Best Youtube magic videos

June 10, 2019 9:26 AM

What are the best stage magic/sleight-of-hand videos? Looking for some jaw-dropping effects but also for funny/original presentations!
posted by storybored to Media & Arts (3 answers total)

I've never really liked magic shows at all, to be honest, but I was watching with my young niece and nephew, and they showed me Sacred Riana's performance from America's Got Talent. I'd never seen anything like it, it's so very creepy and scary! I'm not sure if this is what you're looking for, but I loved it.
posted by backwards compatible at 10:41 AM on June 10, 2019

Anything Ricky Jay, but in particular:
Everywhere and Nowhere, from his 52 Assistants show.
posted by ApathyGirl at 10:48 AM on June 10, 2019 [1 favorite]

Legendary "close-up" magician Tony Slydini did a number of specials for Dick Cavett that were both technically impressive and quite funny; some highlights:

The power of misdirection

The torn and restored newspaper

The Helicopter Card

Cutting the rope
posted by Rhaomi at 4:25 PM on June 10, 2019 [2 favorites]