How I Fooled Penn & Teller!! (FULL EXPLANATION)

WES Barker2 minutes read

The magician reveals how he fooled Penn and Teller in a trick involving a gimmick made from a playing card and a phone book piece. He explains the intricacies of the trick, highlighting misdirection and audience perception, and recommends watching another magician's explanation for further insight.

Insights

  • The magician fooled Penn and Teller in a trick involving a gimmick made from a playing card and a piece of a phone book, showcasing the power of simple yet clever tools in magic.
  • Through the explanation of the trick's intricacies, the magician highlights the significance of misdirection and audience perception in creating a successful illusion, underscoring the psychological aspects that play a pivotal role in magic performances.

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Recent questions

  • How did the magician fool Penn and Teller?

    With a gimmick made from a playing card and phone book.

  • What materials were used in the magician's trick?

    Playing card and piece of phone book.

  • How did the magician reveal the chosen page number?

    By peeking at the marked page number.

  • What was the final reveal in the magician's trick?

    A hidden page behind a box.

  • What did Penn & Teller focus on when guessing the trick?

    How the magician knew which page to use.

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Summary

00:00

"Magician's Phone Book Trick Revealed"

  • The magician reveals he fooled Penn and Teller in a trick he performed five years ago.
  • He decides to explain the trick now as he no longer performs it due to the unavailability of phone books.
  • The trick involves a gimmick made from a playing card and a piece of a phone book glued together.
  • The magician demonstrates how to create the gimmick and where to place it for the trick.
  • During the performance, the magician secretly marks a page chosen by the participant using the gimmick.
  • The participant writes down the page number without the magician seeing it.
  • The magician then instructs the participant to rip the phone book in a specific way, allowing him to peek at the marked page number.
  • The magician jokes and entertains the audience while setting up the final reveal.
  • The participant throws loose pages in the air, and the magician ensures they are thrown correctly for the trick to work.
  • A hidden page behind a box serves as the final reveal, creating a deceptive and entertaining conclusion to the trick.

12:33

Magician's sword trick wows Penn & Teller.

  • The magician performs a trick with a sword and a phone book, ripping a page and throwing it at a count of three.
  • He stabs the page on the sword, revealing a different page number than he claims to read, tricking the audience.
  • Penn & Teller, impressed by the trick, try to guess how it was done, focusing on how the magician knew which page to use.
  • The magician explains the intricacies of the trick, emphasizing the importance of misdirection and audience perception.
  • The magician expresses gratitude for the experience and recommends watching another magician's explanation of a different trick for further insight.
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