4 years later and watching it again I come to the same conclusion, that simplicity is not a lack of something but rather what provides its beautifulness
The mark of a true master: when you're fairly confident you've figured out exactly how they're pulling it off, and that knowledge makes their illusion MORE impressive, not less.
Exactly ! Makes us wake up with all of our modern magic gimmicks, it cannot hope to attain the feeling of magic this man can evoke with just a few coins and slight of hand.
So inspiring, every move is so simple, you can learn all his moves in any basic sleight of hand in the library, but it is HIS PERFORMANCE man. This guy proves ONCE AND FOR ALL that magic is more than just the secret, it is the legend that performs it. What are we doing with all of our magic gimmicks today when he can evoke the feeling of magic just like that ! We should strive to be like him !
The method he used in this video was the first trick I ever learned as a kid. Its sooo simple. Yet even so, It took me like 5 times watching it to realize what he was doing! He is simply amazing!
I've been doing magic with coins and cards for a long long time... and this video showed me of how to move your hands in such a natural way that the others are not able to observe what actually is going on. The movements of this Great Magician Slydini are so natural that somebody who doesn't know how the trick is done cannot observe the slightest mistake.
With respect, if you think David Copperfield is the best magician in the world....that puts the rest of your list in serious doubt. He's a great entertainer...but in terms of actual ability and skill, I wouldn't put him in the Top 10 by any stretch. Stage magic is its own art....but it's also far easier than the rigors of close-up and parlor magic. I agree with you on Ortiz, Harris and Vernon. But you're also leaving out people like Charlie Miller, Frank Garcia, Bill Malone and numerous other magicians who the world has never heard of....but who can run circles around people like Lance Burton and the Bucks. Lastly, I give you credit for at least including Ricky Jay on your list. But, again, the fact that you think the Bucks are more talented than Jay makes me think that you've either got a bias toward the Bucks or you really don't know what Jay can do. Fun debate, though.
+vernonclassic, firstly, you're addressing the wrong person. It was someone else who said "Get outta here with this list", not me. Secondly, you're entitled to your opinion but you don't seem to want to give others the courtesy of being entitled to theirs. Thirdly, no one would disagree that -- in terms of fame and success Copperfield has achieved more than any other modern magician. But, that's not an assessment of his talent/skill as a magician; that's an assessment of his marketability, his ability to select material that appeals to a broad audience, his business acumen and a great many other factors (many of which are related to his company and employees, not to him as a magician.) So, again, if you want to opine that David Copperfield is the best magician in the world, I'll give you all the space in the world to have that opinion. But you need to recognize that A.) it's an opinion and B.) you've not made much of an argument for his skill/ability/talent. You've only pointed to his commercial success. And that's an entirely different topic.
I am not a fan of challenge magic either but this is pretty mild. The challenge is done very gently and with a slight tongue in cheek manner. I really don't think it is a big deal at all. This is a master at work. I am very pleased that this has been preserved. Mind you, you should have seen him in his prime!
@CaraBrimleyRules First of all, I'll be deleting your post after you see this reply due to your exposure of the effect. Secondly, Dick Cavett (the person you called a "stooge") was a famous TV personality AND a student of Tony Slydini's. He's not a stooge; he's someone who appreciates the talent was overjoyed to be able to introduce his mentor to the American public through this TV show.
very true, i've been doing magic for 12 years. i use some of his methods but had to work on them to fit my style of movement when i do magic. but trying to do as he does is impossible. you had to be slydinni to pull it off
@thatwasfintanstack The challenge with that argument (and Mr. Ortiz') is that it assumes that everyone should do magic the same way. Slydini's style simply wouldn't work for anyone but Slydini (although many have tried and looked silly). But, for him and his personally, it worked for his spectators. Could he have chosen a different style that would have worked for more people? Probably. But it is what it is. At any rate, he was an amazing magician who contributed a lot to magic.
@CaraBrimleyRules Firstly, I won't have the method discussed on this wall simply because it's viewed by more than just magicians. The fact that has to be explained to you is the best indication that you don't have very much respect for the craft. Secondly, I know what a stooge is. What you're missing is that the culture of TV and entertainment was very different than today. In fact, one of the reasons why there isn't more footage of Slydini is because he hated the line-of-sight issues
(cont'd) involved in filming. It was only because of the invitation of his student (Dick Cavett) that he agreed to do the show. He wasn't concerned that Dick would see the method; Dick was as student of his as has already been explained. Perhaps it would assist if you learned something about Slydini and his magic before showing more ignorance in these comments: do a search on "Tony Slydini Dick Cavett".
@da2ielko haha, i do believe i do. Good point man. Hard to critisize grammar when idk it myself. just figured the "aw" part was like "awe" in "awesome". Never actually seen the word written down. I'll remember that now :)
@ninjaassasin4 With respect, if you ever achieve the success and notoriety of of Slydini, I think you might be in a position to criticize his routines. :)
ooommmgggg this was magic back in the dinosaur ages?? Chris angle puts these old timers to same...can you imagine chris angle doing his magic back then he would make people faint lol
I took 5 lessons from Slydini in 1981 or 1982. I did his coins through the table for many people at work and at home, and everyone was happy.
Its so simple, but is that simplicity that makes it beautiful
4 years later and watching it again I come to the same conclusion, that simplicity is not a lack of something but rather what provides its beautifulness
1:10 damn.. someone in the crowd really liked that part.
He could fool a vending machine!
much harder would be to fool a vending machine with a cardtrick.
This comment is so underrated.
The mark of a true master: when you're fairly confident you've figured out exactly how they're pulling it off, and that knowledge makes their illusion MORE impressive, not less.
Exactly ! Makes us wake up with all of our modern magic gimmicks, it cannot hope to attain the feeling of magic this man can evoke with just a few coins and slight of hand.
So inspiring, every move is so simple, you can learn all his moves in any basic sleight of hand in the library, but it is HIS PERFORMANCE man.
This guy proves ONCE AND FOR ALL that magic is more than just the secret, it is the legend that performs it.
What are we doing with all of our magic gimmicks today when he can evoke the feeling of magic just like that ! We should strive to be like him !
man i dont know how he do that and its amazing!!!!!!
The method he used in this video was the first trick I ever learned as a kid. Its sooo simple. Yet even so, It took me like 5 times watching it to realize what he was doing! He is simply amazing!
Simplistic yet flawless
So beautiful and fluid. Like watching a ballet.
Flawless and beautiful. Thank goodness for youtube or I would of never known about this man, he was way before my time.
I've been doing magic with coins and cards for a long long time... and this video showed me of how to move your hands in such a natural way that the others are not able to observe what actually is going on. The movements of this Great Magician Slydini are so natural that somebody who doesn't know how the trick is done cannot observe the slightest mistake.
And he was 76 here...simply beautiful
Ahh!! Slydini did such simple stuff, but executed so flawlessly and smoothly that you don't catch it.
That is absolutely beautiful.
Absolutely beautiful
0:48 - That's a master move
This guy was great. His tricks looked so simplistic yet they were so amazing.
So Beautiful. Best magician known to man.
With respect, if you think David Copperfield is the best magician in the world....that puts the rest of your list in serious doubt. He's a great entertainer...but in terms of actual ability and skill, I wouldn't put him in the Top 10 by any stretch. Stage magic is its own art....but it's also far easier than the rigors of close-up and parlor magic.
I agree with you on Ortiz, Harris and Vernon. But you're also leaving out people like Charlie Miller, Frank Garcia, Bill Malone and numerous other magicians who the world has never heard of....but who can run circles around people like Lance Burton and the Bucks.
Lastly, I give you credit for at least including Ricky Jay on your list. But, again, the fact that you think the Bucks are more talented than Jay makes me think that you've either got a bias toward the Bucks or you really don't know what Jay can do.
Fun debate, though.
+vernonclassic, firstly, you're addressing the wrong person. It was someone else who said "Get outta here with this list", not me.
Secondly, you're entitled to your opinion but you don't seem to want to give others the courtesy of being entitled to theirs.
Thirdly, no one would disagree that -- in terms of fame and success Copperfield has achieved more than any other modern magician. But, that's not an assessment of his talent/skill as a magician; that's an assessment of his marketability, his ability to select material that appeals to a broad audience, his business acumen and a great many other factors (many of which are related to his company and employees, not to him as a magician.)
So, again, if you want to opine that David Copperfield is the best magician in the world, I'll give you all the space in the world to have that opinion. But you need to recognize that A.) it's an opinion and B.) you've not made much of an argument for his skill/ability/talent. You've only pointed to his commercial success. And that's an entirely different topic.
A master of the art, and inspirational to no end.
his moves are so elegant
I only recently discovered these videos of Slydini on RUclips. He is simply amazing.
I love watching this routine and the helicopter card.
I dont think that i'll ever not be completely amazed by Slydini's coin magic. What a legend.
I am not a fan of challenge magic either but this is pretty mild. The challenge is done very gently and with a slight tongue in cheek manner. I really don't think it is a big deal at all. This is a master at work. I am very pleased that this has been preserved. Mind you, you should have seen him in his prime!
its so simple but great. a true Master!
@CaraBrimleyRules First of all, I'll be deleting your post after you see this reply due to your exposure of the effect.
Secondly, Dick Cavett (the person you called a "stooge") was a famous TV personality AND a student of Tony Slydini's. He's not a stooge; he's someone who appreciates the talent was overjoyed to be able to introduce his mentor to the American public through this TV show.
His magic is so simple yet so jaw droppingly amazing/
These tricks are so delicious I could lap them up all day like a thirsty mutt, more more!!!
Surprised David isn't here
Until finding this video, Slydini had only been someone I'd read about. What a master! Thank you for posting this.
Best coin magic
ive been doing magic for two years and this was the first time i had seen a video of slydini, i should have watched him earlier
the best magician of all time !?
this man is legend!!
Man, he is good. I only know 3 sleight of hand coin moves as a beginner and that guy is inspiration.
Like a Bee Lapping up Honey! This was Sweet!!
damn... This is that old school fly pimp s***.
I am just so confuzzled, he is sly...
very true, i've been doing magic for 12 years. i use some of his methods but had to work on them to fit my style of movement when i do magic. but trying to do as he does is impossible. you had to be slydinni to pull it off
What a beast!
Misdirection master!!! Congratulations once again master Slydini!!
@thatwasfintanstack The challenge with that argument (and Mr. Ortiz') is that it assumes that everyone should do magic the same way. Slydini's style simply wouldn't work for anyone but Slydini (although many have tried and looked silly). But, for him and his personally, it worked for his spectators. Could he have chosen a different style that would have worked for more people? Probably. But it is what it is. At any rate, he was an amazing magician who contributed a lot to magic.
Tony was incredible! Him and Albert gosh men are like some of my favorite magicians to watch
the way he goes " ...'s empty, 's empty..." :) :) :)
He is simply FAB...!!!!
fantastic
@CaraBrimleyRules Firstly, I won't have the method discussed on this wall simply because it's viewed by more than just magicians. The fact that has to be explained to you is the best indication that you don't have very much respect for the craft.
Secondly, I know what a stooge is. What you're missing is that the culture of TV and entertainment was very different than today. In fact, one of the reasons why there isn't more footage of Slydini is because he hated the line-of-sight issues
just awsome!!!
Slydini was the fuckin OG
Look as I misdirect you! But as you're looking, he's misdirection you again.
Wow, this is really cool, now I know who Tommy Wonder studied with.
(cont'd) involved in filming. It was only because of the invitation of his student (Dick Cavett) that he agreed to do the show. He wasn't concerned that Dick would see the method; Dick was as student of his as has already been explained. Perhaps it would assist if you learned something about Slydini and his magic before showing more ignorance in these comments: do a search on "Tony Slydini Dick Cavett".
great
Perfectly done ᵔᴥᵔ ★★★★★
Katalyzt
easy to learn, hard to master
"It's so simple"
the best one coin routine i ever seen
@da2ielko haha, i do believe i do. Good point man. Hard to critisize grammar when idk it myself. just figured the "aw" part was like "awe" in "awesome". Never actually seen the word written down. I'll remember that now :)
Fucking astonishing to watch!
Por esto se llevaba bien con René lavand, ambos trabajaron en la belleza de lo simple
I could follow every one of his moves. He is good though.
Are these camera tricks??......How in the hell did he do that??...
+Rexford V SPENCER No.
what a gent great
@thatwasfintanstack love Darwin Ortiz on card cheating. Any other movies of him you know? :)
@CaraBrimleyRules New magicians can get their instruction from a more appropriate -- and less public -- source than my RUclips Channel.
@ninjaassasin4 With respect, if you ever achieve the success and notoriety of of Slydini, I think you might be in a position to criticize his routines. :)
I could do this
Демон)!!!!
ki ne connait pas???
ooommmgggg this was magic back in the dinosaur ages?? Chris angle puts these old timers to same...can you imagine chris angle doing his magic back then he would make people faint lol
Simplistic yet flawless