NO HANDS Magician FOOLS Penn & Teller With Sleight of Hand!? Mahdi Gilbert // Most Inspiring Fool Us

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    Mahdi Gilbert performs sleight of hand without hands for Penn & Teller: Fool Us. Prepare to be amazed!
    Alyson Hannigan joins Mahdi onstage with Penn and Teller as he performs Oil & Water, a classic card trick inspired by legendary magician, René Lavand, in which three red cards and three black cards mix and separate by magic. Can Mahdi fool them without his sleight of hand without hands?
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  • @MahdiTheMagician
    @MahdiTheMagician  Před 2 lety +412

    Watch More Of My Magic! czcams.com/video/PUJwvKHDqzM/video.html

    • @themightybrain26
      @themightybrain26 Před 2 lety +11

      Amazing. I don't have any words to describe how you did it.

    • @MahdiTheMagician
      @MahdiTheMagician  Před 2 lety +15

      @@themightybrain26 🙂

    • @jonbrooks9428
      @jonbrooks9428 Před rokem +6

      I am ashamed of the times I have felt sorry for myself. You are incredible. Congratulations on the FU trophy, well deserved 🏆

    • @brandonfryman1935
      @brandonfryman1935 Před rokem +1

      Dude ..... I'm gonna need to know how you did that 😆 nah I'm jk but I mean that's pretty insane

    • @shpongled587
      @shpongled587 Před rokem +1

      more like "Mahdi The Wizard"

  • @travisferguson33
    @travisferguson33 Před 3 lety +13078

    If you look closely, you will see that you have no idea how he did it.

    • @sailaab
      @sailaab Před 3 lety +224

      i did that.. and i concur¡!
      you Sir.. are ABSOLUTELY korrreckt😊

    • @vladimirrosu4004
      @vladimirrosu4004 Před 3 lety +103

      The first trick I saw how he did it but not with the second trick

    • @k0lpA
      @k0lpA Před 3 lety +93

      after 30min or re-watching the first trick all I could figure out is that the cards are not just "de-interlaced" they are not in the same order as when he put them on the table...
      so it wasnt really alysson doing the magic lol

    • @javachipz
      @javachipz Před 3 lety +817

      If slow down the video, you will notice that you still can't see his hands.

    • @jenkem5376
      @jenkem5376 Před 3 lety +11

      LMFAO

  • @archerdan9827
    @archerdan9827 Před 3 lety +5990

    And from then on, he changed the world of magic tricks...the “sleight of hand” became the “sleight of”

    • @MarcoVenustus
      @MarcoVenustus Před 3 lety +206

      sleight of elbow

    • @joestones7052
      @joestones7052 Před 3 lety +129

      Slight of wrist

    • @MahdiTheMagician
      @MahdiTheMagician  Před 3 lety +620

      Thanks for the kind words and please share the video if you have people in your life who you think would enjoy it. :)

    • @tempestive1
      @tempestive1 Před 3 lety +42

      @@MahdiTheMagician this is Mahd :p I admire your persistence and wish you all the best! Keep it up, hope to keep hearing your name! :D

    • @jacksonflood9344
      @jacksonflood9344 Před 3 lety +40

      @@MahdiTheMagician how'd you type that? Magic?

  • @scotttransue5768
    @scotttransue5768 Před rokem +2007

    This trick is simple to do with hands. The sleight of hand required is minimal. Doing it with no hands is a feat beyond comprehension, since it takes immense effort to conceal the secret. Well, well done, sir!!

    • @MahdiTheMagician
      @MahdiTheMagician  Před rokem +257

      Thanks so much

    • @kampkrieger
      @kampkrieger Před rokem +26

      yes I believe so, unfortunately they cut out the very moment it happened :( Thats so mean

    • @kampkrieger
      @kampkrieger Před rokem +4

      oh wait, maby at 2:25 after he stacked the 3 red and black cards on top of each other, he taps it again, i believe that is where he disordered it

    • @deathbloom27
      @deathbloom27 Před rokem +73

      @@kampkrieger they don't cut anything in the show, not intentionally anyway. They can't depend on editing for the trick to work, it's one of the prerequisites to be on the show.

    • @kampkrieger
      @kampkrieger Před rokem +21

      @@deathbloom27 yes they do, if you look very carefully. from one camera perspective to the next, the cards lay on the table in a different way. i do not know if I do it to hide the trick in post OR if this just an accident or maybe make several takes and mix them... but they did

  • @BlackGryph0n
    @BlackGryph0n Před rokem +847

    This guy is INCREDIBLE!!
    I’d feel a little weird clapping for him though….

    • @MahdiTheMagician
      @MahdiTheMagician  Před rokem +201

      Thanks so much! PLEASE 👏👏👏! LOL!!!

    • @i8akaratekid449
      @i8akaratekid449 Před 11 měsíci +11

      @@jesusisimmanuel735 good for you. No one cares tho

    • @NoQualmsTheArtist
      @NoQualmsTheArtist Před 11 měsíci +6

      That was funny, wrong but funny 😂

    • @Rick-if5zb
      @Rick-if5zb Před 9 měsíci +9

      ​@@i8akaratekid449Has anyone ever told you that you are a very warm hearted individual? No? Well, if they had they would have been liars! If you said "Yes" then I still say they are liars!

    • @johnmantovani7285
      @johnmantovani7285 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Allison's is adorable with her new hair style 👏👍👍👌🤗🥰

  • @ManvinderSinghWalia
    @ManvinderSinghWalia Před 3 lety +8746

    The world: you can't do sleight of hand without hands!
    Mahdi: hold my beer, no seriously, please hold it.

    • @MahdiTheMagician
      @MahdiTheMagician  Před 3 lety +2037

      Actually, hold my whiskey. ;)

    • @iUnborN
      @iUnborN Před 3 lety +77

      @@MahdiTheMagician you're so great dude. I have both and literally this makes me want to start doing magic I've wanted to do for like 10 years

    • @muRiboflavin
      @muRiboflavin Před 3 lety +80

      @@MahdiTheMagician whiskey over beer. A man of great taste and amazing sleight of hand.

    • @Tryyton
      @Tryyton Před 2 lety +9

      @@MahdiTheMagician That was absolutely amazing, no, stunning! Very impressive!

    • @pandachong7942
      @pandachong7942 Před 2 lety +11

      @@iUnborN I can’t believe you can afford both beer and whiskey, you are inspiring sir

  • @Domebuddy
    @Domebuddy Před 3 lety +1931

    I actually love that all the magicians on this show are uploading their videos on their personal youtube channels and profiting. It's great that Penn and Teller gives them this opportunity.

    • @Thulgore
      @Thulgore Před 3 lety +75

      Exactly! So many (almost everything) gets blocked, and stripped from people.
      Literally, original music has been stripped from the person who created it due to a 6 second sound clip that sounded similar to another piece of music.
      Penn and Teller are far richer than most of us will ever be. (Their views on certain things are somewhat incorrect as they only see this side of being successful at it) I have never heard of either of them treating anyone like shit) That shouldn't be the "high bar" but it is. I have heard nothing other than stories of their generosity.....in all manners it encapsulates.
      Other than Penn not letting Hitchens drink in his house. (I respect him for the "my house my rules" thing) Inviting Hitch over is to assume he would have been drinking.
      Which actually shows me that Penn is even better than I would have been. (but I'm a drinker)

    • @MahdiTheMagician
      @MahdiTheMagician  Před 3 lety +151

      Thanks so much :)

    • @larajanesen8795
      @larajanesen8795 Před 2 lety +22

      @Erlyk Dalkien lol their views on certain things are “incorrect”. Just because you dont agree, doesnt mean its incorrect haha

    • @deathybrs
      @deathybrs Před 2 lety +2

      @@larajanesen8795 Though it is impossible to be correct in every view a person holds.

    • @larajanesen8795
      @larajanesen8795 Před 2 lety +3

      @@deathybrs I see a "view" as basically the same as an opinion. You cant be right or wrong when it comes to opinions. You know what I mean? :D

  • @geraldspencer8679
    @geraldspencer8679 Před rokem +167

    Years back, Penn and Teller pointed out some basic rules of magic. The first rule they mentioned was that you never do the same trick twice. That's to ensure that folks won't pick up on how you performed the trick. You, however, did do the same trick twice and they still didn't get it. Absolutely incredible.

    • @MahdiTheMagician
      @MahdiTheMagician  Před 11 měsíci +56

      Thanks. I don't follow the rules

    • @justlou717
      @justlou717 Před 6 měsíci +14

      I always assume when a magician breaks this rule (one good enough to be performing for a crowd) that they are doing the same trick with 2 independent methods, and this is sort of a meta trick on top which allows them to just barely tease one method and then fool your expectations by using a contrasting method while you’re expecting the original to be repeated.

    • @excavatoree
      @excavatoree Před 4 měsíci

      @@justlou717 The first thing I thought of after reading your comment was the first part of this talk by Teller.
      (link should be cued to the start of Teller's talk)
      czcams.com/video/J5x14AwElOk/video.html

    • @bukaopu
      @bukaopu Před 3 měsíci +1

      You make your own rules ;)@@MahdiTheMagician

    • @jerkfrags7253
      @jerkfrags7253 Před 3 měsíci

      @@MahdiTheMagician you did such an amazing job, I feel like this is my favorite trick on the show! I might be mistaken, and while it's the same trick, or effect, it looked like you used different techniques. I honestly couldn't say either way, but I can say that I really enjoyed the trick!

  • @EverythingAlways
    @EverythingAlways Před rokem +234

    Proof that if you truly want something bad enough- nothing can stop you.

    • @MahdiTheMagician
      @MahdiTheMagician  Před rokem +22

      Thank you so much!

    • @terminat1
      @terminat1 Před 11 měsíci

      Natural talent is required.

    • @ninjaguyYT
      @ninjaguyYT Před 6 měsíci

      Not true. No matter how much I try, I won't be able to blow up the sun.

    • @SeregaOrgan
      @SeregaOrgan Před 6 měsíci

      Would it be possible to stop being paralysed and win the maraphon?

    • @lesorr1312
      @lesorr1312 Před 6 měsíci

      No handi-cap eh?

  • @ezntertainment3601
    @ezntertainment3601 Před 3 lety +1398

    I feel like he missed a perfect opportunity to say “I believe in magic, trust me there will be no slight of hand here”

    • @MahdiTheMagician
      @MahdiTheMagician  Před 3 lety +197

      Thanks so much and next time! If you enjoyed it please share with your friends and family. :)

    • @Notesens
      @Notesens Před 3 lety +31

      @@MahdiTheMagician when you asked to borrow the hosts hands, i didnt think you were gonna keep them to write youtube comments 😆 nice trick!

    • @hankscorpio8928
      @hankscorpio8928 Před 3 lety +2

      Made me spit my drink out 🤘😊😂

    • @HogRebel
      @HogRebel Před 2 lety +1

      🤣👍

    • @crustybomb115
      @crustybomb115 Před 2 lety +1

      i mean yeah, missed opportunity, but im pretty sure slight of hand is the essence of magic

  • @sentaukrai
    @sentaukrai Před 2 lety +1708

    I will never not love how the trophy is still a giant "FU" to the winners.

    • @markw3598
      @markw3598 Před 2 lety +11

      ..... Of course, you realize that 'you' starts with a 'Y'!??

    • @sentaukrai
      @sentaukrai Před 2 lety +103

      @@markw3598 Text speak? Either way, its a joke.

    • @Scoat
      @Scoat Před 2 lety +104

      @@markw3598 Yet despite him never saying the word "you", you still know what he means. I guess the joke works.

    • @Hambone571
      @Hambone571 Před 2 lety +29

      I’ve said that from the beginning of this show. A wonderful Tongue in Check joke of saying, “F*** Y**” when you best them, without out actually saying it. Great idea, whomever thought of it.

    • @Pewtooyou
      @Pewtooyou Před 2 lety +9

      @@markw3598 🤡💩

  • @LaserRanger15
    @LaserRanger15 Před rokem +97

    I can't pick up a single card off of a table without sliding it to the edge. This guy is amazing

  • @triplestandart7613
    @triplestandart7613 Před rokem +135

    Wow you basically had to reinvent magic from the ground up! This is insane. Massive respect.

  • @glowingfish
    @glowingfish Před 3 lety +1432

    The great thing about this trick is that it is one of the most minimalist I have seen on Fool Us. There are no props, no distractions, no flashy shuffles...its just a very simple case of cards being in a place where they can't possibly be.

    • @BrianBullington
      @BrianBullington Před 3 lety +87

      I rewatched it 3 times, pausing and playing back... and each time i did I was more and more baffled.

    • @exafrost
      @exafrost Před 3 lety +44

      @@BrianBullington same here. I've watched this at least 5 times, not to try and figure out how he does it... just to be amazed and astonished at his incredible skill and because I know that I'll never figure out how he did it.

    • @SquishyOfCinder
      @SquishyOfCinder Před 3 lety +37

      But there is a big distraction, the interlacing of fingers.

    • @MahdiTheMagician
      @MahdiTheMagician  Před 3 lety +81

      Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed it

    • @rileyjordan8114
      @rileyjordan8114 Před 3 lety +13

      @@SquishyOfCinder that’s true, but I’m still clueless as to what he is doing during that time

  • @mysticmarkthemagician5852
    @mysticmarkthemagician5852 Před 3 lety +1240

    My grandson was born without all his fingers he has a thinger and thumb and one thumb on his other hand ..an or feet.....he loves magic I am going to show him your video I am sure it will give him loads of insperation well done .

  • @robertconsley6814
    @robertconsley6814 Před rokem +182

    He definitely is incredible, any magician doing a card trick you’re gonna have audience member saying I’ve seen this trick 1000 times. But the fact that he’s doing this with literally no hands, he’s literally making his old trick fresh , because he is fresh and new.

    • @MahdiTheMagician
      @MahdiTheMagician  Před rokem +18

      Thanks so much

    • @jacksonmichaels296
      @jacksonmichaels296 Před rokem +2

      Stop saying literal. What you're talking about isn't literal.

    • @InfluxDecline
      @InfluxDecline Před rokem +12

      @@jacksonmichaels296 Yes it is. "Literal: taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or allegory."

    • @malaki4519
      @malaki4519 Před 9 měsíci +5

      @@jacksonmichaels296ummm having no hands? He has none that’s as literal as it gets for him

  • @soulvynthis334
    @soulvynthis334 Před rokem +121

    This man is proof that with determination and devotion, anything is achievable.

  • @alextatkin1026
    @alextatkin1026 Před 2 lety +1523

    "Learning how to do this stuff that everybody in the world thought was impossible, that to me is real magic"
    That floored me. I have so much respect for you Mahdi.

    • @Orangesoda65
      @Orangesoda65 Před 2 lety +28

      Sir, this is a Wendy’s.

    • @finitedeus5629
      @finitedeus5629 Před 2 lety +30

      @@praisejesusrepentorlikewis6218 be not like the hypocrites, for they love to preach on street corners and in synagogues and on CZcams, that they may be seen.
      Cause of how far up their own arse they are.

    • @MahdiTheMagician
      @MahdiTheMagician  Před 2 lety +58

      Thank you so much!!!

    • @doxasnike4789
      @doxasnike4789 Před 2 lety

      @@finitedeus5629 amen to that

    • @badassmalificent
      @badassmalificent Před rokem +1

      A very powerful statement indeed. 👏

  • @cesaraguirre4577
    @cesaraguirre4577 Před rokem +917

    His voice kills me because I feel so much emotion in it.
    What a lad, what a warrior, what a man

    • @MahdiTheMagician
      @MahdiTheMagician  Před rokem +76

      Thank you!

    • @FLEXJR69
      @FLEXJR69 Před rokem +1

      The way his voice sounds is so sweet

    • @cesaraguirre4577
      @cesaraguirre4577 Před rokem +2

      @@MahdiTheMagician OMG hahaha I didn't even saw this response.
      I feel blessed

    • @vpambs1pt
      @vpambs1pt Před rokem

      truee

    • @pappapappi9177
      @pappapappi9177 Před 4 měsíci

      I thought so 🤔
      I think he's foreseeing deep inside what he's heading to.. and it's something Great .

  • @iiGingiey
    @iiGingiey Před rokem +53

    "I never leave dates for magic" MY MAN and this video just got a thumbs up.
    The best magic he did all night was getting Allison's number 😂

  • @katchupmachined1914
    @katchupmachined1914 Před rokem +160

    Not only is your skill impressive, but the passion and dedication it must have taken to develop it is truly inspiring. All the respect in the world Mahdi, you’ve earned it.

  • @TheGuindo
    @TheGuindo Před 2 lety +1199

    Damn, you basically had to invent your own school of magic from the ground up, that's impressive. The amount of hard work and ingenuity required to do that is truly incredible. And now _you_ can write the magic book that you wish had existed when you were a kid!

    • @andyausman2139
      @andyausman2139 Před 2 lety +1

      #1 original!

    • @mikegee8875
      @mikegee8875 Před 2 lety

      I would give Penn and teller an FU for pretending they were fooled. The guy just got a pity trophy... that's all.

    • @rafael_copa
      @rafael_copa Před 2 lety +37

      @@mikegee8875 you are jealous, because you have both hands and can't do it. But that's ok, I can't too. However, you are wrong, if they don't know how the trick is done, they were fooled and since Mahdi has no hands, they actually don't know the moves he did. It's simple

    • @RapidVidsProductions
      @RapidVidsProductions Před 2 lety +7

      @@mikegee8875 found the jealous dumbass clown hahahah

    • @MahdiTheMagician
      @MahdiTheMagician  Před 2 lety +28

      :)

  • @thejesuschrist
    @thejesuschrist Před 3 lety +2485

    AMAZING!

    • @faiz78ify
      @faiz78ify Před 3 lety +182

      even Jesus is amazed

    • @ruitachi-6240
      @ruitachi-6240 Před 3 lety +70

      JESUS HAS BLESSED THIS GUY!!!!

    • @C_Becker
      @C_Becker Před 3 lety +12

      @@ruitachi-6240 Yes. So much that he even did not give him hands or feet. Are you so dumb or....?

    • @ruitachi-6240
      @ruitachi-6240 Před 3 lety +21

      @@C_Becker i was being sarcastic smh.

    • @C_Becker
      @C_Becker Před 3 lety +2

      @@ruitachi-6240 Oh, that was not noticeable. Sorry.

  • @Dargonhuman
    @Dargonhuman Před rokem +64

    "I don't feel like I was born missing anything."
    Damn, that's a powerful and affirming mindset; we can choose to be happy by focusing on the things we do have in this life and using them to our full advantage or we can choose to be miserable by focusing on the things we don't have and wishing we did have them.
    You have chosen to be happy with what you do have, and that's incredibly inspiring.

  • @TheFrodoBaggins33
    @TheFrodoBaggins33 Před rokem +260

    It's absolutely incredible how smooth and precise the sleight of hand is. It's literally the smallest movements and I could only catch glimpses of it here and there, I could never begin to imagine the amount of practice it would take to execute them all so effortlessly, it's mindblowing

    • @MahdiTheMagician
      @MahdiTheMagician  Před rokem +18

      Thanks

    • @DJSockmonkeyMusic
      @DJSockmonkeyMusic Před 5 měsíci +4

      I'm one of those magic fans who love the techniques, the gimmicks and watching for the switches & picks & dumps and while I'm pretty sure I know both how and when the different parts of the trick were done, it was so clean, honestly one of the most impressive performances of oil and water I've ever seen. And I watched like 25 times before I felt confident that I could pick the when's, but like I said, I didn't see the when's. I just know that the when's had to have been then and then, because there was no other opportunities
      Seriously outstanding. If a magician without a disability did this trick this clean, it would impress me. I'm beyond impressed.

  • @michaelj4912
    @michaelj4912 Před 3 lety +597

    Lol. His smile when Penn says things can get a little ROUGH was so great cause he knows he got them. Fantastic trick!

    • @SALT--
      @SALT-- Před 3 lety +68

      So true. He knows exactly what penn is talking about but knows that's NOT how he did it. Incredible trick.

    • @enfortro
      @enfortro Před 3 lety +3

      Yep “gotchas”

    • @MahdiTheMagician
      @MahdiTheMagician  Před 3 lety +131

      I couldn't help myself! Please share with your friends and family and have a great day :)

    • @gabrielsim1988
      @gabrielsim1988 Před 3 lety +36

      @@nikolovesfood probably the red and black cards have different textures so magicians can separate them with friction

    • @seancascanet3428
      @seancascanet3428 Před 3 lety +12

      Svengali deck..a trick deck that has a smooth card and rough card so different pressure will reveal one color set or the other but are cut thinner so it looks normal

  • @chrisf8833
    @chrisf8833 Před 2 lety +195

    I was hoping he would start off with, something like, "I used to juggle chainsaws --- but found I was good at making things disappear so decided to do magic instead"
    Great act there.

    • @dude754321
      @dude754321 Před 2 lety +2

      I like that. Would be a great joke

    • @Alwizcaliteach
      @Alwizcaliteach Před 2 lety +12

      I hate to admit, but it took me a moment to get that. I was 'stumped.'

    • @robertkesselring
      @robertkesselring Před 2 lety +1

      Oh snap!

    • @KAdams-dr4pc
      @KAdams-dr4pc Před 2 lety

      Chris,
      Your comment is hilarious! You should have gotten pinned for that! 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @gundam116
    @gundam116 Před 5 měsíci +7

    It’s simple how he did the trick, magic!

  • @Sonnymonster
    @Sonnymonster Před rokem +160

    This guy is an absolute inspiration. Using his disability to better his life and become excellent at something takes incredible balls and determination💙 No self pity, no victimhood just pure genius👍

    • @Ribbo
      @Ribbo Před rokem +10

      Don't fool yourself. All people with disabilities (mental or physical) go through a period of victimhood, how long it lasts depends on the person. How they move forward from those feelings is what matters.
      What you see on the outside isn't necessarily how someone feels on the inside at any given time though, just look at Robin Williams as a good example.

    • @leskobrandon691
      @leskobrandon691 Před rokem +2

      Generally in life, those who have it easy in life but don't always get their way are the ones who claim victim status. Those who don't have it easy & have to work 10x harder than everyone else never play the victim card. Well done young man.

    • @RecklessRecluse999
      @RecklessRecluse999 Před rokem +2

      Great performance. Remember Richard Turner

    • @Soulsurviver22
      @Soulsurviver22 Před rokem +2

      Robin Williams wasn’t disabled he was broken from the inside and nobody knew he was until it was too late ..

    • @MahdiTheMagician
      @MahdiTheMagician  Před rokem +15

      Thanks so much!

  • @playgroundchooser
    @playgroundchooser Před 3 lety +288

    Short sleeves, no palming tricks, close up, no table tricks... AND HE DID IT TWICE!! 🤯🤯🤯🤯
    Edit: he's so damned good, he did it another time without me even seeing it! 😁🙃😉

    • @MahdiTheMagician
      @MahdiTheMagician  Před 3 lety +61

      Thanks for the kind words, and please share the video if you have people in your life who you think would enjoy it. :) Also, I actually did it three times. ;)

    • @brandonportugal3612
      @brandonportugal3612 Před 3 lety +16

      4:32, is that when?

    • @croplaya
      @croplaya Před 2 lety

      But hes obviously straining a few times and doing something to the cards I just dont know what

    • @dauraktv
      @dauraktv Před 2 lety

      They cut the video at 2:28!!!

    • @jayari7674
      @jayari7674 Před 2 lety

      @@dauraktv that’s changing the angle not cutting the video

  • @Chiaros
    @Chiaros Před 3 lety +390

    Okay, I figured it out! He actually has hands, but his sleight of hand is so fast that you can't even see the hands!

  • @SpammingY-pp2ru
    @SpammingY-pp2ru Před 11 měsíci +21

    "Look, Ma, no hands!"
    This absolutely amazing and heartwarming, you're an inspiration to us all! Keep doing what you do, man!

  • @chocobitties2595
    @chocobitties2595 Před rokem +27

    I love how Mahdi took the time to respond to so many people. If it were anyone else I'd say he was typing his fingers off! Mad respect.

  • @nathanbodet3644
    @nathanbodet3644 Před 3 lety +371

    What's incredible is that without fingers, you don't have all those weird little movements. You can't hide a micro-movement, you have to play in plain sight. I am amazed, congratulations

    • @todds.1821
      @todds.1821 Před 2 lety +25

      Actually it's easier for him, with no hands, as Penn was trying to get him to admit. You see, a magician with both of his hands can't toss cards around in a sloppy manner without alerting the audience to their trickery. What I mean to say is if Penn had been up there, and he was moving the cards all sloppy like the handless guy, the audience would immediately deduce that he is cheating. However, when the handless guy makes a questionable move, you excuse it, because...he has no hands. This makes it easier for him to do all kinds of trickery because you will automatically chalk it up to him having no hands. Imagine if Penn had gone up there and manipulated the cards in the same manner as the handless guy. You be crying foul at the first sight of any unconventional hand movements. That's what gives the handless guy an edge, he doesn't have to conform to your ideas of how a magician should or shouldn't do a trick, he is beyond all accountability. That is a huge asset in the world of magicians.

    • @kyleweir689
      @kyleweir689 Před 2 lety +53

      @@todds.1821 you've broken the record for how many times you can restate the same thing

    • @UWotM8951
      @UWotM8951 Před 2 lety +25

      @@kyleweir689 which is extra impressive considering what he was saying was wrong. Penn and Teller's guess was that some of the cards were textured to allow him to manipulate them as he did, the whole spiel about smooth and rough for him was Penn's attempt to disguise his guess in case he was right

    • @KingNefiiria
      @KingNefiiria Před 2 lety +3

      @@kyleweir689 he was trying to hit the 500 word minimum his teacher asked him to meet. Except instead of writing his essay he wrote a comment.
      Pretty sure he turned in a 12 word essay the next morning.

    • @MahdiTheMagician
      @MahdiTheMagician  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks so much

  • @SacredRealmProductions
    @SacredRealmProductions Před 3 lety +737

    This is the first time that a routine has brought me to actual tears. You are such an inspiration. Just awesome!

  • @Judgement_Kazzy
    @Judgement_Kazzy Před rokem +20

    That was easily some of the best sleight-of-elbow I have ever seen.

  • @TheTubecrap
    @TheTubecrap Před rokem +7

    I will never get tired of watching you appearance on Fool Us. So magical, so inspirational. All the best to you

  • @robrazzano9168
    @robrazzano9168 Před 2 lety +186

    "I never leave dates for magic."
    ...my man...

    • @bassassassinnn7459
      @bassassassinnn7459 Před 2 lety +9

      I was thinking the same. Could you imagine what that right arm could do???

    • @mfdnl
      @mfdnl Před 2 lety

      @@bassassassinnn7459 ayy ..

    • @cchavezjr7
      @cchavezjr7 Před 2 lety

      I was going to like this comment but, it would have changed the likes from 69 to 70. Got to keep it at 69 when we're talking about a date haha

    • @bassassassinnn7459
      @bassassassinnn7459 Před 2 lety

      @@cchavezjr7 I unliked it, so now you can like it and be the 69th.

    • @cchavezjr7
      @cchavezjr7 Před 2 lety +2

      @@bassassassinnn7459 Hahahah thanks!

  • @thomasm8051
    @thomasm8051 Před 3 lety +139

    You know it's real magic when a guy with no hands pulls a sneaky on Penn and Teller. Nothing but respect to this man

  • @upgrade1015
    @upgrade1015 Před rokem +17

    This man is a pioneer and an inspiration to those after him! Love and respect ✊

  • @thefez-cat
    @thefez-cat Před rokem +3

    Reinventing an entire classic style of magic in a way no one else does it. Extremely cool.

  • @Notesens
    @Notesens Před 3 lety +115

    Everybody talking about the trick, all i can think about is how supportive this man's mother must be 😭😭

  • @MahdiTheMagician
    @MahdiTheMagician  Před 3 lety +2467

    I'm Mahdi The Magician. The best way to support me is to buy a deck of my personal playing cards: mahdithemagician.com/store
    The second best way is to share my videos with your friends and family so that they can enjoy the magic and be inspired as well!
    Thank you!!!

    • @brisingrsverd341
      @brisingrsverd341 Před 3 lety +19

      Wait a second 8 hours ago, hello there I guess awesome performance

    • @investingdd674
      @investingdd674 Před 3 lety +18

      You are an inspiration man. Keep up the good work 👍👍👍

    • @tserenbaatar
      @tserenbaatar Před 3 lety +11

      Yo this was amazing to watch, brought a smile to my face at the end.

    • @MahdiTheMagician
      @MahdiTheMagician  Před 3 lety +16

      @@brisingrsverd341 thank you

    • @MahdiTheMagician
      @MahdiTheMagician  Před 3 lety +12

      @@investingdd674 thanks so much!

  • @peterhallman9614
    @peterhallman9614 Před měsícem

    Amazing trick performed extremely well. Bringing both Penn and Teller to the stage was a very brave move.
    Well deserved trophy.

  • @mister8765
    @mister8765 Před rokem +4

    I love these sorts of tricks.. no bling, or fast complex movements. It is what it is with nothing to hide behind! Brilliant!

  • @drewishaf
    @drewishaf Před 2 lety +567

    When I was a kid (maybe about 12-15) I went to a Penn and Teller show on about my 5th vacation to Vegas. These guys were not only incredible magicians and comedians, but they were genuinely some of the nicest men I've ever met. We were also fortunate enough to do a meet and greet with them after the show.
    Teller completely caught me off guard with how outspoken and polite his is off stage, and Penn is exactly how you'd imagine from his stage presence. I remember talking to them for a good few minutes and before we left, they asked if we'd brought anything they could sign for us. The only thing I could find on my was my wallet that had a little money and jokingly asked if they'd autograph a 1 dollar bill. Both kinda laughed at it but then said "sure."
    While Penn signed it, he also marked out the word "God" in sharpie and said "just remember that any time a government has to bring up God, it's because they're trying fuck you over while pretending to be righteous." As a kid of that age, it was pretty much the first time I'd ever heard anyone say that but it stuck with me to this day. Now, in 2021, his words seemed absolutely prophetic and I am genuinely grateful for having seen and met these guys in person.
    If you ever get the chance, I would HIGHLY recommend catching one of their shows, especially if you get the chance to talk to them. Absolutely lovely gentlemen.

    • @ShaimingLong
      @ShaimingLong Před 2 lety +33

      From my neck of the woods, the most common phrase involving God and government would be "God save the King/Queen." A righteous phrase for sending soldiers off to battle, to probably die in place of their monarch.
      So I'd agree, Penn really hit the nail on that coffin!

    • @macleadg
      @macleadg Před 2 lety +13

      I caught one of their shows a very long time ago, in a small local venue, before they got big. Teller worked the concession booth at intermission, and stayed in character. I spoke to Penn during his smoke break. Both great guys.

    • @llkurofoxll1013
      @llkurofoxll1013 Před 2 lety +5

      wow, that's just pretentious.

    • @jeffreymason7049
      @jeffreymason7049 Před 2 lety +5

      @@llkurofoxll1013 and right. The kid was old enough to start questioning religion and government - seems like you perhaps still aren't?

    • @EmoryM
      @EmoryM Před 2 lety +4

      I’m an atheist, not by choice, but at least I’m not insufferable about it

  • @ThatCoolCanadian
    @ThatCoolCanadian Před 3 lety +119

    You know you're watching something extraordinary when Penn has his mouth open the whole time

    • @MahdiTheMagician
      @MahdiTheMagician  Před 3 lety +2

      Thanks so much. Please share the video with your friends and family ;)

  • @thehawkman8017
    @thehawkman8017 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I'm genuinely happy for this man

  • @myselfthethird3393
    @myselfthethird3393 Před rokem +2

    this is by far the most inspiring fool us moment i have seen. rarely do we see an 8 min video teaching us about so many life lessons all at once.
    a truly amazing trick and glad i was able to see this !
    thank you

  • @bobreil7464
    @bobreil7464 Před 2 lety +35

    This man has no hands and did this right in front of Penn and Teller close up magic in front of two Master magicians I have nothing but respect for him his talent is incredible makes me feel like I should do more with my life carry on sir.

  • @dmoore42011
    @dmoore42011 Před 3 lety +385

    I've watched every episode of this show and Im convinced this is actual magic. This is so clean it is UNREAL. You are AMAZING!

  • @Xartavion
    @Xartavion Před 6 měsíci

    I am in tears. I cannot believe how well you did that trick, nor do I have a clue HOW you did it.
    I am simply moved by this demonstration. Bravo.

  • @stockdrama3709
    @stockdrama3709 Před rokem +4

    When you have been watching magic your whole life, reading about it, etc. It seems like even if you do not really know how to do the trick you have an idea of how things could have been done. Takes away a lot of that amazement we all felt as kids. With Mahdi, it all looks so different and I felt that "I have no idea this is amazing" feeling. Keep it up sir you're an inspiration and a great magician.

    • @MahdiTheMagician
      @MahdiTheMagician  Před rokem +2

      Thank you! Thanks so much for the kind words and please share with your family and friends to inspire them as well :)

  • @mayankmishra03
    @mayankmishra03 Před 3 lety +218

    I have nothing but RESPECT for this guy..hats off to you buddy.

    • @MahdiTheMagician
      @MahdiTheMagician  Před 3 lety +11

      Thanks so much. If you enjoyed it please share with your friends and family. :)

  • @doggo9388
    @doggo9388 Před 2 lety +328

    What’s crazy isn’t not knowing what you did, it’s knowing (or at least having a good idea) what you did and then realizing how unbelievably difficult it would be to do so well without hands. Incredible job, I can’t even express how impressive that is.

    • @krankenstein8571
      @krankenstein8571 Před 2 lety +1

      Did he have changing cards?

    • @mathewhill5556
      @mathewhill5556 Před 2 lety +8

      @@krankenstein8571 No he just rearranges them while you watch. That's why he is messing around with the cards the whole time. Notice how much he moves the piles around. Picks them up puts them back down, he has like a full minute between each set to reposition the cards.

    • @MahdiTheMagician
      @MahdiTheMagician  Před 2 lety +22

      Thank you!

    • @roadking0073
      @roadking0073 Před rokem +8

      If you understand how basic the Oil And Water trick is and that you need a #$%#$% out front and a thumb #$%#$ #$%#$ sleight #$%$ at the #$%$of the cards(sorry, I'm not giving the trick away either🤣), the more difficult it is to figure out when Mahdi is doing the #$%$#% #$. Dude, how or when are you doing it?! Ive watched it five times already and still I can't see it. Well deserved win!🏆

    • @RecklessRecluse999
      @RecklessRecluse999 Před rokem

      @@roadking0073 That is exactly #@$%&[[[ not the correct sequence. You probably meant to @$$=^^#'cg the second&^%::^$%"%^;^in such a way to^^%""&"'■》《. That is my interpretation of the +#$"##%^][]) method that I over stood

  • @GardoGamer
    @GardoGamer Před rokem +6

    You made my day... having a rough time right now... you inspired me to never give up whatever the circumstances.. thanks man..

  • @Gandalf_Lundgren
    @Gandalf_Lundgren Před rokem +7

    I was so into this, I interlaced my fingers! Fantastic work!

  • @eken81
    @eken81 Před 2 lety +120

    I love to see how Teller lowers himself to Mahdis level when handing over the trophy. I am a guy who uses a wheelchair and looking up at someone, especially in a crowded place where the person is standing close might put a strain on your neck.

    • @Puppy_Puppington
      @Puppy_Puppington Před 2 lety +8

      he is humble and intelligent and understands body language

    • @Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040
      @Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040 Před 2 lety +11

      I often crouch when I talk to people in a wheelchair or sitting on the ground like homeless people, although I sometimes wonder if that looks patronising to them.

    • @eken81
      @eken81 Před 2 lety +2

      @@Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040 I'd say that the person you are talking to will read your intent. If you feel uneasy, then my tip is that you should speak your mind. People outside will think stuff, but you can't control them. How did you get a username that is an emoji BTW?

    • @Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040
      @Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040 Před 2 lety +1

      @@eken81
      It was back in the day when youtube still allowed emojis for your nick, and then a year ago or so they stopped it.

    • @Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040
      @Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040 Před 2 lety

      @G Rr eh? 🤔

  • @tomekstec981
    @tomekstec981 Před 2 lety +525

    Honestly one of the most inspiring magicians. It looks so simple and it's hard to see where there was space to manipulate the cards, and they aren't covered up by hands like they are usually with sleight of hand tricks, just incredible. What a balance between life message and just incredible magic. Thank you for persevering to bring us this!

  • @chad_b
    @chad_b Před rokem

    I always love a good story of someone overcoming major disabilities and not letting it hold them back from their dreams. Great job man

  • @doenjohnjo434
    @doenjohnjo434 Před 28 dny

    Good for him, u gotta keep on keepin on. Don’t take your blessings for granted !

  • @bobbygalyon5580
    @bobbygalyon5580 Před 3 lety +54

    His handless sleight of hand really got me stumped.

  • @JaviusSama
    @JaviusSama Před 3 lety +117

    The first time I saw this trick, it was performed by René Lavand and I thought it was amazing that he could do sleight of hand with just one. Watching it being performed with no hands at all was absolutely astonishing.

  • @davidfollett6522
    @davidfollett6522 Před rokem

    I saw this for the first time over a year ago and I still come back to watch. It never gets old

  • @ericadavenport2039
    @ericadavenport2039 Před 8 měsíci

    What a sweet, genuine guy. I hope his life is full of happiness and love.

  • @chadotem1889
    @chadotem1889 Před 2 lety +159

    You are literally the living representation of the saying " You can do anything with enough willpower and passion. ". Congratulations from the bottom of my heart, you deserve it man.

  • @karthickrajjs2992
    @karthickrajjs2992 Před 3 lety +36

    The moment when Teller knelt down and gave the trophy to you was true appreciation for your magic. Just awesome MAGIC!

    • @MahdiTheMagician
      @MahdiTheMagician  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks for the kind words and please share the video if you have people in your life who you think would enjoy it. :)

  • @chiefmcleod1835
    @chiefmcleod1835 Před rokem

    Things that most people are born taking for granted, you overcame not having.
    Talented, sense of humor, driven. You must be protected at all cost.
    Also I love that Teller kneeled down next to you at the end. He couldn't say anything, but he showed a lot of respect there.

  • @RyanReacts4Ever
    @RyanReacts4Ever Před rokem +2

    Absolutely amazing my man. Someone with no hands to make that trick look so easy. Must have taken a long time to master. That takes real dedication and a real love of magic. Very well done.

  • @thebluesmurfdude
    @thebluesmurfdude Před 3 lety +72

    I haven’t been impressed with oil and water for a long time. But every time I watch this, my mind absolutely breaks. I don’t know the method, and I love it!

    • @MahdiTheMagician
      @MahdiTheMagician  Před 3 lety +2

      Thanks so much. If you enjoyed it please share with your friends and family. :)

  • @nickhomer6799
    @nickhomer6799 Před 2 lety +313

    This guy has heart and is an inspiration. What a privilege to watch him perform.

  • @jfksdm
    @jfksdm Před rokem +12

    I remember telling people many times I was bad with cards because my hands are too small and i am missing some joints and stuff. I have never been proven more wrong in my life. Inspiring, really. Thank you for opening my eyes good sir.

  • @jesuschrist8991
    @jesuschrist8991 Před rokem

    I love it when people speak for others it gives us a great view on their real personality.

  • @pranavshandil4259
    @pranavshandil4259 Před 3 lety +129

    This is my first comment on any CZcams video ever. My god Mahdi, that was special. You are just amazing. Maybe magic IS real. You have a new fan from India.

    • @MahdiTheMagician
      @MahdiTheMagician  Před 3 lety +9

      Thanks so much, please share with your friends and family. I hope to be invited to India one day.

  • @lovanaries
    @lovanaries Před rokem

    Easily one of my favorite magicians! Nothing pretentious and flashy, just genuine and sweet
    This felt like honest magic
    👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
    I was instantly a fan

  • @pozzezz
    @pozzezz Před rokem +1

    'I don't feel like i'm missing anything. I feel like i'm how i'm supposed to be' - absolutely beautiful mindset.

  • @JamesTittle-er9of
    @JamesTittle-er9of Před 3 lety +67

    Not gonna lie. I thought there was no way this guy was gonna be able to fool them. I’m still dumbfounded how he did that trick. Very inspirational and pure talent!

    • @MahdiTheMagician
      @MahdiTheMagician  Před 3 lety +3

      Thanks so much. If you enjoyed it please share with your friends and family. :)

    • @scottsrush
      @scottsrush Před 2 lety

      @@MahdiTheMagician great job man!

  • @roselazarus666
    @roselazarus666 Před 2 lety +51

    I love the joy Penn gets out of being fooled. He’s so happy lol.

  • @ThePaulOLoughlin
    @ThePaulOLoughlin Před rokem

    theres so much depth to this man
    when the deck was stacked against him, pun intended, he never gave up!!
    incredible - the trick, his character and his mental strength!!
    never stop inspiring!
    you are loved!

  • @alessia9328
    @alessia9328 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Hands down the best sleight of elbow I've ever seen in my life

  • @MichaelVincentMagic
    @MichaelVincentMagic Před 3 lety +101

    Congratulations Mahdi, I am so thrilled for you. You are legend in the magic community. It was a big thrill to see you perform live. Very happy for you. X

    • @JFrameMan
      @JFrameMan Před 3 lety +2

      I got to this by clicking on your most recent video. Fancy seeing you here just hours earlier.
      And yes, Mahdi is phenomenal.

    • @KaitouKaiju
      @KaitouKaiju Před 3 lety +3

      Holy mana it's THE Michael Vincent!
      Your work is simply wonderful

    • @MahdiTheMagician
      @MahdiTheMagician  Před 3 lety +7

      Thanks Michael. It means a lot. Hope you are well :)

    • @MichaelVincentMagic
      @MichaelVincentMagic Před 3 lety +5

      @@MahdiTheMagician cheers Mahdi. Hope you are safe and well.

    • @alanmurray5963
      @alanmurray5963 Před 2 lety

      Loved your first performance on fool us. You, Richard Turner , Mahdi and others are truly inspirational

  • @fulanoide718
    @fulanoide718 Před 2 lety +157

    I loved your performance, i know a version of this trick performed by an argentinian magician, René Lavand, who lost an arm when he was little, he called the trick something along the lines of "it can't be done slower" (in Spanish), people like him and you are so inspirational to never give up and keep trying to succeed in creating something new no matter the obstacles

    • @MahdiTheMagician
      @MahdiTheMagician  Před rokem +73

      Thank you, he is my inspiration!

    • @gregocanepa
      @gregocanepa Před rokem +2

      Siiiii grande pelotudo! Jajajajaja i was just thinking about René. NO SE PUEDE HACER MÁS LENTO

    • @quelopario
      @quelopario Před rokem +1

      @@gregocanepa si estás intentando imitar a un argentino, te advierto que no se usa así la palabra pelotudo. Es bastante ofensivo, es el equivalente a "dumbass" en inglés, no hay un contexto que se la pueda usar en forma positiva.

  • @T-Man_865
    @T-Man_865 Před rokem +2

    That was awesome. This man is a big inspiration showing that any setback can't stop u from making yourself happy. I wish him the best and would love to see more!

  • @RadagonTheRed
    @RadagonTheRed Před 5 měsíci +4

    One of the most incredible magic performances I have ever seen. Simply because this man managed to do a trick so beautifully that someone with two hands would have struggled to match. Absolutely amazing. I have no idea how you did it. You’re a genuine magician.

    • @MahdiTheMagician
      @MahdiTheMagician  Před 5 měsíci +2

      Thanks so much my dear friend!

    • @RadagonTheRed
      @RadagonTheRed Před 5 měsíci +2

      @@MahdiTheMagician Don’t mention it brother! I am genuinely in awe over how talented you are. You’re an amazing guy and your magic is absolutely masterful.

  • @do-weesports5105
    @do-weesports5105 Před 3 lety +20

    Bro magician's are the most savage people with swears yet they are the most wholesome. They are a true gentleman fr fr

  • @strikerwoman
    @strikerwoman Před 2 lety +28

    “I feel I’m the way I’m supposed to be, and my magic is real.”
    Yes you are and yes it is. Thanks bud

  • @sjdorange7190
    @sjdorange7190 Před rokem

    you are amazing. all your motions were smooth and slow, and I cannot put together the first thing about how you did this trick. the fact that you created all your techniques is a feat of its own, you are one of the greatest i've ever seen!

  • @corpsog163
    @corpsog163 Před rokem +2

    Very inspirational!!! That is crazy good... And what an experience it must have been to perform In front of Penn and teller!. Love it!!!

  • @Yourmomma568
    @Yourmomma568 Před 3 lety +43

    that was one of the rare tricks where im just like. i have no clue. it is so great to see a trick that lays everything out in the open and still manages to fool you.

    • @MahdiTheMagician
      @MahdiTheMagician  Před 3 lety +2

      Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed and please share with your friends and family :)

  • @OldSilkRoad
    @OldSilkRoad Před 3 lety +10

    Just six cards. Six cards! Expert observers within feet. Cameras trained. Every move in plain sight. Mahdi, I think I’m beginning to believe in magic too!

    • @MahdiTheMagician
      @MahdiTheMagician  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks so much. If you enjoyed it please share with your friends and family. :)

  • @yzy777
    @yzy777 Před rokem +1

    Keep on rocking man! You got it all figured out more than 99% of the others. Hats down.

  • @faren4333
    @faren4333 Před rokem

    Good for him I'm so happy to hear that for real

  • @onionspi
    @onionspi Před 3 lety +617

    Plot twist: he does have hands. They are just invisible 😳

    • @chzehong
      @chzehong Před 3 lety +16

      That's real magic

    • @undergraduate6330
      @undergraduate6330 Před 3 lety +1

      Hahahaha lol the card is gimmick

    • @garrettsomero3622
      @garrettsomero3622 Před 3 lety +2

      He used sleight of hand and made them disappear

    • @Suy..
      @Suy.. Před 3 lety +12

      @@garrettsomero3622 I would say he use sleight of card to make his hand disappear

    • @kontlobersa5154
      @kontlobersa5154 Před 3 lety +1

      and that is the real magic dude, like magic with spell and then fire comes out from your hand, magic with spell and you can summon a living skeleton.... (read: necromancy or edo tensei for weebs)

  • @mintichoco211
    @mintichoco211 Před 3 lety +21

    the only man who can proudly say "look ma, no hands" at this age

  • @L_E_L_0_U_P
    @L_E_L_0_U_P Před rokem +3

    You are a true inspiration sir. You have an incredible career ahead of you!

  • @msjc7799
    @msjc7799 Před měsícem

    Congratulations! Well done and a deserved win! 🧙🏽‍♂️

  • @tryyoutube7666
    @tryyoutube7666 Před 3 lety +52

    i dont know why but iam crying , crying with happines

    • @MahdiTheMagician
      @MahdiTheMagician  Před 3 lety

      Glad you enjoyed it. Please share the video so others may have the same happiness :)

  • @alexalexis7899
    @alexalexis7899 Před 2 lety +77

    Don’t know what tricks you’ve mastered thus far, but one of your most powerful will for sure be reminding everyone that obstacles exist to be overcome, not lamented. Thank you so, so much for persevering. What an inspiration! What a show!

    • @NaomiKFCHutchin
      @NaomiKFCHutchin Před 2 lety +4

      I misread that as "laminated" and spent a good few minutes trying to understand the metaphor of "laminating your obstacles" 🤣😂🤣

    • @alexalexis7899
      @alexalexis7899 Před 2 lety +3

      @@NaomiKFCHutchin 😂😂 That’s even more funny because I find myself frequently dealing with similar situations 🤣

    • @MahdiTheMagician
      @MahdiTheMagician  Před 2 lety +6

      Thanks so much, your words mean a lot to me :)

  • @Just_Pele
    @Just_Pele Před rokem +1

    Beautiful, beautiful technique, you have a wonderful eye for detail and motion. Superb!

  • @JoeFromJoplinMO
    @JoeFromJoplinMO Před 2 měsíci

    Outstanding, Mahdi!! This was absolutely amazing. Keep up your amazing craft, and inspiring others.