Unbelievable Finale - Ben Jackson Fools Penn & Teller with 20 YARN BALLS!

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  • Magician Ben Jackson FOOLS Penn and Teller with nothing more than a length of yarn and a borrowed ring while regaling the mythological tale of Theseus and the labyrinth.
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  • @MichaelThomas-wb2xu
    @MichaelThomas-wb2xu Před měsícem +325

    Penn and Teller just showed us how much class they have! Great ending!

    • @rickl.461
      @rickl.461 Před měsícem +9

      Agreed. They always give props, whether fooled or not, and take a magicians word if he/she says "that's not how I did it," and here they followed up. They truly appreciate the art.

    • @ninjacrumbs
      @ninjacrumbs Před měsícem +1

      No doubt, eh?!

    • @bhambhole
      @bhambhole Před měsícem +3

      Yeah that integrity.

  • @josephanselmi5592
    @josephanselmi5592 Před měsícem +174

    I've been fortunate enough to know Ben since middle school. In every theater arts tournament and Latin competition, Ben would do make shift magic performances for all of us. He's one of the most genuine, incredible people I know. I took my wife to see him at the standing show he has in Houston, It was one of the best performances I've ever seen, we've been rooting for him a long time. Congratulations on your success, it is very well earned! Magistra Miller would be proud.

    • @boreduser12
      @boreduser12 Před měsícem +1

      It's amazing how smart some people are. They are just born that way. Some are physical athletes, and some mental. This guy seems like a smart dude.

    • @VicInCommentSection
      @VicInCommentSection Před měsícem +2

      "Just born that way" may sound nice, but it can take away all the studying, practicing, and strategizing a person has done to get to where they are now.

    • @boreduser12
      @boreduser12 Před měsícem +2

      @@VicInCommentSection you're missing the point. A 5 ft 4 guy will never become a NBA star. He's just born that way. A 7 ft guy athletic guy has huge potential to become one.
      My point is that this guy was born to be a star. Luckily for him, he followed his abilities and talent instead of wasting it.

    • @alexubel
      @alexubel Před měsícem +5

      @@boreduser12 There are several 5'x" NBA stars that would like to have a word with you. Never mind the sheer multitude of 7' tall people that can't move well enough to play basketball. A grand total of thirty 7'x" tall people have been NBA players. No one is born to be a star... people only attain that after years of hard work and dedication.

    • @boreduser12
      @boreduser12 Před měsícem

      @@alexubel again, I don't care how hard a 5' 4" guy works, he ain't making it into the NBA.

  • @joshcryer
    @joshcryer Před měsícem +256

    A very rare retraction by Penn & Teller! Congrats Ben! It happens but I know the producers confer with them about what they thought it was and what it was. I think (to my knowledge) this is the 4th time this has happened! Congrats for doubly fooling them!

    • @okariin2686
      @okariin2686 Před měsícem +5

      can you tell me at least 2 other times this has happened,if you can not remeber all of them 4, please?

    • @AIArchiveLabs
      @AIArchiveLabs Před měsícem +2

      Can you link the other ones?

    • @goffe2282
      @goffe2282 Před měsícem +5

      I only know of one other time..... that amazing coin guy who came back on another show to get his trophy.

    • @irisfryer6531
      @irisfryer6531 Před měsícem +6

      Simon corneal with the poker chip.

    • @petergriffin8767
      @petergriffin8767 Před měsícem

      @@okariin2686simon coronel and andi gladwin to name two

  • @hippasusofmetapontum6447
    @hippasusofmetapontum6447 Před měsícem +56

    Not just respect to P&T for recognizing they were fooled, but also major props to to you for taking the first (alleged) loss as a true gentleman even though you weren't 100% sure they knew your method.
    Also, amazing trick and presentation. World class stuff, nicely done!

    • @Kyle_Riel
      @Kyle_Riel Před 9 dny

      Yeah, class to defer to the hosts. Glad he got that trophy

  • @IamNotU
    @IamNotU Před měsícem +30

    Many watch Penn and Teller for the tricks, some for the comedy...but most for the class. Who would expect that a pair of illusionists would be so honest, even to the point of admitting they were wrong?
    Well Done, Mr Jackson.

  • @goldeneddie
    @goldeneddie Před měsícem +122

    Ben, what a WONDERFUL voice and presentation style you have! Your energy is confident but not cheesy, clear but not condescending, and fun without being frivolous! I'm SO impressed!

    • @vincentjohnflorio
      @vincentjohnflorio Před měsícem +1

      Yeah really polished, and I think a wonderful and magical trick

  • @adriansolis5362
    @adriansolis5362 Před měsícem +88

    Thank you for not spoiling the ending in the title! Also, super cool of P&T to go back and make up for their mistake. Super cool routine. I was blown away.

  • @RodZilla11
    @RodZilla11 Před měsícem +20

    What makes this trick so amazing is the many layers of deception used to hide the method from the crowd. This makes me love PENN and TELLER even more.

  • @stantheman143
    @stantheman143 Před měsícem +24

    Really, really unexpected finale. I thought they'd get it cause it wouldn't be the first time they weren't expecting a box. Sleighdini might come to mind for this one, but something tells me this is a lot more new and fresh.
    The performance itself was perfectly executed. Surgical even. Patter was clear, cut, you had 0 empty words, even when you were buying time you did it without skipping a beat.
    Marvelous routine, perfectly executed, and I don't think anyone expected the finale.
    Marvelous!

  • @spinzerus
    @spinzerus Před měsícem +17

    I was so disappointed when you didn’t get the trophy, so imagine my surprise when you did! Congrats!!! 🎉🎉🎉

  • @davidluchsinger7377
    @davidluchsinger7377 Před 19 dny +4

    Class from Ben for not debating the masters on stage, and props to the masters for making sure they got the right call in the end.

  • @salbertron
    @salbertron Před měsícem +16

    This is probably the best trick I've seen this season.

    • @wallyohrel9086
      @wallyohrel9086 Před měsícem +2

      Probably second best trick.🎭

    • @deltonmcclary7341
      @deltonmcclary7341 Před měsícem +2

      That Korean guy with his card trick... that shit was awesome!
      But Ben's is pretty fucking cool too!

  • @midnightmosesuk
    @midnightmosesuk Před měsícem +9

    Man, the patter and presentation is as smooth as silk. When I think of a good magician this guy is the type of magician I think of. Quick, intelligent and eloquent. And all this is without the trick which had me 100% fooled. Great things await this guy.

  • @blacxthornE
    @blacxthornE Před měsícem +9

    Hey the etymology of the word clue is true! That's amazing!
    That's great, it was a bit obvious you weren't convinced at the end but wanted to give them the benefit of the doubt. I guess they picked up on that too, so wanted to make sure and asked you about it. This is why I love this show. An entire series about "fooling" is ironically the most honest show on TV.

  • @Benivere1
    @Benivere1 Před měsícem +3

    At the 2013 TEDx in Houston, Ben offered this thought in his keynote...
    "The secret of a great trick isn't the method. The method behind the magic often times is unattractive and disappointing. The real artistry in magic, the beauty in magic, lies in the artistry behind the scenes."
    Ben Jackson really does have that artistry. Watching him up close is simply amazing. Congratulations on being awarded 'You Fooled Us'!
    To Penn and Teller, thank you for your level of support of the art and craft of illusion, and your high integrity as demonstrated in this episode.
    Thank you Ben for keeping me amazed! You make it look so effortless.

  • @raoulduke5405
    @raoulduke5405 Před měsícem +8

    I had a feeling when they said you didn't fool them that you were quite sure you did but basically had to take the high road. Good for you.... On ALL that! Wishing you continued success... Seriously though, being a doctor, museum director and all that... Having that trophy must be the coolest feeling of them all. Congrats!

  • @KidFury27
    @KidFury27 Před 11 dny +1

    The absolute brilliance of this show is the fact that Penn and Teller can just sit comfortably waiting and remembering all of the magic tricks from around the world that they see. They are building the ultimate war chest of the best tricks.

  • @eliecarrier6124
    @eliecarrier6124 Před měsícem +6

    The best of the best admiting they were wrong. I know some politicians who would learn a lesson from this video.
    Admiting you were wrong dont bring down your value. It shows the world your integrity which is truly in need right now.

  • @timm7524
    @timm7524 Před měsícem +9

    You fooled them, and you fooled me! Really classy act. And this clip really highlights the excellent showmanship AND sportsmanship of this show, everyone behaving with such grace. Ben, the boys, the whole lot. Bravo!

  • @combatkiller7881
    @combatkiller7881 Před měsícem +4

    Well done!
    Its cool to see Penn & Teller being honest and reward you the trophy.

  • @RenShredder
    @RenShredder Před měsícem +3

    Great routine, greak tricks, fantastic script and amazing presentation. I am stunned by many performances on Fool Us, this was one of the moste enjoyable ones by far.

  • @user-gh5xn4ig4c
    @user-gh5xn4ig4c Před měsícem +1

    HOLY MOLY!!!!! It was not only a great trick, but also an exceptional presentation!! So smooth and inspiring.

  • @swistedfilms
    @swistedfilms Před měsícem +2

    Seeing something like that makes me feel the way I felt when I first saw Penn do the "Is THAT your card?!" trick where he plunges a knife through his hand. I was absolutely flabbergasted! I like feeling like I'm seeing genuine magic and this made me feel that way! Thank you!

  • @crestfallenraven
    @crestfallenraven Před měsícem +1

    Truly beautiful - thanks for sharing this! Mesmerizing work,.

  • @acts_men2192
    @acts_men2192 Před měsícem +3

    Yes!!!! So cool Ben! Congrats! He’s been working this gift of his since we were kids. Happy for you man!

  • @iamawoll
    @iamawoll Před měsícem +4

    Heck yeah, Ben! So happy for you. I watch a fair amount of Fool Us, and I was able to keep up for awhile. The ending of your trick was definitely a twist for me.

  • @ChrisTempel
    @ChrisTempel Před měsícem +7

    Congratulations! I almost turned this off when you said you didn't fool them but I'm so glad I didn't!

  • @Gsliceful
    @Gsliceful Před měsícem +6

    Amazing. Great Job. Mind blowing

  • @kenpearce3269
    @kenpearce3269 Před měsícem +1

    Congratulations! Very entertaining! Beautiful routine!Loved every minute of it!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @mjsmcd
    @mjsmcd Před měsícem +4

    Great presentation Ben

  • @MrAskOnce
    @MrAskOnce Před měsícem

    Unbelievable! Well done Ben!
    Rooting for you good sir! So happy to see you getting noticed. I can’t imagine how much work goes into making everything so seamless.

  • @jeremygordon3490
    @jeremygordon3490 Před měsícem +2

    Next level stuff! So glad you got the trophy!

  • @jjchello
    @jjchello Před měsícem +1

    This was just amazing!! I sincerely applaud your dedication to your craft and your presentation was beyond perfect. Well deserved!!

  • @as-ng5ln
    @as-ng5ln Před měsícem +9

    This show is not the same without Alyson.

  • @vincentcashman1174
    @vincentcashman1174 Před měsícem +1

    It just shows that even masters of the craft can be wrong. Amazing stage presentation too. Absolutely loved it. ❤

  • @protector22222
    @protector22222 Před měsícem +2

    You have good interaction with your banter...great job ...keep it up

  • @SarahJonestoo
    @SarahJonestoo Před měsícem +1

    Beautiful. And a tough crowd for him at the start! Go Ben!

  • @marksekelsky
    @marksekelsky Před měsícem +3

    Loved that ending. I thought the trick was incredible

  • @randyporter3491
    @randyporter3491 Před 21 dnem +1

    P&T just performed a great show of ethics, honesty and class with Ben. Respect and applause to all three men here.

  • @liquidrob83
    @liquidrob83 Před měsícem

    Wow! Astonishing, mind-blowing! Congratulations!

  • @SebMagicXVI
    @SebMagicXVI Před měsícem +2

    your act was awesome man! really! 👍

  • @viopsadmin
    @viopsadmin Před měsícem +3

    Great magic Ben, great stage presence, so glad you fooled them!

  • @reason43poole37
    @reason43poole37 Před měsícem

    Best performance I have seen on Pen and Teller and best patter so enjoyable.

  • @csmtree
    @csmtree Před měsícem +3

    Great job brother!!!! Bill

  • @giovannirojas3952
    @giovannirojas3952 Před měsícem +3

    Amazing trick. I really liked it.

  • @BlooferLady86
    @BlooferLady86 Před měsícem

    Awesome job, Ben! Great performance

  • @mysterious_drake
    @mysterious_drake Před 16 dny

    What a great presentation. You definitely put lots of thought into the story you presented, and it definitely gave the illusion and extra layer of "wow."
    Beautifully done. Congratulations!

  • @N22ndo
    @N22ndo Před 26 dny

    A beautiful trick and I really enjoyed your narrative, charming indeed.

  • @OiVinn-eq1ml
    @OiVinn-eq1ml Před měsícem

    Great showmanship & performance! This was a fun trick. Congrats twist at the end!! Glad you Fooled Them 🔥🤟🙌

  • @daymonnin
    @daymonnin Před měsícem

    That’s awesome! Gives the show integrity when they do that.

  • @PhilippBoettcher
    @PhilippBoettcher Před měsícem

    Beautiful presentation. Wonderful ending. 🎉

  • @unicornopia
    @unicornopia Před měsícem +1

    Respect for Penn & Teller! And congrats, Ben!

  • @hungfao
    @hungfao Před měsícem +3

    The jar part was a great ending to an entertaining set. Congrats!

  • @dylanbphone
    @dylanbphone Před měsícem

    Congrats Ben! What a rollercoaster that must have been.

  • @Coretltd
    @Coretltd Před měsícem +3

    Very eloquent. Very crisp performance.

  • @jonconnor0729
    @jonconnor0729 Před měsícem +10

    What really happened: Teller wrote what they think the trick was in Latin but Ben did not understand what was written. So backstage they asked him about it again and they learned that they were actually fooled.

  • @RobertBallMagician
    @RobertBallMagician Před měsícem

    Ben, that was fantastic you fooled them. Congrats 👍😊🙏👏👏👏👏🪄✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

  • @kokouille77
    @kokouille77 Před měsícem

    Congratulations ! You deserve it !

  • @VancouverMagic
    @VancouverMagic Před měsícem +9

    What a wonderful routine & the ball of yarn in the glass jar baffled me. I look forward to watching more of your performances.
    ps) congrats on the win!!

  • @cknight4281
    @cknight4281 Před měsícem

    Beautiful performance.

  • @Clothahump1
    @Clothahump1 Před měsícem +1

    From a fellow Houstonian - that was a BEAUTIFUL performance!! I gotta get back to HMNS to see you in action!

  • @NashFung
    @NashFung Před 8 dny

    oh this is beautiful! absolutely love this!

  • @pmdmonteiro
    @pmdmonteiro Před 18 dny

    well done man. Congrats!

  • @peterho5778
    @peterho5778 Před měsícem

    Great story and performance, it is a real magic!

  • @Iamhallucinatingnow
    @Iamhallucinatingnow Před 10 dny

    Bravo to Penn and Teller for keeping this show as fair as possible! Thanks for the video :)

  • @gregsonfilm
    @gregsonfilm Před měsícem

    Best patter and story writing I am seen - so clean, not a wasted word! (Also, the magic was pretty cool)

  • @fitzmagic
    @fitzmagic Před měsícem

    Great job! Awesome twist!! 💥BOOM!!!💥™

  • @bretth4988
    @bretth4988 Před měsícem

    Great performance!!!

  • @darklordojeda
    @darklordojeda Před měsícem

    I loved this! I was surprised that P&T "figured it out" but was very happy to see that they corrected their mistake and gave you the trophy that you definitely earned. Great routine and I hope to see a lot more.

  • @mikemclenison8200
    @mikemclenison8200 Před 12 dny

    Great trick with a great outcome! Bravo!

  • @GizaDog
    @GizaDog Před měsícem

    Wow!!! congrats Ben!!

  • @nicolelala10
    @nicolelala10 Před měsícem +1

    Great trick...and great reminder of Theseus.

  • @simonhouston8443
    @simonhouston8443 Před měsícem

    this was one of those moments where I was in awe of the trick and as much as I love Penn & Teller, I so hope they don't how it's done. Two big wins here, Ben - that seemed utterly impossible & Penn & Teller - magic with integrity, pure class

  • @oliverhughes610
    @oliverhughes610 Před měsícem

    Wow, first of a kind! Congrats!

  • @poja82
    @poja82 Před měsícem +1

    Its very good to know they check their hypotesis. Serious commitment for serious magic.

  • @bibchr
    @bibchr Před měsícem +1

    I was astonished when they said they weren't fooled; it was an amazing, AMAZING sequence. Jaw-dropping, more than once.
    Kudos to you, Ben, and to P&T for their integrity in coming back to correct their error.

  • @jmonster141
    @jmonster141 Před měsícem

    Fantastic patter 🙌

  • @Alimations94
    @Alimations94 Před měsícem

    dude what an incredeble performance! your character is as well amazing :)

  • @TaskSwitcherify
    @TaskSwitcherify Před měsícem +3

    He's like the Tom Cruise of magic. Also, don't give up so easily just because these two guys are "the smartest in the room" 🙂

  • @jimmckay2337
    @jimmckay2337 Před měsícem +2

    I got the first move only because I already know it. Then, I was lost. Amazing routine.

  • @ricksegal3065
    @ricksegal3065 Před měsícem +1

    Excellent

  • @stephenbarrette610
    @stephenbarrette610 Před 29 dny

    Just have to say what an extraordinary trick. And congratulations.

  • @deucegalamagic
    @deucegalamagic Před měsícem

    Great job Ben!

  • @ThorsHammer1
    @ThorsHammer1 Před měsícem

    That is the DEFINITION of CLASS and HONOR! It could have ended when he left the stage. Kudos for making sure they got it right.

  • @AngelicusImmortus
    @AngelicusImmortus Před měsícem

    Brilliant 😮🎉

  • @IamERAMOS
    @IamERAMOS Před měsícem

    Love it. What a huge deal.

  • @johnmallette3143
    @johnmallette3143 Před měsícem

    very cool .,.,very very cool,,..,Tkzz for sharing,.,,,.peace

  • @RAJESHGOVADA_RG
    @RAJESHGOVADA_RG Před měsícem

    This is one crazy episode, it was awesome

  • @themagicbuzz5728
    @themagicbuzz5728 Před měsícem

    Fooled me lol….well done, thoroughly entertaining Sir!

  • @Kaczorra
    @Kaczorra Před 17 dny

    Guys who lives from decepting and, well, some kind of lying to people, appeard to be as honest and fair as you can imagine. That's the class!
    And ofcourse trick was amazing, congrats for fooling that duo :)

  • @LoRez2238
    @LoRez2238 Před měsícem

    I’ve been to Ben’s show in Houston. It’s a lot of fun and a chance to see a world-class magician up close. If you haven’t seen it you should go!

  • @TorQueMoD
    @TorQueMoD Před měsícem

    It was a great act though. I loved the ring onto the knitting needle. That was great! *Oh wow, I paused it before the end... Congrats on the fool!

  • @deejayjojo5784
    @deejayjojo5784 Před měsícem

    this was amazing! the fact that he accepted that they thought they knew how he did it when he probably knew they didn't get it is a tetament to being a class act

  • @duddadu
    @duddadu Před měsícem

    Congrats on the win. Even with the benefit of frame by frame analysis, the method is still almost invisible. Well done!

  • @randyporter3491
    @randyporter3491 Před 21 dnem

    Secret aside, this was a beautiful performance. Ben has stellar patter, that fluid and entrancing to a degree. A great story teller. Just a great routine.

  • @lennon1252
    @lennon1252 Před měsícem +8

    My guess is that the magic began at 3:51 when he puts the pointer down on the table. He puts the ring down with it. The camera cuts to a far away shot so you can't follow the ring after it passes through the pointer. And then you never see it again until the very end. Ask yourself this question: Why did he need such a long table cover that goes down to the floor? My guess is that there is an assistant under that table. When he placed the pointer down, the ring was with it. Then he had to 'buy' a lot of time for his assistant to grab the ring and put it into the jar and then place it in the basket from under the table. The assistant places the ring in the jar. That is why Ben wastes so much time before the big reveal. Just my guess.

    • @daveydumpling
      @daveydumpling Před měsícem +2

      Correct

    • @AIArchiveLabs
      @AIArchiveLabs Před měsícem

      I thought they did not allow this.

    • @tantzer6113
      @tantzer6113 Před měsícem +2

      I thought so, too, BUT: presumably that’s what Penn & Teller initially thought happened. So, I’m not sure that’s what happened. It’s possible that the table cloth was put there to fool Penn & Teller into thinking that’s how it was done. Put differently, we have two mysteries not one: how he did it, and what P&T thought he did.

    • @NuminorTheFool
      @NuminorTheFool Před měsícem +11

      Its in this instance that video playback helps greatly, and there was no extra person. Its all slight of hand. At 3:52 he uses slight of hand to put the ring under his watch wrist strap. Pausing at 4:06 you can see the ring some what under the strap. Then at 4:25 when he claps his hands together he uses his right pinky to grab the ring from the strap then when he goes to pick up the yarn and the needle you can see him push the ring first into the box, which is still all hidden by the extra balls of yarn. From then each time he goes to grab a yarn its to do an addition stage of pushing the ring case into the ball, which is wrapped in such a way that the side is never covered so you can insert the box when needed, then another move to get it into the jar and a quick final move to put the lid on and screw it lightly shut. Its still all impressive slight of hand but its one of those tricks that gets absolutely destroyed by video playback.

    • @mogalcat3091
      @mogalcat3091 Před měsícem +1

      @@NuminorTheFool FYI it's sleight

  • @dismalthoughts
    @dismalthoughts Před měsícem

    Wow, throughout most of the performance I was surprised how well I could follow and thought it was basically just foam balls. But that ending... I was increasingly pushed to the edge of the seat until my mind was thoroughly blown :D What a spectacular performance!

  • @lucazlt
    @lucazlt Před měsícem

    Impressive routine!

  • @naidugautama4498
    @naidugautama4498 Před 5 dny

    Ben Jackson - from the other end of the world , Singapore. That was brilliant !

  • @shahididrees811
    @shahididrees811 Před měsícem

    Great trick, thanks for not spoiling the outcome in the title.