Magic for Ukraine

I'm an American, born in Kyiv, Ukraine. My family fled the Soviet Union and came to America in 1992. Now, with Russia's invasion and war on Ukraine, the lives of Ukrainians is all I can think and talk about. There are so many people and organizations helping in so many meaningful ways. As an example, this video was filmed for the Stars in the House fundraiser, which that day raised $172,000 for @rescueorg.
If this video moves you, please consider donating to the International Rescue Committee's efforts to help the Ukrainian families who have been forced to flee their homes. Please donate generously at rescue.org/starsinthehouse or right here on this video.
It’s difficult trying to create a magic trick about something awful and depressing like war. Especially when it's such a personal war being waged on my country of birth. Magic is meant to create positive surprise and joy.
So prior to this live appearance on the Stars in the House for Ukraine Telethon, I stayed up all night with a deck of cards and some Sharpie markers, trying to create a magic trick that would be a bit hopeful.
I discuss growing up with a pin of Vladimir Lenin on my school uniform. Here is an example of how the Soviet Union took the Boy Scouts program and created their own version for young "Pioneers." • I'm a Young Pioneer fo...
Stalin's Propaganda: • Lenin's/Stalin's young...
If you really want to learn more: • Soviet Young Pioneers ...
I mention President Zelenskyy's inauguration speech, where he says not to hang a picture of him on their office walls: • Video
If you like the trick, here is another performance of this principle: • Virtual Magic with a M...
And here's my friend's Paul Gertner's performance of his trick, which is the inspiration for all this play: • Penn & Teller get Fool... Paul published his version for magicians and I learned it as a teenager. Thanks, Paul!
Thank YOU for watching.
Thank you for supporting Ukraine.
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[@silentstorm5757]

I actually got chills during the ending, beautiful trick!

[@KostyaKimlat]

Thank you for watching

[@imnevertopcomment]

I'm blown away! Is this just 3 perfect faros or there's more to it? I feel like there's more going on in the back!

[@KinnereyB]

Isn’t that Unshuffled by Paul Gertner but a more current version? Beautiful idea putting the Ukrainian flag 🇺🇦 on the other side and turning the Soviet Union into Slava Ukraine Kostya! I love the magic in doing 8 in Faros - this trick is stunning without the magic markers (it fools ppl just shuffling them back into new deck order bc it looks so mixed after 5 faros). But with the magic markers, you have a beautiful, timeless effect - perfect for the sad time we live in today. I’m gonna try that now! God bless you, the Ukrainian people, and Ukraine 🇺🇦 I pray you raise a magic million + with this

[@alexandermoutchnik7241]

Great! Let the magic come true!

[@williamstdog9]

Wow! Awesome magic with a story 👏👏♥️👍💪🙏

[@crawdini7641]

Great Kostya. TY. VERY impressive Sir.

[@KostyaKimlat]

Thank you

[@THAISON1993]

Beautiful!

[@jetnut89]

So good. That James guy did not appreciate it at all. Lost ya if you are ever in town in Fort Myers, I work for one of the local News stations. I’m sure they would love to do a profile on you and maybe have you on one of the shows as a guest.

[@KostyaKimlat]

I appreciate that. Look forward to seeing you one day.

[@GrandmaSpecial]

🤯🤯🤯

[@sniffableandirresistble]

Precision dribbler ... haha 😃

[@KostyaKimlat]

Hmm, like a precision Javelin? next time! 😆

[@AmyRachelS]

🇺🇦💪🏻

[@shuhratgulomov3503]

Ти откуда знаешь рускии ящик .

[@KostyaKimlat]

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