I think your pace and showmanship are truly incredible! If I am ever able to see your show I'll definitely be there. You got a new fan. Bravo young man!!
Can't believe he can command a stage like this at his age! I don't think he comes off as presumptuous at all. It's his character. He's the slightly geeky super smart kid you knew in high school who you liked because he was just so damn smart, funny and polite. He is very authentic on stage. That's what performing mentalism is all about. Being yourself on stage. The superior superman version of your self but yourself never the less.
Such kindness! Thank you Steve for your lovely thoughts. Yes, I was the super nerdy kid in high school, you may have a future in Mentalism too! I appreciate you taking the time to comment and I wish you nothing but the best.
Mr Gibson, you are AMAZING, intelligent, creative and most importantly, you are ENTERTAINING.....Thank you for sharing your act with us and magic the world of Magic Brighter.
I just discovered you this year (thanks to quarantine and your TikTok account popping up on my For You Page), and I love the Psychology lessons (as well as jokes) you sprinkle into this show! As someone who is taking an "Intro to Psychology" class in community college right now, this information might help me later in the course! Thank you for the fun show, Mr. Gibson!
After watching Mark Gibson for the 1st time, he maturity on Stage and his control of the audience really impressed me. I've seen mentalists twice Marks age with only a fraction of the maturity Mark shows throughout his show. Would love to see him at the Magic Castle, but unfortunatly you need to be invited there. They don't take walk-ins, at least that's they way it was when I lived in Calif during the 60's - 90's. I can't wait to see Marks next show..
This is one of the best mentalism shows I have ever seen! Very good presentation and the effects you chose(calculator force, Banachek number force, Billet switching,) were amazing! I'm 13, and I am also learning mentalism, and from my perspective, this show was a dream show.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I was your age when I began performing professionally. Read all you can, practice, and I can’t wait to see you on stage too! Best of luck!
My favorite thing about this is that, when you mixed up the staple guns, I noticed the camera had enough of a view to track them, so I stopped and replayed it, frame by frame. I knew it was pointless to do that, because I'm familiar with related effects and what kind of safety is built into any version of the roulette plot anyone but an imbecile would even try performing, but I still wanted to, because part of my brain wants to believe. And I was rewarded for my troubles. See, the original #3, which had the real staples at the start, ends up in position #1. In the end, which gun is left? #1. Where are the staples? Gun #1. *so freaking legit.* Big applause from me.
Thank you kindly for your analysis. There is alot at play throughout the show to yield that effect, but it warms my heart to see the subtleties appreciated.
@@MarkGibsonMagic I would have loved your presentation without that detail, because the most important thing in magic is presentation and you have that down. But man, seeing that just made it *utterly perfect.* Thanks for making that detail happen.
@@teucer915 when I replayed and tracked it I got stapler number 1 being the loaded one, before it was switched to position 3 while the participant had his eyes closed. My guess is that none of these staplers actually fire any staples unless some sort of secret switch is pressed.
Awesome act!! Thanks for sharing! Great effects, script, pace, running gags... Well put together! As I read that you appreciate the comments, I give you only my opinion on a minor thing. I kind of missed some clue towards the end letting the spectators (and myself watching) know that the end of the show is coming. Prepare them for a big finale and make the final effect play huge, whatever it is. More energy, movement, doubts, big reveal and drama. I would like to see a performer challenging himself on the final effect and giving all he got. Only my opinion on that. But man, great show!! Solid performance. Keep it up and keep posting videos! I am already a fan ;D
Can't remember if I left a comment already, but I keep rewatching this to help hone my own performance. I absolutely love the OA routine, I'm definitely changing mine if I can learn it well enough to do it smoothly. Come on holiday to Thailand so you can do some shows here. I have a small space you can perform at. Just wonderful. I'll probably forget I left this comment and leave more in future 😂
Mark...I love you, man! haha. Your personalizing of your tricks in the show is wonderful, and the way you engage the audience is really nice. I do mostly card magic and just started my channel to show demos on video. I really like your sealed envelope routine and have a pretty good idea what's going on there...I was wondering, did you come up with that routine and method yourself? Because it is so clean, fun, and both engaging and astonishing for the audience! So if that's your original trick, congrats. I want to show that trick for my family this Christmas.
@@MarkGibsonMagic Thanks for the reply Mark. That is great, I've always had a ton of respect for mentalism and I incorporate some in my show. Thanks for inspiring me as an entertainer with this video.
Thank you kindly! I fully script and routine my own show. Some effects are original, and some are marketed effects created by other performers. Glad you enjoyed the show!
Mark Gibson Yeah XD. I was thinking it would be cool if you could use mentalism to guess someone's password on their phone but just make sure its not their bank pin or a number they don't want made public. Also I like how you include the audience. I have no idea how you did the staple trick XD. But I think you should present it as more of a comedic act. Like a businessman trying to staple papers, or a daughter's school report. Rather then putting him in an adversarial role where he is trying to put a staple in your hand. Finally make the audience the star of your show, like bring them up and have them talk, tell stories see what they have to say. I think that would be really interesting and I have yet to see any magician really tap into the goldmine of comedy that simply comes with ordinary human interaction XD. I'm no magician but I just like to think allot.
Hello Mark, I had some feedback regarding people who say you seem condescending... I think it depends on the audience. Perhaps you may have this effect performing at a local steel mill, but as a law student with prior part time interest in magic myself who has (obviously) been to college I can say people may take use of such vocabulary as a sign that you think they are intelligent enough to be on the level of your speech. You also define the lesser known terms you used, which an audience could find interesting (especially since it’s relevant to the act) rather than throwing them out there and simply expecting the audience to just know them (which could be presumptuous for uncommonly known jargon). If I am talking with someone about the law and need to use “leagalese” I will but will also define it for them. Personally I prefer a magician who shows some sophistication rather than those who come an stage trying to come off as an average Joe. I say good job. 👍
@@MarkGibsonMagic I'd either pay for a penguin lecture or would love to have you lecture at the Richmond, VA IBM. Awesome performance. Loved watching and really look forward to seeing more.
Very nice Mark. My only recommendation would be that your choice of uncommon vernacular and vocabulary sometimes, while eloquent, comes off a bit presumptuous and condescending. Great work though. Some truly lovely subtleties. If you are ever in New York, I'd love to meet up and chat.
After the 1st minute I said out loud “I really like this guy”. Very likeable. You remind me of Leo de Caprio - do you ever get that? I know you have considered every nuance in minute detail. Your patter, choice of vocabulary, tonality, you have an arsenal of one liners that you adds flexibility. You clearly leave nothing to chance even though you lead the audience on believing it’s all chance. The camera angle allowed me to track the staple gun and I was HOPING the guy would choose #1 so I could prove my theory. But he actually did not choose it. Haha I don’t believe you were influencing him for a second, and I think you got lucky. That trick is simply not repeatable. I have a theory that involves safety catches on the staplers. But as far as this show went, that certainly is hard to explain if you actually did influence his choice as you say. I’m a card guy so I know how the card tricks are done. Re the book, there is no possible way you can see the future, so the word was prechosen and if I can talk in code like Penn & Teller, I would say the device you used to move down the page, while innocent is actually not innocent. However your misdirection on the spectators psychology is to be applauded. You are very likeable and I ended up watching the entire show on normal speed. I don’t normally do that. Your suit is stylish. You have a sophistication about you. You are stylish. Your “nerdy-ness” is part of your like ability. You are charming and respectful. I respect you immensely because you are a perfectionist dude! Nothing is as it seems. Everything is done for a reason and that resonates with me. I have slammed many seasoned pros as being amateur. Blaine, angel, Michael Vincent...disappointing. I think you are the future. Is that the magic castle too? Geez Louise, 22 years old! Thanks for keeping magic alive and innovating and keeping it fresh. Fucking go for it Mark! Dayum!
mark huirua You are very kind! I thank you for you attention to detail and encouraging words. It is people such as yourself that help drive our art forward. Here’s to you; may your passes be invisible and your cards always ambitious.
Flawless performance and unfaltering character. I have a run of shows approaching, same length as this, and really enjoyed watching you work the room. Great work and I hope to see more. Also, have you watched the TV show Mad Men?
If this is flawless and unfaltering then you have very low standard. Just saying....it was ok at best. You both probably have deals where you go on each other’s videos and post good comments. To try to make it look like you get a good response hahahah 😂😂😂. I can literally learn everything he did in 1 day
A rude way of putting it... however if I was to critique the show I would recommend decreasing the time it takes for the audience to see (or for mentalism, experience), some actual magic.
Yeah that’s a totally relative thing, and not appropriate criticism (but this is CZcams so I’m not surprised). Better off just ignoring such comments than responding, in my opinion. I think he comes off fine.
Mentalism is like blues. It's okay when it's on a big stage, but it really shines in small intimate spaces. This was so much more enjoyable.
Samuel Hobbs Thank you kindly!
I think your pace and showmanship are truly incredible! If I am ever able to see your show I'll definitely be there. You got a new fan. Bravo young man!!
Thank you so much!
22 years old and a better performer than many I've seen. Great show and very glad you shared it with us on CZcams.
That is high praise! Thank you for your kind words! More videos to come!
@@MarkGibsonMagicyou selling your routines are they out now?
@@sevidg I do have a few effects available through Penguin Magic. Nothing from this show, but a few effects I’ve created over the years.
Astounding performance!
Thank you kindly!
Can't believe he can command a stage like this at his age! I don't think he comes off as presumptuous at all. It's his character. He's the slightly geeky super smart kid you knew in high school who you liked because he was just so damn smart, funny and polite. He is very authentic on stage. That's what performing mentalism is all about. Being yourself on stage. The superior superman version of your self but yourself never the less.
Such kindness! Thank you Steve for your lovely thoughts. Yes, I was the super nerdy kid in high school, you may have a future in Mentalism too! I appreciate you taking the time to comment and I wish you nothing but the best.
Mr Gibson, you are AMAZING, intelligent, creative and most importantly, you are ENTERTAINING.....Thank you for sharing your act with us and magic the world of Magic Brighter.
You are so very kind! Thank you!
I just discovered you this year (thanks to quarantine and your TikTok account popping up on my For You Page), and I love the Psychology lessons (as well as jokes) you sprinkle into this show! As someone who is taking an "Intro to Psychology" class in community college right now, this information might help me later in the course! Thank you for the fun show, Mr. Gibson!
Great stuff Mark. Excellent presentation!
That's very kind of you!
What a fantastic performance. I enjoyed it thoroughly, thank you.
Thank you very much Ed!
Super show! Well done, very entertaining.
Thank you kindly!
You are wonderful and classy, Mark! Keep up the good work and dedication to your craft.
Thank you so much for your kind words Patrick!
Love this... nice work
Thank you!
Well done Sir! Very entertaining.
Thank you kindly!!
After watching Mark Gibson for the 1st time, he maturity on Stage and his control of the audience really impressed me. I've seen mentalists twice Marks age with only a fraction of the maturity Mark shows throughout his show. Would love to see him at the Magic Castle, but unfortunatly you need to be invited there. They don't take walk-ins, at least that's they way it was when I lived in Calif during the 60's - 90's. I can't wait to see Marks next show..
Thank you so much for your kind words! Hope to see you in a show sometime soon!
Really enjoyable, Mark!
David Minton Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it!
Still such a good show. SO GOOD!
Thank you kindly!
Wow! Outstanding performance, Mark!
Thank you kindly!
Mark is great.
This video randomly appeared in my suggested videos and I'm glad i clicked it. Nice work.
Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it
Really good. Worth the watch
Thank you kindly!
This is amazing!
Thank you kindly!
I loved this!
Thank you kindly! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Oh my goodness, memorizing and recalling the cards called out was absolutely amazing!
Jusmar Thank you!
Nice use of the Toxic to Pepsi, I do something very similar with that. I also to it into Digital Force Bag, as well.
This is one of the best mentalism shows I have ever seen! Very good presentation and the effects you chose(calculator force, Banachek number force, Billet switching,) were amazing! I'm 13, and I am also learning mentalism, and from my perspective, this show was a dream show.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I was your age when I began performing professionally. Read all you can, practice, and I can’t wait to see you on stage too! Best of luck!
@@MarkGibsonMagic Thank you so much! I am reading all the books that are available to me, to learn as much as possible!
@@MarkGibsonMagic Also, any books you would recommend?
My favorite thing about this is that, when you mixed up the staple guns, I noticed the camera had enough of a view to track them, so I stopped and replayed it, frame by frame. I knew it was pointless to do that, because I'm familiar with related effects and what kind of safety is built into any version of the roulette plot anyone but an imbecile would even try performing, but I still wanted to, because part of my brain wants to believe.
And I was rewarded for my troubles.
See, the original #3, which had the real staples at the start, ends up in position #1. In the end, which gun is left? #1. Where are the staples? Gun #1. *so freaking legit.* Big applause from me.
Thank you kindly for your analysis. There is alot at play throughout the show to yield that effect, but it warms my heart to see the subtleties appreciated.
@@MarkGibsonMagic I would have loved your presentation without that detail, because the most important thing in magic is presentation and you have that down. But man, seeing that just made it *utterly perfect.* Thanks for making that detail happen.
@@teucer915 when I replayed and tracked it I got stapler number 1 being the loaded one, before it was switched to position 3 while the participant had his eyes closed. My guess is that none of these staplers actually fire any staples unless some sort of secret switch is pressed.
Awesome act!! Thanks for sharing!
Great effects, script, pace, running gags... Well put together!
As I read that you appreciate the comments, I give you only my opinion on a minor thing. I kind of missed some clue towards the end letting the spectators (and myself watching) know that the end of the show is coming. Prepare them for a big finale and make the final effect play huge, whatever it is. More energy, movement, doubts, big reveal and drama. I would like to see a performer challenging himself on the final effect and giving all he got. Only my opinion on that. But man, great show!! Solid performance. Keep it up and keep posting videos! I am already a fan ;D
Such kindness! I appreciate your time in watching my show. I'm always looking to refine and improve so I thank you for your honesty. All the best!
Superb.
Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed the performance!
Can't remember if I left a comment already, but I keep rewatching this to help hone my own performance. I absolutely love the OA routine, I'm definitely changing mine if I can learn it well enough to do it smoothly. Come on holiday to Thailand so you can do some shows here. I have a small space you can perform at. Just wonderful. I'll probably forget I left this comment and leave more in future 😂
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'll keep you informed if ever I make my way to Thailand!
Brilliant! Derren Brown would be proud of you! Good to know we have quality mentalists and psychological illusionists up and coming! :-)
Thank you so much! That means a great deal to me.
@@MarkGibsonMagic Ya welcome! :-)
My left ear enjoyed this
Glad to hear it!
I didn't even realize until you pointed that out! 😅
yass mark slayyyy
Solid!
Thank you!
I subbed at the 23 minute mark only because i got so wrapped up with the show.
Beowulf and Coffee I’m glad you enjoyed it!!
One of my favorite mentalism acts you are very talented and well spoken. Do you ever come anywhere near alabama? I would love to see you live.
Hopefully sometime soon!
Super performance. It’s nice to see a performer who respects his/her audience and speaks politely. Great stuff buddy.
Thank you very much!
By the way, Love your "Out of Time" concept/effect!
Thank you very much, glad you enjoy it!
I prefer an old fashioned, classier approach to magic as well... Penn and Teller style stuff can be fun but it’s not my cup of tea.
Very good show, and personable as well. The letter "Q" on the forehead was a weeding out moment.😉
RoswellCrashSurvivor Thank you kindly!
Mark...I love you, man! haha. Your personalizing of your tricks in the show is wonderful, and the way you engage the audience is really nice. I do mostly card magic and just started my channel to show demos on video. I really like your sealed envelope routine and have a pretty good idea what's going on there...I was wondering, did you come up with that routine and method yourself? Because it is so clean, fun, and both engaging and astonishing for the audience! So if that's your original trick, congrats. I want to show that trick for my family this Christmas.
Thank you for your kind words. That effect is not mine, it is a Bob Cassidy idea.
Gotcha. Nonetheless, you did it perfectly. I grew up in Ohio and when you tried to pronounce Hopkinsville I cracked up.
@@MarkGibsonMagic 4DT- Fantastic!
Wow! Wot a showman.
Thank you kindly!
very nice Mark, i find you did a pretty good performance,
Walla Thank you very much!
Of all magic shows, mentalism is the most impressive. I have no clue, must be high level of sensitivity and brain power.
Well done, Mark!
Thank you very much! Mentalism will always have a special place in my heart, both on and off stage! Glad you enjoyed it!
Good slight of hand..
The audience should have brought the stapler also with them
Thank you kindly!
Mark, that is cool you respond to everyone. Just curious... who is your biggest influence?
Hello Mike, I’d say Derren Brown and Rod Serling are my greatest influences. They both command such a unique presence and intriguing presentations.
@@MarkGibsonMagic Thanks for the reply Mark. That is great, I've always had a ton of respect for mentalism and I incorporate some in my show. Thanks for inspiring me as an entertainer with this video.
Very well structured routine. Do you solely create your own show and script? Extremely creative ideas here.
Thank you kindly! I fully script and routine my own show. Some effects are original, and some are marketed effects created by other performers. Glad you enjoyed the show!
@@MarkGibsonMagic I hope you receive international acclaim for your craft. Its very good. Keep going.
Grest opening routine.
Nice show
:)
A+
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you kindly!
Sparkles and sunshine. Kyle eschen reference XD
Kyle is one of the funniest performers I know! Couldn’t resist the reference
Mark Gibson
Yeah XD. I was thinking it would be cool if you could use mentalism to guess someone's password on their phone but just make sure its not their bank pin or a number they don't want made public.
Also I like how you include the audience. I have no idea how you did the staple trick XD. But I think you should present it as more of a comedic act. Like a businessman trying to staple papers, or a daughter's school report. Rather then putting him in an adversarial role where he is trying to put a staple in your hand.
Finally make the audience the star of your show, like bring them up and have them talk, tell stories see what they have to say. I think that would be really interesting and I have yet to see any magician really tap into the goldmine of comedy that simply comes with ordinary human interaction XD.
I'm no magician but I just like to think allot.
Also, kind of a South Park reference originally!
Hello Mark, I had some feedback regarding people who say you seem condescending... I think it depends on the audience. Perhaps you may have this effect performing at a local steel mill, but as a law student with prior part time interest in magic myself who has (obviously) been to college I can say people may take use of such vocabulary as a sign that you think they are intelligent enough to be on the level of your speech. You also define the lesser known terms you used, which an audience could find interesting (especially since it’s relevant to the act) rather than throwing them out there and simply expecting the audience to just know them (which could be presumptuous for uncommonly known jargon). If I am talking with someone about the law and need to use “leagalese” I will but will also define it for them.
Personally I prefer a magician who shows some sophistication rather than those who come an stage trying to come off as an average Joe. I say good job. 👍
Thank you for your kind words. I’m glad you appreciate the nuances of the show. Hope to have you in an audience sometime soon.
I wanted to go to the magic castle so bad! Also why does the audience kinda look casual lol?
The Castle is one of my favorite places to perform!
Your book test, can you reference that for me?
Daniel Caliguire It’s based on a routine by Banachek. It can be found in Psychological Subtleties 2.
God bless Bob...
Amen
Any books you would reccomend?
I love Bairn by Ken Dyne, Mind Warp by Richard Mark, and anything by Banachek! Also Colin Cloud!
@@MarkGibsonMagic Thank you! I already have all of Banacheks, but I did not know about Bairn and Mind Warp.
Do you even teach mentalism ? Pls I'm so so so much interested
I have a few effects out on Penguinmagic.com!
Please Mark Gibson, teach me what you do Sir， because you are so so so Amazing 👏❤🙌
Hi... You did any lectures...
I have done a few lectures, yes!
@@MarkGibsonMagic penguin live????
That would be lovely!
@@MarkGibsonMagic I'd either pay for a penguin lecture or would love to have you lecture at the Richmond, VA IBM. Awesome performance. Loved watching and really look forward to seeing more.
chris mills I would love to do a Penguin Lecture. If anyone knows who to contact, I’d be more than willing!
Shiny ceiling
matt m cool blue lights too. It's ok, he talks a bit condescendingly though
What am I thinking right now?
I knew you'd say that
Mark Gibson 😂😂
Very nice Mark. My only recommendation would be that your choice of uncommon vernacular and vocabulary sometimes, while eloquent, comes off a bit presumptuous and condescending. Great work though. Some truly lovely subtleties. If you are ever in New York, I'd love to meet up and chat.
Thank you for your feedback Eli! I appreciate you taking the time to watch my video and I hope this finds you well!
When you say presumptuous, do you mean pretentious...?
Eli u think he is going to want to meet up with someone who said he seems to be condescending
I want my be smarter than myself. Don't sweat it. If you want simple, go hang with Criss Angel
After the 1st minute I said out loud “I really like this guy”. Very likeable. You remind me of Leo de Caprio - do you ever get that? I know you have considered every nuance in minute detail. Your patter, choice of vocabulary, tonality, you have an arsenal of one liners that you adds flexibility. You clearly leave nothing to chance even though you lead the audience on believing it’s all chance. The camera angle allowed me to track the staple gun and I was HOPING the guy would choose #1 so I could prove my theory. But he actually did not choose it. Haha I don’t believe you were influencing him for a second, and I think you got lucky. That trick is simply not repeatable. I have a theory that involves safety catches on the staplers. But as far as this show went, that certainly is hard to explain if you actually did influence his choice as you say. I’m a card guy so I know how the card tricks are done. Re the book, there is no possible way you can see the future, so the word was prechosen and if I can talk in code like Penn & Teller, I would say the device you used to move down the page, while innocent is actually not innocent. However your misdirection on the spectators psychology is to be applauded. You are very likeable and I ended up watching the entire show on normal speed. I don’t normally do that. Your suit is stylish. You have a sophistication about you. You are stylish. Your “nerdy-ness” is part of your like ability. You are charming and respectful. I respect you immensely because you are a perfectionist dude! Nothing is as it seems. Everything is done for a reason and that resonates with me. I have slammed many seasoned pros as being amateur. Blaine, angel, Michael Vincent...disappointing. I think you are the future. Is that the magic castle too? Geez Louise, 22 years old! Thanks for keeping magic alive and innovating and keeping it fresh. Fucking go for it Mark! Dayum!
mark huirua You are very kind! I thank you for you attention to detail and encouraging words. It is people such as yourself that help drive our art forward. Here’s to you; may your passes be invisible and your cards always ambitious.
Mark Gibson man said may your passes be invisible nahhh😂😂
Flawless performance and unfaltering character. I have a run of shows approaching, same length as this, and really enjoyed watching you work the room. Great work and I hope to see more. Also, have you watched the TV show Mad Men?
That's very kind of you! Thank you!
If this is flawless and unfaltering then you have very low standard. Just saying....it was ok at best. You both probably have deals where you go on each other’s videos and post good comments. To try to make it look like you get a good response hahahah 😂😂😂. I can literally learn everything he did in 1 day
I thought the show was very well done. I enjoyed it very much.
Thank you!
I'm a rapping magician!
12939 = 3×19×227
If the ceiling is full of mirrors, can’t he just look up to see people’s cards and what the man drew (the UFO) etc!?
Now let's replace the staple guns with Glocks. 😀 (I don't mean that literally.)
Very well rehearsed. Maybe it feels a little too planned?
You warmed up towards the middle :)
Good to know! Always trying to improve.
I love that :)
He was great
This guy is the John Mulaney of magic/mentalism.
That’s an incredible compliment! Thank you!
Stole the ‘obviosity’ line from derren brown
That's all you got from the show, a word someone else used?
Most likely not but he’s probably a dick so that’s all he wanted to comment on...
You are a great actor and you handle the audience very well but your magic is a bit slow, it seems more like a comedy show than a magic show.
Demons at play. Some of these guys need a little help.
8 mins 30 before we get to an affect. Yawn.
Yeah. You should be machine-gunning tricks, goddam it. Faster, I say. Faster...
A rude way of putting it... however if I was to critique the show I would recommend decreasing the time it takes for the audience to see (or for mentalism, experience), some actual magic.
Work on your likability..... :)
Noted! 👍🏻
Says the person who makes insulting comments on a public forum. Hardly the way to ingratiate yourself. I found Mark extremely likeable.
Yeah that’s a totally relative thing, and not appropriate criticism (but this is CZcams so I’m not surprised). Better off just ignoring such comments than responding, in my opinion. I think he comes off fine.