clarke. And your challenge : if facing a firing squad what trick would save you. Oh gosh! Now that’s got me thinking...
Wonderful message and performance! I'm always ready to perform impromptu, working at bars helped me work on that. And to answer your question about the firing squad, I honestly would perform something direct and powerful like Be Honest, Which Is It?, Card to Pocket, Jumping Gemini, or even an ACR
Excellent video, with an interesting point that some magicians don't do: asking questions! Most just read the effect, practice and start doing it. And there are lots of questions to ask: why I do it like this? Can it be done by another way? How I get into this and how to get out? Is there other versions of this... Etc... Like you said if we ask questions we became unique. Happy Sunday to you and your mother!
True. Paul Daniels said it one of his DVDs is you should always have an out, another card routine, even several that you can easily switch because the one you were doing isn't going the way you wished. As you'll normally always end up performing something to a smart arse at some point, who'll try to ruin the performance.
🥩That final portion is one of my favorite effects of yours, I’ve seen you perform it I think in a bar with friends on video. I’ve been waiting for you to perform it again to assure me that this was indeed no camera trick. Truth be told, I never doubted you in it, and it is 1-DER-FUL! Thanks, Michael.
I know... what we see is the result of decades of practice AND performing in front of an audience. Talent without work is a car with no gas : useless. Talent plus dedication is a great mix. May we enjoy Michael for many years;
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One of my favorite magicians. Simply amazing. Bravo 👏 👏 👏
This routine was the reason I started it all. My whole life i've dedicated to magic and its craft, and it was watching you perform this on Penn and Teller: Fool Us. I remember emailing you asking where to start, and your reply is the reason I have the friends i have, the career and the memories in my life. Thank you.
This is insane
this is so amazing to read.
this is absolutely insane. love it
man you can slow this down to .25 and zoom all the way in on your hands and all you notice is how smooth your skin is cuz man I can't see a single move that is some serious magic
I haven’t seen anything...anything that magical in quite sometime. Especially non-gimmicked. Truly beautiful Sir ❣️♠️♣️♦️
You are the greatest among us a culmination of my favorite practitioners, with the judgment the Vincent could have !
And that sir is REAL magic ✨
Damn it Michael, you never cease to amaze me.
This is not only powerful magic but a nice lesson on how to spend your time on learning better magic.
Card magic can't get any better than this. Truly brilliant. What a genius!
It took me awhile to post. I had finish picking my mouth off the floor😲❤️
That performance was BEAUTIFUL!❤️❤️👍
God Bless you Mr.Vincent I honestly believe you have the best slight of hand skills ever,and I love your routines very much,Thank You
If you get any dislikes for this video it's because people are absolutely scared of you. That is other worldly. At this point I don't even practice magic but I am getting inspired by your videos. Generally what I've been doing is playing your videos for my parents who are both in their 70's. I love the reactions, especially my father has when you've performed one of your miracles. Jaw dropping is all I can say.
Marlon Hester hey buddy, I have no time to waste writing about people who are scared of me, that’s their drama. My only concern is for people like YOU♥️. You have a truth to yourself that is why you share my work with people in your world. Why would would you do that? I believe it’s because you love them, you love my self expression and you just want to share the joy and spirit of magic. I can’t tell you how grateful I am for people like you. As a black man my mission is to continue the great work and self expression of all my heroes. I appreciate you.Thank you🙏🏽
What a mint ending!! Michael, you need to invent a trick called *'Under The Shadow Of Darkness'.*
The advice that you give is beyond priceless. The magic that you perform is absolutely beautiful! How can I not believe that magic is real when you keep showing me that it is again & again. Gracias!
Could not have put it better
Just amazing. With so much of experience, I am no able to understand this trick, particularly the last part. Hats off Michael Vincent. You are simply great.
Mr Vincent your magic reminds me of Ricky Jay magic.Thanks for the mind blowing magic.
Wonderful effect Mr. Vincent. Thanks
By far best sleight of hand on UA-cam
God bless your mother Michael! ❤️
Amazing Michael. 👏🏾 Decades of dedication 👏🏾 🙌🏾
Maestro Vincent:
Thank you so much for addressing my question!! I am flat!! Sharing your superior knowledge and intellect among us is priceless!!
Dreams Dreams my pleasure 🙏🏽
@@MichaelVincentMagic
The first color change you did. Is it like the Herman pass??
Dreams Dreams don’t take this the wrong way; I don’t expose methods on You Tube. My whole game plan is to preserve the dignity of magic. The dignity of this craft is in 100% respect for the preservation of our secrets. I encourage you to do the research. If you are up on your card magic, you will understand the dynamics of my routine. Join my academy to continue this conversation. When I was younger, my mentors did not answer my questions, our conversations inspired me to do the research. Peace brother 🙏🏽
@@MichaelVincentMagic
It was a clever move: using the pass as a color change, that is why I asked that question.
Nonetheless, I share your opinion 100%.
I deslike people who openly expose magic methods on platforms.That has hurt magic tremendously. DVDs and books are the ethic and right option to increase our knowledge.
Dreams Dreams I don’t appreciate exposure of any kind. Even the mention of key phrase in print. It serves no purpose other than to devalue the beauty of our craft.😢
As performed by yourself on Penn and Teller fool us pilot episode
Love this effect - so clean and buttery smooth
Even the patter is the same!
Michael: You clearly get the physics and the metaphysics of Magic. I love your focus into the spiritual aspects, even when you can be known as expert sleight of hand artist.
It is clear that Magic is an essential center in your life and that your mother is your #1 fan !
Love and blessings
First time I saw you was on Penn & Tellers fool us. To this day this particular piece is my favorite. Yes I spotted a couple of moves. Can I do them? No. Is that important? No. Presentation means more than the actual method. You Sir are a true master and are my modern day magical hero. I hope somewhere down the road I get to meet you and see this in person. Thank you
Michael, thank you. You are definitely a gift to the art of magic. Your name will go down in history along with the greats of the past.
It brought tears to my eyes Mike, bravo.
Michael, Michael... what a living legend magician youre..thank s your gold advice end inspiration..
speechless just stunning wow wow wow
Vince...you are amazing and I've learned so much about sources to read and study. I enjoyed every.minute of your talk and the tribute to Ed Marlo. I did not know who he was a week ago but I sure do now! Thanks
I swear I love talking THEORY w other magicians more than any other topic. This was one helluva nourishing mini-lecture on theory. I’m so glad Mike’s here. 👍💫
All Sundays should be for blowing our minds. It's not just the tricks, it's how your perfect speech lulled us in trance. Loved it. Bless!
Absolutely stunning Michael. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed your recent series of videos and just wanted to show my appreciation for yourself in this field. Your talks, memories and philosophy bind together effortlessly. Still have the greatest memory of sitting next to you at your international magic lecture - I hope you’re well! Daniel.
Michael... the thing I love the most is that you put so much time into thinking about what your audience is feeling and seeing (and you have describe my thoughts and feelings perfectly while I watch). I have seen other magicians and it is obvious when you watch someone that is trying to inspire people. That routine was so magical I watched it many times over. Thank you once again friend. See you again soon.
Rocky Top Splash thanks Rocky, I appreciate your kind words♣️❤️♦️♠️
@@MichaelVincentMagic Wish you the best buddy.. I watch everything you do when I have time and really enjoy hearing your thoughts, stories and performances
i seen it many times , but its still magic
And for this reason, Michael has inspired me for years.
Hello Michael, another great video, thank you and I hope one day you will write all these little tips and words of wisdom into a book, I would definitely buy it! And I love hearing you talk about the old guard(Vernon etc), knowing that my generation see you in the same light you looked at them with, thanks again Michael :)
Wow I am utterly blown away! No idea how you did that!
I've seen all your work including this trick before and I literally gasped out loud. Stunning performance.
Fabulous routine. All card magicians should inspire to perform like you. Forever a fan Mr. Vincent
Thank you for putting this material together. I really appreciate the peptalk and wisdom not just about magic but also about life. Listening to you inspires me and this reminds me of the years I spent in seminary obtaining a masters degree in theology. There I was inspired and felt a certain glory that can only be felt when you surround yourself with very wise people. I greatly miss that feeling and you are bringing it back for me. Thank you and please keep doing what you’re doing!
This routine is Legend and I remember reading about it in very early books like The Amateur Magicians Handbook (at 16) and practicing and practicing and doubting it would "work" for a spectator. Of course, as a Legend I had never seen it performed and only had my limited (at the time) vision of the trick. The use of the glass is a beautiful idea and truly gives a "hands off" feel to a very "hands ON" routine. Simply (and I mean difficult) wonderful. I recently watched Larry Jennings do "slapping the aces" and I think that I was always OBJECTING to the "slapping" idea. I love the way you caress the cards rather than abuse them. Thank you for a magical experience!
Every time, every dang time...this man never ceases to amaze me.
I had watched thousands of Magicians on Penn & Teller, but when you performed this routine, it was the MOST BEAUTIFUL piece of magic I had ever seen. You're elegant and eloquent in Sleight of Hand and your effects are PERFECT 🥰💞.
You do a normal "turn over pass" like MAGIC!!!!! Everything about your act is PERFECT Sir , much Love and RESPECT.
I just love it. Often I see a trick and I wonder how it's done. Not with this, I don't want to know, I'm at hearts content not knowing, just smiling and enjoying.
Oh my gosh!! So amazing 😉 Michael you are a master!! It is a privilege and honour to watch your magic!!! Thanks 🙏
Beautiful ...love your sleight of hand and the way u perform
Thank you for posting these. Your flawlessly smooth motions and unexpected outcomes cause so much joy.
The best rout... magic I ever seen. This is real magic.
Bravo!
Once again, I am astonished. I look forward to your videos every day. I am not a magician, but I am always inspired by your skill and personality.
Randall Witherspoon we both feel the same way! I am not a magician either but his videos are so very uplifting & inspiring for everyone which is magic just because of that & every time I see that one is available to view I get so yippee! 😀
This man is a true genius ♥️♣️♦️♠️
"The experience and the construction of the magical atmosphere" Yes!! I have read the works of Ascanio.
So Eloquent! Inspiring speech! I'm no magician.....but that was thoroughly engaging and entertaining! I wish i can speak as eloquently on a whim as you do Michael.
This is so incredible.
One of my favourite things you do is "lie detector" the way you do it is perfection.
My wife and I have watched the first episode of "Fool Us" yesterday on netflix, which was the first time that I've heard of you, Michael. I loved your performance so much. The elegance, joy and grace of it really captured me! Thank you so much, I'm looking forward to see more or your videos on your channel, they are truly enriching.
Igor Resch Thank you Igor. Lots more to come. Preparing an exciting project stand by. 👍🏽
your words at the end are so true, dont waste your time on crap, my magic is to make people feel how i felt as a young lad when i first saw real card magic, i always try to do card magic with a deck in use, whats the point in learning crap then someone gives you a deck in the pub and says do someyhing with these magic boy and you cant, i was sat next to you in the ruskin a few years ago watching and i had that feeling again like i was ten watching real magic
I really want to thank you for this. I’ve been a fan of yours for sometime and have even collected some of your dvds including the quest for mastery and rhapsodies in silver. Thank you for your inspiration and you’re gentle reminder that I need to got off my lazy arse and “put the work in”. I look forward to your next video! 😎
Absolutely flawless,sir you are a true inspiration to the art of magic.thank you for this beautiful video.🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Unbelievable. Even if I knew how you did it, I don't think I would be able to see the moves. Amazing.
OUTSTANDING...and great advice at the end. (before the firing squad question!) Thank you! And God bless you and your mom
Thank you for doing and sharing your magic and knowledge with us.
i never want to find out how this is done
its too perfect
You are just absolutely brilliant! I love how clean you can execute everything. I can't even keep up. You're so whimsical and full of life. Please live a long healthy life 🙏
Bravo!!! Standing O!
I remember first seeing this act watching Fool Us. And it's just as amazing as the first time. The talk throughout, the calm voice, the sheer smoothness... I can't help but grin when I see it. Just.... WOW.
Hello Michael.
People like you, are a gift to our art. You have totally inspired me to go deeper in learning the hard sleights, learning the hard routines, and try to create a miracle to my spectators. To perfect things, find the moments when its best to do the sleights and so on :D
Your stories about when you met your idols, ist just a gift to hear. Love it
Having your vids in this pandemic times, have been such a help for me. You got me thinking every day. And I'm thankful for that!
But you don't only seem to be very knowledgeable when it comes to magic, your thoughts on life are also very appreciated, and also got me thinking.
(This is the first time I write a comment, so I just want to thank you with a bit longer comment ;))
I just want a bit of your help, if you can. I have it really hard with going up to people and have the confidence to ask if I can show them a magic trick. I admit, it is hard for me to get the confidence to do things like that, and it scares me a bit. Because when it does not come to magic, I'm a really open person and like to talk, but I think I just need some confidence, to tell myself, that I'm good enough to show this.
I just wanted to hear your thoughts of getting the confidence, to go up to persons, and just show them a trick. Your thoughts and some books or other sources will be really appreciated.
Sorry if my comment is hard to understand. I'm not the best at English, but really try to do my best! :)
Keep up your work Michael, it is FANTASTIC.
Have a great summer, to all who reads this!
Best Regards Emil
GGWP thanks for your message. The answer to your question is a coaching call. It comes under my academy. I request you sign up, it’s free to do so. www.vincentacademy.co.uk/apply-now
I had to come back. I still don't know how you did this and my mind is still blown. Hahhahaa! And that really is what magic is about.
That was absolutely stunning!!!
Michael I've been watching your videos for a few years now and this might be my favorite. Your words, inspiring and motivating, and your performing for your mom is heartwarming. I'm just a layperson but this one might have pushed me over the edge into trying my own middle-aged hands at some manipulation of their own.
Thank you!
George B that’s very kind of you George. I appreciate your message. I hope you enjoy the rest of my videos.
@@MichaelVincentMagic I know I will. Take care and have a lovely day.
@@MichaelVincentMagic I have begun with this book, Giobbi's card college volume1, and am learning the basics. Seems to be a good place to start. I'm finding it very satisfying, even for a somewhat clumsy fella like myself, so good for the fingers and brain to even just try :) Bless you and your Mom and thanks again for the inspiration.
The insane level of mastery here is... I have an idea of what's happening... And I can't see it.
I know he's palming the color change but he never has to square the deck and just goes back & forth for that mysterious illusion. I know there's a break where the red & black aces go inside and outside...
*But it's still incomparably magical at his level*
What a joy to see
Absolutely beautiful!!
I am so glad I found your channel today. You really brought me a huge smile and sense of true wonderment that I was sorely in need of. Thank you so much for what you do!
I'm speechless. That's incredible.
Michael I love the series you have going on I cant wait to watch every video
Flawless truly beautiful routine I hope to get my magic looking this good one day 👏👏👏
This is perfection! Thank you so much for sharing your philosophy and advice. Wow I have to rethink some of my own magic!
Very clean!! You r Master! OMG!
Outstanding commentary and performance. Crazy thing is I know some of the moves u do and still cant see them or any flashes on .25 speed. I don’t know the move where u transfer aces from middle to top and bottom and vice versa. Thats the main move of the trick and I can’t think of how u pull it off. One of the coolest tricks I’ve ever seen, and your routine is mesmerizing and all praises. Thank you
Thank you for your perspective. This is truly fantastic advice, delivered with a beautiful presentation.
You made my day with this video and performance Michael. Thank you for also giving the challenge and additional idea on filtering through tricks and variations. To think in that context about magic puts a whole new spin on things for sure. Once again I feel inspired!
Wow,! That was a lesson in card mastery. This has inspired me to come up with a killer routine I could build my reputation with. I was thinking along the same lines recently about what effect I would perform if someone gave me a deck and said : show me something. It really has to be good and showcases what your capable of doing. It’s like your saying this is what I do. Funnily enough I was thinking about doing an impromptu version of Christ’s four ace routine with a borrowed deck, and finding the aces in different ways, along the lines of a lost and found patter line. ( I was lost, but now I am found ...or something similar, I’m sure that’s a line from a song..) love the line from Arthur c Clarke. And your challenge : if facing a firing squad what trick would save you. Oh gosh! Now that’s got me thinking...
Always AMAZING!!
Beautiful card handling. 👏🏽
this guy is a class act
All I have to say is, having big hands is a great tool for magicians.
Wonderful message and performance! I'm always ready to perform impromptu, working at bars helped me work on that. And to answer your question about the firing squad, I honestly would perform something direct and powerful like Be Honest, Which Is It?, Card to Pocket, Jumping Gemini, or even an ACR
Excellent video, with an interesting point that some magicians don't do: asking questions! Most just read the effect, practice and start doing it. And there are lots of questions to ask: why I do it like this? Can it be done by another way? How I get into this and how to get out? Is there other versions of this... Etc... Like you said if we ask questions we became unique.
Happy Sunday to you and your mother!
Luis Sirgado bravo Luis, you get it👍🏽
True. Paul Daniels said it one of his DVDs is you should always have an out, another card routine, even several that you can easily switch because the one you were doing isn't going the way you wished. As you'll normally always end up performing something to a smart arse at some point, who'll try to ruin the performance.
🥩That final portion is one of my favorite effects of yours, I’ve seen you perform it I think in a bar with friends on video. I’ve been waiting for you to perform it again to assure me that this was indeed no camera trick. Truth be told, I never doubted you in it, and it is 1-DER-FUL! Thanks, Michael.
RE: Four cards appearing on four different backed piles. What do you call this? I need to know it. Where can I find it! 🧐
Incredible !!! 👍
Insane, how many hours of practice did it take to get so smooth and elegant ? A virtuoso...
Hours? Lol
40 years
I know... what we see is the result of decades of practice AND performing in front of an audience. Talent without work is a car with no gas : useless. Talent plus dedication is a great mix. May we enjoy Michael for many years;
That was astonishing, you really should do a purchasable download where you teach that routine.
Anthony Archer thanks Anthony. This routine will be taught. It’s part of my big announcement.
Wonderful stuff Mr. V
mesmerizing!!!
*Applauds*
The best!!!👍
I love your work, Michael. Since you've mentioned Ricky Jay, could you present us with a video talk about him and his magic? Thank you in advance!
Thank you so so much :)
13:22 this move is unbelievable fooling..wow!!
that was amazing!!!