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James Brown - Close-up Magician of the Year

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  • Опубліковано 19 сер 2024
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    In 2006 James Brown was awarded the title of Magic Circle Close-up Magician of the Year. The decision was unanimous.
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  • @minorindiscretion
    @minorindiscretion 11 років тому +3

    Awesome routine and not surprising to hear this guy was unanimously voted Magician of the Year. It's very easy to watch a performance like this on UA-cam and look for moves and subtleties with the benefit of replay, but you have to keep it in context. As a spectator at the live performance, you'd never notice any of it and you'd still be wondering how he did one thing whilst he was revealing anther. This is true showmanship. Very well done sir.

  • @ntjahj1
    @ntjahj1 7 років тому +9

    7 years later and this is still my favourite magic clip

    • @alladda470
      @alladda470 3 роки тому +1

      Now it's my favorite after 13yrs

  • @enki9006
    @enki9006 6 років тому +3

    Great seeing this routine again, it popped up in my recommendations. James took my watch and materialised a pot of jam, years ago. He is so bloody quick with his moves and words. Brilliant.....

  • @321tapas
    @321tapas 14 років тому +2

    I do a bit of card magic but none of this spotless behind the shoulder/watch stuff. Watching this has given me so many ideas it's really inspirational. It's cool to see what can be achieved with hard work and talent. I think seeing a 'normal' looking guy around my age doing it is the biggest attraction- Thank you for posting it!

  • @T3hArchAngelG
    @T3hArchAngelG 14 років тому +1

    Holy smokes, I could not tell at all where that was going. Lots of suprises and great interactions with the audience. I loved it

  • @divakarannappa1885
    @divakarannappa1885 5 років тому +1

    This is a great video. James Brown is really showing that magic is indeed a Brain Game. This far more entertaining than the usual magic tricks that we get to see form most other magicians, Brilliant indeed.

  • @TomRNZ
    @TomRNZ 10 років тому +49

    This is my kind of magic! I'm not really into fancy bullshit like making elephants appear and all that other crap. Close up magic shows the most talent.
    All these people saying "I know how he does it" or "I saw him do this or that", so what? We all KNOW it's not real. Just because I know how something is done doesn't mean that I have the skills necessary to do it. I know how singers sing, but I'm still shit at it.
    This guy's speed and misdirection skills are amazing.

    • @mychannel594
      @mychannel594 10 років тому +1

      If most of the spectators can see how he did it, it's not a good magic show, that's so what.

    • @error.418
      @error.418 9 років тому +1

      mychannel
      With close-up magic, it's not about the other spectators. It's all about fooling the people right in front of you in a way that's entertaining to the rest of the crowd. One way to entertain the crowd is to make fools of the people near you, and if it's obvious how you did it then the rest of the crowd gets to feel like they know something the fools near you don't. It's part of the show.

    • @mychannel594
      @mychannel594 9 років тому

      ***** That's awful. Sounds even worse than regular magic shows.

    • @error.418
      @error.418 9 років тому

      mychannel It's not all that awful. It's in line with typical comedy and stage shows.

    • @Nightsorrow1
      @Nightsorrow1 8 років тому

      +mychannel Some famous tricks from Penn and Teller relies on that.

  • @whitewolfsp
    @whitewolfsp 14 років тому +1

    Very good presentation, and some funny moments too , i like when magic mix a little comedy in it , real good , congratulations.

  • @AutomarkMagazinemonthly
    @AutomarkMagazinemonthly 14 років тому

    I am from Pakistan and I also like to perform street magic.
    This the best original work I have seen. This video is PURE skill. Keep doing the good work Mr.Brown

  • @Jaydee64
    @Jaydee64 16 років тому

    James is a friend of mine and my family and we all think that he is fantastic, if anyone gets the chance to see him perform in person you should do it, i could watch him over and over and always be amazed !

  • @shanit3668
    @shanit3668 7 років тому

    cant say say word... every single time I watch this video again its give same fresh strong joy.. :)

  • @grandmasterblowhole4245
    @grandmasterblowhole4245 5 років тому

    This guy is a master of misdirection. He has a winning personality too which really helps as it allows the spectator to enjoy being misdirected in a non-challenging manner. They know that it's not real magic but he plays with their expectations and constantly thwarts them in an entertaining way so it's fun for them. Anyone who watches this who says they know how it's done is completely missing the point. If they were there in person, they'd be just a fooled by James and would probably also enjoy it as much as his spectators do here. Fantastic stuff!

  • @jeevant654
    @jeevant654 3 роки тому

    After many years stll my fwt magic video ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @TheatreHead
    @TheatreHead 15 років тому +1

    this is one of the most amazing routines i have ever seen. i would be happy to have a fraction of James Brown's skill.

  • @jeevant654
    @jeevant654 3 роки тому +1

    Broo...once upon a time I started practicing by watching this ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @jstylen1
    @jstylen1 15 років тому

    this guys sleight of hand is just so perfect!!!

  • @crozboz
    @crozboz 15 років тому

    There's something really nice about watching this. It really gives each and every one of us magic folk something to aspire to... 5 stars mr brown.

  • @Raildawwwg
    @Raildawwwg 14 років тому

    Just amazing.

  • @samuelhodges6471
    @samuelhodges6471 8 років тому

    I love his use of the card box utility. Just beautifully improvised in the routine. James Brown, you're the man!

  • @Johnyuleanderson
    @Johnyuleanderson 7 років тому +1

    You are incredible well done on achieving such mastery - and so young. Imagine, 1000s of hours off hard work went into it

  • @tezone100
    @tezone100 13 років тому

    Incredible speed, two thumbs up!

  • @monkey505boy
    @monkey505boy 16 років тому

    Unique and skillful. This is my favorite magic video of the evening. No wonder he was named Magic Circle Close-up Magician of the Year. Tasty.

  • @tomigesell
    @tomigesell 13 років тому

    you are the best james, a great inspiration for hypnotist and magicians

  • @Mr_BenPrime
    @Mr_BenPrime 13 років тому

    I really enjoyed that. The opener was snappy and fun. Great use of the vanishing deck and the middle was interesting and involved... Taking it beyond the obvious straight up application. The closer echoed the opening creating a very nice 'bookends' style framing to the routine.
    Very cool, I can see why you won.

  • @magicmatt31
    @magicmatt31 14 років тому

    fantastic magic i loved it.

  • @d0nni39
    @d0nni39 17 років тому

    he's got some very good slight of hand placements very good
    Some of them alittle obvious to anyone amongst us who do slight of hand routines
    but very slick and very well done

  • @minion06
    @minion06 11 років тому

    your slight of hand and misdirection was fantastic

  • @jay144k
    @jay144k 13 років тому

    I know how he did most of them but I couldn't do it myself. It takes lots of practice to get as good as him. I did go back many times to see how he did it and sometimes I didn't even catch it the 2nd or 3rd time. Good job!

  • @DrewidDesktop
    @DrewidDesktop 14 років тому

    Love it. Well done Mr Brown

  • @BriFree100
    @BriFree100 11 років тому

    That is truly amazing! What a talented guy!!

  • @kkentert
    @kkentert 14 років тому

    Fantastic.

  • @acebrawler73
    @acebrawler73 17 років тому

    I love how when you said "currently" during the card under watch, he said "of course at the exact same time.

  • @BravoOscar100
    @BravoOscar100 11 років тому

    That was one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen.

  • @timhitt8956
    @timhitt8956 11 років тому

    Amazing !

  • @prodigygod1
    @prodigygod1 9 років тому +6

    this guys is really good at misdirection. what he does is simple and obvious to a viewer who can rewind and watch everything but i can bet if i was there id be fooled just as easily. too many things to pay attention to

  • @strydom666
    @strydom666 5 років тому

    That was a lot of fun to watch.

  • @paulbrashier912
    @paulbrashier912 7 років тому +1

    Fantastic close up routine!

  • @thedudeabides2010
    @thedudeabides2010 8 років тому

    Very good stuff !! Love the close up magic!

  • @oatesofbournemouthbournemo118
    @oatesofbournemouthbournemo118 6 років тому

    James appeared at my wife's birthday. He was the best value since sliced bread. My whole family had the most exciting time with him.

  • @CrimsonFox1000
    @CrimsonFox1000 11 років тому

    yes

  • @ELChapoFG
    @ELChapoFG 9 років тому

    He is amazing!

  • @boydini1401
    @boydini1401 12 років тому

    James always does high calibre magic, Quality!

  • @MarcDavid-ln9hg
    @MarcDavid-ln9hg 2 місяці тому

    James Brown is a legend,🃏

  • @rouelibre1
    @rouelibre1 13 років тому

    Magic doesn't have to be a hidden secret trick only known to the intitiates.
    I remember Jimmy Page, during a concert in the '70s, slapping his Les Paul with a bow : "Bang!" Then, in an upward fashion, slamming the bow in mid-air to a beam of light : "Bang!" again... :O))
    We were just amazed. Then, he changed his rythm slightly so we all can see that this was just a slap-back echo effect. The whole room was pleased at this amusing trickery on his part.
    Surprise...
    This was magic too.

  • @leomaida92
    @leomaida92 8 років тому

    you're great James!

  • @keyboardbandit
    @keyboardbandit 10 років тому +1

    That was awesome!

  • @rezathenightfly
    @rezathenightfly 10 років тому +4

    Dear Mr. Brown. Your "sleight of hand" is marvellous. But please do me a favour, STOP saying "do me a favour" with such monotonous regularity. Thank you.

  • @daveduvet2610
    @daveduvet2610 10 років тому

    An excellent performance.

  • @daveblevins3322
    @daveblevins3322 3 роки тому

    Excellent 👍

  • @JBrehaut11
    @JBrehaut11 14 років тому

    @eddiedaskull
    I think the fact that he does not wear a long sleeved coat etc just adds to his performance, and shows he has nothing hiding up his sleeves, inside jacket pockets etc
    Makes it more impressive, in my opinion at least

  • @vinco33
    @vinco33 17 років тому

    awesome!

  • @Codester145
    @Codester145 17 років тому

    awesome

  • @mickthornley7210
    @mickthornley7210 6 років тому

    Superb

  • @Logan
    @Logan 17 років тому

    Wow, he is quick! Brilliant!

  • @sideshow6360
    @sideshow6360 14 років тому

    From a fellow magi, a joy to watch.
    :)

  • @xBrianHsux
    @xBrianHsux 14 років тому

    omggg he is soo smooth with his moves. but that guy in the blackk was part of the act.

  • @ghostj1
    @ghostj1 14 років тому

    Whoa!!!Awesome!!!!!

  • @WJ5259
    @WJ5259 14 років тому

    I can figure out a lot of this, but he is good at it, example: at 2:38, he place the watch on zach's shoulder while creating a distraction asking for him to raise his arm higher, which of course if u pay close attention, he steals the watch just moments before

  • @superlizardmo
    @superlizardmo 14 років тому

    very very good

  • @sevencircles1638
    @sevencircles1638 11 років тому

    Great stuff, I really loved how he handled the watch in particular. He was really lucky that they guy didn´t move his shoulder so the watch and even more the coin fell to the floor. I do think they noticed that he had the deck in his lap he was a bit sloppy when he did that.

  • @WingerSupreme
    @WingerSupreme 13 років тому

    Seriously people, it's amazing sleight of hand but of course if you can stop, rewind and pause the video it's going to be "obvious" what he did. The fact that you HAVE to stop, rewind and pause is what makes the magic so damn impressive. Oh, and I'm totalling stealing the move at around 4:00

  • @birlibis2juggler
    @birlibis2juggler 13 років тому

    Well I'm in love with watch stealing and I could tell from the very beginning that he was scouting for someone with an "easy" watch. Lovely performance pure sleight of hand and misdirection! Liked it a lot

  • @jennyshukha1078
    @jennyshukha1078 3 роки тому +1

    I thought the spectator was the magician looking at the thumbnail.

  • @MagicmAKir
    @MagicmAKir 15 років тому

    whoa!

  • @Jaydee64
    @Jaydee64 13 років тому

    Absolutely brilliant ! Never mind the odd negative comment James as every performer no matter how good they are get those don't they ?
    @Konstantin1234 - i have seen him perform many times and can assure you that James deserves his 'Close Up Magician of the Year' award !!

  • @misiumusic
    @misiumusic 14 років тому

    very well done.

  • @takarayray
    @takarayray 16 років тому

    Great stuff!

  • @twalk1969
    @twalk1969 14 років тому

    That was awsome! I wish that my sleight of hand was that good. Excelent patter as well.

  • @akasukimangasse6008
    @akasukimangasse6008 10 років тому

    Just Beautiful ! :)

  • @burnleymoonbeam
    @burnleymoonbeam 17 років тому +1

    One word - awesome !!!
    5 stars from me :o)

  • @SamLewisMagician
    @SamLewisMagician 11 років тому

    Brillent

  • @mimer101
    @mimer101 11 років тому

    its kind of seeable after rewatching it once or twice, but still very impressive.

  • @TheBlazeJp
    @TheBlazeJp 16 років тому

    i have personally met this magician, and he is absolutely amazing, i actually saw him turn two normal playing cards signed by two people at a wedding into one playing card with the signatures on both side of one card with two faces, by far the bbest magician i have ever seen, from video i can see how he does his things as he is incredibly fast with his slight of hand, but there are some tricks ive seen up close in real life that still keep me puzzled... 5/5

  • @ColdHearted
    @ColdHearted 16 років тому

    that is amazing, really a great routine..

  • @Kirstenthecat
    @Kirstenthecat 13 років тому

    @Konstantin1234 you have to remember that it's a lot harder to do magic in front of a camera, because a camera doesnt react, it doesnt blink! ;)

  • @Mnritya
    @Mnritya 5 років тому

    👏👏👏great job sir

  • @pufopufu
    @pufopufu 14 років тому

    great tricks, great magician. your material is very similar to the stuff that's on the devil's picturebook. lol a little guy hollingworth impression too ( at 4:48 )

  • @magiccards
    @magiccards 9 років тому +2

    Magics not about making people look like fools. Not at all, it's entertainment, presentation, mystery, laughter, and technique. Making someone look like a fool is never s good idea in a performance. The audience has the ability to make it way harder on you then you on them. NO ONE likes to be made a fool of. So why not have everyone on your side :-)

    • @spencerhalpin8919
      @spencerhalpin8919 9 років тому

      I agree completely, the main reason behind hecklers is because they don't want to be made a fool of by the stereotypical magician. Because of this famous idea of the typical magician, it is hard to win the hecklers over with the entertainment part of the trick.

  • @JIMKUltra
    @JIMKUltra 13 років тому

    An award well deserved! I loved the disappearance of the deck :)

  • @extremegamer377
    @extremegamer377 9 років тому

    I saw al ure misdirected they were pretty good

  • @NYCEx
    @NYCEx 17 років тому

    i love your card routine.. it took me a while to figure it out.. but it is misdirection genius..i am going to use the routine with my friends. The only thing i'm missing is the black case

  • @shiv6545
    @shiv6545 7 років тому

    wow...Awesome skills.great speed and misdirection

  • @VishalShahREAL
    @VishalShahREAL 11 років тому

    great routine

  • @ChristianVido
    @ChristianVido 13 років тому

    Excellent slieghts and misdirections. Very well done sir! :D

  • @lly6115
    @lly6115 8 років тому

    This is insanely brilliant.

  • @ownta
    @ownta 16 років тому

    WOOoow,,,,,

  • @ReadDoug
    @ReadDoug 16 років тому

    Great routine

  • @Dolphinbebe3632
    @Dolphinbebe3632 14 років тому

    He is just the worlds best pickpocket. He moves your hands around so quickly that you dont notice that he just took your watch and put it behind his back.

  • @kunkushun1
    @kunkushun1 13 років тому

    that eye thing was brillant strait up good shit.

  • @AviHoffmanMagic
    @AviHoffmanMagic 14 років тому

    WHY ARE 16 PEOPLE DISLIKING THIS?????????

  • @nebrotskcor
    @nebrotskcor 11 років тому

    the more you know about thise trick(s) , the more impressiv it is

  • @AviHoffmanMagic
    @AviHoffmanMagic 14 років тому

    @theboss1976 Do not listen to critics like Konstantin1234. I have been doing close up and card magic for years, and I have seen some great performers and performaces. This, definitely has to be one of the best performances I have ever seen. You would definitely have gotten my vote for Close Up Magician of the year. Oh, and btw, I absolutely love your effect Box Clever. I just wondered if you could contact me to give me some pointers on it? You rock!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @miKe-fn1cy
    @miKe-fn1cy 8 років тому

    So glad I found this video, absolutely brilliant and for me a new name (how the hell did you pass under the radar?).

  • @CriticalMassCongregation
    @CriticalMassCongregation 16 років тому

    BEAUTIFUL muscle pass

  • @BigFatnBlack
    @BigFatnBlack 8 років тому +1

    oh great, another close-up video with 240p.

  • @karankhanna03
    @karankhanna03 14 років тому

    @Konstantin1234 wow man tis is the best close up magic i hve ever seen in my life so great control of audience tis gy can produce an elephant under there nose heh
    he deserves a tv show just like derren brown

  • @mattiaflip85
    @mattiaflip85 15 років тому +1

    6 stars..very enterteining...

  • @cuhrayzee1
    @cuhrayzee1 16 років тому

    His audience control is great! he's also very strong about his movements lol

  • @NateHickey
    @NateHickey 16 років тому

    lol this is insane, one of the best close up routines ive seen in a long time.

  • @Burno0602
    @Burno0602 10 років тому

    your magic is so strong and misdirection so nice !! i applause !!