I come back to this video every now and then. Still amazes me each time. Also, the way you weave humor into your act in a way that lifts up the participants is wonderful. So many entertainers put down audience members in order to make a joke, but you elevate the experience when you interact with people. Lifts me up as well just watching. Thanks for doing that.
He was too good for the audience. They completely missed his beginning. And his brilliant end was met with polite applause. Michael, even though everything you did went over their heads, We appreciate the mastery you showed. Very well done, Sir!
I always thought the Magic Castle was filled with people too posh to act a fool when they see a “magic” trick. Being impressed doesn’t require any noise making until the end when you politely clap. These people are use to attending recitals and operas where you hold the applause till after the performance.
I agree with the sentiment. It was a much better performance than the audience indicated, but, as some others have mentioned, you have to understand the venue. At least some portion of this crowd probably knew exactly how most of it was done, so wouldn't have been astonished. They no doubt, and no less, certainly appreciated the skill involved in performing it so well. I have personally gotten some really excited responses out of random people, and I would love to think that one day I could perform well enough to get that response from that crowd. Look @12:27 at the look on the guy on the left. That is better than astonishment. That is true appreciation.
To argue the other side, he's also very dry and very fast... The pace of his performance is as id he's performing to magicians but his presentation is like he's performing a brick wall
@@Wysewolfit's called alcohol...but i've been there before and the rooms are small and when someone does something impressive, you're usually just stunned and don't clap enthusiastically cause your brain is just thinking wtf...!?
Yes, he is exceptionally smooth. Really in a league of his own when it comes to smoothness, grace, and elegance. I’ve never seen anyone quite come close to capturing it. The way his hands move. It makes me wonder how he achieves it. If it was just inborn or purposefully cultivated…? Regardless, it’s magnificent and he’s such a humble guy.
People in the crowd were well aware of how good Michael is, they were just so astonished that they got caught up in the moment and when that happens you don't wanna clap, you just wanna watch more and more and be amazed everytime again. That's what I'm thinking, big up!
IMHO the problem is his constant talking without proper engagement or expression. He's not giving people time to think. Still, what do I know,. He's obviously a master of his craft.
@@bruceyboy7349 PATTER is a time honored skill in the craft, designed to engage the audience. It’s a part of the misdirection. He’s a master at that as well!
Bro that's what I was thinking. Were those double card lifts and then like 2nd hand deals??? That's the only thing that makes sense to me. When I watched it at first I was completely in shock, and I've been studying a lot of sleight of hand stuff lately
SD gfx I dunno what "KM moves" are but I know he was doing double lifts and 2nd hand dealing.He never finds the blue card because those were the red cards he was showing all along. The shuffle was false/controlled as well. I dunno if that was your question but thats how he does the finale.
When he initially inserts the red cards back in the deck they are controlled to the bottom. He palms with his left hand and puts them on the bottom of the blue deck once he takes control of it. False shuffles and false cuts, he double lifts and places face up on the table.
When he initially inserts the red cards back in the deck they are controlled to the bottom. He palms with his left hand and puts them on the bottom of the blue deck once he takes control of it. False shuffles and false cuts, he double lifts and places face up on the table.
He is a master of the craft. The best slight of hand i have ever seen. His character makes it even better. He does those moves subconcious while talking about his life or something he saw the other day. Brilliant, simply fantastic.
Imo there is no other magi “as our” Michael Vincent who delivers magic in this style as well in the world. I’ve been doing card magic for nearly 40 years and actually was lucky enough to see MV in my early years all those years ago and at that point I new he was the next level. I’ve watched this performance many times simply outstanding.
I want to first say, that comedy magic is probably one of the most entertaining genres for lay audiences. That being said, I prefer this more serious, classic genre of magic that Michael does so well; Ed Kwon does a very nice job with this genre as well. I think this audience was looking more for a stand up comedy show but what they received was a masterful magic show and I just don't think they understood. I'm just glad it was filmed, because I loved it. Thanks Michael!!
The closeup room at the Magic Castle is incredible. The magicians who can do this are the best. They have the closeup room the mid size room and the main stage. A friend of mine is a member and gave us passes several times. I love that place.
One of my fav magicians. High level technical skills (some of the cleanest sleight of hand) with an entertaining act. There's nothing wrong with a lot of magicians going for the comedy act, or the raunchy stuff, but this hits the spot for me. Things never get awkward and everything seamlessly progresses... another great upload.
Michael Vincent is pure gold. I have become a fan ever since his sterling performance on Fool Us. Thank you for sharing this treasure of an act. I can only imagine how many decades of dedication it takes to make something so difficult seem so effortless.
This man is truly brilliant. Even at 30 yrs old his magic gives me the sense of amazement like when I was a child. This man should be more well known. I shouldn’t have just now discovered him.
Michael's pretty great. I enjoy watching his routines. My dad was a decent magician and would practice in front of me. I knew how he did the tricks but he wanted me to tell him if I saw 'the move'. Out of this entire routine I saw one 'move' only because I anticipated it and even that was supremely quick and slick.
Fabulous thanks brother 🙏 performed at the castle myself as a youth on a Sunday back round 1982. Had lunch with Max Maven and Tom Ogden there in 1987!! Great memories! Love your act!!
wow! It was totally above the audience! They didn't even get the 3 card trick! It's amazing how that can happen to an audience...at the Magic Castle, of all places! The guy is a true genius and an artist at what he does. His skills are so good, one is rarely treated to such level of perfection!
You Sir are the Godfather of sleigh of hand, thought I was pretty good but that was super impressive, genius in creation, very enjoyable in speaking and acting, soooo darn good in art and technique, I was blown away and beeing a child for almost 25 minutes! Thank you so much for sharing this amazing performance with us! ♥♥♥
Amazing routine and a charismatic performer. Just as Penn Jillette once stated, Mr. Vincent is probably my favorite slight of hand magician. Absolute silk!
I just can't watch the finale. The trick with 40th card just blew my mind. Even given Michael's top notch sleight of hand skills I can't even know where to begin to think how could it be done. I'm having a serious brain meltdown here. The 40th card trick is too much. The elegance, the originality, the wonderful politeness. I just can't. It's too much for me. One of the best tricks I've ever seen. Hands down.
@@MichaelVincentMagic @Michael Vincent Oh no, Mr. Vincent, Sir. I'm the one they should be thanking You. I mean the level of artistry and skill you put on display here is beyond amazing. I'm at a loss for words honestly. The first act with the 3 card shuffle was absolutely elegant. Even butter gliding over ice isn't as smooth as your version of the 3 cards trick. And even though I can't see any slight of hand or see any hint of how you did it. At least I can deduce how the 3 cards had to travel. And that makes me appreciate the trick a lot more, well knowing what had to move where and yet I still couldn't see it. But the second act - the 40th card, that's just next level. I have zero clues how it could be done. Hell if it was me I wouldn't even trust the volunteer to count correctly to the 40th card (not that they couldn't but yes mistakes happen, and I'd never risk it, who knows? What if he grabs 2 cards by accident and it ruins the trick?). It raises so many questions. I still have no clue what's the final trick. As the 40th card trick is just too much for me. I like to think I did see plenty of magic tricks, I'd never dare to call myself an expert, but I like to think I'm slightly more difficult to fool than the average audience. But the 40th card trick is making me question everything I ever knew about magic and cards. That is simply the pinnacle - the God tier of stage magic. (honestly last time I was so awestruck with magic was when I was five years old and my Uncle showed the separated finger trick - the one you do with bent thumb and make it look like part of your index finger is separated). Thank you sir for the wonderful experience and the impeccable display of what can be achieved with decades of training and a truly elegant presentation.
He is more than a great sleight of hand artist, he is an entertainer, without giving away secrets, he masters misdirection and not only does he know the moves, he knows the right moment which makes him greater than great.
This dude is amazing. His enthusiasm and his technique, just speechless. I really admire Richard Turner as a card specialist and Mac King as a performer. I thought Richard Turner was the best but this man is just as amazing. I am really glad I watched this. Truly just beautiful. Wow...
The beginning is breathtaking. Such smooth movements! I do not even want to think what would have happened if Michael were to exploit his talent in Vegas !
The number of card control techniques he strung together to pull off the last trick that confidently is really mind-blowing. It's little wonder he won all those accolades.
I don't think the audience understands how good he is. The intro alone with the 3-card Monty before he even started and the cards were changing.. Sick
I noticed that I was like look at this guy just casually flexing his slights brilliant man
They're mainly magicians/magician enthusiast. I think they saw it
They were probably racist
david copperfield brain audience
@@mattthompson6090 Haha yes probably cotton farmers
I come back to this video every now and then. Still amazes me each time. Also, the way you weave humor into your act in a way that lifts up the participants is wonderful. So many entertainers put down audience members in order to make a joke, but you elevate the experience when you interact with people. Lifts me up as well just watching. Thanks for doing that.
He was too good for the audience. They completely missed his beginning. And his brilliant end was met with polite applause. Michael, even though everything you did went over their heads, We appreciate the mastery you showed. Very well done, Sir!
I always thought the Magic Castle was filled with people too posh to act a fool when they see a “magic” trick. Being impressed doesn’t require any noise making until the end when you politely clap. These people are use to attending recitals and operas where you hold the applause till after the performance.
@@unclecreepy9202 Well said, the audience understood all of it. The CZcams watchers missed their cue.
I agree with the sentiment. It was a much better performance than the audience indicated, but, as some others have mentioned, you have to understand the venue. At least some portion of this crowd probably knew exactly how most of it was done, so wouldn't have been astonished. They no doubt, and no less, certainly appreciated the skill involved in performing it so well. I have personally gotten some really excited responses out of random people, and I would love to think that one day I could perform well enough to get that response from that crowd. Look @12:27 at the look on the guy on the left. That is better than astonishment. That is true appreciation.
To argue the other side, he's also very dry and very fast... The pace of his performance is as id he's performing to magicians but his presentation is like he's performing a brick wall
Mister Clash - Clash of Clans should
I have seen him on Pen & Teller and he was amazing but that performance was next level. Incredible. 😲
Mike Vincent has quickly become my favorite magician. His act is classy and his magic is super clean. His talent is without parallel
Michael Vincent is the best of the best. And it’s not even really close.
Every time Michael Vincent performs, I just can't stop smiling. Such class and skill - gets me every time
This man is delightful and this crowd is terrible.
Bingo, his performance and story telling were very charming.
This crowd must have been on tranquilizers. Lol
Micheal Vincent liked this comment hahah
and now he liked mine!!! you are awesome Micheal Vincent!!!
@@Wysewolfit's called alcohol...but i've been there before and the rooms are small and when someone does something impressive, you're usually just stunned and don't clap enthusiastically cause your brain is just thinking wtf...!?
@Kaylbee That's fair on both points. Lol
Edit: also, thank you. Your comment brought me back to watch this great performance again. Lol
No matter if you know how this tricks are done, michael has one of the smoothest slight of hands I ever saw. Much respect brother!!!!
Actually i saw every slide but den again im a magician so I know what to look for
Yes, he is exceptionally smooth. Really in a league of his own when it comes to smoothness, grace, and elegance. I’ve never seen anyone quite come close to capturing it. The way his hands move. It makes me wonder how he achieves it. If it was just inborn or purposefully cultivated…? Regardless, it’s magnificent and he’s such a humble guy.
What a closer! 😮Unmatched
Perfect classic magic.. that a person can do with just a deck of cards & hands..
Performed so well... I'm in love with this guy..
hh u turned gay because of a card trick?..hh just joking
Hassan Chagouani 😂 .. I want that magic in my hands.. but shit it's dirty as hell..
Rahul Gupta i know just joking bro
Rahul Gupta better all in the hand then all over ur face right?😂😂😂
Best of the best.
People in the crowd were well aware of how good Michael is, they were just so astonished that they got caught up in the moment and when that happens you don't wanna clap, you just wanna watch more and more and be amazed everytime again.
That's what I'm thinking, big up!
Everyone was special but the last one... I’m speechless. Masterful
Sublime Michael, bravo!
When he changed the queens in the beginning the people didn't even recognize it. He changed them 4 times and they didn't see it.
LOL it just went over the audience's heads.. they were politely clapping but most didn't what for ha ha.. Vincent is one of the best ever !
I only caught it once, and that was after watching it more than once, he's good.
He did not "change" anything. He just showed the same card multiple times.
IMHO the problem is his constant talking without proper engagement or expression. He's not giving people time to think. Still, what do I know,. He's obviously a master of his craft.
@@bruceyboy7349 PATTER is a time honored skill in the craft, designed to engage the audience. It’s a part of the misdirection. He’s a master at that as well!
Clean and effortless, a master at work!
Nice
Magical. And such a classic, confident, smooth and charming presentation. Well done, sir!
Great entertainer/magician 👏👏👏👏
One of the most elegant card magicians. I'm about as elegant as Lennart Green
What a lovely gentleman, so glad to witness.
the best 3 card Monte routine I ever seen 🙏
You should watch Rick Jay's, just masterful
Ditto
And I’ve been doing Magic for 44 years!
Obviously you haven't seen Richard Turner.
Absolutely stunning!
What a gentleman, entertainer, and marvel! Well done Michael Vincent, you have put some spark back into this world!
Just the first 4 mins of this vid deservesd alot more than 250K views. I mean, c'mon, this fella is serious talented. Very serious talent.
That last one was so fine, someone in the audience blurted out 'shit!'
Bro that's what I was thinking. Were those double card lifts and then like 2nd hand deals??? That's the only thing that makes sense to me. When I watched it at first I was completely in shock, and I've been studying a lot of sleight of hand stuff lately
Kyu Lawliet if he doesn't force the cards how does he find the blue card equivalent before doing his KM move?
SD gfx I dunno what "KM moves" are but I know he was doing double lifts and 2nd hand dealing.He never finds the blue card because those were the red cards he was showing all along. The shuffle was false/controlled as well.
I dunno if that was your question but thats how he does the finale.
When he initially inserts the red cards back in the deck they are controlled to the bottom. He palms with his left hand and puts them on the bottom of the blue deck once he takes control of it.
False shuffles and false cuts, he double lifts and places face up on the table.
When he initially inserts the red cards back in the deck they are controlled to the bottom. He palms with his left hand and puts them on the bottom of the blue deck once he takes control of it.
False shuffles and false cuts, he double lifts and places face up on the table.
He is a master of the craft. The best slight of hand i have ever seen. His character makes it even better. He does those moves subconcious while talking about his life or something he saw the other day. Brilliant, simply fantastic.
Saw him on fool us and said it then the best sleight of hand I've ever seen. His control of the cards is unreal. This was a fantastic routine.
4 decades of practise :)
it's crazy that these people aren't clapping like hell for you! I'm losing my mind as always watching your hands... great work Micheal!!
The magic Michael does is so pure. I love it.
My left ear was very impressed!
that is legit some of the best slight of hand I've ever seen absolutely incredible that last trick is one of the best I've ever seen bravo
seeing this video I tell myself that some people don't deserve to experience this kind of magical moment
Imo there is no other magi “as our” Michael Vincent who delivers magic in this style as well in the world. I’ve been doing card magic for nearly 40 years and actually was lucky enough to see MV in my early years all those years ago and at that point I new he was the next level. I’ve watched this performance many times simply outstanding.
The gamblers cop at the end was so clean!
I want to first say, that comedy magic is probably one of the most entertaining genres for lay audiences. That being said, I prefer this more serious, classic genre of magic that Michael does so well; Ed Kwon does a very nice job with this genre as well. I think this audience was looking more for a stand up comedy show but what they received was a masterful magic show and I just don't think they understood. I'm just glad it was filmed, because I loved it. Thanks Michael!!
Just one word. GOAT.
Michael Vincent is amazing... No big showoff - no production. Just pure sleight of hands..
one of the greatest sleight of hand magicians probably ever... and i love the classic and classy presentation. Michael is definately on of the greats
What a performer!
So clean, so beautiful, so smart, so smooth.
If this man would have choosed to be a doctor, he'd be able heal the world.
Stunning!
Thank you!
I liked when Stan Lee stood up at the end and said "wow"
Seemed like he was intent on getting out of there as quickly as possible rather than show appreciation for a masterful performance.
i think that was vinnie Merlin
God bless you Michael Vincent. The world needs more individuals such as yourself...
The closeup room at the Magic Castle is incredible. The magicians who can do this are the best. They have the closeup room the mid size room and the main stage. A friend of mine is a member and gave us passes several times. I love that place.
He is as good as I have ever seen.
Michael Vincent is a force of nature.
One of my fav magicians. High level technical skills (some of the cleanest sleight of hand) with an entertaining act. There's nothing wrong with a lot of magicians going for the comedy act, or the raunchy stuff, but this hits the spot for me. Things never get awkward and everything seamlessly progresses... another great upload.
Michael Vincent is pure gold. I have become a fan ever since his sterling performance on Fool Us. Thank you for sharing this treasure of an act. I can only imagine how many decades of dedication it takes to make something so difficult seem so effortless.
This man is truly brilliant. Even at 30 yrs old his magic gives me the sense of amazement like when I was a child. This man should be more well known. I shouldn’t have just now discovered him.
For me personally, this is by far the best three card monte i've seen so far
Michael's pretty great. I enjoy watching his routines. My dad was a decent magician and would practice in front of me. I knew how he did the tricks but he wanted me to tell him if I saw 'the move'. Out of this entire routine I saw one 'move' only because I anticipated it and even that was supremely quick and slick.
Superb... I'm sure the audience at the Magic Castle were enthralled... The applause was evident at the end...
That intro was something!!!
Awesome. I'd love to see this in person and be the guy shuffling the deck. I'm the master shuffler I'd never be beat 😉
i wish i can watch shows like this today!
four decades of practicing *-* just perfect! the time completly worth it!
Im such a fan, Michael is always brilliant!
That was pure perfection!
Fabulous thanks brother 🙏 performed at the castle myself as a youth on a Sunday back round 1982. Had lunch with Max Maven and Tom Ogden there in 1987!! Great memories! Love your act!!
Holy shit you had lunch with maxmaven. love him I have a thousand questions for that man.
Magic sleight of hand , audience handling , humor....At its best....Hats off mike....U r the great...
Very professional and entertaining ! Well
Done Michael Vincent ! I'm a brand new fan !
He's the best. A real class act.
Thank you for all your hard work and dedication.
Amazing! The acaan, its so beautiful.
All the act it was great!
He's so clean. Goddamn. Understanding the mechanics takes nothing away from his execution.
He is the best of the best!! Bravo!! Simply incredible!! Beyond human comprehension!
Amazing. He was over the audience's head most the act.
This guy is a breathtaking magician. So smooth!
Awesome, I am a great fan of MV, I once had the privilege of seeing him at an amateur magicians gig in 'South London' many moons ago...
wow! It was totally above the audience! They didn't even get the 3 card trick! It's amazing how that can happen to an audience...at the Magic Castle, of all places! The guy is a true genius and an artist at what he does. His skills are so good, one is rarely treated to such level of perfection!
Gamblers cop
NOW THAT LAST BIT OF MAGIC IS PURE CLASS MICHAEL VINCENT ONE OF THE BEST YOU WILL EVER SEE
You Sir are the Godfather of sleigh of hand, thought I was pretty good but that was super impressive, genius in creation, very enjoyable in speaking and acting, soooo darn good in art and technique, I was blown away and beeing a child for almost 25 minutes!
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing performance with us! ♥♥♥
decades of practise.....he is amazing.
One of my goals are to perform at the magic caslle and magic circle. You skill is so admirable.
I really love your act. I really love your finale of Darwin Ortiz's effect. That is one of the strongest card effects I've even seen. Bravo Mike.
You are so damn good Mr. Vincent. I admire your skills.
Amazing routine and a charismatic performer. Just as Penn Jillette once stated, Mr. Vincent is probably my favorite slight of hand magician. Absolute silk!
Amazing! Thanks for a nice video!
Honestly you are one of my favorite magicians. Incredible work man.
Amazing!
He's to good. They don't even get it it's so good
His sleight of hand is the best. There is no one better, I'm convinced. His hands move in one fluid (almost monotonous) motion.
absolute best use of the double lift at the end, and the fact that saying that doesn't give away the trick is even better
Thanks Michael! You are a true genius!
I just can't watch the finale. The trick with 40th card just blew my mind. Even given Michael's top notch sleight of hand skills I can't even know where to begin to think how could it be done. I'm having a serious brain meltdown here. The 40th card trick is too much. The elegance, the originality, the wonderful politeness. I just can't. It's too much for me. One of the best tricks I've ever seen. Hands down.
Thank you Ren 🙏🏽
@@MichaelVincentMagic @Michael Vincent Oh no, Mr. Vincent, Sir. I'm the one they should be thanking You.
I mean the level of artistry and skill you put on display here is beyond amazing. I'm at a loss for words honestly.
The first act with the 3 card shuffle was absolutely elegant. Even butter gliding over ice isn't as smooth as your version of the 3 cards trick. And even though I can't see any slight of hand or see any hint of how you did it. At least I can deduce how the 3 cards had to travel. And that makes me appreciate the trick a lot more, well knowing what had to move where and yet I still couldn't see it.
But the second act - the 40th card, that's just next level. I have zero clues how it could be done. Hell if it was me I wouldn't even trust the volunteer to count correctly to the 40th card (not that they couldn't but yes mistakes happen, and I'd never risk it, who knows? What if he grabs 2 cards by accident and it ruins the trick?). It raises so many questions.
I still have no clue what's the final trick. As the 40th card trick is just too much for me.
I like to think I did see plenty of magic tricks, I'd never dare to call myself an expert, but I like to think I'm slightly more difficult to fool than the average audience. But the 40th card trick is making me question everything I ever knew about magic and cards. That is simply the pinnacle - the God tier of stage magic.
(honestly last time I was so awestruck with magic was when I was five years old and my Uncle showed the separated finger trick - the one you do with bent thumb and make it look like part of your index finger is separated).
Thank you sir for the wonderful experience and the impeccable display of what can be achieved with decades of training and a truly elegant presentation.
Excellent Mr. Vincent.
He is more than a great sleight of hand artist, he is an entertainer, without giving away secrets, he masters misdirection and not only does he know the moves, he knows the right moment which makes him greater than great.
I love seeing this trick done in different ways by different people. It's a good bar to see how good they are. Well done!
So impressive. Really one of the greatest magicians of our times
This dude is amazing. His enthusiasm and his technique, just speechless. I really admire Richard Turner as a card specialist and Mac King as a performer. I thought Richard Turner was the best but this man is just as amazing. I am really glad I watched this. Truly just beautiful. Wow...
The beginning is breathtaking. Such smooth movements! I do not even want to think what would have happened if Michael were to exploit his talent in Vegas !
If one has michael and richard turner on its side, he can win the whole world.
Fabulous!!! You are a maestro :) I *love* the 3 card monte!
The number of card control techniques he strung together to pull off the last trick that confidently is really mind-blowing. It's little wonder he won all those accolades.
Beautiful craft! Thank you for sharing the performance.
Absolutely brilliant, love you michael
Beyond amazing!!
Entertaining with an incredible finesse. Simply amazing.
Wonderful show. A true master at work!
That last part omg so good!
Very cool tricks. Awesome personality. I really enjoyed this video. 😎
That opening was absolutely amazing